Biography of M. W. Corbitt
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1037
M. W. CORBITT, farmer, P.O. South Solon, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, February 14, 1834, and is a son of Samuel K. and Catharine Corbitt. The former, who was born in Virginia, emigrated to Ohio when he was a young man, and settled in Fayette County, where he was married, and where he remained until his death, which occurred August 7, 1874. Mrs. Corbitt died in August, 1872. Our subject was united in marriage with Elizabeth Paullin, January 29, 1856; she was born in Greene County, Ohio, February 14, 1834. Mr. Corbitt engaged in farming and dealing in stock when twenty-one years of age, a business he has followed through life. He first bought 156 acres of land where he resides, and has since added to it until he owns 833 acres of fine land, all in a high state of cultivation. He and his wife are the parents of three children —: Eldora, born June 1, 1860; Warren, born April 22, 1862; and Adda, born June 7, 1866. Mrs. Corbitt is a member of the Christian Church.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
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http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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