Michael Balfour, of Munqhanny

Commendator of Melrose BLG Vol 1 P49

From Lineage of the Family of Balfour of Trenabie http://www.orkneybalfours.com/HTM/lineage.htm - Source the original submission presented by Captain William Balfour in support of his Petition to be recognised as the heir male and representative of the ancient baronial family of Balfour of Munquhanny in the County of Fife following the death of his uncle, John Balfour, on 15 October 1842. He was granted Arms by Letters Patent from the Lord Lyon.

Michael Balfour received from his father (reserving his own liferent of the Castle and the terce of his wife Janet Bruce) the Barony of Munquhanny 28 January 1540 on his marriage with Janet Boswell, daughter of David Boswell of Balmuto by whom he left a son Michael, the heir of his grandfather. He died circa 1560 - 61.

- TPD 3/2/23