William Gillespie

     William Gillespie was born circa 1695. He married Mary Emmett, daughter of William Emmett, at Pennsylvania; He was said to be of New London, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.¹ William Gillespie died before 13 June 1760 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania. His estate was probated on 13 June 1760 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania.
     He left a will on 14 December 1759 at Chester Co, Pennsylvania; His will was proved 13 Jun 1760, provides for wife Mary. He left 10 shillings to his son-in-law Thomas Sharp; 10 shillings to son-in-law James Rankin; 20 pounds each to sons, William, Samuel and David; a horse saddle to daughter Ruth Gillespie; all lands and remaining personal estate. sons John and Alexander "to live together on my plantation". Sons William, Samuel and David were "to aid brothers John and Alexander", obviously younger. [Chester County, PA Wills 1713-1825]. Witnesses were William Molly, John Alexander, and Abraham Emmit.