William de Gresley (d. by 1254)

✓ William de Gresley (Madan gen. v), son of Geoffrey and Margery; d. before June 1254 (his widow Elizabeth sued Philip de Verdon over Kingston). m. probably before 1245 Elizabeth de Bakepuiz; their only recorded child Sir Geoffrey. Source: Falconer Madan, The Gresleys of Drakelowe (Oxford, 1899; archive.org The_Gresleys_of_Drakelowe), chs. II-III and pedigrees, from the Gresley Chartulary, Gresley Charters, Liber Niger and Salt Society records; 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.]