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Diana Fontaine “Nannie” <I>Maury</I> Corbin

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Diana Fontaine “Nannie” Maury Corbin

Birth
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Death
6 Feb 1900 (aged 63)
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 11, Lot 148, Stone 30
Memorial ID
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- Death at Mrs. Diana Fontaine Corbin. -
Mrs. Diana Fontaine Corbin, second daughter of the late distinguished naval
navigator, Commodore Matthew F. Maury, and widow of S. Wellford Corbin, of
"Farley Vale," King George County, who was at one time a member
of the State Board of Agriculture, died in Richmond yesterday.
The deceased was a lady of rare literary talent, and enjoyed the acquaintance of a large
circle, both in and out of this State.
Besides her son, Matthew Maury Corbin, she is survived by her mother, Mrs.
M.F. Maury, of Richmond; three sisters: Mrs, Wm. A. Maury, of Washington;
Mrs. Jas. L. Werth, and Mrs. Van Donne, of Richmond; and a brother: Col.
Richard L. Maury, also of Richmond.
The remains arrived here at 1:37 today and were taken to St. George's
Church, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.D. Smith; thence
to the City Cemetery for interment.
The pall-bearers were:
Active—M.N. Lewis, H.H. Johnston, H.L.Wallace, W.H. Hurkamp, Edward
J. Smith, D.M. Lee, A.B. Botts and S.G. Howison.
Honorary—M.G. Willis, Dr. S.W. Carmichael, Judge A.W. Wallace, Jno.
S. Berrey, Robt. T. Knox and St. George R. Fitzhugh.
The Daily Star, Feb. 7, 1900.
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- Death at Mrs. Diana Fontaine Corbin. -
Mrs. Diana Fontaine Corbin, second daughter of the late distinguished naval
navigator, Commodore Matthew F. Maury, and widow of S. Wellford Corbin, of
"Farley Vale," King George County, who was at one time a member
of the State Board of Agriculture, died in Richmond yesterday.
The deceased was a lady of rare literary talent, and enjoyed the acquaintance of a large
circle, both in and out of this State.
Besides her son, Matthew Maury Corbin, she is survived by her mother, Mrs.
M.F. Maury, of Richmond; three sisters: Mrs, Wm. A. Maury, of Washington;
Mrs. Jas. L. Werth, and Mrs. Van Donne, of Richmond; and a brother: Col.
Richard L. Maury, also of Richmond.
The remains arrived here at 1:37 today and were taken to St. George's
Church, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.D. Smith; thence
to the City Cemetery for interment.
The pall-bearers were:
Active—M.N. Lewis, H.H. Johnston, H.L.Wallace, W.H. Hurkamp, Edward
J. Smith, D.M. Lee, A.B. Botts and S.G. Howison.
Honorary—M.G. Willis, Dr. S.W. Carmichael, Judge A.W. Wallace, Jno.
S. Berrey, Robt. T. Knox and St. George R. Fitzhugh.
The Daily Star, Feb. 7, 1900.

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  • Originally Created by: P Fazzini
  • Added: May 16, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52450727/diana_fontaine-corbin: accessed ), memorial page for Diana Fontaine “Nannie” Maury Corbin (15 Jan 1837–6 Feb 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 52450727, citing Fredericksburg Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by BigFrench (contributor 46554304).