Edwin Corning Jr.
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Edwin Corning Jr. (September 26, 1919 - January 31, 1964) was an American businessman, United States Navy officer and Democratic politician from Albany, New York. A member of the prominent Corning family, he was most notable for his service as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1955 to 1959.
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany County's 1st District, Preceded by ...
Edwin Corning Jr. | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany County's 1st District | |
In office January 1, 1955 ā August 26, 1959 | |
Preceded by | D-Cady Herrick 2nd |
Succeeded by | Frank P. Cox |
Personal details | |
Born | (1919-09-26)September 26, 1919 Albany, New York |
Died | January 31, 1964(1964-01-31) (aged 44) Clarksville, New York |
Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Barbara May Thomson (m. 1950-1964, his death) |
Relations | Erastus Corning 2nd (brother) Parker Corning (uncle) Erastus Corning (great-grandfather) Amasa J. Parker (great-grandfather) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Edwin Corning Louise Maxwell Corning |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Profession | Business executive |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942-1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Pacific theater |
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