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Erastus Corning

Photograph of Erastus Corning Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Erastus
Surname
Corning

The Name Erastus

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Beloved or worthy of love, derived from the Greek word 'erastos' meaning 'beloved'.
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