Background
He was born on March 6, 1844 Pilmuir, Largo, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was a son of James Balfour.
He was born on March 6, 1844 Pilmuir, Largo, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was a son of James Balfour.
He was educated at Madras College, Street Andrews.
In 1863 he joined the merchant firm Balfour, Williamson & Company From 1869 to 1893, he was stationed in San Francisco. From 1893 to 1899 he was based in Liverpool and then in London from 1899. At the following General Election in 1918, he supported the Coalition government of Lloyd George, and was awarded the "coupon". He retired from parliament just before the 1922 General Election. He was created a Baronet on 3 February 1911. The baronetcy became extinct on his death in 1929.
He married Josephine Maria Beazley of Liverpool. They had two sons.