Archdeacon Wills 1755 #7, Malew, of John Oates, died 22 Dec 1754:

‘The last will and testament of John Oates of the parish of KK Malew who departed this life the 22^nd of December 1754, being at perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. He committed his soul to God and his body to a Christian burial. Item, he bequeathed unto Mrs. Margaret Stole a silk handkerchief. Item, he left his stepfather John Knickal whole executor of all the rest of the goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever, debarring all friends and relations of with six pence legacy that claims any right. Witness: Nicholas Caine.

At a Consistory Court at Castletown February 18^th, 1755, the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely, Phil Quilliam and Nicholas Caine the witness.’