The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-31
JAMES PARKE CORBIN DEAD.
THE FAITHFUL OFFICIAL AND
POPULAR GENTLEMAN Sue
CUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS.
Was a Prominent Mason and Vsstry-
man Of ST. Georges Episcopal
Church.

Was a Prominent Mason and vsstry-
man Of ST, Georges Episcopal
Church.
Although Mr.. James Psrke Corbin had
been ia declining health for some months,
our community was shocked to hear OF
bis sudden death Saturday morning at Z
o clock, in the 57th year OF his age. He
died at his home here in the MERRIAM OF
his manhood, mourned for by host OF
devoted friends and relatives, mioistered
10 with ell the skill that science could
summon. and the tender care that affec-
ton could bestOw.
Mr. Corbin was born at Noes Neck, In
Caroline county, in lS47. He was Il de
scendant OF long line Of Nirginians who
far back 10 the Colonial days had held
high position Of preiermsnt and honor,
and the chiyaric purity Of his life has
shown him 70 be worthy OF his lineage.
He Was educated at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute and at Washington and
Lee University, and was a member OF the
cadet corps at the time OF the bat
tie Of New Market. aud was Ia the
bloody and heroic charge OF those young
BOYS on that day In 1876 he married
Miss Edmonia t'itzhugh Ficklen, daugh-
ter of the late Joseph b. Ficklen, Esq Of
Falmouth. and subsequently resided Tor
wears at Moss Neck the place OF bis
nativity. Ia 1894 he moved To FREEZER
icksburg. and was appointed Clerk OF
the Courts OF this city on the 18th day OF
July. lS95, and performed the intricate
duties Of the office with such success and
satisfaction that at the following cleo
ton in 1901 he was elected by the peO-
pie without opposition, a tribute that
his merit and elegance Of manners had
won for him in the hearts of all classes
Of this community.
Mr. Corbin was member and Past
Master Of Masonic Lodge No. /, and was
at the date OF his death District Deputy
Grand Master Of this Masonic District.
He was also Past Grand Commander OF
the Knights Templar Of the State.
In early life he WAS confirmed az a mem
Der Of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
and had for many years been an active
and useful member Of the yestry OF st.
George church here.
In the midday Of his usefulness, this
devoted husband faithful friend. and
good Christian citizen, has been taken
away by the inscrutible, but all wise, dis
pensatiOn Of the Almighty; and, while
this community stands shocked at its
loss. the nearest and the dearest ones to
Mr.. Corbin. while no coincidence can ale
viate their sfilictiOn, have the assurance
that outside Of their immediate circle
many an eye will glisten and many a
tear be shed over his grave
Tho modest on bic uuembsrrassed
brow
Nature had written-(ientleman
The funeral took place iron ST Georse :
Episcopal church Monday evening at
O'Clock. Rev W. d. Smith conducting the
services. An immense throng OF people
were present. The City Council, Nestry
OF ~. Georges church and Lodge Nod. A
f. q A NJ, attended. Six Knights
Templar 10 Uniform marched three on
each side q the hearse The pallbearers
were.
Actiye-Judge A. T. Embrey, OF the
Corporation court. Col + D. Cole and J
p Rowe, OF the City Council A Randolph
Howard and Dr. " NJ Lewis. Of st
GEORGES Church yestry, Capt. 3. J.Qdinr
and J TLowery, Of Masonic Lodge, and
James ; KooI
Honorary-Judge A. W. Wallace, J
Arthur Taylor, Dr. J. T. Tompkins
Mayor NJ. q Willis. g. W. shepherd. Sr
Judge ]. r. Mason, Major I. + Morris
v. r. Bradley, A 3 Bolts. II. II. Wal
l4ce. q " Wroten. W l., Slaughter, Z
X BAuman. C. K. Howard and X II
Carmichael. John N. Griffin.
The 4 Iral offerings were many and o
exquisite designs. The interment va
made 10 the family LOT in the City Gene