YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Janet Douglas 1520–1552 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1520, illegitimate daughter of Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus

Birth Location: Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Death Date: Dec 16, 1552

Death Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Father: Archibald Douglas

Mother: Margaret Tudor

Spouse(s): Patrick Perth

Children(s): Archibald Ruthven, Patrick Ruthven, Janet Ruthven, Margaret Donaldsoune, Isabel Ruthven, Alexander Ruthven

In 1520, Janet Douglas entered the world in Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to Archibald Douglas And Margaret Tudor. Janet Douglas married Patrick Ruthven 3Rd Lord Ruthven Lord Dirleton Sheriff Of Perth, and had children including Alexander Ruthven, Archibald Ruthven Master Of Ruthven, Isabel Ruthven, Janet Ruthven, Margaret Donaldsoune, Patrick Master Of Ruthven. Janet Douglas passed away in 1552 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Janet Douglas
JD

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

  • In 1520, Janet Douglas entered the world in Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, born to Archibald Douglas And Margaret Tudor.
  • Janet Douglas married Patrick Ruthven 3Rd Lord Ruthven Lord Dirleton Sheriff Of Perth, and had children including Alexander Ruthven, Archibald Ruthven Master Of Ruthven, Isabel Ruthven, Janet Ruthven, Margaret Donaldsoune, Patrick Master Of Ruthven.
  • Janet Douglas passed away in 1552 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Janet Douglas's Ancestors

Self
Janet Douglas
1520–1552
Birth Place: Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
Archibald Douglas
1489–1557
Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret Tudor
1489–1541
Richmond Palace, Richmond, Surrey, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Janet Douglas's Descendants

1.
JD
Janet Douglas (1520, illegitimate daughter of Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus–Dec 16, 1552) m. Patrick (Ruthven 3rd Lord Ruthven, Lord Dirleton, Sheriff of) Perth (1520–13 June 1566)
  1. 1. Archibald (Ruthven, Master of) Ruthven 1546–1578
  2. 2. Patrick (Master Of) Ruthven 1561–1561
  3. 3. Janet Ruthven 1540–1606
  4. 4. Margaret Donaldsoune 1553–1599
  5. 5. Isabel Ruthven 1552–1599
  6. 6. Alexander Ruthven 1532–1586

Janet Douglas's Timeline

6 Records

1520
1520
Birth of Janet Douglas in Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1520
1520, illegitimate daughter of Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus
Birth of Janet Douglas in Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1530
1530
Age 10
Birth of Janet Douglas in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
1552
16 Dec 1552
Age 32
Death of Janet Douglas in Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
1552
Dec 16, 1552
Age 32
Death of Janet Douglas in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
1555
1555
Age 35
Death of Janet Douglas in Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1520
    Event Place: Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1530
    Event Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1520, illegitimate daughter of Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus
    Event Place: Kynnard Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1552
    Event Place: Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1555
    Event Place: Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 16, 1552
    Event Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline 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