Philip Corbin

History and Genealogy of the Descendants of Clement Corbin of Muddy River …#11

Philip Corbin was one of the prominent early citizens of Dudley. Ceded one acre of ground for the cemetery.

THE CORBIN NAME APPEARS TO BE FROM SCOTLAND.

The surname of CORBIN was a baptismal name 'the son of Jacob' from the Latin Jacobus. Following the Crusades in Europe in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, a need was felt for a family name to replace the one given at birth, or in addition to it. This was recognized by those of noble birth, and particularly by those who went on the Crusades, as it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. Early records of the name mention Ralph Cobban, who was recorded in the year 1273 in the County of Essex. William Carbine of County Somerset, was documented during the reign of Edward III (1327-1377). William Cobon of Yorkshire was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of the year of 1379. Simon Corbin and Jane Bendall were married at St. Dionis Backchurch, London in 1700. John Cobbin married Ann Brass at St. George's, Hanover Square, London in 1773. Garrard Corbyn and Harriet Dowding were married at St. George's, Hanover Square, London in 1808. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. During the Middle Ages, when people were unable to read or write, signs were needed for all visual identification. For several centuries city streets in Britain were filled with signs of all kinds, public houses, tradesmen and even private householders found them necessary. This was an age when there were no numbered houses, and an address was a descriptive phrase that made use of a convenient landmark. At this time, coats of arms came into being, for the practical reason that men went into battle heavily armed and were difficult to recognise. It became the custom for them to adorn their helmets with distinctive crests, and to paint their shields with animals and the like. Coats of arms accompanied the development of surnames, becoming hereditary in the same way.

ADDED BY WALTER G. ASHWORTH 5TH GREAT GRANDSON

Purchased land in Dudley in 1730. With his brothers Clement and James he

gave one acre to the town of Dudley for a cemetery. (Genealogies of

Woodstock Families p63) Phillip bought land at "Keekamoochang" (Dudley)

13 Feb 1730 from William Dudley, adjoining the land of Clement Corbin.

He was a prominent citizen of Dudley holding the following offices: Fence

viewer, highway surveyor, tithing man, constable, committee on schools,

committee to seat meeting house, committee to repair meeting house.