George Balfour was born November 30th 1872 in Portsmouth, England. [1] He was educated in Dundee where he became an engineer. He married Margaret Mathers in 1901 and moved to London in 1903. In 1909, he formed a partnership with accountant Andrew Beatty, which continues as the engineering firm Balfour Beatty. Major accomplishments of the firm were a tram system for Dunfermline and several electrical power projects at home and internationally. He was elected to Parliament in 1918. He died September 26th 1941, still a Member of Parliament. [2]
"George Balfour, Gentleman, MIME, MIEE, J.P. for Dundee, M.P. for Hampstead since 1918, b. 1872; m. 1901 Margaret Malloch, d. of David Mathers of Dundee. Res. Elmstead Lodge, Chislehurst, Kent. Clubs - Carleton, City of London, St. Stephen's" [3]
He died on 26th September 1941.[4] [5]
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