WILLIAM DE BERTRAM

William de Bertram, the son or grandson of the Norman soldier, founded the Augustinian Priory of Brinkburn, in Northumberland. His descendants - the Bertrame of Mitford castle, were potent feudal lords, distinguished in the Scottish wars and baronial contests. The last male heir, Roger Bertram, second Baron Bertram, died in 1311, leaving an only daughter, Agnes, at whose decease without issue, the Barony of Bertram of Mitford, fell into abeyance between her ladyship's cousins and coheire, and so continues amongst their representatives. Those coheirs were William Fitzwilllam of Sprotborough, Philip D'Arcy, Elias de Penulbury, and Gilbert de Aton.

--(This name appears on the Battle Abbey roll)