Colonel Gawin Corbin 1669–1745
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Colonel Corbin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1669, Colonel Gawin Corbin entered the world in Machodoc, Westmoreland, Virginia Colony, Colonial, British America, born to henry councillor corbin and lady alice elizabeth eltonhead burnham corbin. Colonel Gawin Corbin married jane lane corbin, and had children including alice corbin, anne corbin, gawin corbin, jane lane jenny corbin bushrod, joanna corbin, john corbin, richard corbin. Colonel Gawin Corbin passed away in 1745 in Peckatone, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Colonel Corbin
This ancestor line traces from Hall End, Warwickshire, England (1490) to Machodoc, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA (1669) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Colonel Corbin (1669–1745) was born in Machodoc, Westmoreland, Virginia Colony, Colonial, British America and died in Peckatone, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Colonel Corbin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record