Margret Oates als Cowley, 1777

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5     Conchan
The last will and testament of Margt Oates als Cowley 
who was buried on or about the 15th day of April 1777, 
being of sound and perfect mind and memory at the making 
hereof.  
She committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial.  
She left to her SON JOHN OATES, and her DAUGHTERS 
ELIZABETH, ISABEL, AND CATHARINE, six pence each.  
She left to her daughter Jane a small pott.  
She left to her DAUGHTER IN LAW MARY OATES a little 
wheel and a check apron.  
Lastly, she nominated and appointed her loving HUSBAND 
JOHN OATES whole and sole executor of all the rest of 
her goods and effects movable and immovable of what 
kind or denomination soever.  
Witnesses: 
William Cottier & 
Phillip Cottier.        

AT A CHAPTER COURT HOLDEN at 
Douglas June 10th 1777 
The Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and 
hath given pledges for the payment of debts and 
legacies namely Wm Cottier & Philip Cottier the 
witnesses of the Will

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