William de Irvine of Wodehouse, Laird of Bonshaw Castle

Known as William Irwyn of Bonshaw. Laird and leader of the border clan in Dumfries, near Lockerbie Scotland. Bonshaw castle dates back to 1022 AD and is still in ownership of the Irwin (Irving) family.

The Irwin lineage traces back beyond Alpin, King of the Scots who married Fergusia, a Pict princess in the 900's A.D. Son of Alpin was Crinan Eryvine, born ca 980 A.D., who married Beatrix, daughter of King Malcolm II, who reigned from 1004 to 1034. Crinan was Abbott of Dunkeld and collector of the king's rents. He was killed in battle against Macbeth's troops in 1045. His brother was Dunegal or Duncan Eryvine. His son was Eruni who married in ca 1060 the heiress of Bonshaw Castle, becoming the first Earl of Angus. Eruni's son was Gilchrist, who became the second Earl of Angus. Gilchrist's son was Gillibrede, the third earl. Gillibrede's son was William, who's son William de Irvine of Wodehouse was the Laird of Bonshaw Castle. It was HIS son, William De Irvine or Irwyn who was armour bearer to Robert the Bruce and the first Laird of Drum Castle.

(This narrative from the discussion: http://www.geni.com/discussions/124169?by_or_about=6000000005776584613 )