He married Sarah Schlater . Sarah Schlater was born at Pennsylvania 26 Nov 1829 daughter of John Schlater, Slater and Philipena Dull .
They were the parents of 9
children:
Oscar Addison Balyeat
born 30 Apr 1853.
Maryetta Balyeat
born 8 Sep 1854.
Leonidas Balyeat
born 11 Feb 1856.
John Slater Balyeat
born 4 Mar 1858.
Stephen Balyeat
born 19 Sep 1860.
Frank Balyeat
born 24 Apr 1862.
Sherman Balyeat
born 2 Dec 1864.
Charles Balyeat
born 24 Apr 1868.
Orah May Balyeat
born 3 Mar 1870.