Erastus Corning I, 1794-1872.

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Merchant, financier.

Corning was a merchant, an industrialist, and a founder of the New York Central Railroad; his political career included the Albany mayoralty, 1834-37, and a seat in the New York State Senate, 1842-48.

From the description of Erastus Corning I, 1794-1872 papers, 1801-1872. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155448715

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