William de Bold (fl. 1254-1272)

✓ William de Bold, who received a grant of the manor of Bold from William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby (d. 1254); about 1260 Robert de Ferrers enfeoffed William le Boteler of Warrington of the service of William de Bold. 'His parentage is not stated.' TOP - nothing further wired. Source: Victoria County History, Lancashire vol. III (1907), 'Bold' pp.403-404 (archive.org djvu text, read 2 Nov 2026). [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 2 Nov 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]