Hampson Corbin, M.D., was a pioneer physician of Hamilton County. He was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, Aug.9, 1820, a son of Joshua and Margaret (Kelly) Corbin, who were of English decent. In his infancy his parents moved to Richland County, Ohio, and from there to Knox County and thence in 1813 to Hancock County, Where he grew to manhood. He married December 24, 1844 to Maria Dally, a native of Richland County, Ohio, Daughter of Henry and Priscella Dally. After his marriage he moved to Hardin County, Ohio and there began the study of medicine with Prof. R.M. Brayton, M.D. after receiving his diploma he began his practice with his preceptor, with whom he remained with until 1854, when he moved to Iowa, and was the first physician to locate in Hamilton County, which at the time comprised both Hamilton and Webster counties. He continued his practice until 1862, when he engaged in the mercantile business, which he followed ten years, and then turned his attention to Agriculture and stock raising. He commenced life in limited circumstances, but was successful, and at his death left a landed estate of 1,000 acres. Dr. Corbin was a representative man of the county, where he lived for thirty years. He was elected to the office of County judge in 1859, and served until the office was abolished. He died October 6, 1883, and his widow still lives on the homestead. To them was born eleven children, seven of whom are living -- Alexander, of Furnas County, Nebraska; John, of Colorado and Lodema, wife of S.A. Mount, of Guthrie County, Iowa. Dr. Corbin was a member of the Masonic fraternity. In politics he was formally a Democrat, but affiliated with the Republican party from the date of it's organization. He as his wife, was a member of the Christian Church.