early age of 34. Personal life McHutchin married Sabrina Rann (1792 - 1847) in 1811; she was the daughter of Colonel James Rann, a retired military officer 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 and Napoleonic Wars. The marriage produced twelve children (eight sons and four daughters). Three of his sons died during his lifetime. McHutchin was highly regarded by his peers; he rose from a modest rank in life to the heights of the judiciary by his own efforts and application. He was opposed to the reform of the Isle of Man's system of government, and particularly to democratic elections for the House of Keys, a position he held until his death. Death In the winter of 1846-47 HcHutchin's health began to decline, and this was hastened by the death of his wife on 10 February. He died at his home in Castletown, aged 59 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 References 1788 births 1847 deaths Manx judges