Name

William Corris

Biography

A soldier in the Lord of Mann's garrison and also the slater who kept Castle Rushen in repair. The whole establishment across the entire Island numbered perhaps fifty men. A garrison made of neighbours — tradesmen who happened to draw garrison pay.

Active Period

fl. 1750s–1765

Place

Castle Rushen, Castletown

Period

Atholl Lordship

Role / Office

Soldier

Slater

Book Chapter

Chapter 11