Warren Corbitt1,2,3

ID# 23408, (1841 - 1917)

Key Events:

Birth: 14 Oct 1841, Cold Springs, Kentucky4,5,6
Marriage: 30 Jan 1868, Decatur Co., Indiana, Martha E. Christy (about 13 Apr 1845 - 5 Oct 1882)7,8
Marriage: 29 Jun 1891, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Mary Catharine Niehaus (28 Aug 1854 - 1919)9,10,11
Death: 1 Jun 1917, 6468 Revere St, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio12
Burial: 4 Jun 1917, Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell Co., Kentucky13
ChartsDescendants of Gideon Cobb

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Narrative:

     Warren Corbitt was born on 14 Oct 1841 in Cold Springs, Kentucky.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Campbell Co., Kentucky, enumerated 10 Aug 1850, in the household of John and Mary Dye and their four young children. His relationship with them is unknown, but his presence there suggests one or both of his parents had died.14
     He has not been found in the 1860 census, though it appears he was in Kentucky.

Joining the Confederate Military --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Warren enlisted as a private in Company I, 2nd Kentucky Cavalry 10 Sep 1862, at Lexington, Kentucky.15 The regiment, led by Gen. John Hunt Morgan, conducted a series of bold and sometimes reckless raids through Tennessee and Kentucky. It moved rapidly, cutting general supply lines, tearing up railroads and bridges, destroying large quantities of enemy supplies, and rounding up thousands of Federal prisoners. Its famous Ohio Raid of July 1863 was the longest Confederate cavalry raid of the war, covering more than 1,100 miles in about three and a half weeks. However, on this foray most of the men were surrounded and captured.16
     Warren was captured at Cheshire, Ohio, on 20 Jul 1863.17 He was taken to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, arriving there 22 Aug 1863.17 The camp became one of the largest Union prisoner of war camps, and was known for its harsh conditions, both because of the treatment of the prisoners and the winter weather. About 26,000 Confederate prisoners passed through the camp, with the population exeeding 6,000 at times. By all reports, the number of prisoner deaths was considerably larger than official number of 4,454.18

Joining the Union Army --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     In Feb 1865 Warren applied to take an oath allegiance to the Federal Government, stating he had been loyal but had enlisted through false representations.19 He enlisted 30 Mar 1865 in Company I, 6th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, as a private, at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, for a term of three years. He may have been influenced by the fact that John T. Shanks, a former member of Gen. Morgan's cavalry, would lead the company. He was the only former Confederate soldier to become and officer in the U.S. Volunteers.20,21 The U.S. Volunteers, sometimes know as the Galvanized Yankees, were formed with former Confederate soldiers recruited in Union prisoner of war camps. They were sent to the western frontier so they would not meet their former comrades in battle.22
     In early Apr the 6th Regiment marched to Camp Fry, on the outskirts of Chicago for training. It then traveled by rail to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, arriving there 11 May 1865.23 Warren was promoted to commissary sergeant for the regiment, effective 1 Jun 1865.24 While his company and the others were sent off to protect telegraph and state lines, it appears Warren remained at regimental headquarters. It was moved to Denver on 14 Jun 1865.25 The regimental headquarters was moved to Camp Douglas, Utah Territory, overlooking Salt Lake City, on 6 Nov 1865. It remained there until late spring, when it moved temporarily east to Fort Bridger.26 The regimental staff then marched some 400 miles to Fort Sedgwick, Colorado Territory, its final location, arriving there 15 Jul 1866.27 He was mustered out 10 Oct 1866, at Fort Kearny, Nebraska Territory.28

Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     He was a farmer after the war.29,30
     Warren married first Martha E. Christy, daughter of Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb, on 30 Jan 1868 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. L. D. Robinson officiating.7,8
     Warren and Martha settled in Indiana after they married. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 Jul 1870, reporting no real or personal estate. Their daughter Nora was listed as living with them. They were apparently living near her brother Joshua and his wife, as they were listed as the preceding household.3
     Warren and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana, enumerated 10 Jun 1880, as were Rebecca Beeman, an 18-year-old domestic servant, and David Ross, a 15-year-old hired hand. Their children Nora, Bertha, Christy and Robert were listed as living with them. Her uncle, Elkanah Cobb, and his family were apparently living nearby, as they were listed as the next household.31
     His wife died on 5 Oct 1882.32
     Warren moved to Ohio after his wife died, but just when is unknown.

A Second Marriage --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Warren married second Mary Catharine Niehaus, daughter of John F. Niehaus and Margaret L. Clayfort, on 29 Jun 1891 in Hamilton Co., Ohio, with Rev. Silvester Weeks, Methodist minister, offciating.9,10,11
     Warren and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Delhi Twp., Hamilton Co., Ohio, enumerated 5 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. His son Robert was listed as living with them.33
     He was a sand dealer, selling molding sand, by 1900, continuing until his death.34,35,36
     Warren and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Delhi, Hamilton Co., Ohio, on Shady Ave., enumerated 2 May 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. His daughter Nora was listed as living with them.37
     Warren left a will dated 28 Aug 1911 stating he was of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, in which he directed that all his debts and funeral expenses be paid from his estate. He gave all his real estate to his second wife for her lifetime, at her death to be divided equally between his children Nora, Bertha and Robert. All his personal property, including feed and stock, was to be sold, except household effects, tools, farm implements, and chickens, but including tools used in the sand business and all vehicles. After paying for "a suitable stone" for his grave and administration expenses, the proceeds of the sale, all his money, and bills receivable was to be shared by his wife and three children equally. The household goods and tools not sold were to go to his wife, as was the sand business. He appointed his wife executrix.38
     Warren died on 1 Jun 1917 in 6468 Revere St, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 75.12 He was buried on 4 Jun 1917 in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell Co., Kentucky.13
     His will was proved on 9 Jun 1917 in Cincinnati.38

Children:
     Children with Martha E. Christy

Christy appears to have died young, as no further record has been found of him after the 1880 census and he was not mentioned in his father's will.41
  • Nora A. Corbitt39,31,38 (2 Feb 1870 - 24 Jan 1916)
  • Bertha M. Corbitt31,38 (8 Dec 1873 - 4 Dec 1955)
  • Christy Corbitt31,40 (abt 1875 - 23 Oct 1888)
  • Robert W. Corbitt31,33,38 (3 Dec 1877 - 2 Sep 1937)

Children:
     There were no children with Mary Catharine Niehaus

Citations

  1. [S11513] John Dye household, 1850 U.S. Census, Campbell Co., Kentucky, shows name as Warren Corbil.
  2. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, H:204, Warren Corbilt and Martha E. Christy.
  3. [S11505] Warren Corbitt household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  4. [S11513] John Dye household, 1850 U.S. Census, Campbell Co., Kentucky, shows age 9 and state.
  5. [S11509] Warren Corbitt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows month, year, as 1841, age 58, and state.
  6. [S11512] Warren Corbitt, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1842, town, and state.
  7. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, H:204, Warren Corbilt and Martha E. Christy, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S11505] Warren Corbitt household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S8685] Marriage Record, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 115:488, no. 976, Warren Corbitt and Catharine Niehaus, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  10. [S11509] Warren Corbitt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows married 9 years.
  11. [S10415] Will Books, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 137:211-2, Warren Corbitt will, shows her as his wife.
  12. [S11512] Warren Corbitt, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  13. [S11512] Warren Corbitt, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery.
  14. [S11513] John Dye household, 1850 U.S. Census, Campbell Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S11515] Warren Corbitt, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, Aug 1 to Oct 31 1862 muster roll card.
  16. [S11517] Readsearch OnLine, online, article "2nd Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Duke's)."
  17. [S11515] Warren Corbitt, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, Prisoners of War card, citing Camp Douglass, Ill Register No. 1, pg 2.
  18. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, article "Camp Douglas (Chicago)," viewed Apr 2022.
  19. [S11515] Warren Corbitt, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, Roll of Prisoner of War card Feb 1865.
  20. [S11514] Warren Corbit, Compiled Service Records, 1864-1866., volunteer enlistment paper, May & Jun 1865 muster roll card, show date, place, and term.
  21. [S11518] Brown, The Galvanized Yankees, pg 162, shows Shanks' role.
  22. [S11518] Brown, The Galvanized Yankees, pg 1.
  23. [S11518] Brown, The Galvanized Yankees, pg 144.
  24. [S11514] Warren Corbit, Compiled Service Records, 1864-1866., May & Jun 1865 muster roll card.
  25. [S11518] Brown, The Galvanized Yankees, pg 145.
  26. [S11518] Brown, The Galvanized Yankees, pp 157, 9.
  27. [S11518] Brown, The Galvanized Yankees, pp 161.
  28. [S11514] Warren Corbit, Compiled Service Records, 1864-1866., field and staff muster-out roll cards.
  29. [S11505] Warren Corbitt household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
  30. [S11507] Warren Corbett household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows occupation as gardener.
  31. [S11507] Warren Corbett household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  32. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 64230793, Mattie E Christy Corbitt, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  33. [S11509] Warren Corbitt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  34. [S11509] Warren Corbitt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows occupation as sand dealer.
  35. [S11510] Warren Corbitt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows occupation as shipper and industry as moulding sand.
  36. [S11512] Warren Corbitt, Certificate of Death, shows occupation as sand business.
  37. [S11510] Warren Corbitt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  38. [S10415] Will Books, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 137:211-2, Warren Corbitt will.
  39. [S11505] Warren Corbitt household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  40. [S11541] Christie Corbett obituary, Seymour Daily Democrat.
  41. [S10415] Will Books, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 137:211-2, Warren Corbitt will, lists the other three children.