Richard Corbin
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Richard Corbin (1713 or 1714-May 20, 1790) was a Virginia planter and politician who represented Middlesex County in the House of Burgesses and the Virginia Governor's Council.[1][2] Although a noted Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War (during which two brothers served in British forces), he considered himself a Virginian and two of his descendants of the same name also served in the Virginia General Assembly following the conflict.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Governor's Council, Member of the House of Burgesses for Middlesex County, Virginia ...
Richard Corbin | |
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Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
In office 1750–1776 | |
Member of the House of Burgesses for Middlesex County, Virginia | |
In office 1748–1750 Serving with Ralph Wormeley | |
Preceded by | Philip Grymes |
Succeeded by | Christopher Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1713 or 1714 Laneville plantation, King and Queen County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | May 20, 1790 Laneville plantation, King and Queen County, Virginia |
Resting place | Christ Church cemetery, Middlesex County, Virginia |
Spouse | Elizabeth (Betty) Tayloe |
Children | John Tayloe Corbin, Gawin Corbin, Jr., Francis Corbin (sons); |
Parent(s) | Gawin Corbin, Jane Lane |
Residence(s) | Buckingham plantation, Middlesex County, Virginia |
Education | in England |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Occupation | planter, politician |
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