Durham, N. N. "Spokane and the Inland Empire; History of the City of Spokane and Spokane County Washington." Vol. 3. S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 77. AUSTIN CORBIN, II In the twentieth century, other things being equal, the men of affluence are the stronger force in the progress of the world. Austin Corbin, II., of this review, has the good fortune of belonging to a family that has been prominent in the upbuilding and development of the northwest through the establishment and control of many important business enterprises and stimulated by the example of his father and others of the name he has continued active in the work they have instituted and has proven his force and resourcefulness in business circles. He was born in Denver, Colorado, September 24, 1863, and is a son of Daniel Chase Corbin, of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume. His father is prominently associated with irrigation and land projects, with railway and other important interests in the northwest, and under his direction Austin Corbin has received his business training and is now vice president of all of the companies which his father has established here. In their management and control he has shown himself possessed of excellent executive ability, administrative direction and initiative spirit and what he undertakes is accomplished by reason of his resolute will and his resourcefulness. On the 2d of May, 1894, Mr. Corbin was married to Katharine Benham, a daughter of Lucius and Mary G. (Trumbull) Benham. Their home has been blessed with two interesting little daughters, Mary Louise and Katherine. Mr. Corbin has never taken an active part in politics nor held public office, feeling that his time and energies are fully occupied with his business affairs. He is a member of the Masonic order and of the Spokane Club, and the circle of his friends in Spokane is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance. He does not seek to figure in any public light other than a business man and in that connection he is certainly proving his worth and capability. ******************* Submitted to the Washington Biographies Project in February 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.