Thomas Oates (1851 - 1890)

Born 15 Jul 1851 in Kingston, Tasmania, Australia

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Died 20 Aug 1890 at age 39 in Mountain River, Tasmania, Australia

Biography

MARRIAGE. OATES.-HALL.-On the 18th April, at the residence of the bridegroom's father, by the Rev. J. T. Stansfield, Thomas, eldest son of Mr. Charles Oates, Victoria, Huon, to Harriett Amiss, eldest daughter of Mr. Alfred Hall, of Hallcombe, Brown's River.

Children:

(1) OATES Alfred Charles, b. 21 Jan 1872, Huonville, d. 15 Dec 1949, Hobart, m. 5 Mar 1894, Kezia Harper aka Gimerson

(2) OATES May Catherine, b. 31 May 1873, Huonville, d. 5 Oct 1955, Glen Huon,

(3) OATES Bertha Ann, b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 26 Dec 1948, m. 15 Dec 1897 Victor Newbon

(4) OATES Victor Thomas, b. 18 Sep 1876, Huonville, d. 18 Feb 1954, Ranelagh,

(5) OATES Wallace, b. 12 May 1879, Huonville, d. 14 Jul 1938, Grove,

(6) OATES Allan, b. 25 May 1881, Huonville, d. 24 Jun 1886 DEATH. OATES. - On June 21, at Hobart, Allan, fourth son of Thomas and Harriet Oates, aged 5 years. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 29 Jun 1886, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/9124067

(7) OATES Lewis, b. 14 Jan 1886, Huonville, d. 1 Nov 1953, Hobart, MARRIAGE,OATES-COOK.-On March 28, 1918, at Chalmers Church, Hobart, by the Rev. Rentoull, Louis Oates, youngest son of the late Thomas and Harriet Oates, of Mountain River, Huon, to Elsie Cook, third eldest daughter of Frank and Agnes Cook, of Beaconsfield, West Tamar. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 30 Apr 1918, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/11391373

(8) OATES Gloucester, b. 10 Jun 1883, Huonville, d. 12 Jun 1952, Huonville, Child: OATES.-On September 23, 192S, at her parents' residence, Mayfield, Grove, Huon, Joan May, the dearly loved fourth daughter of Glouster and Gwendoline Oates, in the second year of her age. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 24 Sep 1928, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/29783084 MARRIAGE (1): Death of Spouse 1: OATES.-On December 3,1936, at her residence, Mountain River, Huon, Gwendoline Margaret, dearly beloved wife or Gloucester Oates, in the 61st year of her age. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 4 Dec 1936, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/30126453 MARRIAGE (2). OATES-RENNIE.-On March 25, 1943, at Davey St. Methodist Church, Hobart, by Rev A. E. Chancellor, Adelaide Blanche Rennie, Parliament St., Sandy Bay, to Gloucester Oates, Mountain River, Grove, Tasmania. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 28 Apr 1943, p11 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/25967306 {Not sure if Adelaide Blanche Rennie is related to the husband of Joseph Johnson Walton's daughter, Madge (Oates) Rennie??}. Child: ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Pauline Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Gloucester Oates, Grove, Huon, to Jack Lindsay, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. H. Kile, Castle Forbes Bay, Huon. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 9 Mar 1945, p10 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/26065509 DEATH. OATES.-On June 12. 1952, at his residence, Mayfield, Mountain River, Grove, Huon, Gloucester, dearly beloved husband of Adelaide Blanche Oates, and loving father of Max (Herbert), Rex. Jeff, Beatrice (Mrs. K. Allen. Campania). Una (Mrs. Colin Oates, Huonville), Ivan, Pauline (Mrs. J. Kile, Castle Forbes Bay), and Joan (deceased), aged 69 years. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 12 Jun 1952, p8 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/27093737 Will of Gloucester Oates: https://stors.tas.gov.au/AD960-1-80-33875 Death of Spouse (2): See Will of Spouse 2: abt. 1968 https://stors.tas.gov.au/AD960 1-117-50715 Buried at Cornelian Bay in accordance with her wishes. Photograph of headstone Spouse (2):

(9) OATES Ida Myrtle, b. 9 Dec 1888, Huonville, d. Jun 1971

(10) OATES Lillian Cecilia, b. 30 Jan 1891, Huonville, d. 19 Sep 1970

Tas BDM Death Reg: #1345: 20 Aug 1890, Thomas Oates, 40 years, saw mill proprietor, accidentally killed by cart falling on him, Informant: W. Ruddock, Supt of police, Franklin.

DEATH. OATES. -On August 20, accidentally killed at Mountain River, Huon, Thomas, eldest son of Charles and Ann Oates, in his 29th year. Funeral will leave his parents' residence on SUNDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock for St. James Church, Huonville. Friends are invited to attend.

DEATH. Thomas Oates, a resident of Longley, was killed last night near Mountain River, through the chaise-cart in which he was riding capsizing and crushing him. At midnight a man named Cordwell was passing the spot where the accident occurred, and hearing a horse groaning he went to its assistance and found Oates crushed beneath the vehicle. Deceased was a saw-mill proprietor and 40 years of age. He leaves a wife and eight children. An inquest will be held.

Tas Inquests Indexes:1358727:

THE INQUEST.

An inquest was held this day before Mr. A. H. Boyd, coroner, and the following jury:- George Silas Parsons (foreman), and Arthur Griffiths, Samuel Lovel, Fredk. Harris, George Harris, James Bell, and George Mitchell, touching the death of Thomas Oates.

Henry Oates stated he was in company with the deceased at about 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening at the Picnic Hotel, Huonville, and remained there for about an hour, and then lit the lamp of deceased's cart. Deceased left at about 9 o'clock. No one was with him. When witness next saw him he was dead. This was at half-past 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning. He was then lying with his head turned under him. The cart was by his side. Witness examined the tracks of the cart, and found one wheel had struck a log which was lying in the road, and had turned over. Deceased was his brother.

William Henry Cordwell stated that he resided with his father at Mountain River. On Wednesday night at about 12 o'clock he was on his way home from Mr. Fleming's, and his attention was attracted to a cart lying overturned on the roadside. On going near he heard a horse groaning. It was lying in the shafts of the cart. He lit a match but it was so windy he could not get a light. He then went for a man named Mark Murrell, who was camped near, and he at once accompanied witness to the spot where the accident had occurred.

He then discovered it was Thomas Oates' cart. He lit a candle and discovered the body of deceased. He appeared to be quite dead. Witness went for the assistance of Mr. Griffiths, and on his arrival they took the horse out and raised the cart up. It was lying bottom upwards. On raising the cart deceased was lying on the back of his shoulders with his head under him. He was quite dead.

Witness found on examining tho spot that a log was lying about 3ft from the middle of the road. Witness saw the impression of the wheel on the end of the log. The cart was turned over on the other side of the road.

Mark Murrell stated that on Wednesday night he was called up about 12 o'clock by the last witness, who said, "Come quickly. Tom Oates' cart has got capsized." On arriving at the spot they found the cart bottom upwards, and the horse was in the shafts. They lit a candle, and saw deceased lying under the cart. He appeared to be dead. He was doubled up, lying on the back of his shoulders, with his head under his chest. On obtaining the services of Mr. Griffiths and Mr Cordwell they raised the cart. The deceased's body was quite cold.

Henry Cordwell stated he resided on the Mountain River, and was called up by his son between 1 and 2 o'clock. He said, "Father, get up, and come quick." He (witness) got up and went out, and then his son told him a cart was capsized on the road, and he believed it was Tom Oates'. Witness went to the spot and helped to remove the cart, and found deceased was quite dead. He was lying with his head doubled up under him. Deceased was about 39 years of age. Witness examined the locality, and found that one wheel of the cart had struck the end of a log on the road. The collision must have been a very violent one, for the cart was completely turned over.

Dr. H. M. Madden stated that he was called up to view the body of the de- ceased. Thomas Oates, lying dead on the side of the road, at Mountain River. He found the body in the exact position in which he fell, namely, with his head and neck bent under his body. Witness considered that death must have been instantaneous.

The Foreman stated that he considered it his duty to call attention to the fact that the log which had been the cause of the accident had been allowed to remain where it was for the last three months.

Without retiring, the jury returned a verdict that deceased had come to his death accidentally, casually, and by misfortune.

Deceased was a mill proprietor, the son of Mr. Charles Oates, of Mountain River, and much esteemed by all who knew him for his many good qualities.

Buried at Ranelagh. Photograph of headstone:

Death of Spouse: OATES-On January 25, 1919, at her daughter's residence, 193 Murray street, Harriett Amos, relict of the late Thomas Oates, of Millview, Huon, in the 70th year of her age.

Funeral of Spouse: OATES — Funeral of the late Harriett A Oates will move from the residence of Mr Gloucester Oates, Mayfield, Grove, on Tues day, the 28th inst., at 2 pm, arriving at St James's Church of England Cemetery, Ranelagh, at 3 pm. The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 27 Jan 1919, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/12363823

Buried at Ranelagh. Photograph of headstone:

Sources

• Marriage Notice: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 17 Apr 1871, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/8872474

• Tas BDM Death Reg: #1345: https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-59p234j2k

• Death Notice: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 22 Aug 1890, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/12702324

• Death News Report: Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899) 22 Aug 1890, p3 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/39554211

• Official Inquest verdict:

• Inquest reportage: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 22 Aug 1890, p3 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/12702335