William de Ireby

William de Ireby (died 1257), Master of the Royal Hounds and Sheriff of Westmorland, was an English knight from Cumbria.

William was a younger son of Adam de Ireby and Juliana. He became one of King John of England’s household, as Master of the Royal Hounds. He obtained a grant of seisin of Nicholas de Stuteville's land in the valley of Liddel, during the First Barons' War, however this was not long in William's hands. He is known to be the Sheriff of Westmorland in 1230. William died in 1257.

Marriage and issue

William married Christiana, daughter of Odard de Hodeholme, they are known to have had the following issue:

• Christina de Ireby, married, firstly, Thomas de Lascelles, secondly, Adam de Gesemuth and thirdly, Robert de Brus, Lord of Annandale.
• Eva Ireby

References

• Curwen, John F. A History of the Ancient House of Curwen of Workington in Cumberland. Kendal, Cumberland, U.K.: Titus Wilson & Co., 1928.