Charles R. Corning lot, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Charles R. Corning lot, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.055

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of the Charles R. Corning lot at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Old North Cemetery Minot Enclosure Charles R. Corning Lot Robert Nesmith Corning was the father of Charles Robert Corning, born in 1855, died October 18, 1924. -- His father in early life was a stage driver, his routes covering the greater portion of the state. He was prominent in public affairs, and from 1855 until the Civil war was brigadier-general of the New Hampshire milita. He was originally a Wig in politics, and became a Republican at the organization of that party, and and was one of the first representatives elected to the legislature, in 1854-1855. In 1861 he was appointed postmaster at Concord by President Lincoln, and occupied the position until his death, June 13, 1866. His wife was Mry Lougee Woodman, born in Gilmanton, 1817 died in Concord February 26, 1898. She was deeply interest in the anti-slavery movement. Charles R. was born December 20, 1855, educated in the Concord school, Phillips Andover and by private tutors. Studied law with Marshall & Chase and at Harvard Law School and was admitted to the bar in March 1882. He went abroad for two years on account of ill health. In June, 1899, he was appointed by Governor Rollins, judge of probate. In November 1902 he was elected mayor of Concord, and was twice reelected, serving six years in all. He was a member of Blazing Star Lodge, A. F. and A. M. Dartmouth College conferred upon him the honorary degree of A. M. in 1887. The corninghome was at the corner of Green and Pleasant streets."

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Corning, Charles R., 1855-1924

Organizations:

Old North Cemetery (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7