Corbin, William, 1757-1822

William Corbin served as master at Arms in the Virginia State Navy during the Revolutionary War. He was born in Coventry Parish in Somerset County, the son of Peter Corbin and Elizabeth "Betty" Sheldon. He married Sarah Pollitt on September 30, 1781, and they had seven children. He died in Worcester County, Maryland.

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[Journal of Littleton Dennis Teackle]

Journal of Littleton D. Teackle, dating from 1805-1807. It includes letters written to friends and business acquaintances such as Andrew D. Campbell, Warren Ashley, Barclay Salkeld, George Irving, Samuel Sayer, and many others.