John McHutchin, (1787 – 14 March 1847)[1] was a Manx lawyer who successively became High Bailiff of Douglas, Second Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man.

[3] Initially taking employment as an agent for Sir George Moore, Speaker of the House of Keys,[3] McHutchin's father held the post of Constable of Peel for many years.

[1][2] McHutchin was subsequently articled to Thomas Stowell who was appointed Clerk of the Rolls in 1804 following the death of Mark Hidesley Quayle.

[1][2] His ability in his chosen field had already been noticed when, at the age of 20, he was appointed Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Cornelius Smelt, prior to the completion of his studies.

[1][2] 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.