‎man William Ruthven, 1st Earl Gowrie‏‎, son of Patrick Ruthven and Janet Douglas‏.
Born ‎± 1545, died ‎ May 2, 1584 at Stirling, Scotland -- Executed.‎, approximately 39 years. Occupation: ‎ at Lord High Treasurer of Scotland;
SOURCES: "Ancestors/Descendants of Humphrey Stafford" http://www.geneastar.org.

Married/ Related to:

‎woman Dorothea Stewart‏‎, daughter of Henry Stewart and Janet Stewart‏.
Born ‎± 1547‎
SOURCES: "Ancestors/Descendants of Humphrey Stafford" http://www.geneastar.org.

Children:

1.
‎woman Mary Ruthven‏‎
Born ‎± 1563‎
SOURCES: LDS FHL AF9FCZ-Q4 and "Ancestors of Valery Giscard d'Estaing", http://www.geneastar.org.
2.
‎woman Jean Ruthven‏‎
Born ‎± 1568, died ‎ 1611‎, approximately 43 years
SOURCES: "Ancestors/Descendants of Humphrey Stafford" http://www.geneastar.org.
3.
‎woman Margaret Ruthven‏‎
Born ‎± 1573‎
SOURCES: "Ancestors/Descendants of Humphrey Stafford" http://www.geneastar.org.
4.
‎woman Isabel Ruthven‏‎
Born ‎± 1577‎
SOURCES: "Ancestors/Descendants of Humphrey Stafford" http://www.geneastar.org.