Ann Oates, 1771

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4   Santan
The last will and testament of Ann Oates, late of the 
parish of Santan, being in perfect mind and memory at 
the making hereof. First she committed her soul to God 
and her body to Christian burial. She left her wearing 
gown, a black … petticoat and as much stuff as would 
be a new gown for her sister Mary and 12 caps. She left 
to James Maddrell’s daughter two petty coats and she 
left all the rest of her worldly goods moveable and 
immovable unto her sister Isabell, wife of William 
Taylor and to Isabell and Anne, daughters of said William 
Taylor, equally between them three. 
Lastly she left six pence legacy to any other … that 
would claim any right to her goods after her death. 
Witnesses: 
John Bridson, 
Ann Gelling. 

At a Court of Correction holden at 
Castletown 30 January 1771
William Taylor husband of Isabel and Isabel and Anne Taylor 
the two other executors are sworn in court in form of law as 
also to be true the one to the other in the division of the 
executorship, pledges for payment and debts and legacies are 
Christopher Kinley and John Bridson one of the witnesses

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