Husbandman on the indicting jury at Illiam Dhone's trial. The Cottier family, 'probably from Lezayre,' would later accompany the Christian brothers to Virginia in 1655 — two Cottier daughters married the two brothers.
Imprisoned by Bishop Wilson for adultery in 1715. Her husband appealed to the Governor, and the resulting jurisdictional dispute between ecclesiastical and civil courts echoed for years. In 1718 the Governor fined Wilson ten pounds 'for disobedience and contempt of the prerogative of the lord of the Isle.' Wilson paid the fine and carried on.
An Irishman convicted in 1724 of bringing counterfeit half-crowns and shillings into the Island and passing three of them. He was hanged. The Manx system distinguished between a local man who made a penny to test his metal and a foreigner who imported counterfeit coin for profit.
Member of the Christian family, one of the most prominent Manx families. Signatory on Keys documents. Multiple individuals of this name appear across the archive.
British diplomat and politician. Nephew of Lord Mansfield. Involved in correspondence relating to Isle of Man affairs as Secretary of State for the Northern Department.
Surveyor General of the Ordnance. Involved in the financial architecture of the Revestment — appears in bond and conveyance documents relating to the Atholl transaction.
Prime Minister 1754–1756 and 1757–1762. Central figure in the parliamentary politics that led to the Revestment. His administration first pursued the acquisition of the Isle of Man.
Agent and representative of the Duke of Atholl. Involved in correspondence regarding the Duke's Isle of Man interests. Distinct from John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl.
Governor of the Isle of Man. Authored the 'rudely putt off' letter describing London's refusal to hear Manx concerns until the Duke's claims were settled.
American statesman, diplomat, and polymath. Referenced in documents relating to colonial trade, customs enforcement, and the broader context of the Stamp Act crisis that coincided with the Revestment.
King of England and Scotland (James VI of Scotland). His reign saw the consolidation of Crown interest in the Isle of Man and the formal assertion of overlordship.
