Richard Corbin | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.