Archdeacon Wills 1747/8 #22, Braddan, of William Oates of Douglas, died November 1747:

‘In the name of God, amen. I William Oates of Douglas being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and fresh memory, do constitute nominate publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, committing my soul to God, and my body to a Christian burial to be buried in the Parish Church of KK Braddan in the seat or pew where my wife is buried. Secundo, I leave and bequeath my nephews William Moore son to Capt. Moore of KK Lonan and John Oates son to Captn. Oates of KK Conchan, fourty shillings each apiece for taking care and overseeing all my lands and houses and all other goods of mine until it pleases God that some of my children may come to the Island. Tertio, the houses wherein I dwell with the garden, outhouses and backside, I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Margett Oates. Quarto, I leave and bequeath unto my son James my land commonly called Thomas Hesbley’s[?] land, also xxx spot of land called Tallow Taggert’s land and the Hills. Quinto, I nominate and make my said son James Oates and my daughter Margett Oates whole and sole executors of all the rest of my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Sexio and lastly, it is my will and testament that all the land that is indebted to Mr. Phillip Moore and that he hath some houses called Capt. Quayle’s houses and garden under encumbrance that they the above mentioned trustees may dispose of all the same houses by public cant [Auction], or to the best bidder, applying the overplus thereof to discharge and release some mortgage that is on the said lands, also that they may sell the other goods of what nature soever, except the choice bed with all its furniture, half a dozen chairs and a table, and if they want to advance money to clear Mr. Phillip Moore of the land, let them be at liberty with money on the said lands to clear its xxx. Item, I leave and bequeath to my nephew & godson William Oates twenty shillings. And this I publish for my last will and testament this 23 day of November 1747, as witness my hand. [signed with seal] Wm. Oates. Witnesses: Thomas Heywood, Paul Bridson.

At KK Braddan xxx 8, 1747, the witness declared upon oath that upon asking the testator how he disposed of the Meadow, he replied that he left it equally between his both children, because it came by their mother. The executor James Oates in behalf of himself & sister who is abroad is sworn to bring to the Registry a perfect inventory and xxx payment of debts and legacies according to Law and pledges for him are Mr. William Moore & Mr. John Oates junior the guardians within named. They are also sworn to be aiding and assisting with their xxx advice, and to render a just account of the goods sold by them. The goods of Margaret are in the hands of the guardian, pledges for them are Capt. James Moore & Mr. Robert Caesar of Douglas.

At Balnyhown, March 10^th 1747/8, Mrs. Margaret Oates one of the executors of Mr. William Oates late of Douglas, being abroad when her father’s will was proved, is now returned to the Island. She together with her husband William Yeates are sworn for payment of the debts and legacies of the deceased, as also to be just to her co-executor James Oates and to that end have given pledges.

At Balny-howin March 10^th, 1747/8, William Oates junior having departed this life before the probate hereof, his executor namely James Oates is sworn for payment of debts according to Law and hath given pledges vizt., Mr. John Oates junior of KK Conchan, and Mr. William Moore of KK Lonan.

To the Wardens of Douglas: Gentlemen, Mr. Oates may pay you the Chapel and Church assessment without a claim, and the Court will allow the payment thereof, as well as the payment of Lord’s rent without a claim. I am your friend & servant [signed] John Cosnahan. KK Braddan, January 26^th 1747/8.

Douglas January 30^th, 1747/8, received from John Oates and William Moore overseers over Mr. William Oates goods and affairs the sum of seven shillings and two pence half penny, being an assessment for the seats in Douglas Chapel for the year 1746. I say received by me Ewan Camaish, Chapel Warden.

[Many people entered claims for various amounts against the estate of William Oates. [[e.g., January 30^th 1748/9,Catharine Kerruish enters a Claim against executors of Wm Oates for the sum of ten shilling and craves the Law; Jan 30^th, 1748, the Claimer having proved the sum of ten shillings, ordered that the same be discharged subpoena juris with all fees, {signed} Robert Radcliffe]] Once satisfied, each wrote the following note or one similar included in the will:] Douglas the 26 January 1749/50, Received from Capn. [Paul] Bridson & Capn John Oates junior the sum of sixteen shillings and six pence Manks along with six pence fees to John Allen.

OR Douglas May 14^th, 1750, Then received from Mr. John Oates & Mr. William Moore guardians for James Oates & Captain Paul Bridson attorney for John Yeates & his wife Margaret Yeates (alias Oates) the within sum of eight pound ten shillings three pence half penny British value as per the within order of Court with six pence fees for which there was a not of the late William Oates senior bearing date the 12^th December 1740, which has been either left in Court or the same is misplaced, & to be cancelled whenever met with. I say received the said sum as witness my hand William Murrey senior

OR Douglas 29^th July 1749, received from Captn John Oates & Mr. William Moore & Captn Paul Bridson in the behalf of the executors of William Oates senior, two pounds ten shillings and six pence British, in full of the written order and fees; Chr. Moore. The late Mr. William Oates deceased: Philip Cannel on the account of his son John Cannel, vizt., For driving his cattle to water summer and harvest four years at 6 pence week commencing each year from the 15^th of May being 24 weeks each year, 2 pounds 8 shillings; the aforesaid John Canel for four days week at four pence per day: 1 shilling 4 pence; total of 2 pounds 9 shilling 4 pence. Of the aforesaid sum, John Cannel has received 3 pair of shoes at 2 shilling 8 pence one pair and 2 pair at 2 shilling 11 pence each, for 3 shillings 6 pence; Received in balance at the payment of aforesaid Philip Cannel’s cows last year grazing from the hands of Mr. Oates deceased on the account of his son John Cannel: 4 shillings, for a total of 12 shillings 6 pence. June 3th, 1749, Received from Capt. Paul Bridson and John Oates for and in behalf of the executors of William Oates deceased for herding his cattle and horses for several years the sum of seventeen shillings, as witness my name and mark, Philip Cannell. William Oates of Douglas, Lord’s Rent in the parish of KK Conchan for the year 1747: Quarterland’s rent in BallaKermeen = 6 shillings, 7 pence; More in the Hills of the Nunnery rent = 2 shillings ¼ pence; break at Caley = 2 pence; for Broughton houses = 1 shilling 8 pence; and enlargement to the Meadow = 1 ½ pence; for some rent with Quayle Somerall = 1 shilling 2 pence; Brass rent = 2 pence. Total = 11 shillings 10 ¾ pence. Received from John Oates junior of KK Conchan, one of the trustees for the executors of the above William Oates deceased, the above sum of 11 shillings 10 ¾ pence, as witness my hand this 17^th of April 1750. [signed] James Oates, Moare of KK Conchan. Included in inventory of goods, etc:Paid Captn Heywood for leave to quarry stones in his land engaged by the deceased: 2 shillings 6 pence.

September 17^th, 1750, Captn John Oates one of the overseers appointed by Mr. William Oates Senior came this day and delivered the foregoing account with vouchers annexed before me. [signed] Ro: Radcliffe.’