BENJAMIN CORBIN, SR. (1835-1912)
REBECCA FOREST CORBIN (1833-1901)
Benjamin Corbin and his wife, known as Uncle Ben and Aunt Becky, were well known pioneers. He was a wolf hunter, real estate agent, lecturer and fisherman. They established a country store and Corbin Hotel on the east bank of the Missouri River, a mile south of the Glencoe Church. It was known as the gathering place of the community up until the early 1900s. All the sons, Peter, Ben Jr., Charles and James were all top old-time fiddlers. The ceilings rang with music and laughter at the dances and entertainments held there. Sunday was held sacredly at their home. Their dinner bell served a dual purpose; to call the family to meals and also as a signal when there were fish on the fishlines. Uncle Ben had about an inch sisal rope attached to the dinner bell. This rope was laid down the slight slope to the river, and the fish line tied to the rope. When the bell rang, all hands knew there was a large fish on the line. Someone took time to take the fish off the hook and picket it in the river. One night when they were having a dance, the bell rang, so Charlie took the kerosene lantern and went to the fish line. A short while later he came into the house carrying a shovel-nose catfish over his shoulder. Although he was 6'2" tall, it touched the floor in front and back of him. The women screamed, some climbed on chairs, and others ran to the other rooms. There were many sturgeon and shovel nose catfish caught in those days. Uncle Ben always divided them among the neighbors; they were a treat as a change of food in the early days.
Source: A History of Emmons County 1976
NOTED HUNTER
DIES SUNDAY
"Uncle Ben" Corbin Passed
Away at Hospital for
Insane Sunday
Word was received in Bismarck of the death at Jamestown of "Uncle Ben" Corbin, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a stroke of paralysis. The remains will be brought to Bismarck where the funeral will occur Wednesday. Interment will be made at the Glencoe cemetery, where Mrs. Corbin and one of their sons is buried.
"Uncle Ben" Corbin was a noted character in North Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota in pioneer days, having achieved a great deal of fame for his wolf hunting. Especially when new parts of these states were opened to settlement did the settlers send for Corbin, the wolf hunter, to rid the prairies of these pests and make cattle raising more safe. Mr. Corbin had served in the Civil war, performing gallant service and was pensioned by the government.
In frontier days he and his wife came to North Dakota. They took up a homestead near Beaver Creek, in Emmons county, south of Linton. About 1894 they moved north to Glencoe, also in Emmons county where they made their home continuously until Mrs. Corbin's death and Mr. Corbin's illness. His wife died about 12 years ago. Six or seven years ago Mr. Corbin suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was followed by a second stroke. His memory became affected as a result and he was removed to the hospital for the insane at Jamestown where he has remained ever since. He apparently has been in good health during the past few years, but the final stroke he suffered from Sunday resulted in almost instant death. He is survived by several sons and daughters.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 20, 1912, page 8
CORBIN FUNERAL
ON WEDNESDAY
Services Will Be Held at Lo-
cal Armory and Burial
at Glencoe
The body of Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown Sunday afternoon arrived in the capital city Tuesday morning on No. 3. The remains were escorted to the armory where the funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson officiating. The body will then be taken to Glencoe where it will be laid to rest beside that of his wife in the Glencoe cemetery.
Benjamin Corbin was a native of Hampshire county, Virginia. According to his discharge papers which were given to him at the close of the Civil war, he was 74 years of age at the time of his death. He enlisted in Company "E" 34th regiment of Iowa infantry, with which organization he participated in many of the conflicts of the great civil strife. He was enlisted August 15, 1862 and was discharged at Houston, Texas, August 15, 1864.
Although Mr. Corbin was not a member of the G.A.R. post, the funeral will be held at the Bismarck armory and as many as possible of the Civil War brothers will attend.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 21, 1912, page 5
CORBIN FUNERAL
HELD WEDNESDAY
Body Buried in Glencoe
Cemetery Wednesday After-
noon Beside Wife
The funeral services for Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown, Sunday afternoon, were held at the Bismarck armory Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The members of John B. McPherson post No. 2, G.A.R. were in attendance, together with a number of the pioneer citizens who knew the deceased. The casket was draped with an American flag, Mr. Corbin having performed valiant service during the Civil war with one of the Iowa infantry regiments.
Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services and preached an excellent sermon, carrying the gospel of comfort and hope to those assembled. Music was furnished by a male trio and just before the benediction Corporal Preston of Company "A" First infantry, N.D.N.G., stepped to the head of the casket and blew "taps", the soldier's good night.
The remains were taken to Glencoe immediately after the services, where they will be laid to rest this afternoon in the Glencoe cemetery beside the body of Mr. Corbin's wife and his son.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 22, 1912, page 8
Death of Comrade Corbin.
Uncle Ben Corbin died at the hospital in Jamestown last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been in the hospital several years. All that was mortal of the old Union soldier was taken to Bismarck, and the funeral occurred in the armory in that city yesterday, the Rev. Jackson preaching the sermon. The interment was made in the cemetery at Glencoe, this county, where the veteran's wife and one of their sons are buried.
Mr. Corbin came to North Dakota from Iowa in the early 80's. In the pioneer days he lived with his family on Beaver creek, in the eastern part of this county, but afterward moved to the Glencoe neighborhood, where the family lived at the time his failing health compelled him to go to the hospital. His wife died about twelve years ago.
Deceased was noted throughout the Missouri Slope as a hunter, an occupation he also followed in Iowa before coming here. He was particularly successful in killing wolves. More than once he appeared by invitation before and talked to the members of senate and house when the matter of wolf-bounty legislation was under consideration. No man in the state did more than he to procure the passage of that law – a law which has caused the destruction of many thousands of the vicious animals.
Comrade Corbin was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, 74 years ago. He had a good war record. He enlisted in Company "E", Thirty-fourth Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, and was mustered out Aug. 15, 1865. He was engaged in many of the battles of the war.
The old pioneer was kind-hearted and hospitable in the extreme, and the thoughts of many an old-timer went back to the pioneer days when they heard of the death of Uncle Ben.
Source: Emmons County Record, May 23, 1912, page 3, via Brian Backes, Contributor (47148484)
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Benjamin "Ben" J. Corbin was Ulysses S. Grant's brother-in-law, per Daniel Snyder
resided in District 63 of Taylor County, Virginia, per 1850 census
married Rebecca Forrest on March 15, 1855 in Coshocton County, Ohio
resided in Corydon, Iowa, per 1860 census
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Iowa
Age at enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Iowa 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Oct 1862.Mustered out on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Birth Date: abt 1835
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Corydon, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Iowa
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 27.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Oct 1862.
Mustered Out Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Sources: 71
resided in Jefferson, Iowa, per 1870 census
resided in Benton, Iowa, per 1880 census
resided in Enumeration District 49, Emmons County, North Dakota, per 1885 census
resided in Burr Oak, North Dakota, per 1900 census
resided in Homer, North Dakota, per 1910 census
Source: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/45038109/person/6972105417
REBECCA FOREST CORBIN (1833-1901)
Benjamin Corbin and his wife, known as Uncle Ben and Aunt Becky, were well known pioneers. He was a wolf hunter, real estate agent, lecturer and fisherman. They established a country store and Corbin Hotel on the east bank of the Missouri River, a mile south of the Glencoe Church. It was known as the gathering place of the community up until the early 1900s. All the sons, Peter, Ben Jr., Charles and James were all top old-time fiddlers. The ceilings rang with music and laughter at the dances and entertainments held there. Sunday was held sacredly at their home. Their dinner bell served a dual purpose; to call the family to meals and also as a signal when there were fish on the fishlines. Uncle Ben had about an inch sisal rope attached to the dinner bell. This rope was laid down the slight slope to the river, and the fish line tied to the rope. When the bell rang, all hands knew there was a large fish on the line. Someone took time to take the fish off the hook and picket it in the river. One night when they were having a dance, the bell rang, so Charlie took the kerosene lantern and went to the fish line. A short while later he came into the house carrying a shovel-nose catfish over his shoulder. Although he was 6'2" tall, it touched the floor in front and back of him. The women screamed, some climbed on chairs, and others ran to the other rooms. There were many sturgeon and shovel nose catfish caught in those days. Uncle Ben always divided them among the neighbors; they were a treat as a change of food in the early days.
Source: A History of Emmons County 1976
NOTED HUNTER
DIES SUNDAY
"Uncle Ben" Corbin Passed
Away at Hospital for
Insane Sunday
Word was received in Bismarck of the death at Jamestown of "Uncle Ben" Corbin, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a stroke of paralysis. The remains will be brought to Bismarck where the funeral will occur Wednesday. Interment will be made at the Glencoe cemetery, where Mrs. Corbin and one of their sons is buried.
"Uncle Ben" Corbin was a noted character in North Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota in pioneer days, having achieved a great deal of fame for his wolf hunting. Especially when new parts of these states were opened to settlement did the settlers send for Corbin, the wolf hunter, to rid the prairies of these pests and make cattle raising more safe. Mr. Corbin had served in the Civil war, performing gallant service and was pensioned by the government.
In frontier days he and his wife came to North Dakota. They took up a homestead near Beaver Creek, in Emmons county, south of Linton. About 1894 they moved north to Glencoe, also in Emmons county where they made their home continuously until Mrs. Corbin's death and Mr. Corbin's illness. His wife died about 12 years ago. Six or seven years ago Mr. Corbin suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was followed by a second stroke. His memory became affected as a result and he was removed to the hospital for the insane at Jamestown where he has remained ever since. He apparently has been in good health during the past few years, but the final stroke he suffered from Sunday resulted in almost instant death. He is survived by several sons and daughters.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 20, 1912, page 8
CORBIN FUNERAL
ON WEDNESDAY
Services Will Be Held at Lo-
cal Armory and Burial
at Glencoe
The body of Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown Sunday afternoon arrived in the capital city Tuesday morning on No. 3. The remains were escorted to the armory where the funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson officiating. The body will then be taken to Glencoe where it will be laid to rest beside that of his wife in the Glencoe cemetery.
Benjamin Corbin was a native of Hampshire county, Virginia. According to his discharge papers which were given to him at the close of the Civil war, he was 74 years of age at the time of his death. He enlisted in Company "E" 34th regiment of Iowa infantry, with which organization he participated in many of the conflicts of the great civil strife. He was enlisted August 15, 1862 and was discharged at Houston, Texas, August 15, 1864.
Although Mr. Corbin was not a member of the G.A.R. post, the funeral will be held at the Bismarck armory and as many as possible of the Civil War brothers will attend.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 21, 1912, page 5
CORBIN FUNERAL
HELD WEDNESDAY
Body Buried in Glencoe
Cemetery Wednesday After-
noon Beside Wife
The funeral services for Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown, Sunday afternoon, were held at the Bismarck armory Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The members of John B. McPherson post No. 2, G.A.R. were in attendance, together with a number of the pioneer citizens who knew the deceased. The casket was draped with an American flag, Mr. Corbin having performed valiant service during the Civil war with one of the Iowa infantry regiments.
Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services and preached an excellent sermon, carrying the gospel of comfort and hope to those assembled. Music was furnished by a male trio and just before the benediction Corporal Preston of Company "A" First infantry, N.D.N.G., stepped to the head of the casket and blew "taps", the soldier's good night.
The remains were taken to Glencoe immediately after the services, where they will be laid to rest this afternoon in the Glencoe cemetery beside the body of Mr. Corbin's wife and his son.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 22, 1912, page 8
Death of Comrade Corbin.
Uncle Ben Corbin died at the hospital in Jamestown last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been in the hospital several years. All that was mortal of the old Union soldier was taken to Bismarck, and the funeral occurred in the armory in that city yesterday, the Rev. Jackson preaching the sermon. The interment was made in the cemetery at Glencoe, this county, where the veteran's wife and one of their sons are buried.
Mr. Corbin came to North Dakota from Iowa in the early 80's. In the pioneer days he lived with his family on Beaver creek, in the eastern part of this county, but afterward moved to the Glencoe neighborhood, where the family lived at the time his failing health compelled him to go to the hospital. His wife died about twelve years ago.
Deceased was noted throughout the Missouri Slope as a hunter, an occupation he also followed in Iowa before coming here. He was particularly successful in killing wolves. More than once he appeared by invitation before and talked to the members of senate and house when the matter of wolf-bounty legislation was under consideration. No man in the state did more than he to procure the passage of that law – a law which has caused the destruction of many thousands of the vicious animals.
Comrade Corbin was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, 74 years ago. He had a good war record. He enlisted in Company "E", Thirty-fourth Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, and was mustered out Aug. 15, 1865. He was engaged in many of the battles of the war.
The old pioneer was kind-hearted and hospitable in the extreme, and the thoughts of many an old-timer went back to the pioneer days when they heard of the death of Uncle Ben.
Source: Emmons County Record, May 23, 1912, page 3, via Brian Backes, Contributor (47148484)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Benjamin "Ben" J. Corbin was Ulysses S. Grant's brother-in-law, per Daniel Snyder
resided in District 63 of Taylor County, Virginia, per 1850 census
married Rebecca Forrest on March 15, 1855 in Coshocton County, Ohio
resided in Corydon, Iowa, per 1860 census
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Iowa
Age at enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Iowa 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Oct 1862.Mustered out on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Birth Date: abt 1835
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Corydon, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Iowa
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 27.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Oct 1862.
Mustered Out Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Sources: 71
resided in Jefferson, Iowa, per 1870 census
resided in Benton, Iowa, per 1880 census
resided in Enumeration District 49, Emmons County, North Dakota, per 1885 census
resided in Burr Oak, North Dakota, per 1900 census
resided in Homer, North Dakota, per 1910 census
Source: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/45038109/person/6972105417
BENJAMIN CORBIN, SR. (1835-1912)
REBECCA FOREST CORBIN (1833-1901)
Benjamin Corbin and his wife, known as Uncle Ben and Aunt Becky, were well known pioneers. He was a wolf hunter, real estate agent, lecturer and fisherman. They established a country store and Corbin Hotel on the east bank of the Missouri River, a mile south of the Glencoe Church. It was known as the gathering place of the community up until the early 1900s. All the sons, Peter, Ben Jr., Charles and James were all top old-time fiddlers. The ceilings rang with music and laughter at the dances and entertainments held there. Sunday was held sacredly at their home. Their dinner bell served a dual purpose; to call the family to meals and also as a signal when there were fish on the fishlines. Uncle Ben had about an inch sisal rope attached to the dinner bell. This rope was laid down the slight slope to the river, and the fish line tied to the rope. When the bell rang, all hands knew there was a large fish on the line. Someone took time to take the fish off the hook and picket it in the river. One night when they were having a dance, the bell rang, so Charlie took the kerosene lantern and went to the fish line. A short while later he came into the house carrying a shovel-nose catfish over his shoulder. Although he was 6'2" tall, it touched the floor in front and back of him. The women screamed, some climbed on chairs, and others ran to the other rooms. There were many sturgeon and shovel nose catfish caught in those days. Uncle Ben always divided them among the neighbors; they were a treat as a change of food in the early days.
Source: A History of Emmons County 1976
NOTED HUNTER
DIES SUNDAY
"Uncle Ben" Corbin Passed
Away at Hospital for
Insane Sunday
Word was received in Bismarck of the death at Jamestown of "Uncle Ben" Corbin, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a stroke of paralysis. The remains will be brought to Bismarck where the funeral will occur Wednesday. Interment will be made at the Glencoe cemetery, where Mrs. Corbin and one of their sons is buried.
"Uncle Ben" Corbin was a noted character in North Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota in pioneer days, having achieved a great deal of fame for his wolf hunting. Especially when new parts of these states were opened to settlement did the settlers send for Corbin, the wolf hunter, to rid the prairies of these pests and make cattle raising more safe. Mr. Corbin had served in the Civil war, performing gallant service and was pensioned by the government.
In frontier days he and his wife came to North Dakota. They took up a homestead near Beaver Creek, in Emmons county, south of Linton. About 1894 they moved north to Glencoe, also in Emmons county where they made their home continuously until Mrs. Corbin's death and Mr. Corbin's illness. His wife died about 12 years ago. Six or seven years ago Mr. Corbin suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was followed by a second stroke. His memory became affected as a result and he was removed to the hospital for the insane at Jamestown where he has remained ever since. He apparently has been in good health during the past few years, but the final stroke he suffered from Sunday resulted in almost instant death. He is survived by several sons and daughters.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 20, 1912, page 8
CORBIN FUNERAL
ON WEDNESDAY
Services Will Be Held at Lo-
cal Armory and Burial
at Glencoe
The body of Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown Sunday afternoon arrived in the capital city Tuesday morning on No. 3. The remains were escorted to the armory where the funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson officiating. The body will then be taken to Glencoe where it will be laid to rest beside that of his wife in the Glencoe cemetery.
Benjamin Corbin was a native of Hampshire county, Virginia. According to his discharge papers which were given to him at the close of the Civil war, he was 74 years of age at the time of his death. He enlisted in Company "E" 34th regiment of Iowa infantry, with which organization he participated in many of the conflicts of the great civil strife. He was enlisted August 15, 1862 and was discharged at Houston, Texas, August 15, 1864.
Although Mr. Corbin was not a member of the G.A.R. post, the funeral will be held at the Bismarck armory and as many as possible of the Civil War brothers will attend.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 21, 1912, page 5
CORBIN FUNERAL
HELD WEDNESDAY
Body Buried in Glencoe
Cemetery Wednesday After-
noon Beside Wife
The funeral services for Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown, Sunday afternoon, were held at the Bismarck armory Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The members of John B. McPherson post No. 2, G.A.R. were in attendance, together with a number of the pioneer citizens who knew the deceased. The casket was draped with an American flag, Mr. Corbin having performed valiant service during the Civil war with one of the Iowa infantry regiments.
Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services and preached an excellent sermon, carrying the gospel of comfort and hope to those assembled. Music was furnished by a male trio and just before the benediction Corporal Preston of Company "A" First infantry, N.D.N.G., stepped to the head of the casket and blew "taps", the soldier's good night.
The remains were taken to Glencoe immediately after the services, where they will be laid to rest this afternoon in the Glencoe cemetery beside the body of Mr. Corbin's wife and his son.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 22, 1912, page 8
Death of Comrade Corbin.
Uncle Ben Corbin died at the hospital in Jamestown last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been in the hospital several years. All that was mortal of the old Union soldier was taken to Bismarck, and the funeral occurred in the armory in that city yesterday, the Rev. Jackson preaching the sermon. The interment was made in the cemetery at Glencoe, this county, where the veteran's wife and one of their sons are buried.
Mr. Corbin came to North Dakota from Iowa in the early 80's. In the pioneer days he lived with his family on Beaver creek, in the eastern part of this county, but afterward moved to the Glencoe neighborhood, where the family lived at the time his failing health compelled him to go to the hospital. His wife died about twelve years ago.
Deceased was noted throughout the Missouri Slope as a hunter, an occupation he also followed in Iowa before coming here. He was particularly successful in killing wolves. More than once he appeared by invitation before and talked to the members of senate and house when the matter of wolf-bounty legislation was under consideration. No man in the state did more than he to procure the passage of that law – a law which has caused the destruction of many thousands of the vicious animals.
Comrade Corbin was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, 74 years ago. He had a good war record. He enlisted in Company "E", Thirty-fourth Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, and was mustered out Aug. 15, 1865. He was engaged in many of the battles of the war.
The old pioneer was kind-hearted and hospitable in the extreme, and the thoughts of many an old-timer went back to the pioneer days when they heard of the death of Uncle Ben.
Source: Emmons County Record, May 23, 1912, page 3, via Brian Backes, Contributor (47148484)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Benjamin "Ben" J. Corbin was Ulysses S. Grant's brother-in-law, per Daniel Snyder
resided in District 63 of Taylor County, Virginia, per 1850 census
married Rebecca Forrest on March 15, 1855 in Coshocton County, Ohio
resided in Corydon, Iowa, per 1860 census
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Iowa
Age at enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Iowa 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Oct 1862.Mustered out on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Birth Date: abt 1835
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Corydon, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Iowa
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 27.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Oct 1862.
Mustered Out Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Sources: 71
resided in Jefferson, Iowa, per 1870 census
resided in Benton, Iowa, per 1880 census
resided in Enumeration District 49, Emmons County, North Dakota, per 1885 census
resided in Burr Oak, North Dakota, per 1900 census
resided in Homer, North Dakota, per 1910 census
Source: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/45038109/person/6972105417
REBECCA FOREST CORBIN (1833-1901)
Benjamin Corbin and his wife, known as Uncle Ben and Aunt Becky, were well known pioneers. He was a wolf hunter, real estate agent, lecturer and fisherman. They established a country store and Corbin Hotel on the east bank of the Missouri River, a mile south of the Glencoe Church. It was known as the gathering place of the community up until the early 1900s. All the sons, Peter, Ben Jr., Charles and James were all top old-time fiddlers. The ceilings rang with music and laughter at the dances and entertainments held there. Sunday was held sacredly at their home. Their dinner bell served a dual purpose; to call the family to meals and also as a signal when there were fish on the fishlines. Uncle Ben had about an inch sisal rope attached to the dinner bell. This rope was laid down the slight slope to the river, and the fish line tied to the rope. When the bell rang, all hands knew there was a large fish on the line. Someone took time to take the fish off the hook and picket it in the river. One night when they were having a dance, the bell rang, so Charlie took the kerosene lantern and went to the fish line. A short while later he came into the house carrying a shovel-nose catfish over his shoulder. Although he was 6'2" tall, it touched the floor in front and back of him. The women screamed, some climbed on chairs, and others ran to the other rooms. There were many sturgeon and shovel nose catfish caught in those days. Uncle Ben always divided them among the neighbors; they were a treat as a change of food in the early days.
Source: A History of Emmons County 1976
NOTED HUNTER
DIES SUNDAY
"Uncle Ben" Corbin Passed
Away at Hospital for
Insane Sunday
Word was received in Bismarck of the death at Jamestown of "Uncle Ben" Corbin, which occurred Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a stroke of paralysis. The remains will be brought to Bismarck where the funeral will occur Wednesday. Interment will be made at the Glencoe cemetery, where Mrs. Corbin and one of their sons is buried.
"Uncle Ben" Corbin was a noted character in North Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota in pioneer days, having achieved a great deal of fame for his wolf hunting. Especially when new parts of these states were opened to settlement did the settlers send for Corbin, the wolf hunter, to rid the prairies of these pests and make cattle raising more safe. Mr. Corbin had served in the Civil war, performing gallant service and was pensioned by the government.
In frontier days he and his wife came to North Dakota. They took up a homestead near Beaver Creek, in Emmons county, south of Linton. About 1894 they moved north to Glencoe, also in Emmons county where they made their home continuously until Mrs. Corbin's death and Mr. Corbin's illness. His wife died about 12 years ago. Six or seven years ago Mr. Corbin suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was followed by a second stroke. His memory became affected as a result and he was removed to the hospital for the insane at Jamestown where he has remained ever since. He apparently has been in good health during the past few years, but the final stroke he suffered from Sunday resulted in almost instant death. He is survived by several sons and daughters.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 20, 1912, page 8
CORBIN FUNERAL
ON WEDNESDAY
Services Will Be Held at Lo-
cal Armory and Burial
at Glencoe
The body of Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown Sunday afternoon arrived in the capital city Tuesday morning on No. 3. The remains were escorted to the armory where the funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson officiating. The body will then be taken to Glencoe where it will be laid to rest beside that of his wife in the Glencoe cemetery.
Benjamin Corbin was a native of Hampshire county, Virginia. According to his discharge papers which were given to him at the close of the Civil war, he was 74 years of age at the time of his death. He enlisted in Company "E" 34th regiment of Iowa infantry, with which organization he participated in many of the conflicts of the great civil strife. He was enlisted August 15, 1862 and was discharged at Houston, Texas, August 15, 1864.
Although Mr. Corbin was not a member of the G.A.R. post, the funeral will be held at the Bismarck armory and as many as possible of the Civil War brothers will attend.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 21, 1912, page 5
CORBIN FUNERAL
HELD WEDNESDAY
Body Buried in Glencoe
Cemetery Wednesday After-
noon Beside Wife
The funeral services for Benjamin Corbin, who died at Jamestown, Sunday afternoon, were held at the Bismarck armory Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The members of John B. McPherson post No. 2, G.A.R. were in attendance, together with a number of the pioneer citizens who knew the deceased. The casket was draped with an American flag, Mr. Corbin having performed valiant service during the Civil war with one of the Iowa infantry regiments.
Rev. Bruce Edmund Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services and preached an excellent sermon, carrying the gospel of comfort and hope to those assembled. Music was furnished by a male trio and just before the benediction Corporal Preston of Company "A" First infantry, N.D.N.G., stepped to the head of the casket and blew "taps", the soldier's good night.
The remains were taken to Glencoe immediately after the services, where they will be laid to rest this afternoon in the Glencoe cemetery beside the body of Mr. Corbin's wife and his son.
Source: Bismarck Daily Tribune, May 22, 1912, page 8
Death of Comrade Corbin.
Uncle Ben Corbin died at the hospital in Jamestown last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been in the hospital several years. All that was mortal of the old Union soldier was taken to Bismarck, and the funeral occurred in the armory in that city yesterday, the Rev. Jackson preaching the sermon. The interment was made in the cemetery at Glencoe, this county, where the veteran's wife and one of their sons are buried.
Mr. Corbin came to North Dakota from Iowa in the early 80's. In the pioneer days he lived with his family on Beaver creek, in the eastern part of this county, but afterward moved to the Glencoe neighborhood, where the family lived at the time his failing health compelled him to go to the hospital. His wife died about twelve years ago.
Deceased was noted throughout the Missouri Slope as a hunter, an occupation he also followed in Iowa before coming here. He was particularly successful in killing wolves. More than once he appeared by invitation before and talked to the members of senate and house when the matter of wolf-bounty legislation was under consideration. No man in the state did more than he to procure the passage of that law – a law which has caused the destruction of many thousands of the vicious animals.
Comrade Corbin was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, 74 years ago. He had a good war record. He enlisted in Company "E", Thirty-fourth Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, and was mustered out Aug. 15, 1865. He was engaged in many of the battles of the war.
The old pioneer was kind-hearted and hospitable in the extreme, and the thoughts of many an old-timer went back to the pioneer days when they heard of the death of Uncle Ben.
Source: Emmons County Record, May 23, 1912, page 3, via Brian Backes, Contributor (47148484)
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Benjamin "Ben" J. Corbin was Ulysses S. Grant's brother-in-law, per Daniel Snyder
resided in District 63 of Taylor County, Virginia, per 1850 census
married Rebecca Forrest on March 15, 1855 in Coshocton County, Ohio
resided in Corydon, Iowa, per 1860 census
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Iowa
Age at enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Iowa 34th Infantry Regiment on 15 Oct 1862.Mustered out on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Birth Date: abt 1835
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Benjamin Corbin
Residence: Corydon, Iowa
Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Iowa
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 27.
Enlisted in Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Oct 1862.
Mustered Out Company F, 34th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX.
Sources: 71
resided in Jefferson, Iowa, per 1870 census
resided in Benton, Iowa, per 1880 census
resided in Enumeration District 49, Emmons County, North Dakota, per 1885 census
resided in Burr Oak, North Dakota, per 1900 census
resided in Homer, North Dakota, per 1910 census
Source: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/45038109/person/6972105417
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