Sir William Ruthven1
M, #109681
Sir William Ruthven||p10969.htm#i109681|Maj.-Gen. Sir John Ruthven||p20498.htm#i204979|Lady Barbara Leslie||p19364.htm#i193635|William Ruthven||p13187.htm#i131869|Christian Barclay||p13187.htm#i131868|Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven|b. c 1580\nd. 4 Apr 1661|p19364.htm#i193636|Agnes Renton|d. 26 Jun 1651|p35704.htm#i357033|
Last Edited=17 Apr 2008
Sir William Ruthven is the son of Maj.-Gen. Sir John Ruthven and Lady Barbara Leslie.2 He married Lady Catherine Douglas, daughter of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas and Lady Mary Gordon, after 1648.1
Sir William Ruthven lived at Dunglass, Scotland.3 He lived at Douglas, Scotland.1
Sir William Ruthven lived at Dunglass, Scotland.3 He lived at Douglas, Scotland.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1282. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 691.
Lady Isabel Douglas1
F, #109682, b. circa April 1642
Lady Isabel Douglas|b. c Apr 1642|p10969.htm#i109682|William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas|b. 1589\nd. 19 Feb 1659/60|p10942.htm#i109418|Lady Mary Gordon|b. c 1600\nd. 1674|p10942.htm#i109419|William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus|b. c 1552\nd. 3 Mar 1611|p10952.htm#i109515|Elizabeth Oliphant||p10952.htm#i109516|George Gordon, 1st Marquess of Huntly|b. c 1563\nd. 13 Jun 1636|p10942.htm#i109420|Lady Henrietta Stuart|b. c 1573\nd. 2 Sep 1642|p10953.htm#i109522|
Last Edited=4 Sep 2008
Consanguinity Index=0.58%
Lady Isabel Douglas was born circa April 1642.1 She was the daughter of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas and Lady Mary Gordon.1 She was baptised on 21 May 1642 at Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.2 She married William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry, son of James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Queensberry and Lady Margaret Stewart, in 1657.2
Children of Lady Isabel Douglas and William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry
- Lady Anne Douglas+ d. 23 Feb 1700
- William Douglas, 1st Earl of March+ d. 2 Sep 1705
- George Douglas
- James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry+ b. 18 Dec 1672, d. c 1711
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1282. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume X, page 694. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry1
M, #109683, b. 1637, d. 28 March 1695
William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry|b. 1637\nd. 28 Mar 1695|p10969.htm#i109683|James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Queensberry|b. b Jan 1622\nd. 1671|p10977.htm#i109766|Lady Margaret Stewart||p2027.htm#i20267|William Douglas, 1st Earl of Queensberry|d. 8 Mar 1640|p1776.htm#i17757|Isabel Kerr|d. 1628|p1489.htm#i14883|John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair|d. 27 Mar 1659|p2028.htm#i20274|Lady Catherine Carnegie|d. a 1 Nov 1655|p2495.htm#i24944|
Last Edited=20 Oct 2009
Consanguinity Index=0.06%

William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry
by Henry Gascars 2
by Henry Gascars 2
William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry gained the title of 1st Marquess of Queensberry.1 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of Nationary Biography.3
Children of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry and Lady Isabel Douglas
- Lady Anne Douglas+ d. 23 Feb 1700
- William Douglas, 1st Earl of March+ d. 2 Sep 1705
- George Douglas
- James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry+ b. 18 Dec 1672, d. c 1711
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume X, page 694. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995). Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
Lady Jean Douglas1
F, #109684, b. between 1643 and 1655
Lady Jean Douglas|b. bt 1643 - 1655|p10969.htm#i109684|William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas|b. 1589\nd. 19 Feb 1659/60|p10942.htm#i109418|Lady Mary Gordon|b. c 1600\nd. 1674|p10942.htm#i109419|William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus|b. c 1552\nd. 3 Mar 1611|p10952.htm#i109515|Elizabeth Oliphant||p10952.htm#i109516|George Gordon, 1st Marquess of Huntly|b. c 1563\nd. 13 Jun 1636|p10942.htm#i109420|Lady Henrietta Stuart|b. c 1573\nd. 2 Sep 1642|p10953.htm#i109522|
Last Edited=18 Nov 2003
Consanguinity Index=0.58%
Lady Jean Douglas was born between 1643 and 1655.1 She was the daughter of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas and Lady Mary Gordon.1 She married James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth, son of James Drummond, 3rd Earl of Perth and Lady Anne Gordon, on 18 January 1670.1
Lady Jean Douglas was also known as Jane Douglas. From 18 January 1670, her married name became Drummond.1
Lady Jean Douglas was also known as Jane Douglas. From 18 January 1670, her married name became Drummond.1
Children of Lady Jean Douglas and James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth
- Lady Mary Drummond+
- James Drummond, 2nd Duke of Perth+ b. c Jan 1673/74, d. 17 Apr 1720
- John Drummond, 5th Duke of Perth b. b 1685, d. 27 Oct 1757
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1282. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth1
M, #109685, b. circa 1649, d. 11 May 1716
James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth|b. c 1649\nd. 11 May 1716|p10969.htm#i109685|James Drummond, 3rd Earl of Perth|b. 1615\nd. 2 Jun 1675|p2989.htm#i29886|Lady Anne Gordon|d. 9 Jan 1656|p3051.htm#i30503|John Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth|b. c 1584\nd. 11 Jun 1662|p2216.htm#i22155|Jean Kerr||p2493.htm#i24928|George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly|d. 22 Mar 1648/49|p1705.htm#i17046|Lady Anne Campbell|d. 14 Jun 1638|p2582.htm#i25814|
Last Edited=29 Mar 2009
Consanguinity Index=0.13%

James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth
by Godfrey Kneller 2
by Godfrey Kneller 2
James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth succeeded to the title of 4th Earl of Perth on 2 June 1675.1 He gained the title of 1st Duke of Perth [Jacobite] on 10 March 1689/90.5 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.6
Child of James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth and Lady Mary Gordon
Children of James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth and Lady Jean Douglas
- Lady Mary Drummond+7
- James Drummond, 2nd Duke of Perth+ b. c Jan 1673/74, d. 17 Apr 1720
- John Drummond, 5th Duke of Perth b. b 1685, d. 27 Oct 1757
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1282. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 69. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume X, page 483.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume X, page 482.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995). Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2195. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Lady Lucy Douglas1
F, #109686, b. between 1644 and 1654, d. 8 January 1713
Lady Lucy Douglas|b. bt 1644 - 1654\nd. 8 Jan 1713|p10969.htm#i109686|William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas|b. 1589\nd. 19 Feb 1659/60|p10942.htm#i109418|Lady Mary Gordon|b. c 1600\nd. 1674|p10942.htm#i109419|William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus|b. c 1552\nd. 3 Mar 1611|p10952.htm#i109515|Elizabeth Oliphant||p10952.htm#i109516|George Gordon, 1st Marquess of Huntly|b. c 1563\nd. 13 Jun 1636|p10942.htm#i109420|Lady Henrietta Stuart|b. c 1573\nd. 2 Sep 1642|p10953.htm#i109522|
Last Edited=4 Sep 2008
Consanguinity Index=0.58%
Lady Lucy Douglas was born between 1644 and 1654.1 She was the daughter of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas and Lady Mary Gordon.1 A contract for the marriage of Lady Lucy Douglas and Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale was signed on 25 March 1669.1 She died on 8 January 1713.1
From after 25 March 1669, her married name became Maxwell.
From after 25 March 1669, her married name became Maxwell.
Children of Lady Lucy Douglas and Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale
- William Maxwell, 5th Earl of Nithsdale+ d. 20 Mar 1744
- Mary Maxwell+ d. 22 Sep 1759
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1282. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale1
M, #109687, b. circa January 1628, d. after 23 March 1683
Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale|b. c Jan 1628\nd. a 23 Mar 1683|p10969.htm#i109687|John Maxwell, 3rd Earl of Nithersdale|d. 1677|p2148.htm#i21473|Elizabeth (?)||p3009.htm#i30085|John Maxwell, 6th Lord Herries of Terregles|d. c May 1631|p2148.htm#i21472|Elizabeth Maxwell|b. b 1579\nd. a Dec 1639|p3009.htm#i30083|||||||
Last Edited=4 Sep 2008
Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale was born circa January 1628.2 He was the son of John Maxwell, 3rd Earl of Nithersdale and Elizabeth (?). A contract for the marriage of Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale and Lady Lucy Douglas was signed on 25 March 1669.1 He died after 23 March 1683.
Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale gained the title of 8th Lord Herries of Terregles. He gained the title of 4th Earl of Nithsdale.1
Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale gained the title of 8th Lord Herries of Terregles. He gained the title of 4th Earl of Nithsdale.1
Children of Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale and Lady Lucy Douglas
- William Maxwell, 5th Earl of Nithsdale+ d. 20 Mar 1744
- Mary Maxwell+ d. 22 Sep 1759
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1282. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IX, page 563. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord Mordington1
M, #109688, b. circa 1591, d. 11 February 1656
Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord Mordington|b. c 1591\nd. 11 Feb 1656|p10969.htm#i109688|William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus|b. c 1552\nd. 3 Mar 1611|p10952.htm#i109515|Elizabeth Oliphant||p10952.htm#i109516|William Douglas, 9th Earl of Angus|b. c 1532\nd. 1 Jul 1591|p10961.htm#i109602|Egidia Graham|d. a 1606|p10961.htm#i109605|Laurence Oliphant, 4th Lord Oliphant|b. c 1527\nd. 16 Jan 1592/93|p10952.htm#i109517|Lady Margaret Hay||p10961.htm#i109607|
Last Edited=8 Apr 2009
Consanguinity Index=0.31%
Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord Mordington was born circa 1591.1 He was the son of William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus and Elizabeth Oliphant.1 He married, firstly, Anne Oliphant, daughter of Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant and Lilias Maderty, before July 1624.1 He married, secondly, Lady Elizabeth Hay, daughter of Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll and Elizabeth Douglas, before 20 May 1643.2 He died on 11 February 1656.1
Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord Mordington held the office of Provost of Abernethy before 1608.1 He was invested as a Knight between 1625 and 1627.1 He was created 1st Lord Mordington [Scotland] on 14 November 1641.3 He lived at Mordington, Berwickshire, Scotland.1 He fought in the Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651, where he was captured by the Parliamentarians.1
Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord Mordington held the office of Provost of Abernethy before 1608.1 He was invested as a Knight between 1625 and 1627.1 He was created 1st Lord Mordington [Scotland] on 14 November 1641.3 He lived at Mordington, Berwickshire, Scotland.1 He fought in the Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651, where he was captured by the Parliamentarians.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1283. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XI, page 626. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, volume 1, page 1282.
Anne Oliphant1
F, #109689
Anne Oliphant||p10969.htm#i109689|Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant|b. 25 Mar 1583\nd. b Oct 1630|p10969.htm#i109690|Lilias Maderty||p34922.htm#i349213|Laurence Oliphant, Master of Oliphant|d. 1584|p10970.htm#i109691|Lady Christian Douglas||p20446.htm#i204460|James Maderty, Lord Maderty||p34922.htm#i349212||||
Last Edited=8 Apr 2009
Anne Oliphant was the daughter of Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant and Lilias Maderty.2,3 She married Sir James Douglas, 1st Lord Mordington, son of William Douglas, 10th Earl of Angus and Elizabeth Oliphant, before July 1624.1
From before July 1624, her married name became Douglas. As a result of her marriage, Anne Oliphant was styled as Lady Mordington on 14 November 1641.1
From before July 1624, her married name became Douglas. As a result of her marriage, Anne Oliphant was styled as Lady Mordington on 14 November 1641.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 1283. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume X, page 55. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant1
M, #109690, b. 25 March 1583, d. before October 1630
Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant|b. 25 Mar 1583\nd. b Oct 1630|p10969.htm#i109690|Laurence Oliphant, Master of Oliphant|d. 1584|p10970.htm#i109691|Lady Christian Douglas||p20446.htm#i204460|Laurence Oliphant, 4th Lord Oliphant|b. c 1527\nd. 16 Jan 1592/93|p10952.htm#i109517|Lady Margaret Hay||p10961.htm#i109607|William Douglas, 6th Earl of Morton|b. 1539/40\nd. c 24 Sep 1606|p11037.htm#i110367||||
Last Edited=8 Apr 2009
Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant was born on 25 March 1583.1 He was the son of Laurence Oliphant, Master of Oliphant and Lady Christian Douglas.1,2 A contract for the marriage of Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant and Lilias Maderty was signed on 29 October 1603.2 He died before October 1630, without male issue.1
Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant sold Gask, Perthshire to Laurence Oliphant, 1st of Gask.3 He succeeded to the title of 5th Lord Oliphant [S., 1464] in 1593.1 He resigned his peerage to the Crown for re-grant, but the re-grant had not taken place at his death, leaving succession at the king's pleasure.3
Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant sold Gask, Perthshire to Laurence Oliphant, 1st of Gask.3 He succeeded to the title of 5th Lord Oliphant [S., 1464] in 1593.1 He resigned his peerage to the Crown for re-grant, but the re-grant had not taken place at his death, leaving succession at the king's pleasure.3
Child of Laurence Oliphant, 5th Lord Oliphant and Lilias Maderty
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume X, page 55. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2996. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 2, page 2997.



