Individual Details
Jacob S. Corbin
(Jan 1845 - 17 Dec 1920)
On the 1900 Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, Jacob S. Corbin appears with his wife Mary and sons William L., Edward S. and Virgil W. William L. was born August 1864. It appears he may have had different mother, other than Mary. There is no occupation listed for Jacob. William is a fireman for the railroad, Edward is a cabinet maker, and Virgil is a laborer. Jacob and Mary were 19 when they married. Mary is the mother of 4, 3 of whom are currently living.
The Quincy Daily Herald, Saturday, December 18, 1920, Page 4: Jacob S. Corbin Died This Morning. Jacob S. Corbin, 919 North Eighth street, died this morning at 4:15 o'clock at his home, at the age of 76. He was born January 19, 1844. For many years he has been a resident of Quincy and was a mechanic by occupation. He was employed at the Towne and Williams garage now known as the Gem City Transfer company for a long time. He retired some years ago. He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Edward at home and Bert, who lives at St. Joseph, Mo. the body will be sent to Ludlow, Mo., where burial will take place.
The Quincy Daily Herald, Saturday, December 18, 1920, Page 4: Jacob S. Corbin Died This Morning. Jacob S. Corbin, 919 North Eighth street, died this morning at 4:15 o'clock at his home, at the age of 76. He was born January 19, 1844. For many years he has been a resident of Quincy and was a mechanic by occupation. He was employed at the Towne and Williams garage now known as the Gem City Transfer company for a long time. He retired some years ago. He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Edward at home and Bert, who lives at St. Joseph, Mo. the body will be sent to Ludlow, Mo., where burial will take place.
Events
| Birth | Jan 1845 | Illinois |  | ||
| Marriage | 28 Dec 1865 | Adams Co., Illinois - Mary Ellen Hosier | | ||
| Death | 17 Dec 1920 | Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois | | ||
| Burial | Ludlow, Livingston Co., Missouri | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Ellen Hosier (1845 - 1929) |
| Child | Edward S. Corbin (1876 - ) |
| Child | Virgil W. Corbin (1877 - ) |
Endnotes
1. 1900 Census Adams Co., Illinois.
2. Illinois Marriages On-line.
3. Illinois Dept. of Public Health Death Index.
4. Obituary of Jacob S. Corbin, The Quincy Daily Herald, Saturday, December 18, 1920, Page 4.