Gavin Lane Corbin | |
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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]