About Howard Corning
Lived 1879 – 1924 (aged 45). Howard Corning was a Canadian politician.
Howard William Corning (April 17, 1879 – September 29, 1924) was a cattle farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1911 to 1916 and from 1920 to 1924 as a Liberal-Conservative member. He was house leader of the party from 1921 until his death in 1924.
He was born in Chegoggin, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, the son of William Corning and Hannah Hibbard. In 1901, he married Eleanor Gertrude Churchill. He served as president of the Nova Scotia Farmers' Association in 1913 and 1914 and was also secretary for the Guernsey Breeders' Association.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Howard Corning's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Howard Corning?
Canadian politician (1879-1924)
When was Howard Corning born?
Howard Corning was born on 17 April 1879 in Chegoggin.
When did Howard Corning die?
Howard Corning died on 29 September 1924.
What was Howard Corning's occupation?
Howard Corning was a politician.
What nationality was Howard Corning?
Howard Corning was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Howard Corning. https://biography.guide/howard-corning/
MLA: "Howard Corning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/howard-corning/.
Chicago: "Howard Corning." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/howard-corning/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC