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James Fones Corbin (1783 - 1875)

James Fones Corbin
Born in Pittsylvania, Virginiamap
Son of and
Brother of
Husband of — married 2 Dec 1814 in Lawrence, Indiana, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Father of , , , , , , , , , , and
Died at age 92 in Clark, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

James was born in 1783. James married Hannah Bivens on 2 December 1814 in Winchester, Clark, Kentucky, United States.[1] In the 1820 census James was in Clark, Kentucky, United States.[2]

In the 1860 census James (age 66), Farmer, was in Baker, Martin, Indiana.[3] In the 1880 census James (age 92), Farmer, was the widowed father of R. B. Corbin in Hamilton, Decatur, Iowa, United States.[4]

James died on 13 November 1875 and was buried in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana, United States.[5]

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965"
    Original data: Marriage Records. Kentucky Marriages. Madison County Courthouse, Richmond, Kentucky
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61372 #1619125 (accessed 5 March 2024)
    James Corbin marriage to Hannah Bivion on 2 Dec 1814 in Winchester, Clark, Kentucky, USA.
  2. ↑ 1820 Census: "1820 United States Federal Census"
    Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Clark, Kentucky; Page: 70; NARA Roll: M33_19; Image: 70
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7734 #72337 (accessed 5 March 2024)
    James Corbin in Clark, Kentucky, USA.
  3. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
    The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Baker, Martin, Indiana; Roll: M653_278; Page: 864; Family History Library Film: 803278
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #18139154 (accessed 5 March 2024)
    James Corbin (66), Farmer, in Baker, Martin, Indiana. Born in Virginia.
  4. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1880; Census Place: Hamilton, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Page: 326B; Enumeration District: 062
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #23195182 (accessed 5 March 2024)
    James Corbin (92), widowed father, Farmer, in household of R. B. Corbin (51) in Hamilton, Decatur, Iowa, USA. Born in Virginia.
  5. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
    Find A Grave: Memorial #18471442
    Ancestry Record 60525 #54348949 (accessed 5 March 2024)
    James Corbin burial (died on 13 Nov 1875) in Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Doans, Greene County, Indiana, United States of America. Born in 1793.


Notes

Speculation abounds about James "Fones" Corbin. What is known: a) he and a sibling were living in Virginia, their parents - the Fones - were killed in an Indian raid (unknown how the children escaped), b) they were found/rescued by Rawley Corbin - no relation - who adopted (at least) James. c) DNA has shown James and his descendants are not related by blood to the descendants of Rawley Corbin.

Note1: No one seems to know what happened to the other (alleged) sibling.

Note 2: Many of the pictures of James seen on various sites are incorrect. They've confused James with my gr-gr-grandfather, Hiram Sims. Contact me at davidloy1000 at gmail.com and I can explain. D.





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Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
Sent merge through. Unable to reach Loy-613 for additional information.
posted by Roger Pierson
Hofmann-545 Hans Hofmann
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 appear to represent the same person because: Potential duplicate
posted by Hans Hofmann
Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 are not ready to be merged because: I'm not convinced. Birthdates and death locations are quite different and no corroborating information is in evidence. Would need to see spouse / offspring information and/or other details before proceeding.
posted by Roger Pierson
David Loy
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 appear to represent the same person because: Seem to be the same person, although several other sites show birth year as 1793.
posted by David Loy
Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 are not ready to be merged because: Birthdate differences; death location difference; would need corroboration and identification of sources; parents; and offspring.
posted by Roger Pierson
Parker-36732 Neal Parker
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 appear to represent the same person because: Same name, similar dates. Corbin-3408 is unlinked
posted by Neal Parker
Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 do not represent the same person because: 10 year discrepancy in DOB; different place of death; no corroborating information in bio.
posted by Roger Pierson
Parker-36732 Neal Parker
The EXACT difference of 10 years in the birth date is almost certainly a transcription error in one digit. The probability that two separate and distinct people have the same name and the middle name of "Fones" and the same exact birth and death dates is vanishingly small, that is, essentially zero. These two profiles were obviously intended to be the same person even though one of the death places (and possibly both) is wrong. Since Corbin-3408 is unlinked, there is no possibility of creating a false relationship between people.
posted by Neal Parker
Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
You might be correct; however, it would be nice to have some additional information. The complete lack of information in the later profile leaves us with only one commonality and it is the one based on what might or might not be a transcription error. I'd like to see some work on the later profile that would help me think on the merge with a clear frame of reference.
posted by Roger Pierson
Parker-36732 Neal Parker
You are absolutely right that more research needs to be done, and hopefully someone will do it. But that could be years or decades away. In the meantime . . . Since Corbin-3408 is unlinked, no false relationship can be created by a merge. If more research reveals that there really are two separate people, the other one can be recreated.
posted by Neal Parker
Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
Hi Neal, I understand the argument. I've sent the fellow who put up this profile a note to see if there is anything that he has that could be helpful. We'll see where we get with that. If that helps, great. If not, I'll put the merge through following your strategy. Amities, Roger
posted by Roger Pierson
Pierson-2203 Roger Pierson
Corbin-3408 and Corbin-2106 appear to represent the same person because: strong similarities in profiles. unable to reach David Loy to obtain any additional information. Let's see where this gets us.
posted by Roger Pierson

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