NameHelen Smith [36], [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066665, 1688-1706], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066663, 1657-1675], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Balfour article, p. 45], [9, E-mail from Daryl Coup on 25 April 2020]
Birthbef 27 Feb 1659
Baptism27 Feb 1659, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
GeneralAt least 2nd dau.
Spouses
1James Balfour [36], [317, Balfour article, p. 504], [35, 2nd edition, births, FHL Film No 1066665, 1688-1706], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Balfour article, p. 45]
ChildrenJames (<1681-1737)
Notes for Helen Smith
She is reported to have m. (2) in 1712 a William Cochrane of Rochsoles.
___________________
Daryl Coup has kindly sent me the image of her baptism register and the transcription,
{Edinburgh Parish]
27 february 1659
Mr Robert Smyth of Southfield Elizabeth Hope, a. d. n Helene Witn. Sir James [?] of Hoptown Sir John Smyth of Grathill Mr John Smyth Advocat
Note that this confirms her mother’s maiden name.
And I evenually guessed the ‘a.d.n.’ meant ‘a daughter named’.
_______________________
Notes for James & Helen (Family)
Daryl Coup has very kindly sent me a copy of the register and the transcription of this is:
[Marriage Rgister]
January: ii. 1679
Betwixt James Balfour in the paroch of Halyrudhouse and Helen Smith in this paroch Not pledge Marryed January 23 1679
Susequently he also sent me a scanned copy of the original.