See CENOTAPH MEMORIAL: Silas Franklin Corbin. BURIED WITH NO HEADSTONE
PARENTS: William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin
(Source: Both Frank and Jessie record them on their Marriage Returns as their parents. See Attached Record. Franks wife, Unie, lived next to Franks sister, Lucy in Kansas; Unie confirmed his parents names to her children and grandchildren.)
MARRIAGE: Eunice 'Unie' (Farner) Orndoff, Mills
DATE: July 3, 1942
1930 Census, Kansas: (Corbin - Orndoff link)
Charles W Burrus 77
Lucy J Burrus 72
Unie Mills 54
Jesse Mills 18
Jimmie Mills 16
Rosa Mills 13
Allen Orndoff 23
Minnie Orndoff 23
Allen Orndoff 0
(** Lucy Corbin Burrus, Franks sister, and next door neighbors to his future wife, Unie)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Ferry County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1900-1999
County: Ferry
Document No. : eafrymc933
Marriage Date: 7/3/1942
Filing Date: 7/24/1942
County: Ferry
Spouse Last Name: Corbin
Spouse First Name: S
Spouse Middle Name: F
Spouse Last Name: Mills
Spouse First Name: Unie
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
Name: S F Corbin
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1871
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 13 Feb 1960
Death Place: Fresno
(Source: California Death Index. Death and Cemetery Records)
*************************************
BIOGRAPHY:
Silas Franklin Corbin was born December 28, 1871 to William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin in Flemming County, Kentucky. In 1875, Frank's parents moved the family to Menard, Illinois.
Frank was engaged to marry a woman (in Missouri?), and just before the wedding took place, she died of a plaque. The day they were to be married was the day of her funeral. Frank went to the funeral with his horse; and left the funeral to head West with his younger brother Jesse Allen Corbin. He arrived in Washington Territory by 1900 and lived with his brother Jesse in Sumas, Whatcom county until Jesse's marriage, which Frank was a signed witness. Frank continued to live in Sumas for at least another 10 years.
In 1914, Frank homesteaded 320 acres in Anglin, a few miles outside of Tonasket in north-eastern Washington, where he raised horses. Frank’s nephew Leonard D. Burrus, acquired another 160 acres adjacent to Frank’s ranch in which they worked together. Frank's other nephew and namesake, Frank Corbin Burrus, lived only a few miles away, farming in the small town of Leese. Frank also owned a gold mine, which yielded a fair amount of mineral.
Frank worked as a government trapper and hunter for the United States Forest Service, to track down predatory animals over 40 years. The State Biological Control department and United States Forrest Service (USFS) hired hunters to track down cougars, bears, etc. that were causing problems with livestock. Frank was an expert in tracking and hunting animals. Frank was also skilled with a bow & arrow, and Frank could out-shoot a ROTC sharpshooter (grandson) with his own pistols. There is a picture of Frank wearing his matched set of pistols in a restaurant in Loomis, Washington.
Frank had a trapping line that he continuously looked after his traps, which is today called the 'Northwest Cascade Pass'. He wore LARGE snowshoes in order to go through this extremely rugged mountainous region.
Frank retired as a government trapper before marrying at age 70. He remained a bachelor until he married Eunice ‘Unie’ (Farner) Mills, 66, July 3, 1942 in Okanogan County, Washington. Together, they made their home in Tonasket, Washington on the Okanogan River surrounded by the Peterson fruit orchards, which Unie's son Jess managed and her son Jim worked for. Unie's son Allen Jr., and daughter Rosie were the signed witnesses. Rosie and husband Herb Roper moved in and lived with Unie & Frank in their home as their caregivers. (Frank's sister, Lucy J. Burrus, was Unie's neighbor while living in Kansas on 1930 census; Lucy's sons Frank Corbin Burrus, and Leonard Burrus came to Washington State by 1920 and lived next to their uncle Frank in Anglin.)
In 1943, Frank found their daughter-in-law, Esther Mills (Jess Mills wife) had passed away in the make-shift bed made for the duration of her pregnancy in his home when he went to give her a morning cup of coffee. Esther died a few days before the baby was due.
Frank is remembered and described as a 'Mans Man'. Greatly loved, respected and admired, he led the Orndoff-Mills men of the family on many hunting trips, while the women stayed at Unie and Frank's home, cooking and preparing to take care of the meat that the 'hunters' would be bringing home! It was always a time of visiting, laughter and fun while they all worked. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing, and would fish off his property on the Okanogan river.
Their home was the ‘social meeting place’ every Sunday for all family members, friends and the township. Frank's wife, Unie would always have plenty of fresh meat as well as canned food from the very large garden outside their house to feed everyone all day long. There was also lots of family picnic's and Saturday night fun with step-son Allen playing the violin or guitar, and son-in-law Herb Roper playing the banjo!
In 1953 Frank, who had become blind and deaf, along with his wife Unie, entered the St. Martins Home for the Aged in Tonasket, WA as residents. By signing up for the Washington State Welfare system, and with the Recovery Act, they were not allowed to tell anyone, give anything away, or take more than one small suitcase with them. In doing so, they had to leave their house and everything behind. There is a large picture and article in the Wenatchee World newspaper about them going into the Home.
Frank and Unie were moved to live with her son John D. Orndoff’s 'Boarding Home that catered to senior citizens' in Fresno, California. Frank was buried at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, California with no headstone. A cenotaph, or memorial stone, was placed for Frank and Unie Corbin in the Orndoff cemetery plot in Tonasket, Washington which they had purchased before moving into St. Martin's nursing home. Frank and Unie had purchased the plot, April 1950, adjacent to her son Allen Jr., in which they were to be buried.
'Frank was the best grandfather a person could have.' 'He liked to tease each person, and had special nick-names for each of the grandchildren.' 'Frank was a great man, quiet and interesting.' 'Frank took good care of his wife, Unie' - are just a few of the comments by grandchildren.
Frank passed away February 13, 1960 Fresno, California. He was 88 years old. Frank’s beloved wife, Unie, preceded him in death. Frank’s brothers and sisters were Lucy Corbin Burrus of Kansas, Thomas M Corbin of Illinois, Martha Lee "Mattie" Corbin Henderson of Kansas, and Jesse Allen Corbin of Washington. Frank leaves numerous step-children and grandchildren who loved him greatly.
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(Transcribed from Belmont Funeral & Cemetery Record):
Total No.: 5
Yearly No.: 25
Date of Entry: Feb 13, 1960
Name of Deceased: (Silas) S. Frank Corbin Widowed
Residence: 3012 Ventura, Fresno, California
Charge to: L. D. Burrus
Address: Rt 3, Box 440 Olympia, WA
Order Given: by Anna Orndoff
Occupation: Retired Game Warden
Employer & Address: State of Washington
Date of Death: February 13, 1960 6:55 a.m.
Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1871
Age: 88 (yrs) 1 (mos) 15 (days)
Services: at graveside
Clergyman: Rev. Harlan Morris
Religion of the Deceased: Christian Church
Birthplace: Kentucky
Resided in the State: 5 years
Place of Death: Resthaven Sanitorium
Name of Father: Unknown
Fathers Birthplace: Unknown
Maiden Name of Mother: Unknown
Mothers Birthplace: Unknown
Date of Funeral: 2/16/60 Tues. 3 p.m.
Cemetery: Belmont Memorial Park
Grave No.: 6 Section No.: 309 Block No.: 6
SOURCE: Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery Records
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(NOTE: Researched by Linda Orendoff Voss - this is my step g-grandfather)
PARENTS: William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin
(Source: Both Frank and Jessie record them on their Marriage Returns as their parents. See Attached Record. Franks wife, Unie, lived next to Franks sister, Lucy in Kansas; Unie confirmed his parents names to her children and grandchildren.)
MARRIAGE: Eunice 'Unie' (Farner) Orndoff, Mills
DATE: July 3, 1942
1930 Census, Kansas: (Corbin - Orndoff link)
Charles W Burrus 77
Lucy J Burrus 72
Unie Mills 54
Jesse Mills 18
Jimmie Mills 16
Rosa Mills 13
Allen Orndoff 23
Minnie Orndoff 23
Allen Orndoff 0
(** Lucy Corbin Burrus, Franks sister, and next door neighbors to his future wife, Unie)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Ferry County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1900-1999
County: Ferry
Document No. : eafrymc933
Marriage Date: 7/3/1942
Filing Date: 7/24/1942
County: Ferry
Spouse Last Name: Corbin
Spouse First Name: S
Spouse Middle Name: F
Spouse Last Name: Mills
Spouse First Name: Unie
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
Name: S F Corbin
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1871
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 13 Feb 1960
Death Place: Fresno
(Source: California Death Index. Death and Cemetery Records)
*************************************
BIOGRAPHY:
Silas Franklin Corbin was born December 28, 1871 to William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin in Flemming County, Kentucky. In 1875, Frank's parents moved the family to Menard, Illinois.
Frank was engaged to marry a woman (in Missouri?), and just before the wedding took place, she died of a plaque. The day they were to be married was the day of her funeral. Frank went to the funeral with his horse; and left the funeral to head West with his younger brother Jesse Allen Corbin. He arrived in Washington Territory by 1900 and lived with his brother Jesse in Sumas, Whatcom county until Jesse's marriage, which Frank was a signed witness. Frank continued to live in Sumas for at least another 10 years.
In 1914, Frank homesteaded 320 acres in Anglin, a few miles outside of Tonasket in north-eastern Washington, where he raised horses. Frank’s nephew Leonard D. Burrus, acquired another 160 acres adjacent to Frank’s ranch in which they worked together. Frank's other nephew and namesake, Frank Corbin Burrus, lived only a few miles away, farming in the small town of Leese. Frank also owned a gold mine, which yielded a fair amount of mineral.
Frank worked as a government trapper and hunter for the United States Forest Service, to track down predatory animals over 40 years. The State Biological Control department and United States Forrest Service (USFS) hired hunters to track down cougars, bears, etc. that were causing problems with livestock. Frank was an expert in tracking and hunting animals. Frank was also skilled with a bow & arrow, and Frank could out-shoot a ROTC sharpshooter (grandson) with his own pistols. There is a picture of Frank wearing his matched set of pistols in a restaurant in Loomis, Washington.
Frank had a trapping line that he continuously looked after his traps, which is today called the 'Northwest Cascade Pass'. He wore LARGE snowshoes in order to go through this extremely rugged mountainous region.
Frank retired as a government trapper before marrying at age 70. He remained a bachelor until he married Eunice ‘Unie’ (Farner) Mills, 66, July 3, 1942 in Okanogan County, Washington. Together, they made their home in Tonasket, Washington on the Okanogan River surrounded by the Peterson fruit orchards, which Unie's son Jess managed and her son Jim worked for. Unie's son Allen Jr., and daughter Rosie were the signed witnesses. Rosie and husband Herb Roper moved in and lived with Unie & Frank in their home as their caregivers. (Frank's sister, Lucy J. Burrus, was Unie's neighbor while living in Kansas on 1930 census; Lucy's sons Frank Corbin Burrus, and Leonard Burrus came to Washington State by 1920 and lived next to their uncle Frank in Anglin.)
In 1943, Frank found their daughter-in-law, Esther Mills (Jess Mills wife) had passed away in the make-shift bed made for the duration of her pregnancy in his home when he went to give her a morning cup of coffee. Esther died a few days before the baby was due.
Frank is remembered and described as a 'Mans Man'. Greatly loved, respected and admired, he led the Orndoff-Mills men of the family on many hunting trips, while the women stayed at Unie and Frank's home, cooking and preparing to take care of the meat that the 'hunters' would be bringing home! It was always a time of visiting, laughter and fun while they all worked. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing, and would fish off his property on the Okanogan river.
Their home was the ‘social meeting place’ every Sunday for all family members, friends and the township. Frank's wife, Unie would always have plenty of fresh meat as well as canned food from the very large garden outside their house to feed everyone all day long. There was also lots of family picnic's and Saturday night fun with step-son Allen playing the violin or guitar, and son-in-law Herb Roper playing the banjo!
In 1953 Frank, who had become blind and deaf, along with his wife Unie, entered the St. Martins Home for the Aged in Tonasket, WA as residents. By signing up for the Washington State Welfare system, and with the Recovery Act, they were not allowed to tell anyone, give anything away, or take more than one small suitcase with them. In doing so, they had to leave their house and everything behind. There is a large picture and article in the Wenatchee World newspaper about them going into the Home.
Frank and Unie were moved to live with her son John D. Orndoff’s 'Boarding Home that catered to senior citizens' in Fresno, California. Frank was buried at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, California with no headstone. A cenotaph, or memorial stone, was placed for Frank and Unie Corbin in the Orndoff cemetery plot in Tonasket, Washington which they had purchased before moving into St. Martin's nursing home. Frank and Unie had purchased the plot, April 1950, adjacent to her son Allen Jr., in which they were to be buried.
'Frank was the best grandfather a person could have.' 'He liked to tease each person, and had special nick-names for each of the grandchildren.' 'Frank was a great man, quiet and interesting.' 'Frank took good care of his wife, Unie' - are just a few of the comments by grandchildren.
Frank passed away February 13, 1960 Fresno, California. He was 88 years old. Frank’s beloved wife, Unie, preceded him in death. Frank’s brothers and sisters were Lucy Corbin Burrus of Kansas, Thomas M Corbin of Illinois, Martha Lee "Mattie" Corbin Henderson of Kansas, and Jesse Allen Corbin of Washington. Frank leaves numerous step-children and grandchildren who loved him greatly.
------------------------------------------------
(Transcribed from Belmont Funeral & Cemetery Record):
Total No.: 5
Yearly No.: 25
Date of Entry: Feb 13, 1960
Name of Deceased: (Silas) S. Frank Corbin Widowed
Residence: 3012 Ventura, Fresno, California
Charge to: L. D. Burrus
Address: Rt 3, Box 440 Olympia, WA
Order Given: by Anna Orndoff
Occupation: Retired Game Warden
Employer & Address: State of Washington
Date of Death: February 13, 1960 6:55 a.m.
Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1871
Age: 88 (yrs) 1 (mos) 15 (days)
Services: at graveside
Clergyman: Rev. Harlan Morris
Religion of the Deceased: Christian Church
Birthplace: Kentucky
Resided in the State: 5 years
Place of Death: Resthaven Sanitorium
Name of Father: Unknown
Fathers Birthplace: Unknown
Maiden Name of Mother: Unknown
Mothers Birthplace: Unknown
Date of Funeral: 2/16/60 Tues. 3 p.m.
Cemetery: Belmont Memorial Park
Grave No.: 6 Section No.: 309 Block No.: 6
SOURCE: Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery Records
-------------------------------------------------
(NOTE: Researched by Linda Orendoff Voss - this is my step g-grandfather)
See CENOTAPH MEMORIAL: Silas Franklin Corbin. BURIED WITH NO HEADSTONE
PARENTS: William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin
(Source: Both Frank and Jessie record them on their Marriage Returns as their parents. See Attached Record. Franks wife, Unie, lived next to Franks sister, Lucy in Kansas; Unie confirmed his parents names to her children and grandchildren.)
MARRIAGE: Eunice 'Unie' (Farner) Orndoff, Mills
DATE: July 3, 1942
1930 Census, Kansas: (Corbin - Orndoff link)
Charles W Burrus 77
Lucy J Burrus 72
Unie Mills 54
Jesse Mills 18
Jimmie Mills 16
Rosa Mills 13
Allen Orndoff 23
Minnie Orndoff 23
Allen Orndoff 0
(** Lucy Corbin Burrus, Franks sister, and next door neighbors to his future wife, Unie)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Ferry County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1900-1999
County: Ferry
Document No. : eafrymc933
Marriage Date: 7/3/1942
Filing Date: 7/24/1942
County: Ferry
Spouse Last Name: Corbin
Spouse First Name: S
Spouse Middle Name: F
Spouse Last Name: Mills
Spouse First Name: Unie
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
Name: S F Corbin
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1871
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 13 Feb 1960
Death Place: Fresno
(Source: California Death Index. Death and Cemetery Records)
*************************************
BIOGRAPHY:
Silas Franklin Corbin was born December 28, 1871 to William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin in Flemming County, Kentucky. In 1875, Frank's parents moved the family to Menard, Illinois.
Frank was engaged to marry a woman (in Missouri?), and just before the wedding took place, she died of a plaque. The day they were to be married was the day of her funeral. Frank went to the funeral with his horse; and left the funeral to head West with his younger brother Jesse Allen Corbin. He arrived in Washington Territory by 1900 and lived with his brother Jesse in Sumas, Whatcom county until Jesse's marriage, which Frank was a signed witness. Frank continued to live in Sumas for at least another 10 years.
In 1914, Frank homesteaded 320 acres in Anglin, a few miles outside of Tonasket in north-eastern Washington, where he raised horses. Frank’s nephew Leonard D. Burrus, acquired another 160 acres adjacent to Frank’s ranch in which they worked together. Frank's other nephew and namesake, Frank Corbin Burrus, lived only a few miles away, farming in the small town of Leese. Frank also owned a gold mine, which yielded a fair amount of mineral.
Frank worked as a government trapper and hunter for the United States Forest Service, to track down predatory animals over 40 years. The State Biological Control department and United States Forrest Service (USFS) hired hunters to track down cougars, bears, etc. that were causing problems with livestock. Frank was an expert in tracking and hunting animals. Frank was also skilled with a bow & arrow, and Frank could out-shoot a ROTC sharpshooter (grandson) with his own pistols. There is a picture of Frank wearing his matched set of pistols in a restaurant in Loomis, Washington.
Frank had a trapping line that he continuously looked after his traps, which is today called the 'Northwest Cascade Pass'. He wore LARGE snowshoes in order to go through this extremely rugged mountainous region.
Frank retired as a government trapper before marrying at age 70. He remained a bachelor until he married Eunice ‘Unie’ (Farner) Mills, 66, July 3, 1942 in Okanogan County, Washington. Together, they made their home in Tonasket, Washington on the Okanogan River surrounded by the Peterson fruit orchards, which Unie's son Jess managed and her son Jim worked for. Unie's son Allen Jr., and daughter Rosie were the signed witnesses. Rosie and husband Herb Roper moved in and lived with Unie & Frank in their home as their caregivers. (Frank's sister, Lucy J. Burrus, was Unie's neighbor while living in Kansas on 1930 census; Lucy's sons Frank Corbin Burrus, and Leonard Burrus came to Washington State by 1920 and lived next to their uncle Frank in Anglin.)
In 1943, Frank found their daughter-in-law, Esther Mills (Jess Mills wife) had passed away in the make-shift bed made for the duration of her pregnancy in his home when he went to give her a morning cup of coffee. Esther died a few days before the baby was due.
Frank is remembered and described as a 'Mans Man'. Greatly loved, respected and admired, he led the Orndoff-Mills men of the family on many hunting trips, while the women stayed at Unie and Frank's home, cooking and preparing to take care of the meat that the 'hunters' would be bringing home! It was always a time of visiting, laughter and fun while they all worked. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing, and would fish off his property on the Okanogan river.
Their home was the ‘social meeting place’ every Sunday for all family members, friends and the township. Frank's wife, Unie would always have plenty of fresh meat as well as canned food from the very large garden outside their house to feed everyone all day long. There was also lots of family picnic's and Saturday night fun with step-son Allen playing the violin or guitar, and son-in-law Herb Roper playing the banjo!
In 1953 Frank, who had become blind and deaf, along with his wife Unie, entered the St. Martins Home for the Aged in Tonasket, WA as residents. By signing up for the Washington State Welfare system, and with the Recovery Act, they were not allowed to tell anyone, give anything away, or take more than one small suitcase with them. In doing so, they had to leave their house and everything behind. There is a large picture and article in the Wenatchee World newspaper about them going into the Home.
Frank and Unie were moved to live with her son John D. Orndoff’s 'Boarding Home that catered to senior citizens' in Fresno, California. Frank was buried at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, California with no headstone. A cenotaph, or memorial stone, was placed for Frank and Unie Corbin in the Orndoff cemetery plot in Tonasket, Washington which they had purchased before moving into St. Martin's nursing home. Frank and Unie had purchased the plot, April 1950, adjacent to her son Allen Jr., in which they were to be buried.
'Frank was the best grandfather a person could have.' 'He liked to tease each person, and had special nick-names for each of the grandchildren.' 'Frank was a great man, quiet and interesting.' 'Frank took good care of his wife, Unie' - are just a few of the comments by grandchildren.
Frank passed away February 13, 1960 Fresno, California. He was 88 years old. Frank’s beloved wife, Unie, preceded him in death. Frank’s brothers and sisters were Lucy Corbin Burrus of Kansas, Thomas M Corbin of Illinois, Martha Lee "Mattie" Corbin Henderson of Kansas, and Jesse Allen Corbin of Washington. Frank leaves numerous step-children and grandchildren who loved him greatly.
------------------------------------------------
(Transcribed from Belmont Funeral & Cemetery Record):
Total No.: 5
Yearly No.: 25
Date of Entry: Feb 13, 1960
Name of Deceased: (Silas) S. Frank Corbin Widowed
Residence: 3012 Ventura, Fresno, California
Charge to: L. D. Burrus
Address: Rt 3, Box 440 Olympia, WA
Order Given: by Anna Orndoff
Occupation: Retired Game Warden
Employer & Address: State of Washington
Date of Death: February 13, 1960 6:55 a.m.
Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1871
Age: 88 (yrs) 1 (mos) 15 (days)
Services: at graveside
Clergyman: Rev. Harlan Morris
Religion of the Deceased: Christian Church
Birthplace: Kentucky
Resided in the State: 5 years
Place of Death: Resthaven Sanitorium
Name of Father: Unknown
Fathers Birthplace: Unknown
Maiden Name of Mother: Unknown
Mothers Birthplace: Unknown
Date of Funeral: 2/16/60 Tues. 3 p.m.
Cemetery: Belmont Memorial Park
Grave No.: 6 Section No.: 309 Block No.: 6
SOURCE: Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery Records
-------------------------------------------------
(NOTE: Researched by Linda Orendoff Voss - this is my step g-grandfather)
PARENTS: William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin
(Source: Both Frank and Jessie record them on their Marriage Returns as their parents. See Attached Record. Franks wife, Unie, lived next to Franks sister, Lucy in Kansas; Unie confirmed his parents names to her children and grandchildren.)
MARRIAGE: Eunice 'Unie' (Farner) Orndoff, Mills
DATE: July 3, 1942
1930 Census, Kansas: (Corbin - Orndoff link)
Charles W Burrus 77
Lucy J Burrus 72
Unie Mills 54
Jesse Mills 18
Jimmie Mills 16
Rosa Mills 13
Allen Orndoff 23
Minnie Orndoff 23
Allen Orndoff 0
(** Lucy Corbin Burrus, Franks sister, and next door neighbors to his future wife, Unie)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Ferry County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1900-1999
County: Ferry
Document No. : eafrymc933
Marriage Date: 7/3/1942
Filing Date: 7/24/1942
County: Ferry
Spouse Last Name: Corbin
Spouse First Name: S
Spouse Middle Name: F
Spouse Last Name: Mills
Spouse First Name: Unie
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
Name: S F Corbin
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1871
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 13 Feb 1960
Death Place: Fresno
(Source: California Death Index. Death and Cemetery Records)
*************************************
BIOGRAPHY:
Silas Franklin Corbin was born December 28, 1871 to William and LouAnn (Bailey) Corbin in Flemming County, Kentucky. In 1875, Frank's parents moved the family to Menard, Illinois.
Frank was engaged to marry a woman (in Missouri?), and just before the wedding took place, she died of a plaque. The day they were to be married was the day of her funeral. Frank went to the funeral with his horse; and left the funeral to head West with his younger brother Jesse Allen Corbin. He arrived in Washington Territory by 1900 and lived with his brother Jesse in Sumas, Whatcom county until Jesse's marriage, which Frank was a signed witness. Frank continued to live in Sumas for at least another 10 years.
In 1914, Frank homesteaded 320 acres in Anglin, a few miles outside of Tonasket in north-eastern Washington, where he raised horses. Frank’s nephew Leonard D. Burrus, acquired another 160 acres adjacent to Frank’s ranch in which they worked together. Frank's other nephew and namesake, Frank Corbin Burrus, lived only a few miles away, farming in the small town of Leese. Frank also owned a gold mine, which yielded a fair amount of mineral.
Frank worked as a government trapper and hunter for the United States Forest Service, to track down predatory animals over 40 years. The State Biological Control department and United States Forrest Service (USFS) hired hunters to track down cougars, bears, etc. that were causing problems with livestock. Frank was an expert in tracking and hunting animals. Frank was also skilled with a bow & arrow, and Frank could out-shoot a ROTC sharpshooter (grandson) with his own pistols. There is a picture of Frank wearing his matched set of pistols in a restaurant in Loomis, Washington.
Frank had a trapping line that he continuously looked after his traps, which is today called the 'Northwest Cascade Pass'. He wore LARGE snowshoes in order to go through this extremely rugged mountainous region.
Frank retired as a government trapper before marrying at age 70. He remained a bachelor until he married Eunice ‘Unie’ (Farner) Mills, 66, July 3, 1942 in Okanogan County, Washington. Together, they made their home in Tonasket, Washington on the Okanogan River surrounded by the Peterson fruit orchards, which Unie's son Jess managed and her son Jim worked for. Unie's son Allen Jr., and daughter Rosie were the signed witnesses. Rosie and husband Herb Roper moved in and lived with Unie & Frank in their home as their caregivers. (Frank's sister, Lucy J. Burrus, was Unie's neighbor while living in Kansas on 1930 census; Lucy's sons Frank Corbin Burrus, and Leonard Burrus came to Washington State by 1920 and lived next to their uncle Frank in Anglin.)
In 1943, Frank found their daughter-in-law, Esther Mills (Jess Mills wife) had passed away in the make-shift bed made for the duration of her pregnancy in his home when he went to give her a morning cup of coffee. Esther died a few days before the baby was due.
Frank is remembered and described as a 'Mans Man'. Greatly loved, respected and admired, he led the Orndoff-Mills men of the family on many hunting trips, while the women stayed at Unie and Frank's home, cooking and preparing to take care of the meat that the 'hunters' would be bringing home! It was always a time of visiting, laughter and fun while they all worked. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing, and would fish off his property on the Okanogan river.
Their home was the ‘social meeting place’ every Sunday for all family members, friends and the township. Frank's wife, Unie would always have plenty of fresh meat as well as canned food from the very large garden outside their house to feed everyone all day long. There was also lots of family picnic's and Saturday night fun with step-son Allen playing the violin or guitar, and son-in-law Herb Roper playing the banjo!
In 1953 Frank, who had become blind and deaf, along with his wife Unie, entered the St. Martins Home for the Aged in Tonasket, WA as residents. By signing up for the Washington State Welfare system, and with the Recovery Act, they were not allowed to tell anyone, give anything away, or take more than one small suitcase with them. In doing so, they had to leave their house and everything behind. There is a large picture and article in the Wenatchee World newspaper about them going into the Home.
Frank and Unie were moved to live with her son John D. Orndoff’s 'Boarding Home that catered to senior citizens' in Fresno, California. Frank was buried at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno, California with no headstone. A cenotaph, or memorial stone, was placed for Frank and Unie Corbin in the Orndoff cemetery plot in Tonasket, Washington which they had purchased before moving into St. Martin's nursing home. Frank and Unie had purchased the plot, April 1950, adjacent to her son Allen Jr., in which they were to be buried.
'Frank was the best grandfather a person could have.' 'He liked to tease each person, and had special nick-names for each of the grandchildren.' 'Frank was a great man, quiet and interesting.' 'Frank took good care of his wife, Unie' - are just a few of the comments by grandchildren.
Frank passed away February 13, 1960 Fresno, California. He was 88 years old. Frank’s beloved wife, Unie, preceded him in death. Frank’s brothers and sisters were Lucy Corbin Burrus of Kansas, Thomas M Corbin of Illinois, Martha Lee "Mattie" Corbin Henderson of Kansas, and Jesse Allen Corbin of Washington. Frank leaves numerous step-children and grandchildren who loved him greatly.
------------------------------------------------
(Transcribed from Belmont Funeral & Cemetery Record):
Total No.: 5
Yearly No.: 25
Date of Entry: Feb 13, 1960
Name of Deceased: (Silas) S. Frank Corbin Widowed
Residence: 3012 Ventura, Fresno, California
Charge to: L. D. Burrus
Address: Rt 3, Box 440 Olympia, WA
Order Given: by Anna Orndoff
Occupation: Retired Game Warden
Employer & Address: State of Washington
Date of Death: February 13, 1960 6:55 a.m.
Date of Birth: Dec. 28, 1871
Age: 88 (yrs) 1 (mos) 15 (days)
Services: at graveside
Clergyman: Rev. Harlan Morris
Religion of the Deceased: Christian Church
Birthplace: Kentucky
Resided in the State: 5 years
Place of Death: Resthaven Sanitorium
Name of Father: Unknown
Fathers Birthplace: Unknown
Maiden Name of Mother: Unknown
Mothers Birthplace: Unknown
Date of Funeral: 2/16/60 Tues. 3 p.m.
Cemetery: Belmont Memorial Park
Grave No.: 6 Section No.: 309 Block No.: 6
SOURCE: Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery Records
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(NOTE: Researched by Linda Orendoff Voss - this is my step g-grandfather)
