John Moore Jeffcott QC (1817 – 17 May 1892) was a Manx advocate who became High Bailiff of Castletown and a Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Castletown. Biography Early life Descended from both an old Irish family of high connections as well as an old and respected Manx family, John Moore Jeffcott was born in Castletown, Isle of Man in 1817. His father had been a surgeon in the Royal Navy, who following his discharge settled in the south of the Island. Jeffcott's mother was a daughter of the Reverend John Moore, Vicar of Braddan, and a niece of a Manx Deemster. He received his education at Castletown Grammar School and King William's College, being one of the first pupils at that school. Career On completion of his schooling Jeffcott studied law at the Rolls Office, under John McHutcheon, and was called to the Manx Bar on May 9, 1839. For a considerable number of years Jeffcott possessed the largest legal practice in the south of the Isle of Man, and he earned a reputation as a sound and trustworthy lawyer. Following the resignation from the chief magistracy of James Gell in 1865, Jeffcott was appointed High Bailiff of Castletown by the Isle of Man's Lieutenant Governor, Henry Loch. It was said of him that as High Bailiff his conduct upon the Bench was distinguished by the utmost impartiality. As chief magistrate of Castletown he kept a watchful eye over its interests and was always said to be ready to take the lead in any advancement of the town. Due to his various connections, Jeffcott became the Member of the House of Keys for Castletown in 1855. At this time the House of Keys met in the ancient capital of the Isle of Man, Castletown, and was a self elected body. Under the Governorship of Governor Loch, this self elected body was reformed in 1866, which resulted in the first House of Keys Election Act of 1867. Under the new system Jeffcott was returned as Member for Castletown, as he was again at the 1874 and 1881 elections (these last two occasions unopposed). As a member of the Manx Legislature Jeffcott's temperament and training gave a conservative colour to his opinions and it was said of him that his opinions on local issues were always based on sound experience. Although he was not the direct