Background
William was born in about 1409-1410, the second son of Eudo de Welles and Maud de Greystoke. Eudo died before his father, and William"s brother Lionel succeeded his grandfather in 1421.
William was born in about 1409-1410, the second son of Eudo de Welles and Maud de Greystoke. Eudo died before his father, and William"s brother Lionel succeeded his grandfather in 1421.
Lionel, Lord Welles, was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland about 1438, and William acted as his brother"s deputy. He was appointed Deputy Lord Chancellor in 1454 and Lord Chancellor of Ireland in 1461. He died in 1463. His main residence was at Posseckstown, near Enfield, County Meath.
William married Anne Barnewall of Crickstown, County Meath.
1. Genet, who married Nicholas Street Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth;
Christopher Fleming, 8th Baron Slane. 2. Ismay, who married Thomas Nangle, 15th Baron of Navan and had issue including
John Nangle, 16th Baron of Navan
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Catherine, who married Walter Cheevers (or Chever) and had issue.