John Oats, 1656

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August the 30th 1656 (40) 
The last will & testament of John Oats in manner 
& form following. First I bequeathed my soule into 
the hands of Almightie God & my body to Christian burial.  
Itt, I leave to my brother David Oats my best suite of aparrell.  
Itt, I leave to my father & brother Willm Oates the 
rest of my cloathinge if it pleases ym to accept of it.  
Itt, I leave to Callaughwoney Cawlaw as much cloath 
as will make her a weskett.  
Itt, I constitute & ordaine my sister Jony Oats 
Executrix of all the rest of my goods moveable & unmoveable.  
Witnesses
John Huddleston juratus
& John Gremsey
to be sworn at next Court, and The Exec also.  
Subpoena 16s.  
Probat et Solvit 14d.    

Note ye he said yt there was noe goods but 3s 8d which 
he left for his buryinge.  
Pledges: John Grensley