John Oates, 1769

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29     Conchan
In the name of God, Amen! I John Oates Senior of Bibaloe in the Parish 
of KK Onchan being indisposed in body but of sound mind and understanding 
do make this my last will and testament in the manner and form following: 
That is to say, 
First, I leave and bequeath unto my three children, William, Catharine, 
and Jane, one shilling each. I also order and direct that ten shillings 
may be distributed among the poor of the Parish after my decease by my 
executor herein after mentioned. And the rest, residue and remainder of my 
personal estate I give and bequeath unto my son John and do hereby 
constitute and appoint him my said son John whole executor of this my 
last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed 
my name. This twenty-eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one 
thousand seven hundred and sisty three. 
[signed] John Oates. 
Witnesses: 
Thomas Quayle, 
William Christian. 

At a Chapter Court holden near 
Douglas June 6, 1769, 
The exsecutor is sworn in court in form of law . . 

Last Modified 8 Aug 2014