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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	David	Report	14 Feb 2004 12:03
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	The origin of the name Balfour is Scottish and the Coat of Arms contains a silver otter's head on a black chevron on a silver shield. The Crest is an arm holding a baton. The family motto is Forward. Spelling variations include: Balfour, Balfoure, Balfower, Balfowir, Balford, Balforde and many more. First found in in Fifeshire, where they had been seated from ancient times.

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