William Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie Scottish peer (1541–1584) Parents Janet Douglas Patrick Ruthven, 3rd Lord Ruthven Children James Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie Lady Mary Ruthven Lady Jean Ruthven Lady Beatrice Ruthven Lady Isabel Ruthven Mary Rutwenn Barbara Ruthven Sophia Ruthven John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie Alexander Ruthven William Ruthven Patrick Ruthven Siblings Patrick Ruthven, Master of Ruthven Isabel Ruthven George Ruthven Archibald Ruthven Jean Ruthven Partners Dorothea Stewart