Archideaconal Will 1794, #23, of James Oates of Glencruttery, Braddan:

"In the name of God. Amen. I James Oates, formerly of Glencruttry but now of the town of Douglas, being at present of sound and disposing mind and memory but calling to mind the uncertainty of this mortal life do in order to prevent disputes among my family after my decease and preserve that harmony that has hitherto subsisted among them, make and publish this my last will and testament as follows:
First I commit my soul to the mercies of God trusting to obtain remission of my sins for the sake and through the merits of Jesus Christ and my body I direct to be decently buried in the buyring ground of my family at the discretion of my executor.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my sons George and William the sum of one shilling British as legacy.

Itm To my daughter Ann Moore the sum of one guinea as legacy.

Itm To my granddaughter Margaret Moore the sum of five pounds to be paid her when she arrives at the age of twenty one years.

Itm To my daughter Elizabeth Oates I give and bequeath my part or share of the sum of one hundred and eighty pounds British for which I have her obligation.

Lastly, I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my estate real & personal unto my beloved wife Ann Oates whom I also nominate and appoint sole executrix of this my las will and testament. But if it should so happen that my said beloved wife Ann Oates shall die before me the testator, then and in that case I give and devise and bequeath all the said residue and remainder of my estate real & personal unto my daughter Elizabeth Oates whom I nominate and appoint sole exor & residuary legatee. In witness I have hereunto subscribed my name this sixth day of June 1791. [signed] James Oates. Witnesses: John Cannell, Henry Moore.

At Douglas June 24th 1794: The executrix being feeble and unable to attend the Court is sworn duly to fulfill the last will and testament of the testator . . ."