Floyd James Corbett (1917 - 1991)

Born 3 Feb 1917 in Deal Island, Somerset, Maryland, United States

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Died 2 Aug 1991 at age 74 in Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland, United States

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Biography

Floyd James Corbett was born 3 Feb 1917 in Maryland, USA. He was the son of Mabel Wallace and Ray Corbett.

1920s

In 1920, Floyd Corbett (2) lived in Deals Island, Somerset County, Maryland with his father Ray (34) and mother Mabel (25). They lived near Willie Corbett (25), his wife Margaret (22), and their son William Jr (1). They also lived near William J Corbett (64), his wife Sallie (51), their son Maurice (20), and their daughter Etta (13). ^[1]

On 20 Mar 1920, his brother Willard Adrian Corbett was born.

On 22 Nov 1924, his mother Mabel Carroll Corbett (30) died in Somerset County. Floyd was 7 and his brother Willard was 4. ^[2]

The brothers were split up and taken in by his mother's sisters. Floyd moved in with his aunt Myrtle Rider and her husband Thomas F Rider, his older cousin Reigart W Rider, and younger cousins Lorena Lillian Rider and Thomas Franklin Rider Jr.

1930s

In 1930, Floyd Corbett (13) lived in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland with his aunt Myrtle Rider (37), her husband Thomas R Rider (48), and his cousins Reigart Rider (13), Lorena Rider (11), and Thomas Rider (5). ^[3] His brother Willard (9) lived in Salisbury with his aunt Madge Mills (22), her husband Austin Mills (29), and cousin Elizabeth A Mills (4).

1940s

In 1940, Floyd Corbett (23) lived in Salisbury with his aunt Myrtle Rider (47), her husband Thomas R Rider (58), and his cousins Reigart Rider (23), Lorena Rider (21), and Thomas Rider (15). ^[4] His brother Willard (20) lived in Salisbury with his aunt Inez Hastings (27) and her husband Eldridge Hastings (30).

On 28 Aug 1941, his cousin Lorena Rider married James Louis Campbell in Salisbury. ^[5]

In Feb 1943, Sgt. Floyd J Corbett (26) was mentioned in a Salisbury newspaper article for his military service. ^[6]

In Mar 1943, Sgt Floyd Corbett and his cousin Pvt Thomas Rider returned home to Salisbury for a visit. ^[7]

In the late 1940s, Floyd Corbett married Marian Milligan. Marian was born 1926 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles M and Mary Bradford Milligan, and worked as a hairdresser. ^[8]

In the late 1940s, his daughter C L Corbett was born in Maryland. ^[9]

1950s-1960s

On 10 Apr 1950, Floyd J Corbett (33) lived in Salisbury with his wife Marion M (23) and daughter. They did not live on a farm and their property was less than three acres. They were white. Floyd was born in Maryland and worked 40 hours the previous week as a self-employed electrician of house wiring. Marion was born in Pennsylvania and worked 39 hours the previous week as a billing clerk for a private plumbing and heating company. Their daughter was born in Maryland. ^[9]

In the 1950s, his daughters B Corbett, L Corbett, and V L Corbett were born. ^[8]

In Jun 1951, his aunt Myrtle Rider (58) died. ^[10]

In Nov 1959, his uncle Thomas Rider (78) died. ^[11]

Floyd was involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and became an officer. ^{[12] [13]}

In 1964-1967 Floyd was a member of the Young Adult Class at Grace Methodist Church. ^{[14] [15]}

1970s

In Mar 1972, his cousin Thomas Rider (47) died. ^[16]

In Feb 1973, Floyd and his wife went to Hawaii with friends on a couples vacation. ^[17]

1990s

On 2 Aug 1991, Floyd J Corbett (74) died in Wicomico County, Maryland. He was buried at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. ^{[18] [19] [20]}

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1920) Deals Island, Somerset, Maryland, United States
• Fact: Residence (1930) Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland, United States
• Fact: Residence (1935) Same Place
• Fact: Residence (1940) Salisbury, Election District 13, Wicomico, Maryland, United States
• Fact: Burial (1991) Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M677-4SK : accessed 12 March 2019), Floyd Corbett in household of Ray Corbett, Deals Island, Somerset, Maryland, United States; citing ED 101, sheet 10B, line 61, family 214, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 678; FHL microfilm 1,820,678.
2. ↑ http://vitalrec.msa.maryland.gov/pages/search.aspx
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X3HQ-3HT : accessed 12 March 2019), Floyd Corbitt in household of Thomas F Rider, Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 11, sheet 11A, line 30, family 255, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 882; FHL microfilm 2,340,617.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7FT-G9V : 15 March 2018), Floyd Corbett in household of Thomas F Rider, Salisbury, Election District 13, Wicomico, Maryland, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 23-11, sheet 10B, line 66, family 218, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1563.
5. ↑ Publication: The Salisbury Times Location: Salisbury, Maryland, United States Of America Issue Date: Friday evening, August 29, 1941 Page: Five https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-times-aug-29-1941-p-5/ Miss Lorena Lillian Rider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Franklin Rider, of this city, and Mr. James Lewis Campbell, son of Mr. William Campbell and the late Mrs. Campbell, of Pittsville, were married last evening at the home of the bride's parents. The Rev. W. Irvin collins, pastor of St. Andrew's Methodist Church performed the ceremony before an improvised altar banked with flowers. Their only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Hastings, of this city.
6. ↑ Publication: Salisbury Times Location: Salisbury, Maryland, United States Of America Issue Date: Monday evening, February 15, 1943 Page: Five https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-times-feb-15-1943-p-5/ SGT. FLOYD J. CORBETT U.S. Army Sgt. Floyd J. Corbett is the 26-year-old nephew of Mrs. Thomas F. Rider of Vine Street. He enlisted in the Army in 1935 and served three years in the Signal Corps at Monmouth, N.J. After discharge, he joined the Army Reserves and was called back in service January 1941. He is with the Signal Service Corps in Hawaii. He graduated with the class of 1935 at Wicomico High School and was formerly a shipping clerk at the Jacobson Company plant.
7. ↑ Publication: Salisbury Times Location: Salisbury, Maryland, United States Of America Issue Date: Tuesday evening, March 2, 1943 Page: Five https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-times-mar-02-1943-p-3/ Pvt. Thomas Rider, of Fort Monmouth, N.J., spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rider of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Rider have as their guest for ten days their nephew Sgt Floyd Corbett, of the Hawaiian Islands.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Published by The Daily Times on Oct. 31, 2012. url: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/delmarvanow/name/marian-corbett-obituary?id=21150426
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} United States 1950 Census Event Place: Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland Enumeration District: 23-14 Page Number: 76 url: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F96-W44V
10. ↑ Myrtle A. Rider Find A Grave: Memorial #62684772
11. ↑ Thomas F. Rider Find A Grave: Memorial #62684759
12. ↑ Salisburgy Times 17 Mar 1956 Page 4 url: https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-times-mar-17-1956-p-4/ Niblett Heads VFW Post Here The Veterans of Foreign Wars....
13. ↑ Salisbury Times April 11, 1960 page 7 https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-times-apr-11-1960-p-7/ Dunn Re-Elected Commander of Veterans Of Foregin Wars ... A slate of a dozen other officers were also chosen for the coming year. They include Kenneth Hennessey Senior, vice commander, John Edward Hopkins Jr, vice commander; Roland E. Johnson, quartermaster; J. Arthur Hurley, adjutant; William E. Fizgerald, chaplain; E. Carlyle Phillips, surgeon; Floyd Corbett, officer of the day; Robert P. Cannon Legislative officer; and Walter D. Webster, post advocate. New trustees also named for the coming year are Frank Boatman, Floyd Corbett and William W. Sullivan.
14. ↑ Salisbury Times February 10, 1964 page 2 https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-times-feb-10-1964-p-2/ The Young Adult Class of Grace Methodist Church, Floyd Corbett, president, will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Corbett, Merritt mill Rd. Members of the class will serve a spaghetti supper Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the activity room. Tickets are on sale.
15. ↑ https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-daily-times-dec-11-1967-p-29/ The Young Adult and Bessie Nottingham Class of Grace Methodist Church will hold its December meeting and Christmas party in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Corbett, Merritt Mill Rd., Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
16. ↑ Thomas F. Rider Find A Grave: Memorial #62683679
17. ↑ Salisbury Daily Times 14 Feb 1973 Page 39 url: https://newspaperarchive.com/salisbury-daily-times-feb-14-1973-p-39/ Mrs. Etta Mae Trice, Mrs. Laura Givans, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Willey, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Fields, Mr. and Mrs. John Smullen and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Corbett have returned to their homes after an eight-day vacation in the Hawaiian Islands. The tour was arranged by the hairdressers association.
18. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VMTS-3WL : 20 May 2014), Floyd J Corbett, 02 Aug 1991; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
19. ↑ Maryland Deaths url: https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/stagsere/se100/se151/000000/000019/pdf/mdsa_se151_19.pdf page 126 CORBETT FLOYD J 8 2 1991 1 1 74 22 22070
20. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #83597675 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 12 March 2019), memorial page for Floyd J. Corbett (3 Feb 1917–2 Aug 1991), Find A Grave Memorial no. 83597675, citing Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, USA ; Maintained by Barbara Farlow (contributor 47129848) .

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 12 March 2019, 19:21), entry for Floyd J Corbett(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:L2RB-GL1); contributed by various users. https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L2RB-GL1