He was educated at a nonconformist academy in Taunton , maintained ( 1678 -- 85 ) by George Hamond , an ejected minister .
Gilling was the elder son of Richard Gilling , baker , was born at Stogumber , Somersetshire .
Gilling was educated at a nonconformist academy in Taunton , maintained ( 1678 -- 85 ) by George Hamond , an ejected minister .
Gilling was the elder son of Richard Gilling , baker , was born at Stogumber , Somersetshire .