Descendants of James Corbin



First Generation



1. James Corbin 1 was born about 1840 in Mississippi.

General Notes: Corbin, James M. (also Corbin, J. H.; Corbin, Joseph C.),Pvt. Capt. Co. G. 1st La. Cav. En. Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 4th, 1861. Present on all Rolls to June, 1863. Roster not dated, Promoted Capt., Jan. 28th, 1863. Rolls of Prisoners of War show him captured at Somerset, Ky., March 30th, 1863. Recd. [p.439] at Camp Chase, Ohio, April 7th, 1863, from Lexington, Ky. Transfd. to Ft. Delaware, Del., April 10, 1863. Paroled at Ft. Delaware, Del., April 25th 1863. Forwd. to City Point, Va., for exchange. Recd. at City Point, Va., May 9th, 1863, and exchanged. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War show him again captured at Irvine, Ky., July 1st, 1863. Sent to Military Prison, Louisville, Ky., Aug. 3rd, 1863. Forwd. to Johnson's Island, O., Aug. 4th, 1863. Transfd. to Baltimore, Md., Feb. 9th, 1864. Recd. at Ft. Delaware, Del., from Pt. Lookout, Md., June 25th, 1864. Released on Oath of Allegiance, June 12th, 1865. Res. St. Landry Par., La., complexion ruddy, hair mixed, eyes blue, height 5 ft. 8 in.

James married Celia Barfield Mumford, daughter of Madison Mumford 1 and Abigal M. Simpson,1 on 12 Dec 1860 in St Landry, Louisiana. Celia was born on 20 Dec 1842 in Mississippi, died on 12 Dec 1928 in Waco TX2 at age 85, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. James Mumford Corbin was born on 22 Apr 1863 in St Landrys Parish, Louisiana, died on 10 Mar 1929 in Waco TX2 at age 65, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   F    ii. Louisa Corbin 3 was born in 1866 in Louisiana.

   F    iii. Mary C. Corbin 3 was born in 1869 in Louisiana.

Second Generation (Children)


2. James Mumford Corbin (James1) was born on 22 Apr 1863 in St Landrys Parish, Louisiana, died on 10 Mar 1929 in Waco TX2 at age 65, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

James married Daisy Dugger. Daisy was born about 1871 in Texas, died on 15 Dec 1893 in Waco TX about age 22, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Florence Corbin was born on 28 Apr 1893 in Waco TX and died in Dec 1986 in Dallas, Texas at age 93.

Florence married Harold Campbell, son of Zenith Campbell and Mary Burgess. Harold was born on 31 Oct 1893 in Iowa and died on 19 Nov 1958 in Dallas, Texas2 at age 65.

James next married Mary Alice Trainer Wyche.,2 daughter of Oscar Dunreath Wyche and Elizabeth Isabel Trainer. Mary was born on 23 Nov 1871 in Texas, died on 25 Jun 1972 in Waco TX at age 100, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Children from this marriage were:

   3 F    i. Lucille C. Corbin 2 was born on 28 Dec 1896 in Waco, TX, died on 31 May 1978 in Waco TX at age 81, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   F    ii. Mildred Corbin was born on 20 May 1898 in Waco, Texas, died on 13 Mar 1985 in Waco TX at age 86, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Mildred married Grady Goodman, son of Jacob Leonard Goodman and Caroline Lou "Carrie" Wheeless, on 20 May 1932 in Waco TX. Grady was born on 21 Jan 1896 in Robertson Co., Franklin, Texas, died on 16 Apr 1979 in Waco TX at age 83, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   4 M    iii. Oscar W. Corbin was born on 28 Jan 1900 in Waco TX, died on 3 Jan 1957 in Waco TX2 at age 56, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   F    iv. Isabel C. Corbin was born on 26 Mar 1902 in Waco TX, died on 30 Jun 1997 in Waco TX at age 95, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Isabel married Byron G. Camp, son of Byron Camp and Eva Thompson, in 1933. Byron was born on 11 Nov 1909 in Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York, died on 30 Mar 1993 in Waco TX at age 83, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   F    v. Cecil Corbin was born on 18 Mar 1904 in Waco TX, died on 17 Aug 1908 in Waco TX at age 4, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   5 F    vi. Celia Corbin was born on 2 May 1906 in Waco TX, died on 11 Mar 1971 in Waco TX2 at age 64, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   M    vii. James M. Corbin was born in May 1909 in Waco TX, died on 6 Nov 1928 in Waco TX2 at age 19, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

   6 M    viii. John Wesley Corbin 1 was born on 24 May 1909 in Waco, Texas, died on 29 Mar 1992 in Ft Worth, Texas at age 82, and was buried on 31 Mar 1992 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Ft Worth TX.

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


3. Lucille C. Corbin 2 (James Mumford2, James1) was born on 28 Dec 1896 in Waco, TX, died on 31 May 1978 in Waco TX at age 81, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Lucille married Henry A. Dyer, son of Alfred Sidney Dyer and Sallie Hadley, about 1919 in Waco TX. Henry was born on 17 Jan 1880 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, died on 4 Feb 1961 in Waco TX2 at age 81, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Alice Bell Dyer was born about 1921 in Waco TX.

4. Oscar W. Corbin (James Mumford2, James1) was born on 28 Jan 1900 in Waco TX, died on 3 Jan 1957 in Waco TX2 at age 56, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Oscar married Vaughn Ewing. Vaughn was born on 16 May 1901 in Texas, died on 17 Feb 1977 in Texas at age 75, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

The child from this marriage was:

   7 M    i. Robert Byrnes Corbin 4 was born on 19 Jul 1927 in Texas and died on 19 Feb 2006 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas at age 78.

5. Celia Corbin (James Mumford2, James1) was born on 2 May 1906 in Waco TX, died on 11 Mar 1971 in Waco TX2 at age 64, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

Celia married Pierce Crook, son of Allison Pierce Crook and Edna. Pierce was born on 20 Apr 1906 in Texas, died on 18 Jun 1989 in Waco TX at age 83, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Kay Crook .

6. John Wesley Corbin 1 (James Mumford2, James1) was born on 24 May 1909 in Waco, Texas, died on 29 Mar 1992 in Ft Worth, Texas at age 82, and was buried on 31 Mar 1992 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Ft Worth TX.

General Notes: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - March 31, 1992
John W. Corbin, a retired printer and pressman, died Sunday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 82. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Corbin was born May 24, 1909 in Waco. He was a 1927 graduate of Waco High School and attended Texas A&M University. He was a circus performer for a brief period in the late 1920s and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. John had lived in Fort Worth since 1943. He was an employee of Stafford-Lowden for 30 years and retired in 1975. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the University of Oklahoma Touchdown Club. He was a past member and former officer of International Typographers and Pressmen's Union Local 47.
Survivors: Wife of 56 years, Albina Corbin of Fort Worth; three sons, Richard T. of Waco, Paul (Florence) of Burleson and John J. of Dallas; daughter, Mildred Rita Junkins of Fort Worth; sister, Isabell Camp of Waco; and four grandchildren.



John married Albina Rita Ruggiero, daughter of Pasquale Ruggiero and Anna Maria Priore, on 5 Sep 1936 in Church Of Epiphany, Philadelphia, PA. Albina was born on 23 Jun 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,5 died on 7 Nov 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas at age 97, and was buried on 13 Nov 2007 in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Ft Worth, Tx.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Richard Timothy Corbin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

   8 F    ii. Mildred Rita Corbin was born on 29 Oct 1941 in Waco, Mclennan, Texas.

   M    iii. James Albert Corbin was born on 14 Oct 1945 in Ft Worth Texas, died on 19 Nov 1955 in Ft Worth Texas at age 10, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Ft Worth, Tx.

   9 M    iv. Paul Anthony Corbin was born on 12 May 1947 in Ft Worth, Texas.

   M    v. John Joseph Corbin was born on 23 Sep 1949 in Ft Worth TX.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


7. Robert Byrnes Corbin 4 (Oscar W.3, James Mumford2, James1) was born on 19 Jul 1927 in Texas and died on 19 Feb 2006 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas at age 78.

Robert married Alice Unknown.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Wendy Corbin .

Wendy married Joe Lynwood Bowden,6 son of Clint Buster Bowden and Charlotte Imogene Preston, on 12 Jun 1976 in McLennan Co., Waco TX. Joe was born on 25 Jul 1941 in McLennan Co., Waco TX.4

   10 F    ii. Cindy Corbin was born on 19 Dec 1949 in McLennan Co., Waco TX.4

Robert next married Katherine Gale Andrew Fetner, daughter of William George Andrew and Mary Tennyson Shook. Katherine was born on 31 Aug 1925 in Pearl, Texas and died on 29 Apr 2007 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas at age 81.

8. Mildred Rita Corbin (John Wesley3, James Mumford2, James1) was born on 29 Oct 1941 in Waco, Mclennan, Texas.

Mildred married James Junkins, son of Oakley Kirk Junkins and Hazel L Masters, in Fort Worth, Texas. James was born in Cleburne Texas.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. James Ronald Junkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas.

   M    ii. David Randall Junkins was born on 15 Jul 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas and died on 15 Oct 1991 in Fort Worth, Texas at age 27.

General Notes: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - October 15, 1991.
David R. Junkins, an auto mechanic, died Sunday at his Fort Worth home. He was 27. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Junkins was born in Fort Worth and was a lifelong resident.
Survivors: Parents, James and Mildred Junkins of Fort Worth; brother, James Ronald Junkins of Garland; sister, Michele Lynn Junkins of Euless; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Corbin of Fort Worth and Hazel Junkins of Cleburne.

   11 F    iii. Shelly Junkins was born in Ft Worth Texas.

9. Paul Anthony Corbin (John Wesley3, James Mumford2, James1) was born on 12 May 1947 in Ft Worth, Texas.

Paul married Florence Longoria, daughter of Manuel Ureste Longoria and Aurora Suniga, on 4 Apr 1969 in Fort Worth, Texas. Florence was born on 15 Nov 1949 in La Mesa, Texas.

Children from this marriage were:

   12 M    i. Christopher Anthony Corbin was born on 15 Dec 1970 in Ft Worth, Texas.

   13 M    ii. Brian Paul Corbin 1 was born on 10 Jan 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas and died on 22 Aug 2020 in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas at age 44.

Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)


10. Cindy Corbin (Robert Byrnes4, Oscar W.3, James Mumford2, James1) was born on 19 Dec 1949 in McLennan Co., Waco TX.4

Cindy married Dale Turner Austin 7 on 25 Nov 1975.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Johnny Robert Austin 4 was born on 29 May 1970 in McLennan Co., Waco TX.

11. Shelly Junkins (Mildred Rita Corbin4, John Wesley3, James Mumford2, James1) was born in Ft Worth Texas.

Shelly married Edwin Heard on 14 Apr 1994 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Sara Ann Heard was born in Fort Worth, Texas.

12. Christopher Anthony Corbin (Paul Anthony4, John Wesley3, James Mumford2, James1) was born on 15 Dec 1970 in Ft Worth, Texas.

Christopher married Emily Mills, daughter of John Mills and Christe L. Moore, on 31 May 2005. Emily was born on 27 Nov 1974 in Ft Worth Texas.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Fiona Rae Corbin was born on 31 Jul 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas.

13. Brian Paul Corbin 1 (Paul Anthony4, John Wesley3, James Mumford2, James1) was born on 10 Jan 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas and died on 22 Aug 2020 in Round Rock, Williamson, Texas at age 44.

Brian had a relationship with Aspen Michelle Parrott.,1 daughter of Scott Norwood Parrott and Brenda Anne Muncy. This couple did not marry. Aspen was born on 9 Mar 1984 in Dallas, Texas.

Their child was:

   M    i. Francesca Jean "Frankie" Parrott-Corbin 1 was born on 15 Oct 2015 in Austin, Texas.


Sources


1. Paul Corbin, Corbin Family History Research.

2. Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics (Austin, Texas) (Main Author), Texas death records, 1890-1976 (Texas - Vital records, Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1996-2000).

3. 1870 United States Federal Census, "Louisiana > Pointe Coupee > Police Jury Ward 4 > Page 47."

4. Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch.

5. Commissioner of Records, Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records (City of Philadelphia, Vital Records).

6. "Texas Marriages, 1966-2010." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. From "Marriage License Application Indexes." Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin.

7. ("Texas Marriages, 1966-2010," database, FamilySearch citing Dallas, Texas, United States, certificate number 071497, Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin.).