[New York] Corby, William - Unit: 88th Infantry, Company: F&S - Enlistment Rank: Chap, Discharge Rank: Chap

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[New York] Corby, William - Unit: 88th Infantry, Company: F&S - Enlistment Rank: Chap, Discharge Rank: Chap

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Corby, William, 1833-1897

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He was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Daniel Corby, an Irish immigrant, and his wife Elizabeth, a Canadian. He attended public school until age 16, then joined his father's real estate business. In 1853, he enrolled in the 10-year-old college of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and began study for the priesthood three years later. Following ordination, he taught at Notre Dame, and served as a local parish priest. Corby left his position at Notre Dame and joined the predominately Catholic Iri...