William de Grainsby

✓ William de Grainsby, Lincolnshire, father of Emma, his heir, wife of William de Welle. 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.]