George Gelling, 1731

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28           Bradan
The last will of George Gelling who was buried the 
29th of Decr 1731 as followeth, being of good mind 
and of perfect memory oat the making thereof.  
First and principally he committed his soul to God 
and body to Xtian burial.  
Itm, he left and bequeathed all his lands to his son 
Thomas, and in case of his death to his sister Jane 
Gelling, his own daughter. And in case of the death 
of before enjoyment, he left and [bequeathed] the same on 
his wife’s son John Crain, he paying four pounds to 
any of his relations that can claim any legal right 
to the said lands.  
Itm, he left to his said daughter Jane in legacy ten 
shillings if the goods would extend to it.  
Itm, he constituted his wife Bahee Gelling sole and 
whole executrix of all his goods moveable and unmoveable 
whatsoever, and committed to her the tuition of 
children and their goods, and left William Cain & John 
Kewley supervisors.  
Witnesses
William Crain
Robt Crain, jurati.                  
The Executrix sworn in form of law.  
Probatum est et solvit 1s.  
Pledges the witnesses of the Will Wm Crain & Robt Crain.  
Wm Crain sworn supervisor