The family of Ingram, connected with the Ingrams of Ingleby Arncliffe (fn. 68) (q.v.), were lords of Ayresome at the earliest period for which there is any evidence. The first member of the family whose name is known is William Ingram, whose son John (fn. 69) held 4 carucates here in about 1130. (fn. 70) He had a daughter and heir Adeline, who married Robert son of Ernis. (fn. 71) Their heirs were the family of Vere of Goxhill, (fn. 72) who were holding land here in the early 13th century. (fn. 73)
