William de Fenton

Fenton of Baikey arms; Argent, three crescents gules.

Sir William de Fenton (c. 1235 – 1315), Lord of Baikie and Beaufort, was a 13th-14th century Scottish noble.

Early life

William was born in Beaufort, Perthshire, Scotland, in 1235. He was one of Robert de Brus, Lord of Annandale's auditors during the arbitration for the Crown of Scotland between 1291 and 1292.[1]

He performed homage to King Edward I of England at Berwick-upon-Tweed on 28 August 1296. He also performed fealty to Edward I on 14 March 1304 at St. Andrews.[2] His coat of arms was "Argent, three crescents gules".

Through his marriage to Cecilia Bissett, daughter and co-heiress of John Bissett of Lovat, Beaufort passed into the Fenton family.

Family and issue

He married Cecilia Bissett, daughter and co-heiress of John Bissett of Lovat,[3] and is known to have had the following issue:

Death

He died in 1315 at an advanced age, estimated to be between 75 and 85 years. His life and titles contributed to the legacy of the Fenton family in Scotland.

Citations

  1. ^ Barron, p.109.
  2. ^ People of Medieval Scotland - William of Fenton, lord of Beaufort
  3. ^ Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, p.436

References

  • Barron, E. M., "The Scottish War of Independence", Second Edition. 1934
  • Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Volume 8; 1871.
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