William de Welle

✓ William, son of Walter, witnessed deeds of the Gant family in the mid-12th century; in 1166 tenant of Simon, Earl of Northampton, for 6½ knights' fees, and of half a fee of Hamon Peche; gifts to Louth Park Abbey and the priories of Sempringham and Greenfield; in the Pipe Rolls 1191-97; d. before 1198, when his son Robert answered for his debts. m. a sister (name not recorded) of Gilbert de Gant, Earl of Lincoln. Brother Humphrey left male issue. 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.]