John McHutchin

John McHutchin (1787 – 14 March 1847) was a Manx lawyer who successively became High Bailiff of Douglas, Second Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man.

Biography Early life John McHutchin was born in Peel, Isle of Man; his year of birth is not precisely known. Initially taking employment as an agent for Sir George Moore, Speaker of the House of Keys, She was the daughter of Colonel James Rann, a retired military officer late of the Royal Birmingham Fencible Infantry, who had spent the majority of his wealth (£8,000) in raising and equipping a regiment for the defence of the Crown during the American War of Independence on 14 March 1847; just over a month after the death of his wife.

Following his funeral service McHutchin's body was interred with that of his wife and pre-deceased children at the Parish Church of Malew.

Offices of State Clerk of the Rolls, 1821-1847 Second Deemster, 1820-1821 High Bailiff of Douglas, 1816-1819