John Tayloe Corbin
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John Tayloe Corbin (December 15, 1739 – February 16, 1794) was a Virginia planter and politician who represented King and Queen County in the House of Burgesses.[1] The son of powerful planter Richard Corbin, a member of the Governor's Council, he was likewise a Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War (during which two brothers served in British forces), but remained in Virginia. He was named after his maternal grandfather John Tayloe I.
Quick Facts Richard Corbin, Member of the House of Burgesses for King and Queen County, Virginia ...
Richard Corbin | |
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Member of the House of Burgesses for King and Queen County, Virginia | |
In office 1769–1774 Serving with William Lyne, George Brooke | |
Preceded by | Richard Tunstall |
Succeeded by | Christopher Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | December 15, 1739 Laneville plantation, King and Queen County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | February 16, 1794 Laneville plantation, King and Queen County, Virginia |
Resting place | Christ Church cemetery, Middlesex County, Virginia |
Spouse | Maria Waller |
Children | at least 4 sons and 4 daughters including Richard Corbin and Gawin Lane Corbin |
Parent(s) | Richard Corbin, Elizabeth (Betty) Tayloe |
Relatives | John Tayloe I (grandfather) |
Occupation | planter, politician |
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