William Ruthven, 2nd Lord Ruthven

WILLIAM, LORD RUTHVEN

Fake Genealogy

First

At least one pedigree published by MyHeritage falsely claims that Mary Gray, daughter of Patrick Gray, Lord Gray, and his wife Marion Ogilvy, married William Ruthven, Lord Ruthven. William, Lord Ruthven, and Mary Gray were contracted to marry, probably when they were children, but the marriage did not take place, and he actually married Janet Halyburton. This fake pedigree goes further, and falsely claims that William Ruthven and Mary Gray had a son named William Ruthven. This is wrong. The Scots Peerage IV: 262 The fake pedigree published by MyHeritage follows:

Mary Seaton (born Gray), 1540 - 1600. Mary Seaton (born Gray) was born in 1540, at birth place, to Patrick Gray and Marion Gray (born Ogilvy). Patrick was born in February 1508, in Buttergask, Perthshire, Scotland. Marion was born in 1514, in Airlie, Angus, Scotland. Mary had 9 siblings: Patrick Gray, Katherine Mortimer (born Gray) and 7 other siblings. Mary married David Seton of Parbroath. David was born circa 1535, in Of, Parbroath, Fife, Scotland. His occupation was Comptroller of Scotland 1589. Mary married William Ruthven. William was born in 1528, in Ruthven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They had one son: Williame Ruthven. Mary passed away in 1600, at age 60 at death place. MyHeritage

Second

Another pedigree published by MyHeritage falsely claims that Mary Gray, daughter of Patrick Gray, fourth Lord Gray, married William Ruthven, Earl of Gowrie. The same pedigree makes a second false claim, that Mary Gray also married George Seton, fifth Lord Seton, when she did in fact marry David Seton of Parbroath. The Scots Peerage IV: 262 The fake pedigree published by MyHeritage follows:

Hon. Mary Ruthven (born Gray), 1547 - 1600. Mary Ruthven (born Gray) was born in 1547, at birth place, to Patrick (Lord Gray Airlie) Gray and Marion Gray (born Ogilvy). Patrick was born Circa March 1508, in Buttergask, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Marion was born in 1514, in Airlie, Angus, Scotland. Mary had 16 siblings: Elizabeth Helen Bruce (born Gray), Isabel Strethan (born Gray) and 14 other siblings. Mary married George (5th Lord of Seton) Baron The Sir Seton, 7th Lord Seton. George was born in January 1531, in Of Seton, Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. His occupation was Master of the Household to Queen Mary of Scots 1563, waggoner, Scottish Ambassador to France 1583. They had 3 children: George SEATON and 2 other children. Mary married William Ruthven in 1565, at age 18 at marriage place. William was born in 1548, in Ruthven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland. His occupation was 1st Earl of Gowrie. Mary passed away in 1600, at age 53 at death place. MyHeritage

The Question of Identity

William, Lord Ruthven, is the son of William, Master of Ruthven, and his wife Catherine Gray. The Scots Peerage IV: 259

Marriage

William, Lord Ruthven, married Janet Halyburton.
The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A. D. 1513-1546, charter number 833 on p. 182

Children

1. Patrick Ruthven, Lord Ruthven
2. James Ruthven of Forteviot
3. Henry Ruthven
4. William Ruthven
5. Alexander Ruthven of Freeland
6. Lilias Ruthven
7. Katherine Ruthven
8. Cecilia Ruthven, Lady of Wemyss
9. Barbara Ruthven, Lady Gray
10. Janet Ruthven
11. Lady Margaret Ruthven
12. Lady Christian Ruthven

EVIDENCE FROM THE NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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15 March 1519: Charter by which Janet Halyburton, identified as the eldest daughter and one of the heirs of the deceased Patrick Halyburton, lord of Dirlton and Halyburton, with the consent of her husband, William, Master of Ruthven, confirms a charter issued by Thomas Hume, burgess of Edinburgh.The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A. D. 1513-1546, charter number 833 on p. 182

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13 May 1523: Instrument under hand of Thomas Quhit, priest of St Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic authority, narrating that Laurence Lermontht, bailie in that part, gave sasine to Mungo Lidgait, as attorney of Elizabeth Fentoun, of that lands of Estfentoun, following on precept by Jonet Haliburtoun and William Rewane, her spouse. Witnesses: Mr William Hepburn, John Haliburtoun, brother of the said Jonet, John Hepburne of Vest Fortoun and Patrick Quhitlaw. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/25

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29 March 1525: Instrument under hand of the above Thomas Quhit, narrating that Elizabeth Fentoune of that ilk resigned the lands of Fentoun and Scraling into the hands of Jonet Haliburtoun, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of the lordship of Dirltoun, in favour of Patrick Quhitlaw, her son, and that the said Jonet, with consent of William Revyne, her spouse, gave sasine to the said Patrick. Witnesses: Sir Patrick Hepburn of Vauchton, William Revine, master of that ilk, William Craig of that ilk, Laurence Lermortht and Mr James Kelle. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/26

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11 December 1528: Instrument under the hand of Thomas Quhit, priest of St Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic authority, recording sasine given by Alexander Bell, bailie in that part, to George Hume, son of the deceased Sir Patrick Hume of Polwart, of two husbandlands in the town and territory of Estfentoun, following on precept by Jonet Haliburtoun, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of Patrick, lord Haliburtoun and Dirltoun, and William, lord Ruthven, her spouse. Witnesses: John Duns, Henry Fourhous and David Fourhous. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/32

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21 May 1533: Charter of resignation by Jonet Haliburtoun, with consent of William, lord Ruthven, her spouse, to the above Gavin and Elizabeth of the lands detailed in GD6/35. Witnesses: Mr Robert Menzeis, prebendary of Abernethy, Sir Alexander Levingtoun, chaplain, Laurence Ruthven, George Haliburtoun, Thomas Brisoun and John Glencilt. Signatures of Jonet Haliburtoun and William, lord Ruthven; seals of both in good condition. Witnesses: James Aickinsoun, sir John Carrik, chaplain, David Forhous, John Brovne, James Flynt, Walter Bartilmo and Cuthbert Newtoun. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/36

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24 January 1535: Charter by which William Ruthven of Peill confirms that he has sold one half of his lands of Forteviot to William, Lord Ruthven, and his wife Jonete Haliburtoun. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A. D. 1513-1546, charter number 1553 on p. 346

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1 May 1536: Instrument under hand of William Wychtman, MA, notary by apostolic authority, narrating that Elizabeth Hume, lady Hammyltoun, proprietrix of the lands of Dirltoun occupied by John Haliburtoun of Cokkillmile, John Nicholsoun, Henry Nicholsoun, James Craik, John Sincler and David Nicholsoun, admitted that the said lands had been redeemed by Jonet Haliburtoun and Margaret Haliburtoun, two of the heirs of the deceased George, lord Haliburtoun, and by the said Jonet as assignee of Marion Haliburtoun, spouse of George, lord Hume, on payment of certain sums by William, lord Ruthven, spouse and procurator of the said Jonet, and George Ker, spouse and procurator of the said Margaret; which lands were apprised by Mr Adam Otterburne of Aldhame from the said Jonet, Marion and Margaret, and later alienated to the said Elizabeth. Witnesses: John Haliburtoun of Cokkilmilne, John Barroun, Mungo Tennent, burgess of Edinburgh, George Haliburtoun and sir Adam Turnbull, chaplain and notary. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/43

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10 Octobert 1536: ssignation by Jonet Haliburtoun with consent of William, lord Ruthven, her spouse, to Gavin Borthuik in Est Fentoun and Elizabeth Fentoun of that ilk, his spouse, of reversion granted by William Borthuik in Johnestoun to the said Jonet of half of the four husbandlands called Bissatislandis, dated 2 April 1533. Witnesses: John Dalmahoy, Adam Dikesoun, James Lindesay and sir Adam Turnbule, chaplain and notary. [Signatures of above Jonet and William, lord Ruthven, and their seals, slightly damaged. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/45

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10 October 1539: Charter of confirmation by Jonet Haliburtoun, witn consent of William lord Ruthven, her spouse, condifirming charter (GD/648). Witnesses: John Dalmahoy, Adam Dikesoun, James Lindesay and sir Adam Turnbule, chaplain and notary. [Signature of Jonet Haliburtoun, seals of above Jonet and William, lord Ruthven, in fair condition]. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Brooke Family of Biel, reference GD6/53

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17 May 1547: Precept of seizin by Jonet Haliburtoun the elder of the daughters, and one of the heirs of the late Patrick lord Haliburtoun of Dirltoun, and lady superior of the lands, for Seizin to be given to Elizabeth Scrymgeour daughter and heir served and retoured to the late James Scrymgeour of Dudope, constable of Dundee, of the mains of Ballegarnoch, with tower and fortalice, etc. and half of the lands of Wester Newtoun of Ballegarnoch, in the barony thereof and shire of Perth: Dated at Edinburgh. William Lord Ruthven the husband of the granter consents, and signs the Deed with his lady; their seals are attached, that of Lord Ruthven wants about half. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Scrymgeour Wedderburn of Wedderburn Family, Earls of Dundee, reference GD137/2288

Genealogy

1. The Scots Peerage IV: 259
2. Darryl Lundy's Peerage

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY PUBLISHED BY WIKIPEDIA

"William Ruthven, 2nd Lord Ruthven (died December 1552) was a Scottish nobleman. He served as an Extraordinary Lord of Session and Keeper of the Privy Seal.

The 2nd Lord Ruthven was the son of William, Master of Ruthven (who was known as Lindsay for his mother, Isabel Livingstone Lindsay, until his legitimation on 2 July 1480), and Jean Hepburne. He succeeded his paternal grandfather, William Ruthven, 1st Lord Ruthven, sometime before 10 September 1528, when the king bestowed on him the office of custodian and constable of the king's hospital, near the Speygate, Perth.

In February 1532 he, Lord Oliphant, and various barons in that district of Scotland were fined for not appearing to sit as jurymen at the trial of Lady Glamis at Forfar for poisoning her husband. He was admitted an extraordinary lord of session on 27 November 1533; and on 8 August 1542 he was named a member of the privy council. On 28 August 1536 the king confirmed to him and his heirs the lands of Glenshie in Strathearn, erected into a free forest.

At the parliament held at Edinburgh in March 1543, after the death of King James V, Ruthven spoke on behalf of the laity being granted liberty to read the Scriptures in the English tongue; and at the same parliament he was chosen one of the eight noblemen, two of whom were to have the charge of the young queen every three months. On 24 July 1543 he signed a band to support Cardinal Beaton, but his adherence to the cardinal was only temporary, for in 1544 he resisted by force of arms the cardinal's candidate for the provostship of Perth.

Ruthven was appointed keeper of the privy seal in July 1546 . On 24 August of the same year he appeared before the privy council with Patrick Hepburn, 3rd Earl of Bothwell, as caution that Bothwell's ship, the Mary, and other four barks should not take any ships belonging to the Dutch, Flemings, or Hungarians. On 13 September he obtained an heritable grant of the king's house of Perth, of which he was keeper. He died early in December 1552.

In 1515 he married Janet Haliburton, heiress of the Haliburtons of Dirleton Castle. Their eldest son, Patrick, inherited the earldom on his father's death. They had three sons and seven daughters;

• Patrick Ruthven, 3rd Lord Ruthven
• James Ruthven of Forteviot;
• Alexander Ruthven of Freeland
• Lilias Ruthven, married to David Drummond, 2nd Lord Drummond (she was reputed for her piety, and to her Robert Alexander in 1539 dedicated the Testament of William Hay, 6th Earl of Erroll, which he set forth in Scottish metre, printed Edinburgh 1571)
• Catherine Ruthven, married Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy
• Cecilia Ruthven, married Sir David Wemyss of that ilk
• Barbara Ruthven, to Patrick Gray, 5th Lord Gray
• Janet Ruthven, married John Crichton of Strathaird
• Margaret Ruthven, to John Johnstone of Elphinstone
• Christina Ruthven, to William Lundin of that ilk."

SOURCE: Wikipedia contributors, 'William Ruthven, 2nd Lord Ruthven', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 15 October 2012, 16:52 UTC, <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Ruthven,_2nd_Lord...> [accessed 1 December 2012]