Erastus Corning

Erastus Corning (December 14 1794 – April 9 1872), American businessman and politician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut. Corning moved to Troy, New York at the age of 13 to clerk in the hardware store of an uncle; six years later he moved to Albany, New York, where he joined the mercantile business under James Spencer. After some time at Spencer's firm, Corning became a partner, and eventually the senior partner upon Spencer's death in 1824. Corning combined the Spencer firm with holdings he inherited from his uncle to form Erastus Corning & Co.

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December 14 - 1794 - April 9 - 1872 - Norwich, Connecticut - Troy, New York - Albany, New York - James Spencer - 1824

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