James Robinson Corrin
James Robinson Corrin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1878 The Level, Rushen, Isle of Man |
| Died | 21 September 1972 |
| Political party | Manx Labour Party |
James Robinson Corrin MBE (1878–1972) was a leader of the Labour party in Isle of Man in the early to mid 1900s.
Career
[edit]Corrin was born to John Corrin and Elenor Gill in 1878 in The Level, Rushen, Isle of Man.[1] Though trained as a carpenter, he became an accredited local lay Methodist preacher in 1898.[2] He was a builder of boats and yachts.[3]
He founded the Manx Labour Party in 1902.[citation needed] In 1919 he was elected one of four Labour MHK's[clarification needed] representing Rushen. He served the Island in Tynwald on the legislative council from 1928 to 1964. As chairman of the Electricity Board (1931-1955), he helped bring electricity to the countryside of the Isle of Man.[1] Though he was a pacifist in his early life, he became a member of the War Council in 1940.
He lived and died in the same home he was born in at the age of 94 on 21 September 1972.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c John., Belchem (2001). A New History of the Isle of Man : Vol. 5, The Modern Period, 1830-1999. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press. ISBN 0853237166. OCLC 437241520.
- ^ a b "Manx Methodist Historical Society - Newsletter 7". www.isle-of-man.com.
- ^ "1920 (portraits) - Isle of Man Examiner Annual". www.isle-of-man.com.
 | This article about a Manx politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |