Biographical Sketch of Henry L. Corbin, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Henry L. Corbin, farmer, P. O. Dover.  Is a native of Virginia, born in
Rappahannock county, June 12, 1845.  His father moved to Missouri in 
1851, and to this county in 1852, of which Henry, our subject, has ever
since been a resident, with the exception of nine months spent in the
army.  Has always been engaged in farming.  In October, 1864, he enlisted
in confederate army, Col. Gordon's regiment, company C, Gen. Shelby's
brigade.  Was engaged in the battles of Westport, Cane Hill, and several
other engagements of less note.  Was honorably discharged at Shreveport,
in June, 1865.  He then returned to this county, makiing the trip from
shreveport to Waverly by water.  June 10, 1869, he was united in marriage
to Miss Mary Potter, of this county; six children were born to them, 
named as follows:  Willie F.,Thomas C., Ottie M., Henry, Edward and 
Sallie.  Mr. Corbin owns a fine farm of 250 acres, upon which is built a
handsome residence, and substantial outhouses. It is under a high degree
of improvement, showing substantial evidence of the practical knowledge
and enterprise of its owner.

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