Erastus Corning Born: 14-Dec-1794 Birthplace: Norwich, CT Died: 9-Apr-1872 Location of death: Albany, NY Cause of death: unspecified Remains: Buried, Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY
Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Business, Politician Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States Executive summary: Railroad baron, Ironmonger, Congressman Wife: Harriet Weld (m. 1819, until his death, d. 1883, five sons) Son: Benjamin (b. 1820, d. 1821) Son: John (b. 1823, d. 1833) Son: Erastus, Jr. (b. 1827, d. 1897) Son: Joseph (b. 1829, d. 1830) Son: Edwin (b. 1836, d. 1871)
US Congressman, New York 14th (4-Mar-1861 to 5-Oct-1863, resigned) US Congressman, New York 14th (4-Mar-1857 to 3-Mar-1859) New York State Senate 3rd (1842-45) New York Central Railroad Founder
Erastus Corning and Co. Founder
Mayor of Albany, NY (1834-37) City Council of Albany, NY
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