John de Welles
1334 – 1361
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John, fourth Lord Welles, held his Lincolnshire barony through the middle of Edward III's reign and died testate in 1361; his widow Maud de Roos kept custody of the heir by grant of Queen Philippa herself. His daughter Anne became Countess of Ormond, and through her the Welles and Roos blood crossed to Ireland with the Butlers.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (CP 12(2):441 sub Welles; web/IPM-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): JOHN DE WELLES, 4TH LORD WELLES (1334-1361), of Lincolnshire; m. MAUD DE ROOS. Father of Anne (our line, Countess of Ormond), of John 5th Lord Welles (who m. Eleanor de Mowbray), and of Margery (m. Stephen le Scrope). Died testate 11 Oct 1361; his widow Maud held custody of the heir by grant of Queen Philippa. His paternal Welles ascent (Adam 3rd Lord etc.) note-only, extendable. Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.