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  • Category: Derivative
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  • Author: Cyrus B. Comstock (ed.)
  • Publisher: 1907
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  • Text: The Wethersfield record gives, 2d month, 28th day, 1641: "the lands of William Comstock which he purchased of Ric. Milles lying in Wethersfield on Coonecticut River."

    Beginning in 1635 and 1636 there was a considerable emigration from Watertown, Mass., and its vicinity to Wethersfield, Windsor, and Hartford, Ct., and William Comstock may have been among the emigrants.

    Family I. I. William Comstock, m. (2) Elizabeth _____ Miss Caulkins (History of New London) says that he lived to old age on Post Hill near north corner of Williams and Vauxhall Sts., New London, Ct. Stiles (History of Wethersfield) says we may be pretty sure that William Comstock was among the 26 from Wethersfield, Ct., in the expedition commanded by Capt. John Mason which captured the Pequot Fort at Mystic Ct., 26 May 1637, killing 500 Indians.

    The Wethersfield record gives "The 2d month & 28th day 1641, the lands of William Comstock which he purchased of Rich. Milles ,,, on Connecticut river ... on piece whereupon a barn with two cellars and other buildings standeth as it is now fenced ... two acres or more ..."

    Also, "the 12th month 10th day 1643, upon? ... 'the land bought by Andrew Langdon of William Comstock. One piece whereon a house standeth ceu three acres more or less ..."

    Richard Mylls was plaintiff against Willi Combstocke and John Sadler, defendants, in an action for slander, I Aug., 1644, before the Court of Elections, Hartford, to the damage of 200 pounds.

    At a Particular Court, Hartford, 7 June, 1649, William Comstock, Mr. Trott and Sam Smith, Jr. are freed from their recognizances for the appearance of said Comstock.

    At Pequot (later New London), 13 June, 1655, William Comstock and others agree to accept judgment of Court of Magistrates sitting at Pequot, and in matter of gifts, grants, or rights of land at Pequot.

    William Comstock, 21 June, 1647, was granted a lot (at Pequot, by the town); also 10 A of upland; also 10 A. on east side of the great river (Thames). On 2 Dec., 1651, he was granted by the town, 20 A. at Nahantic (Niantic); 8 A. of upland; 100 A. upland laid out to Mr. Tinker; 100 A. upon a high hill up Mohegan bounded by land laid out to Mr. Picket.

    William Comstock at New London town meeting 10 Nov., 1650, voted to cooperate with John Winthrop in erecting a corn mill. In July, 1651, with others he "wrought" on mill dam. The dam and mill are still in use.

    Old goodman Comstock was chosen sexton to order youth in the meeting, etc., 25 Feb., 1662; the title "old goodman" would indicate a birth as early as 1590. The 25 Jan., 1659, William Comstock of New London deeds 8 A. in New London to Will Houge, carpenter, with consent of "Elizabeth my now wife."

    That William had children John and Daniel, is shown by a deed of 4 Dec., 1694 in which William Comstock of Lyme (son of John of Lyme) and Daniel Comstock of New London, (son of Daniel of New London) convey "land at Nyantik which said land was given to our grand father William Comstock deceased, by the town of New London," 20 acres. The same 20 A. were granted by New London to William Comstock 21 June, 1647. Savage (Genealogical History of New England) says John Comstock who was at Weymouth, Mass., in 1639, sat down at Saybrook, east part, now Lyme. Mr. S. C. Newman states that Daniel Comstock moved from Providence to New London. Daniel Comstock of Providence, 19 Feb., 1645, accepts from Providence a free grant of 25 A. of land. The 24 of June, 1648, Daniel Comstock with other young men were arrested in Providence for giving a false Indian alarm. In 1660 Daniel Comstock was paid twenty shillings by New London for killing a wolf toward Mohegan. The facts that Samuel and Daniel had adjoining lots in Providence; that Samuel named a son Daniel; that Daniel named a son Samuel; that William and a Samuel were both in the jurisdiction of Hartford in 1648; that the Samuel who was in the Sybando expedition in 1653 (Note I) was in that year both at New London and Rhode Island; give rise to the presumption that Samuel of Providence was the son of William of New London.

    Christopher Comstock of Fairfield (and later of Norwalk, Ct.) made an affidavit about visiting good wife Knapp, charged with being a witch, at New Haven, 29 May, 1654. He named three of his children Elizabeth, Daniel, and Samuel, these being the names of the wife and two sons of William Comstock of New London. William and Christopher were both in Connecticut in 1654. These facts suggest that Christopher was a son of William.

    Elizabeth Comstock m. Edward Shipton of Saybrook in Jan., 1651, and d. July, 1659. She is supposed to be the daughter of William.

    These are the reasons for supposing that John Comstock of Weymouth, Mass., and Lyme, Ct.; Samuel Comstock of Providence, R. I.; Daniel Comstock of Providence, R. I., and New London, Ct.; and Christopher Comstock of Fairfield, Ct., and Norwalk, Ct., were sons of William Comstock of New London.

    We have then for his children

    2. John, m. Abigail _____. Died 1680, Lyme, Ct.
    3. Samuel, m. Ann _____. Died about 1660, Providence, R. I.
    4. Daniel, m. Paltiah Elderkin, and d. 1683, at New London, Ct.
    5 Christopher, m. Hannah Platt, and d. 28 Dec., 1702.
    6. Elizabeth, m. Edward Shipton of Saybrook, Jan., 1651, and d. July, 1659.
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  • Text: FAMILY 4. 4. Daniel Comstock [William 1], m. Paltiah, daughter of John Elderkin. Caulkins (History of Norwich) says John Elderkin, carpenter and miller, the first proprietor of the "Cove," emigrated to America in 1637, coming first to Lynn and then to Dedham. Mr. W. W. Chapin of Providence says he was in Providence "about 1650 when Daniel Comstock was here. As Elderkin must have had a family at the time, this would furnish a motive for the migration of Daniel from Providence to New London." (See Note II.)

    Daniel Comstock, 29 Jan., 1646, acknowledges a free grant of 25 A. from Providence.

    Daniel Comstock, Providence, 24 June, 1648, and other young men arrested for giving a false Indian alarm.

    Benjamin Smith and Dan. Cumbstock propound their houses with their land to the town (Providence) for sale, 2 June, 1655.

    Ordered (Providence) that Hen. Neale have a six acre lot laid out to him adjoining to his meadow that he bought of Dan. Combstock Jan. 27, 1657.

    19 Dec., 1658, New London has given Daniel Comstock 100 A. of upland, by the Sawmill brook.

    Inventory, 13 Nov., 1683, of estate of Daniel Comstock, late of New London, deceased. Includes 150 A. bought of Mr. Loveland and 100 A. above Sawmill brook, also 100 A. given by the town above Sawmill brook, and forgotten in the inventory. 221 pounds, 17 shillings, and 6 pence. Administration to widow Paltiell to bring up children, till Court order otherwise.

    Of the children given below those marked with a star are given in Blake's Later History of the 1st Church of Christ, New London, as the children of G. Comstock and Baker's Montville follows Blake, calling their father Gideon. But as there is no other trace of such a Gideon, and as it is known that Daniel had a son Daniel and four daughters, the children below are probably all of Daniel.

    On Dec. 17, 1697, Peeter Strickland receipts to his brother-in-law Daniel Comstock, administrator of the estate of his father Daniel Comstock, for twelve pounds, for Samuel Young and Thomas Halliox of Southold, L. I., as their wives' part of the estate of their father Daniel Comstock, deceased.

    Samuel Young and Thomas Halliox gave an order, 9 Oct., 1696, to their mother Paltiah Comstock, "to pay our patrimony due to us, to our brother Peter Strickland, "Children of Daniel and Paltiah:

    16. *Daniel, baptized 9 Apr., 1671; m. Elizabeth Prentice.
    17. *Mary, [baptized 9 Apr., 1671].
    18. *Sarah, [baptized 9 Apr., 1671].
    19. Hannah, m. John Forsyth.
    20. *Hope, baptized 9 Apr., 1671.
    21. *Zipporah, [baptized 9 Apr., 1671].
    22. *Elizabeth,[baptized 9 Apr., 1671].
    23. *Bethiah, [baptized 9 Apr., 1671].
    24. *Anne, [baptized 9 Apr., 1671]; Married Ebenezer Billings?
    25. Rebecca. She m. 31 May, 1675, Daniel, son of John Stebins.
    26. Kingsland, baptized 2 Nov., 1673; d. before 1722.
    27. *Patience, baptized 26 Nov., 1673.
    28. Samuel, baptized 15 July, 1677; d. Montville, 11 Apr., 1757.
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    FAMILY 11. 26. Kingsland Comstock [Daniel 2], baptized 2 Nov., 1673; m. Mary _____; d. before 1722. Residence, New London, Conn.

    On 1 Sept., 1722, the only heirs of Kingsland Comstock of New London, deceased, namely: Kingsland, Daniel, Benjamin, and Joseph Comstock; Philip Want and wife Mary; Peter Chapman and wife Ann; quit claim to Daniel Comstock, Senior, their uncle, all their inheritance (includes part of 100 A. granted to Daniel Comstock, deceased).

    Will of Mary Comstock of New London proved 14 Oct., 1753. John Comstock, son of Kingsly Comstock of New London deceased, which said Kingsley was one of the children of said Mary Comstock deceased; and Stubly Scranton as guardian of Elisha Comstock, son of Daniel deceased, which said Daniel was one of the children of said Mary deceased; and Stephen Baker in right of his wife Elizabeth, which said Elizabeth is dau. to said Kingsley deceased; object to approval of Mary's will.

    On 5 April, 1719, Kingsley and Mary Comstock were baptized Kingsley and Mary, also Kingsley Comstock's child Mary.

    Children of Kingsland:

    74. Kingsland, m. Rachel Crocker, 18 Sept., 1717.
    75. Mary, b. _____; m. Philip Want, 25 May, 1721.
    76. Ann, m. Peter Chapman, 15 Aug., 1722.
    77. Benjamin.
    78. Joseph, Had dau. Sarah.
    79. Daniel, m. Mary Chapel, 7 July, 1736.

    On March 3, 1739/40, the heirs of Kingsland agreed to distribution of estate. Thirds to widow Mary; & to children of Kingsland the younger, deceased, namely John, Joseph, Mary, Rachel, Elizabeth,; & each to Daniel Comstock, Benjamin Comstock, Philip Want in right of his wife Mary, Peter Chapman in right of his wife Ann, Sarah Comstock, daughter of Joseph Comstock, deceased.
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  • Text: FAMILY 36. 79. Daniel Comstock [Kingsland 3] d. 4 Oct., 1753, aged 50 odd. Daniel, son of Kingsland Comstock of New London, deceased, and Mary, daughter of Joseph Chapel, were m. 7 July, 1736. Residence, Montville, Conn. Division of estate of Daniel Comstock of New London, 14 Apr., 1759, gives land to Elisha, eldest, and Alpheus, youngest son; to Jemima, youngest dau.; to Daniel, 3d son, land on Sawmill Brook; to Joseph Church in right of his wife Mary, eldest dau.; to Ebenezer, 2d son; to Desire, 2d dau.; to Mary, widow.

    Mary Comstock, 13 Nov., 1753 (with Jeremiah Comstock as surety) gave bond as administratrix of Daniel Comstock.

    Children:

    223. Elisha, b. 3 May, 1737; m. Ann Fox.
    224. Mary, b. 27 Apr., 1740; m. Joseph Church.
    225. Ebenezer, b. 12 July, 1742; d. 12 Feb., 1761.
    226. Desire M., b. 24 Nov., 1744; m. _____ Gonegal.
    227. Christian, baptized 19 June, 1748.
    228. Jemima, b. 8 Apr., 1749; m. James Ray, who in 1777 was in Gt. Barrington.
    229. Daniel, b. 14 Dec., 1750; m. Susan Newberry.
    230. Alpheus, youngest son.

    Alpheus Comstock's estate was distributed to his brothers and sisters 6 Aug., 1796, namely, Elisha and Daniel Comstock; Desire M. Gonegal; Jemima Ray; Mary Church.
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  • Text: FAMILY 95. 223. Elisha Comstock [Kingsland 4], b. 3 May, 1737, New London; d. 1807. He m. Anna Fox, b. 30 Oct., 1740; d. 24 Sept., 1809. Residence, Montville, Ct. The will of Elisha Comstock of Montville, 28 March, 1807 (inventory 16 Nov., 1807), gives to daus. Polly Comstock, Amy Edwards, Fanny Fargo, Anna Mercy Fargo, Henrietta Vincent; to wife Anna; to son Ebenezer.

    Anna Comstock's will of 5 Sept., 1809, gives to same children, Amy Edwards now being called Amy Atwood. Elisha Comstock of Montville, 18 Sept., 1807, gives to son Ebenezer Comstock of Great Barrington, Mass. 110 acres of land. Anna Comstock and her son Ebenezer are buried in the Comstock cemetery at Uncasville, Ct.

    Children:

    615. Ebenezer, d. 7 Dec., 1835; m. Desire Comstock.
    616. Alpheus.
    617. Jeremiah.
    618. Peregrine. Drowned with some of his brothers, from a boat.
    619. Polly.
    620. Amy, m. (1) _____ Edwards, (2) Phineas Atwood.
    621. Fanny, m. Thomas Fargo.
    622. Anna Mercy, m. Stanton Fargo.
    623. Henrietta, b. 8 Feb., 1783; m. _____ Vincent.
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Anna FoxNameAnna Fox [S2055:365] [S2056:17] [S2056:37] [S2057:52] [S2075:35]
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Daniel ComstockNameDan Combstock [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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Daniel ComstockNameDan Cumbstock [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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Daniel ComstockNameDaniel Comstock [S2055:132] [S2055:475] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:12] [S2057:25]
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Daniel ComstockNameDaniel Comstock [S2055:132] [S2055:475] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:12] [S2057:25]
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Daniel ComstockNameDaniel Comstock [S366] [S2053] [S2055:132] [S2056:2] [S2056:3] [S2057:2] [S2057:6] [S2058:305] [S2058:314] [S2078:1023]
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Daniel ComstockNameDaniel Comstock [S366] [S2053] [S2055:132] [S2056:2] [S2056:3] [S2057:2] [S2057:6] [S2058:305] [S2058:314] [S2078:1023]
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Elisha ComstockNameElisha Comstock [S2055:129] [S2055:365] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2056:37] [S2057:25] [S2057:52] [S2438]
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Elisha ComstockNameElisha Comstock [S2055:129] [S2055:365] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2056:37] [S2057:25] [S2057:52] [S2438]
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John ElderkinNameJohn Elderkin [S2053] [S2056:3] [S2057:6] [S2058:158] [S2058:305]
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Joseph ChapelNameJoseph Chapel [S2055:132] [S2055:455] [S2055:475] [S2056:17] [S2057:25] [S2058:325]
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Kingsland ComstockNameKingsland Comstock [S366] [S2056:3] [S2056:7] [S2057:6] [S2057:12] [S2058:305]
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Kingsland ComstockNameKingsland Comstock [S366] [S2056:3] [S2056:7] [S2057:6] [S2057:12] [S2058:305]
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Kingsland ComstockNameKingsley Comstock [S2055:132] [S2057:12]
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Mary ChapelNameMary Chapel [S2055:132] [S2055:475] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:12] [S2057:25]
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Mary ChapelNameMary Chapel [S2055:132] [S2055:475] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:12] [S2057:25]
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Mary ChapelNameMary Comstock [S2056:17] [S2057:25]
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Mary AtwellNameMary Comstock [S2056:7] [S2057:12]
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William ComstockNameOld Goodman Comstock [S2056:1] [S2057:2]
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Paltiah ElderkinNamePaltiah Comstock [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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Paltiah ElderkinNamePaltiah Elderkin [S366] [S2056:2] [S2056:3] [S2057:2] [S2057:6] [S2058:305] [S2077:673]
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Paltiah ElderkinNamePaltiah Elderkin [S366] [S2056:2] [S2056:3] [S2057:2] [S2057:6] [S2058:305] [S2077:673]
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Paltiah ElderkinNamePaltiell _____ [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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William ComstockNameWilliam Comstock [S366] [S2055:132] [S2056:1] [S2056:2] [S2057:2] [S2058:305]
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Relationships
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Fanny ComstockFatherElisha Comstock (1737-1807) [S2055:129] [S2055:132] [S2056:37] [S2057:52] [STEST]
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Fanny ComstockMotherAnna Fox (1740-1809) [S2055:132] [S2056:37] [S2057:52]
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Elisha ComstockFatherDaniel Comstock (~1715-1753) [S2055:132] [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:25] [STEST]
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Elisha ComstockMotherMary Chapel (e1716-) [S2055:132] [S2056:17] [S2057:25]
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Daniel ComstockFatherKingsland Comstock (1673-<1722) [S2055:132] [S2056:7] [S2057:12] [STEST]
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Mary ChapelFatherJoseph Chapel (~1685-) [S2055:132] [S2055:475] [S2056:17] [S2057:25]
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Kingsland ComstockFatherDaniel Comstock (1633-1683) [S2053] [S2055:132] [S2056:3] [S2057:6] [S2058:305]
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Kingsland ComstockMotherPaltiah Elderkin (e1632-1713) [S2055:132] [S2056:3] [S2057:6] [S2058:305]
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Daniel ComstockFatherWilliam Comstock (~1595-~1683) [S2055:132] [S2056:2] [S2057:2] [S2058:305] [STEST]
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Paltiah ElderkinFatherJohn Elderkin (~1616-1687) [S2056:3] [S2057:6] [S2058:305]
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Events & Attributes
PersonClaimDateDetailAgeEvidence
John ElderkinImmigration1637Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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John ElderkinLiving 1637 - 1650Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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William ComstockMilitaryMay 26, 1637Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States [S2056:1] [S2057:2]
one of 26 men under Capt. John Mason that captured the Pequot Fort in Mystic, Connecticut, killing 500 Indians
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William ComstockLivingMay 28, 1641Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States [S2056:1] [S2057:2]
mentions his lands purchased from Richard Milles
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Daniel ComstockLivingJan 29, 1646Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States [S2055:132] [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
ackowledged a free grant of 25 acres
16y
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William ComstockLand GrantJun 21, 1647New London, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2057:2]
granted 10 acres of upland and 10 acres on east side of Thames river.
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John ElderkinLivingabt 1650Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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Daniel ComstockLand SaleJan 27, 1657Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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Daniel ComstockLand GrantDec 19, 1658New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
100 acres of upland
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William ComstockPositionFeb 25, 1661/62Sexton [S2056:1] [S2057:2]
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Kingsland ComstockBaptismNov 2, 1673Uncasville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2053] [S2055:132] [S2056:3] [S2056:7] [S2057:6] [S2057:12] [S2058:305]
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Kingsland ComstockBaptismNov 2, 1673Uncasville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2053] [S2055:132] [S2056:3] [S2056:7] [S2057:6] [S2057:12] [S2058:305]
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Daniel ComstockDeath1683Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S366] [S2055:132] [S2056:2] [S2056:3] [S2057:2] [S2058:305]
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Daniel ComstockInventoryNov 13, 1683New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:3] [S2057:6]
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Kingsland ComstockDeathbef Sep 1, 1722Uncasville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:3] [S2056:7] [S2057:6] [S2057:12]
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Kingsland ComstockDeathbef Sep 1, 1722Uncasville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:3] [S2056:7] [S2057:6] [S2057:12]
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Daniel ComstockMarriageJul 7, 1736Mary Chapel, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:12] [S2057:25]
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Daniel ComstockMarriageJul 7, 1736Mary Chapel, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:7] [S2056:17] [S2057:12] [S2057:25]
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Elisha ComstockBirthMay 3, 1737New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:17] [S2056:37] [S2057:25] [S2057:52]
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Elisha ComstockBirthMay 3, 1737New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:17] [S2056:37] [S2057:25] [S2057:52]
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Anna FoxBirthOct 30, 1740Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2055:365] [S2056:37] [S2057:52]
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Daniel ComstockDeathOct 4, 1753Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2057:25]
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Mary AtwellWill ProvedOct 14, 1753New London, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:7] [S2057:12]
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Mary ChapelLivingNov 13, 1753 [S2056:17] [S2057:25]
when she gave bond as the administrix of her husband
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Daniel ComstockEstate SettlementApr 14, 1759Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:17] [S2057:25]
division of estate
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Elisha ComstockDeath1807Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:17] [S2056:37] [S2057:52]
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Elisha ComstockWillMar 28, 1806/07Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:37] [S2057:52]
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Elisha ComstockInventoryNov 16, 1807Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:37] [S2057:52]
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Anna FoxWillSep 5, 1809Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States [S2056:37] [S2057:52]
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