Hello Lisa,

Nice to read that you are interested in the Oates family history.
Yours is the Australian side,mine is the Isle of Man from where John Oates
(born 1826)emigrated.
I have photo's of John Oates with grandchildren Max and Jeanette also John
with his son Edwin.

If you would like any more information re: Oates(Isle of Man) please contact.

Sylvia