Jacqueline was the daughter of Bertrand de la Balme and Marguerite de Poissieux. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
Her husband was Pierre I de Dortans, who she married on 19 DEC 1542. The place has not been found. Their four known children were Louise (?-?), Albert (?-?), Peronne (?-?) and Pierre II (?-?).