105. Robert Gordon11 Balfour (John10, John9, Professor James8, James7, James6, James5, Andrew4, James3, David2, Alexander1) was born in Edinburgh 16/06/1826. Robert died 1905 at 79 years of age.

He married Margaret Emery Naismith. Margaret was born in Glasgow, Scotland c1833. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

He was listed as a resident in the census report in Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, 1841. He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh. From The Times, November 18, 1903 page12

A joint meeting of the standing committee of the United Free Church of Scotland was held in Edinburgh yesterday to nominate a successor to Dr. George Robson in the Moderatorship of the Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert Gordon Balfour, Edinburgh, was selected by 108 votes to 71 votes for Principle Salmond, Aberdeen. The moderator-elect is a recognized authority in ecclesiastical affairs. He was licensed in 1851. His contributions to the literature of the Church include "Central Truth and Side Issues".

Robert Gordon Balfour and Margaret Emery Naismith had the following children:

child 167 i. Margaret Grace12 Balfour was born in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire c1858. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

child 168 ii. Robina Gordon Balfour was born in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute c1860. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

child 169 iii. Mary Louisa Balfour was born in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute c1862. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

child 170 iv. Helen Jane Balfour was born in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute c1864. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

child 171 v. Edith Campbel Balfour was born in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute c1865. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

child 172 vi. John Marson Balfour was born in Edinburgh c1868. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

child 173 vii. Annie Frances Balfour was born in Edinburgh c1870. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1 Wharton Place, Edinburgh, 1871.

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