Posted on: Adams County, In Query Forum Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/In/Adams?read=589 Surname: France, Corbin ------------------------- Herbert B. France's father: The Hon. John Thomas France was born December 5,1853 in Delaware,Delaware Co.,Ohio. He is the eldest of two sons of Charles M. and Miranda (Thomas) France. Charles M. France was a native of Vermont, of Scotch and English parentage. In 1852 Charles married Miranda Thomas a native of Whitley Co.,Indiana, who died in 1857. John Thomas France was married October 19,1876 to Isabella Corbin, daughter of Elijah and Phoebe (Ullery) Corbin, natives of Virginia, who came to Indiana in 1846. Mrs.John France was born in Marion Co.,Indiana on June 2,1855. They had three children: Carl O. born December 12,1877; Richard R. born April 6,1879; and Herbert B. born March 6,1881. In another section of the book it gives the biography of William H.H. France, a brother of Charles M.(who is listed as an attorney here).It states William's and Charles' parents as Frederick and Alice France, both natives of Vermont. If you notice, the year of Herbert's birth is different. And it gives no info on the children. This info came from the book "The Biographical and Historical Record of Adam's County,Indiana- 1887" reprinted in 1977.It lists a lot more detail of his father's education and law career, and even has a sketch of him. I can send you more info if you wish. I am not related to this family, but hope this helps. Ellen