William le Botiler of Wem

✓ William le Botiler of Wem, Salop (d. shortly before 11 Dec 1283), son and heir of Ralph le Botiler of Oversley by Maud, daughter and heir of William Pantulf of Wem; succeeded his father shortly before 3 Jul 1281; summoned with horse and arms 1282-83; m. after 2 Oct 1261 Angharad, daughter of Gruffudd ap Madog, lord of Bromfield and Dinas Bran, by Emma de Audley (licence at the instance of James de Audley 'for Ankeretta his niece to marry William, son of Ralph le Botiler', Patent Roll 45 Hen III). Father of John (d.s.p. 1287), Gawain (d.s.p. 1290) and William (b. 1274), 1st Lord le Botiller. Source: Complete Peerage (2nd ed.) II, BOTELER (of Wem), pp.230-232 (G. W. Watson), read on archive.org 25 Oct 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 25 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]