Ranulph de Meschines

     Ranulph de was born circa 1070 in Normandy, France. Ranulph married Margaret de Lupus d'Avranches, daughter of Richard de Goz d'Avranches and Emma de Conteville, circa 1099. In 1121, he became Earl of Chester after the death of his nephew, Richard, son of his brother-in-law, Hudh d'Avranches.