William Oates, 1799

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8    Braddan
In the name of God, amen. I William Oates (bachelor) of the parish 
of Braddan, being infirm and weak in bodily healthy but of sound 
and perfect mind and memory at the making hereof, do make and appoint 
this my last will and testament in manner and form following. 
First I commit my soul unto Almighty God who gave it, and my body 
to a Christian and decent burial. 
I leave and bequeath unto my brother Edward all my shaped apparel, 
my watch, the chest and tools. 
I leave and bequeath unto any other person or persons that can or 
may claim any just right or title to this my said will six pence 
apiece legacy. 
I leave and bequeath unto my brother in law John Gelling my draught 
book and measurement book. 
Lastly, I nominate and appoint my aforesaid brother Edward Oates 
whole and sole executor of all the remainder of any effects 
moveable and immoveable of whatsoever kind or denomination. 
And this in presence of the witnesses this 13th August 1798. 
[signed] William Oates. 
Witnesses: 
Anne Cowle als Kewley, 
Thomas Curphey. 

At a Chapter Court holden at 
Douglas January 5th, 1799, 
the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath 
given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies, 
namely Thomas Cubbon the witness and John Kewley of Braddan

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