James (Oats) Oates (abt. 1857 - 1936)

Born about 1857 in Sennen Cove, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Rose Susannah (Robbins) Oates — married 1882 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Elizabeth G (Wallace) Oates — married 1912 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 19 Dec 1936 at about age 79 in Minnamurra, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Birth

James Oates was born in Cornwall to Thomas and Jane ^[1]

Immigration

5 Dec 1877 Sydney NSW per 'Pericles'

Occupation

- Quarryman, - Cab Proprietor - Store keeper

Marriage and Children

Married to Rose Susannah Robbins in 1882 in St Marys Anglican Church, Waverley NSW. ^[2] James and Rose had 13 children born between 1882 and 1902

Amy Ruth Oats (1882 - 1888)
Mabel Rose (Oats) McMah (1883 - 1966)
John Thomas Oates (1885 - 1885)
Annie Jane Oats (1886 - 1887)
John Thomas Oates (1887 - 1961)
Henry Richard Oates (1890 - 1981)
Ada Marion Oates (1892 - 1892)
Emily R (Oates) Woolf (1893 - 1965)
Bertha Oates (1895)
Violet A (Oates) Howell (1896)
James Oates (1898)
Lena Florence (Oats) Perrett (1900 - 1979)
Stanley Robert Oates (1902 - 1903) ^[3]

Rose died in December 1908.

Second Marriage: James married again in 1912. His new wife was Miss Elizabeth Wallace^[4]

Death

James died at home in Minamurra NSW in 1936, and was buried in the Kiama Cemetery. ^[5] DEATHS
OATES.— At his. late residence, at Minnamurra, loving Husband of Elizabeth Oates, aged 79 years. ^[6] OATES.-December 19, 1936, James, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth and loving father of Mabel (Mrs. McMah). Jack. Richard. Emily (Mrs. Woolf), Violet (Mrs. Howell), James. Lena (Mrs. Perrett), In his 79th year. At rest. Interred Kiama Cemetery December 20. 1936. FUNERALS
OATES.— The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. ELIZABETH OATES and FAMILY, of Minnamurra, late of Waverley, N.D.W.S. and S., are kindly Invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND, and FATHER of Mrs. McMAH, Mr. J. T. OATES. Mr. R. OATES. Mr. J. WOOLF. Mrs. HOWELL. Mrs. J. OATES. and Mrs. J. TORROTT. to leave his late residence. Minnamurra, THIS DAY, at 3.30 p.m.. for Kiama Cemetery. ^[7]

Obituary. ^[8] -- -o0o - -- MR. JAMES OATES-79 YEARS.
A fine old Cornish gentleman and a true son of "the Duchy" passed away on Saturday morning in the person of Mr. James Oates, at his residence at Minnamurra, after a short illness.
Born at Sennen Cove, or to use its old name, St. Sennen, the little fishing village which nestles under the shadow of Land's End, Mr. Oates came.to Australia nearly sixty years ago, bringing with him the traditional love of the sea and fishing, and after many years spent in other occupations, he had nearly two decades to spare at the end of his life in which to live in surroundings that in many respects are so similar to those of his birthplace.
For a time he drove one of the old-fashioned hansom cabs in Waverley, after which he entered the services of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, and remained at that work for forty years. He was a familiar figure in Waverley and made a host of friends there who will mourn the passing of such a fine old man.
Sixteen years ago, the late Mr. Oates came to Minnamurra, taking up the first allotment when the Charles Estate was subdivided. Here he built a store and also hired boats and placed his expert knowledge of fishing at the disposal of the many visitors who came to the settlement. It is largely due to the efforts of Mr. Oates that the tiny place has now grown to such popularity as a tourist resort. His innate courtesy and cheery disposition endeared him to all with whom he came in contact, and to many of those who spent happy holidays at Minnamurra, their meeting with Mr. Jim Oates was among their happiest recollections. Minnamurra is poorer indeed for his passing, and his place is almost impossible to fill.
The late Mr. Oates married twice, his first wife, Miss Rose Robbins. By his first marriage he had a large family, of whom there are surviving three sons, Messrs. John (Waverley), Henry (Lakemba) and James Oates (Hurstville) and four daughters, Mabel (Mrs. McMah, Waverley), Emily (Mrs. Woof, Auburn), Violet (Mrs. Howell, Newcastle) and Lena (Mrs. Perrett, Richmond). His second wife, who was Miss Elizabeth Wallace, devotedly nursed her husband during his last illness, and she, together with his granddaughter, Miss Ruth Woof, assisted the late Mr. Oates in the conduct of the store at Minnamurra, and to them and all members of the family, sincere sympathy is extended.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian cemetery, Kiama, the Rev. G. M. Torbett officiating.
The following floral tributes were received: His loving wife, Topsy, Jim and family - Walter and Lil-Rose and Jim - Aunt Minnie and family-Violet, Olive and Jack - Phyllis, Betty, Teg. and Herb - Dick and Edith--Mabel, George and family - Mr. and Mrs. T. G. McMah - Stella and John - Auntie Annie Robbins, Auntie Edie-Nick, Myee and children M. A. and J. A. Barr - Mr. and Mrs. F. Jones and family-- Mr. and Mrs. Bosher and Jack-J. Weston, E. Seymour and R. Fadden- -Rev. G. M. Torbett and Mrs. Torbett- Mr. and Mrs. K. Tate - Nattrass family - Mr. and Mrs. J. Park and family - Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chapman and Pat - Mr. and Mrs. S. Kates and family- Mr. and Mrs. P. Walker and family. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. P. Walker and Son, Kiama.

Sources

1. ↑ Obituary see below
2. ↑ NSW BDM 2731/1882 OATS JAMES ROBBINS ROSA WAVERLEY
3. ↑ NSW Births Search Results - Children
   OATS AMY R 7751/1882 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATS MABEL R 8294/1883 JAMES ROSE S WAVERLEY
   OATES JOHN T 9690/1885 JAMES ROSA WAVERLEY
   OATS ANNIE J 10326/1886 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATS JOHN T 10732/1887 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATES HENRY R 36867/1890 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATS ADA 37891/1892 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATES EMILY R 38128/1893 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATES BERTHA 17997/1895 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATES VIOLET A 17663/1896 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATS JAMES 35754/1898 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATS LENA F 36530/1900 JAMES ROSE WAVERLEY
   OATS STANLEY R 37208/1902 JAMES ROSE S WAVERLEY
4. ↑ 16261/1912 OATES JAMES WALLACE ELIZABETH G WAVERLEY
5. ↑ The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Sun 20 Dec 1936 Page 12 Family Notices [1]
6. ↑ The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 21 Dec 1936 Page 8 Family Notices [2]
7. ↑ NSW BDM Death search OATES JAMES 22107/1936 THOMAS JANE KIAMA
8. ↑ The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal (NSW : 1899 - 1947) Wed 23 Dec 1936 Page 2 Obituary. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105773845

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