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- Amory Houghton Jr. was born on August 7, 1926 in Corning, Steuben, New York, USA. He was married to Ruth Frances West and Priscilla Blackett Dewey . He died on March 4, 2020 in Corning, Steuben, New York, USA.
- SpousesRuth Frances West (1950 - 1988) (divorced, 2 children)Priscilla Blackett Dewey (? - June 6, 2012) (her death)
- CEO of Corning, founded by his family, he became a Republican member of Congress. His second wife Priscilla was an arts producer.
- Played drums in a jazz band called the Swing Voters.
- After stepping down as CEO from Corning Glass Works he served as a Republican Congressman representing the Southern Tier region of New York State. He served for 18 years.
- After graduating early from high school he enlisted in the Marines and served during the final year of World War II without seeing combat.
- Attended Harvard University where he received a bachelor's degree in History, followed by an MBA in 1952.
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