William Oates, 1747

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22    Braddan
In the name of God, amen. I William Oates of Douglas being 
sick and weak in body but of sound mind and fresh memory, 
do constitute nominate publish and declare this to be my 
last will and testament, committing my soul to God, and my 
body to a Christian burial to be buried in the Parish Church 
of KK Braddan in the seat or pew where my wife is buried. 
Secundo, I leave and bequeath my nephews William Moore son 
to Capt. Moore of KK Lonan and John Oates son to Captn. Oates 
of KK Conchan, fourty shillings each apiece for taking care 
and overseeing all my lands and houses and all other goods 
of mine until it pleases God that some of my children may 
come to the Island. 
Tertio, the houses wherein I dwell with the garden, outhouses 
and backside, I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Margett Oates. 
Quarto, I leave and bequeath unto my son James my land 
commonly called Thomas Hesbley’s[?] land, also xxx spot of 
land called Tallow Taggert’s land and the Hills. 
Quinto, I nominate and make my said son James Oates and my 
daughter Margett Oates whole and sole executors of all the 
rest of my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. 
Sexio and lastly, it is my will and testament that all the 
land that is indebted to Mr. Phillip Moore and that he hath 
some houses called Capt. Quayle’s houses and garden under 
encumbrance that they the above mentioned trustees may 
dispose of all the same houses by public cant [Auction], or to 
the best bidder, applying the overplus thereof to discharge 
and release some mortgage that is on the said lands, also 
that they may sell the other goods of what nature soever, 
except the choice bed with all its furniture, half a dozen 
chairs and a table, and if they want to advance money to 
clear Mr. Phillip Moore of the land, let them be at liberty 
with money on the said lands to clear its xxx. 
Item, I leave and bequeath to my nephew & godson William 
Oates twenty shillings. 
And this I publish for my last will and testament this 
23 day of November 1747, as witness my hand. 
[signed with seal] Wm. Oates. 
Witnesses: 
Thomas Heywood, 
Paul Bridson.

At KK Braddan xxx 8, 1747
the witness declared upon oath that upon asking the testator how he 
disposed of the Meadow, he replied that he left it equally between 
his both children, because it came by their mother. The executor 
James Oates in behalf of himself & sister who is abroad is sworn to 
bring to the Registry a perfect inventory and xxx payment of debts 
and legacies according to Law and pledges for him are Mr. William 
Moore & Mr. John Oates junior the guardians within named. They are 
also sworn to be aiding and assisting with their xxx advice, and to 
render a just account of the goods sold by them. The goods of Margaret 
are in the hands of the guardian, pledges for them are Capt. 
James Moore & Mr. Robert Cæsar of Douglas.

At Balnyhown, March 10th 1747/8
Mrs. Margaret Oates one of the executors of Mr. William Oates late of 
Douglas, being abroad when her father’s will was proved, is now returned 
to the Island. She together with her husband William Yeates are sworn 
for payment of the debts and legacies of the deceased, as also to be 
just to her co-executor James Oates and to that end have given pledges.

At Balny-howin March 10th, 1747/8
William Oates junior having departed this life before the probate hereof, 
his executor namely James Oates is sworn for payment of debts according 
to Law and hath given pledges vizt., Mr. John Oates junior of KK Conchan, 
and Mr. William Moore of KK Lonan.

To the Wardens of Douglas
Gentlemen, Mr. Oates may pay you the Chapel and Church assessment without 
a claim, and the Court will allow the payment thereof, as well as the 
payment of Lord’s rent without a claim. I am your friend & servant 
[signed] John Cosnahan. KK Braddan, January 26th 1747/8.

Douglas January 30th, 1747/8
received from John Oates and William Moore overseers over Mr. William Oates 
goods and affairs the sum of seven shillings and two pence half penny, being 
an assessment for the seats in Douglas Chapel for the year 1746. I say 
received by me Ewan Camaish, Chapel Warden.

[Many people entered claims for various amounts against the estate of William Oates]

September 17th, 1750
Captn John Oates one of the overseers appointed by Mr. William 
Oates Senior came this day and delivered the foregoing account 
with vouchers annexed before me. 
[signed] Ro: Radcliffe

Last Modified 15 January 2015