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William Corbett 1725–1784 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1725

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: Oct 1784

Death Location: Shubenacadie, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Spouse(s): Elizabeth Robinson

Children(s): william corbett, James Corbett, Private Corbett, Martha Corbett, MARGARET CORBETT, Eleanor Corbett, Agnes Corbett, Joseph Corbett, Elizabeth Corbett, Robert Corbett

The story of William Corbett began in 1725 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom. William Corbett married Elizabeth Betty Robinson, and had children including Agnes Corbett, Eleanor Corbett, Elizabeth Corbett, James Corbett, Joseph Edward Corbett, Margaret Corbett, Martha Corbett, Private John Corbett, Robert Corbett, William Corbett. William Corbett passed away in 1784 in Shubenacadie, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Corbett began in 1725 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • William Corbett married Elizabeth Betty Robinson, and had children including Agnes Corbett, Eleanor Corbett, Elizabeth Corbett, James Corbett, Joseph Edward Corbett, Margaret Corbett, Martha Corbett, Private John Corbett, Robert Corbett, William Corbett.
  • William Corbett passed away in 1784 in Shubenacadie, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Robinson
1728–1784
Birth Location: East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

william corbett
1754–1815
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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James Corbett
1763–1834
Birth Location: Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Private Corbett
1765–1849
Birth Location: Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Martha Corbett
1771–1862
Birth Location: Londonderry, 1654148, Nova Scotia, Canada
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MARGARET CORBETT
1751–1854
Birth Location: East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Eleanor Corbett
1759–1841
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Agnes Corbett
1750–1847
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Joseph Corbett
1767–1862
Birth Location: Truro, Col, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Elizabeth Corbett
1754–1803
Birth Location: Wellington, Shropshire, , England
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Robert Corbett
1756–1808
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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William Corbett's Ancestors

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William Corbett
1725–1784
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
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William Corbett's Descendants

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William Corbett (1725–Oct 1784) m. Elizabeth (Betty) Robinson (18 August 1728–Oct 1784)
  1. 1. william corbett 1754–1815 m. Jane Reid 1754–1788
    1. 1. William (Corbett) III 1776–1821 m. Harriet (Mariah) HOLT 1790–1865 m. Grace (Mabel) Crowe 1772–1793
      1. 1. Joshua (Marsden) Corbett 1809–1895 m. Elizabeth Thompson 1807–1892
        1. 1. George (Sterling) Corbett 1844–1919 m. Rosamond (Salome (Lomey)) Wadman 1849–1947
        2. 2. Stephen (Kenneth) Corbett 1847–1928
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Susan) CORBETT 1839–1919
        4. 4. Samuel (E) Corbett 1855–1868
        5. 5. Robert (Marsden) Corbett 1850–1868
        6. 6. Margaret (Isabelle) Corbett 1853–1929
        7. 7. Archibald (Thomas) Corbett 1857–
        8. 8. Sarah (Jane) Corbett 1842–
        9. 9. Harriet Corbett 1836–1837
      2. 2. Agnes ((Nancy)) Corbett 1811–1894
      3. 3. John (Wilson) Corbett 1813–1906
      4. 4. Jane Corbett 1815–1894
      5. 5. William (Watts Corbett) IV 1817–1871
      6. 6. Edward (M.) Corbett 1821–1909
      7. 7. Archibald (Thompson) Corbett 1819–1887
    2. 2. Elizabeth Corbett 1779–1780
    3. 3. Robert Corbett 1785–1878
    4. 4. Agnes Corbett 1781–1781
    5. 5. Susannah Corbett 1783–1858 m. Francis (Neptune) Wadman 1781–1870
      1. 1. John (Fraser) Wadman 1825–1896 m. Adelaide (Keziah) Fales 1832–1889
        1. 1. Rosamond (Salome (Lomey)) Wadman 1849–1947 m. George (Sterling) Corbett 1844–1919
        2. 2. Adelia (Maria) Wadman 1851–1921 m. Joseph Waugh 1852–1911
        3. 3. Eliza (Deborah) McBurnie 1854–1894
        4. 4. Norris (Herbert (Sid)) Wadman 1864–1937
        5. 5. John (Reid) Wadman 1867–1936
      2. 2. Francis (Neptune) Wadman 1793–1890 m. Elizabeth Campbell 1829–
      3. 3. Silas (Hibbert) Wadman 1820–1908
        1. 1. Herbert (Corbett) Wadman 1871–1901
      4. 4. Richard (Crowe) Wadman 1809–1898
        1. 1. Hannah (Jane) Wadman 1849–1896
      5. 5. William Wadman 1812–1893
      6. 6. Samuel (Leonard) Wadman 1814–1871
      7. 7. Leonard (Crowe) Wadman 1809–1809
      8. 8. Robert Wadman 1816–1893
      9. 9. William (C) Wadman 1841–1894
  2. 2. James Corbett 1763–1834 m. Elizabeth Marsh 1766–1857
    1. 1. Martha Corbett 1791–1859
    2. 2. Jeremiah Corbett 1800–
    3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Corbett 1802–1832
    4. 4. Rachael Corbett 1806–1876
    5. 5. James Corbett 1804–1887
    6. 6. Eleanor Corbett 1798–1837
    7. 7. Joseph (M) Corbett 1789–1843
    8. 8. Margaret Corbett 1795–
    9. 9. John Corbett 1785–1870
    10. 10. Andrew Corbett 1793–1834
    11. 11. Joshua (M) Corbett 1787–1867
      1. 1. Daniel (S.) Corbett 1828–1911 m. SARAH (ELIZABETH THOMPSON) * 1832–1902
        1. 1. Calvin (Herbert) Corbett 1870–1946 m. Lillian (Esther) Corbett 1873–1964
  3. 3. Private (John) Corbett 1765–1849 m. Mary Flemming 1765–1822
  4. 4. Martha Corbett 1771–1862 m. Josephus Marsh 1762–1819
    1. 1. George Marsh 1800–1875
  5. 5. MARGARET CORBETT 1751–1854 m. Joshua Marsh 1744–1836
    1. 1. Eleanor Marsh 1787–1856
    2. 2. Elizabeth Marsh 1777–
    3. 3. Joshua (II) Marsh 1779–1864
    4. 4. Isabell (Isabella .) Marsh 1771–1867 m. Robinson Thompson 1765–1871
      1. 1. Elizabeth Thompson 1807–1892 m. Joshua (Marsden) Corbett 1809–1895
    5. 5. John Marsh 1781–
    6. 6. Peleg Marsh 1775–
    7. 7. Sarah Marsh 1773–
    8. 8. Alexander Marsh 1791–
    9. 9. Wilson (Eugene) Marsh 1789–1868
    10. 10. Samuel Marsh 1784–1869
    11. 11. Charles (Hill) Marsh 1793–
  6. 6. Eleanor Corbett 1759–1841 m. Jonathan Marsh 1756–1844
    1. 1. Jacob Marsh 1798–
    2. 2. Susan Marsh 1797–1850
    3. 3. Partick Marsh 1793–1863
    4. 4. Jemima MARSH 1788–1865 m. Samuel McLellan 1780–1851
      1. 1. James (Robert) MCLELLAN 1825–1885 m. Roseanna GEDDES 1823–1908
        1. 1. Jacob (Archibald) MCLELLAN 1854–1916 m. Elva McLellan 1862–1926
        2. 2. Adeline (A.) Beckwith 1855–1922
        3. 3. Robert ("Noble") McLellan 1862–1934
      2. 2. William (G) McLellan 1817–1899
      3. 3. Jacob McLellan 1829–1866
      4. 4. Samuel (Archibald) McLellan 1831–1866
      5. 5. Joseph McLellan 1814–1893
      6. 6. Eleanor McBurnie 1812–1897
      7. 7. George (N) McLellan 1811–1885
  7. 7. Agnes Corbett 1750–1847
  8. 8. Joseph (Edward) Corbett 1767–1862 m. Deborah Davenport 1767–
    1. 1. Robertson Corbett 1805–
    2. 2. John Corbett 1793–1866
  9. 9. Elizabeth Corbett 1754–1803 m. David Orr 1750–1803
  10. 10. Robert Corbett 1756–1808 m. Susannah Fletcher 1763–1822
    1. 1. William (Henry) Corbet 1783–1866
    2. 2. Thomas (F) Corbett 1782–1867
    3. 3. Robert (II) Corbett 1784–1874
    4. 4. James Corbett 1786–1788
    5. 5. John Corbett 1799–1848
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Corbett 3) GGM 1787–1870
    7. 7. George Corbett 1789–1846
    8. 8. Eleanor Corbett 1793–1838
    9. 9. Susannah (Sarah) Corbett 1794–1796
    10. 10. James Corbett 1798–1871
    11. 11. David Corbett 1796–1865

William Corbett's Timeline

11 Records

1720
13 June 1720
Birth of William Corbett in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1720
4 Apr 1720
William Corbett was baptized in , Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
1725
1725
Birth of William Corbett in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1725
1725
Birth of William Corbett in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1725
1725
Birth of William Corbett in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1748
1748
Age 23
William Corbett was married in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1753
23 Sep 1753
Age 28
William Corbett was married in Wellington, Shropshire, England
Wellington, Shropshire, England
1770
1770
Age 45
William Corbett resided here in Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1774
1774
Age 49
William Corbett resided here in Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1784
Oct 1784
Age 59
Death of William Corbett in Shubenacadie River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Shubenacadie River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1784
Oct 1784
Age 59
Death of William Corbett in Shubenacadie, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Shubenacadie, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 June 1720
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1720
    Event Place: , Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1753
    Event Place: Wellington, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Nova Scotia, Canada; Year: 1760; Page Number: 59

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia, Canada, Census, Assessment and Poll Tax Records, 1770-1795, 1827, 1838, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives Rg 1 Vol. 443 No. 17

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia, Canada, Census, Assessment and Poll Tax Records, 1770-1795, 1827, 1838, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives Rg 1 Vol. 443 No. 16

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1784
    Event Place: Shubenacadie River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1784
    Event Place: Shubenacadie, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
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