Robert de Welle

✓ Robert de Welle (d. shortly before 24 Sep 1265), son and heir of William de Welle ('Robert son of William de Welleby', Close Rolls 1242-47); free warren 1251; protections to join King Henry 1264. m. Isabel de Periton. Father of Philip (d.s.p.), William (d.s.p., m. Helwise; market at Alford 1283) and Adam, 1st Lord Welles (I100070), each brother and heir of the last. NB Burke and Wikipedia make Adam's father 'William'; the Complete Peerage shows William was Adam's elder brother. Source: Complete Peerage vol. XII pt. 2, pp. 436-441, article WELLES (pages supplied by Aynsley, 15 Oct 2026), citing the records named. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 15 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]