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was married to David Drummond, third Lord Ma-
derty.
5. Lilias. — Baptism Register. — " Perth, January
27, 1568-9. Pater, William Lord Ruthven. Wit-
nesses, John Campbell of Glenorchie, and Patrick,
Master of Drummond. Nomen, Lilias Ruthven."
Neither Crawfurd, nor Douglas, mention her by
that name ; but Lord Strathallan says, that Lilias
was married to the Duke of Lennox. But Craw-
furd and Douglas give to the Duchess of Lennox
the name of Sophia. I apprehend that Lilias was
married to Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar, an-
cestor of the Viscounts of Kenmuir. This gentle-
man, in his younger days, was celebrated for his
great bodily strength.
6. Dorothea. — Baptism Register. — " Perth,
April 30, 1570. Pater, William Lord Ruthven.
Witnesses, Duncan Campbell, and James Har-
yng. Nomen, Dorothea Ruthven."
She is not mentioned by this name, either by
Crawfurd or Douglas. According to Lord Strath-
allan, Dorothea was the wife of Sir John Wemyss of
Pittencrieff. Douglas says, the name of Lady
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History of the life and death of John, Earl of Gowrie
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Histories of Scottish families
DescriptionA selection of almost 400 printed items relating to the history of Scottish families, mostly dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes memoirs, genealogies and clan histories, with a few produced by emigrant families. The earliest family history goes back to AD 916.