Background
James Robinson Corrin was born to John Corrin and Elenor Gill in 1878 in The Level, Rushen, Isle of Manitoba(1).
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
James Corrin
Edit ProfileCareer
Though trained as a carpenter, he became an accredited local lay Methodist preacher in 1898 (4). He trained as a carpenter, and was a builder boats and yachts. (3)
He founded the Manx Labour Party in 1902.
In 1919 he was elected one of four Labour MHK"s representing Rushen(2).
He served on the Island in Tynwald legislative council from 1928 to 1964. As chairman of the Electricity Board, from 1931-1955 helped bring electricity to the countryside of the Isle of Manitoba(1).
He lived and died in the same home he was born in at the age of 94 on September 21, 1972(1,4).
Membership
A passivist in his early life, he became a member of the War Council in 1940.
