CORBIN, Nancy Myers - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

 

Nancy F. Myers was born in Fountain County, Ind Nov 15, 1835 and died at her home in Brook Dec 25, 1919 aged 84 years 1 month 10 days. When in the first year of her life she moved with her parents to what is now known as the Myers Farm southwest of Brook. Aug 19, 1858 she was united in marriage to Wm. Corbin. To this union was born 10 children, three having preceded her to the spirit world. When a girl she was converted and united with the United Brethren Church and was one of the charter members in the organization of the River Chapel Church. She was always true to the principles of the church and through the shifting scenes of life was loyal to her Lord. 26 years ago the family moved to Brook, where they have since resided, thus making one move in their married life. Much might be said of her past life and devotion to her family and church but it can all be summed up in the sentence: She lived a Christian life. By her going she leaves to mourn a husband, 7 children, Nancy Light of Colorado; Martha Light of Brook; Frank Corbin of Brook; Henry Corbin of Morocco; Belle Coovert of Texas; Josephine McCabe and Edward Corbin of Brook; 20 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. – kbz