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Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy 1526–1584

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Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine Glenorchy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1526 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 3 Sep 1584 · Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Scotland
Father Sir Lord William Iii Ruthven Knight Of Ruthven Hereditary Sheriff Of Perthshire 2Nd Baron Of Ruthven
Mother Lady Janet Dyet Halyburton Baroness Ruthven Dirleton
Spouse Sir Colin Campbell 6Th Lord Of Glenorchy The Grey
Children Annas Ruthven Campbell, Archibald Campbell Earl Of Argyll, Archibald Giklespick Doepw Campbell, Beatrice Campbell, Bruce , Colin Campbell Of Glenample, Elizabeth Campbell, Janet Campbell Macevir, Katherine Campbell, Lady Margaret Campbell Baroness Duart, Mary Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Sir Duncan Black Duncan Campbell Baron Campbell Sheriff Of Perthshire Mp Kt
Siblings Alexander Ruthven Of Freeland, Cecilia Ruthven Wemyss Dau Of William Ruthven 2Nd Lord Ruthven Extraordinary Lord Of Session And Keeper Of The Privy Seal 1500 1552 Lady Of Wemyss, Christiana Ruthven, Countess Barbara Ruthven, Dame Lady Lillian Ggm 11 Ruthven Baroness Of Ruthven, Henry Ruthven, James Baron Ruthven Ruthven, James Ruthven Of Forteviot, Jeanette Ruthven, Lady Katherine Ruthven Of Glenorchy Baroness Campbell, Mary Ruthven, Sir William Ruthven, Sir Patrick Ruthven 3Rd Lord Of Ruthven, Sir William 1St Earl Of Gowrie 4Th Lord Of Ruthven

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Biography

The story of Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy began in 1526 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy married sir colin campbell 6th lord of glenorchy the grey, and had children including annas ruthven campbell, archibald campbell earl of argyll, archibald giklespick doepw campbell, beatrice campbell, bruce, colin campbell of glenample, elizabeth campbell, janet campbell macevir, katherine campbell, lady margaret campbell baroness duart, mary campbell, patrick campbell, sir duncan black duncan campbell baron campbell sheriff of perthshire mp kt. Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy passed away in 1584 in Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1526
Birth of Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Birth
1584
Death of Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy in Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Glenorchy

This ancestor line traces from Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom (1460) to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1526) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Katherine Glenorchy (1526–1584) was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Scotland. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Katherine Glenorchy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Katherine Ruthven Campbell Lady Glenorchy PTP
1526–1584
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Katherine Glenorchy's Descendants