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

Lady Katherine Ruthven 1525 – 1580 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1525

Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Death Date: SEP 1580

Death Location: Castle Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland

Father: Sir Session

Mother: Janet Halyburton

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1525, Lady Katherine Ruthven Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness Campbell, Countess of Craufurd entered the world in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, born to Sir William Ruthven II, 2nd Lord Ruthven, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Extraordinary Lord of Session and Janet Halyburton. Lady Katherine Ruthven Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness Campbell, Countess of Craufurd passed away in 1580 in Castle Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Lady Ruthven
LR

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:
C
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 1525, Lady Katherine Ruthven Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness Campbell, Countess of Craufurd entered the world in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, born to Sir William Ruthven II, 2nd Lord Ruthven, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Extraordinary Lord of Session and Janet Halyburton.
  • Lady Katherine Ruthven Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness Campbell, Countess of Craufurd passed away in 1580 in Castle Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Session
1500 – 1552
Birth Location: Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
SS
Janet Halyburton
1503 – 1543
Birth Location: Dirleton Castle, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
JH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lady Ruthven's Ancestors

Self
Lady Ruthven
1525 – 1580
Birth Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
Sir William Ruthven II, 2nd Lord Ruthven, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Extraordinary Lord of Session
1500 – 1552
Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
Janet Halyburton
1503 – 1543
Dirleton Castle, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
William (Perth) Ruthven
1460 – 1528
Ruthven, Perthshire, Schotland
♡Catherine (Katherine de Gray; Buttergask;) Douglas
1483 – 1509
Buttergask, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lady Ruthven's Timeline

2 Records

1525
27 Jan 1525
Birth of Lady Katherine Ruthven Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness Campbell, Countess of Craufurd in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
1580
SEP 1580
Age 55
Death of Lady Katherine Ruthven Dame of Glenorchy, Baroness Campbell, Countess of Craufurd in Castle Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
Castle Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1525
    Event Place: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: SEP 1580
    Event Place: Castle Glenorchy, Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland
Find more search results for Lady Ruthven

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