Gavin Lane Corbin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for York, Virginia | |
| In office December 3, 1810 – November 29, 1812 Serving with Samuel Shield | |
| Preceded by | William Tazewell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Pescud |
| In office December 5, 1808 – December 3, 1809 Serving with Peyton Southall | |
| Preceded by | William Tazewell |
| Succeeded by | William Tazewell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1771 Laneville plantation, King and Queen County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | November 3, 1821 Kings Creek plantation, York County, Virginia |
| Spouse | Maria Beverley Randolph |
| Children | at least 2 sons and 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | John Tayloe Corbin, Maria Waller |
| Relatives | Richard Corbin (grandfather) Richard Corbin (brother) Gawin Corbin of Middlesex, Francis Corbin(uncles) |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Occupation | planter, officer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 Battle of Hampton |
Gawin Lane Corbin (December 2, 1771 – June 10, 1819) was a Virginia planter, officer and politician who thrice represented York County in the Virginia House of Delegates and was severely wounded defending Hampton in the War of 1812.[1][2]