Will of Elena Gallegos - May 1, 1731, Albuquerque

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WILL OF ELENA GALLEGOS - MAY 1, 1731, ALBUQUERQUE

First, I declare that I was married and veiled with Santiago de Gurule for a period of twelve years in which time we had
and procreated one son who is named Antonio de Gurule whom I declare as my legitimate heir. I declare that when I was
married I had nothing.
          I declare possessions that which I acquired after marriage between myself and my husband which are
          as follows: first, this tract of land and my dwelling home with its acequia and cultivated land,
          segregating from it a piece of land that I give to my brother, Felipe Gallegos, which he has set
          aside to himself according to its boundaries and it appears by the instrument of donation, and this
          was done with the full consent of my son.  Item, I have thirty-two head of branded cattle. Item: Two
          yoke of oxen with their yokes. Item: Twelve mares, and two colts, one two years old and the other
          one year old. Item: Two mules, one severa and the other of two reins and a male mule. Item: two silk
          petticoats, one cloak, one rose color mantilla, one silk shawl, one dress pattern, some coral
          bracelets, one reliquary with silver frame, and one Michoacán chest. All that which is mentioned, I
          leave to my granddaughter, Maria Manuela Gurule married to Captain Baltazar Griego, March 20, 1737.
          I declare that all possessions (real and personal) be given to my son, my legitimate heir. I order
          that there be given to my brother Felipe Gallegos, three mares, and one yearling mule, two year
          broken.  I revoke and annul a previous will authorized by Captain Tiburcio de Ortega.
          Signed by Elena's brother Felipe because she did not know how. 1 May, 1731.