X0304 4 2011-10-28 0 0000024751 CORNING NATURAL GAS CORP CNIG 0001012714 GERMAN MICHAEL I 330 WEST WILLIAM STREETQ CORNING NY 14830 1 1 1 0 President & CEO Common Stock 2011-10-28 4 M 0 10000 10 A 368844 I See Footnote Stock Options 10 2011-10-28 4 M 0 10000 D 2008-11-05 2011-11-05 Common Stock 10000 58000 D 29,029 shares of common stock are owned jointly by Mr. German and two other individuals and 7,660 shares are owned by Mr. German's son. Mr. German disclaims these shares except to the extent of his percuniary interest therein. Total includes 4,010 shares acquired by Mr. German through the Issuer's Dividend Reinvestment Program. Mr. German was not required to pay for options granted under an issuer-sponsored program Michael I. German 2011-11-01