YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Elizabeth Ruthven 1502 – 1529 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1502

Birth Location: Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 20 July 1529

Death Location: Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Willem Ruthven

Mother: Christine Forbes

Spouse(s): William Erroll

Children(s): Willem Erroll, James Hawkhead, John Hay, Elizabeth Hay, Anne Earl

The story of Elizabeth Ruthven began in 1502 in Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Ruthven married William Hay 5th Earl of Erroll, and had children including Willem Hay Earl van Erroll, James Lord Ross van Hawkhead, John Hay, Elizabeth Hay, Anne Earl. Elizabeth Ruthven passed away in 1529 in Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Ruthven
ER

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Ruthven began in 1502 in Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Elizabeth Ruthven married William Hay 5th Earl of Erroll, and had children including Willem Hay Earl van Erroll, James Lord Ross van Hawkhead, John Hay, Elizabeth Hay, Anne Earl.
  • Elizabeth Ruthven passed away in 1529 in Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Ruthven's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Ruthven
1502 – 1529
Birth Place: Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
Willem Lord Ruthven
1460 – 1528
Ruthven, Perthshire, Schotland
Christine Forbes
1470 –
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Ruthven's Descendants

1.
ER
Elizabeth Ruthven (1502 – 20 July 1529) m. William (Hay 5th Earl of) Erroll (1495 – 28 July 1522)
  1. 1. Willem (Hay Earl van) Erroll (1520 – 11 April 1541) m. Lady (Helen Elizabeth (Cochrane)) Stuart, (25 Nov 1520 – February 1564)
    1. 1. Lady (Jeanette Hay 8th Countess of) Erroll (January 1537 – August 1570) m. Andrew Hay (1531 – 8 October 1585)
      1. 1. Alexr. Hay (1551 – ) m. Isbell Fyndlay (1558 – 21 February)
        1. 1. Robert Hay (1580 – 1636) m. Jean Hamiltoun (1582 – )
      2. 2. Francis Hay (30 April 1564 – 16 Jul 1631)
    2. 2. Jean Hay (1540 – AUG 1570)
    3. 3. Alexander (GORDON 12th Earl) Sutherland (1552 – 6 December 1594) m. Johanna Gordon (1545 – 14 May 1629)
      1. 1. Johanna Gordon (1 November 1574 – 20 February 1615)
      2. 2. Betsy (Ann) Gordon (14 May 1580 – 1654)
      3. 3. Mary Gordon (14 August 1582 – 1605)
      4. 4. George Gordan
    4. 4. Elizabeth Haye (1558 – 1579)
    5. 5. Mary Earl
  2. 2. James (Lord Ross van) Hawkhead (1525 – 2 April 1581) m. Jean Sempill (1543 – 28 February 1592)
  3. 3. John Hay
  4. 4. Elizabeth Hay
  5. 5. Anne Earl

Elizabeth Ruthven's Timeline

3 Records

1502
1502
Birth of Elizabeth Ruthven in Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
1529
20 July 1529
Age 27
Death of Elizabeth Ruthven in Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1663
24 Aug 1663
Age 161
Elizabeth Ruthven was baptized in , Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland
, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1502
    Event Place: Ruthven Castle, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1663
    Event Place: , Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Or and sable : a book of the Graemes and Grahams

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 July 1529
    Event Place: Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE