William was also a family man. After the death of his brother, Sir Thomas, William's sister-in-law Maud, widowed at age 25, called upon him to help in financial matters and to manage her estates in North England while she was busy in the south securing a future for her three children.
William was also a family man. After the death of his brother, Sir Thomas, William's sister-in-law Maud, widowed at age 25, requested his assistance with financial matters and estate management in North England while she focused on securing a future for her three children in the south.