Mary Kelley als Gell, 1727

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36          Ryshen, 1727
In the name of God, amen. I Mary Kelley 
als Gell of KK Christ Ryshen, being sick 
in body, yet of a disposing mind and 
perfect memory, blessed be God, do 
make this my last Will as hereafter follows.  
First I commend my soul to Almighty God, 
hoping through his infinite mercies and 
the merits of my blessed Saviour Jesus 
Christ to obtain perfect remission of all 
my sins, and my body to Christian burial, 
to be laid as near my husband’s grave as 
may be deemed convenient.  
Item, I leave and bequeath unto my son 
John Kelley as much corn of several sorts 
as will sow half the course of this land.  
Item, to my grandson John Kelley, my 
half of a steer of 2 years old which 
is betwixt his father and I.  
To my grandchildren Ellinor and Alice 
Qualtrough as much pladding as will make 
coats for each of them.  
To the minister 1s and 6d legacy.  
o John Waterson one of the witnesses 
to this my last will 6d legacy.  
And lastly I ordain, constitute and appoint 
my two daughters Ellinor and Katharine 
Kelley my only, true and lawful 
Executrices of all my other effects moveable 
and unmoveable whatsoever, hereby annulling 
and revoking all former wills and legacies 
by me heretofore made and bequeathed, 
confirming and ratifying this and no other 
for my last will and testament.  
In testimony hereof I have hereunto put my 
sign manual this 6th of February 1727.  
Mary Kelley my M.   
Expressed, declared & signed before us: 
John Quayle, 
John Waterson my [mark], jurati.            
The Executrices sworn in Court in form of Law, 
and have given pledges, the witnesses for the 
will.  Probatum est & solvit 12d