Baron Balfour of Glenawley facts for kids
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| Creation date | 8 November 1619 |
| Monarch | James VI |
| Peerage | Peerage of Ireland |
| First holder | Sir James Balfour |
| Last holder | James Balfour, 2nd Baron Balfour of Glenawley or Alexander Balfour, 3rd Baron Balfour of Glenawley |
| Remainder to | 1st baron's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Status | Extinct |
| Extinction date | 1636 |
| Seat(s) | Castle Balfour |
The Baron Balfour of Glenawley was a special title of nobility in Ireland. It was created a long time ago, in 1619, for a man named Sir James Balfour. This title meant he was a "Baron," which is a rank in the Peerage. The "Peerage" is like a list of important noble families. The title was named after a place called Glenawley (also known as Clonawley) in County Fermanagh in Ireland.
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Who Was James Balfour?
James Balfour was the younger brother of another important person, Michael Balfour, 1st Lord Balfour of Burleigh. Their father was a judge.
Land in Ireland
James Balfour and his older brother received land in Ireland. This happened during a time called the Plantation of Ulster. This was when Scottish and English settlers were given land in Ulster, a province in northern Ireland. Lord Balfour of Glenawley became one of the biggest landowners in County Fermanagh. He built a large home there called Castle Balfour in a town called Lisnaskea.
The End of the Title
Lord Balfour died in October 1634. He had two sons who were still alive, but neither of them had children. They both died soon after him.
When the Title Ended
The title of Baron Balfour of Glenawley ended when his younger son died in 1636. This means the title became "extinct" because there were no more direct family members to inherit it. However, some people believe his youngest son might not have officially become the Baron. According to a book called The Complete Peerage, no one ever officially recognized a third Baron Balfour of Glenawley.
Later Revival
The name "Glenawley" was used again for a noble title in 1661. This new title was for Hugh Hamilton, 1st Baron of Glenawley. His wife, Arabella Susan Balfour, was also related to the Balfour family.
Barons Balfour of Glenawley (1619)
- James Balfour, 1st Baron Balfour of Glenawley (died 1634)
- James Balfour, 2nd Baron Balfour of Glenawley (died 1635)
- Alexander Balfour, 3rd Baron Balfour of Glenawley (died 1636), possibly never officially became the Baron
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