Thomas Corning

Thomas Edgar Corning, KC (April 11, 1842 – August 9, 1912) was a lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Conservative member from 1882 to 1886.

Thomas Edgar Corning
MLA for Yarmouth County
In office
1882–1886
Preceded byJoseph Robbins Kinney
Succeeded byWilliam Law
Personal details
Born(1842-04-11)April 11, 1842
Chegoggin, Nova Scotia
DiedAugust 9, 1912(1912-08-09) (aged 70)
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Political partyConservative
SpouseJane Aldean Baxter
ChildrenJennie, Mary, Ethel
ResidenceYarmouth, Nova Scotia
OccupationLawyer

He was born in Chegoggin, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, the son of Nelson Corning and Sarah Murphy, and was educated at Acadia College. He was called to the bar in 1869. In 1880, Corning married Jane Alden Baxter. He was named a Queen's Counsel in 1890. He served as treasurer and solicitor for Yarmouth from 1874 to 1890. From 1890 until 1912, he was recorder for the town of Yarmouth. Corning ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1900, 1902 and 1904. He died in Yarmouth at the age of 70.

1900 Canadian federal election: Yarmouth
Party Candidate Votes
LiberalThomas Barnard Flint1,756
ConservativeThomas Edgar Corning1,535
By-election on 3 December 1902

On Mr. Flint being appointed Clerk of the House of Commons, 11 November 1902

Party Candidate Votes
LiberalBowman Brown Law2,076
ConservativeThomas Edgar Corning1,208
1904 Canadian federal election: Yarmouth
Party Candidate Votes
LiberalBowman Brown Law1,883
ConservativeThomas Edgar Corning1,524

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