Lucinda Comstock

Lucinda married Whipple Cook about 1823 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts . Whipple was born about 1801 in of, Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts; died after 1830 in of, Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cyrus married Abigail Leland about 1791 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts . Abigail (daughter of Asa Leland and Lois Marshall) was born in 1766; died on 10 Apr 1843 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 5 Feb 1773, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island

Notes:

Resided West Wrentham, MA

Member of Massachusetts ratifying convention to U.S. Constitution February 7, 1788.

Land transactions,
1. of Wrentham, MA 1781
2. of Wrentham, MA 1824

Received half his father's estate on January 20, 1867 from his father, Nathan; 300 pounds

The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, John Adams Comstock

Other-Begin:
2/5/1773, William and wife Rachel give deed to Eleazer Brown, 100 acres for 414 lbs. Nathan Comstock a witness.

Nathan married Abigail Arnold on 2 Jan 1763. Abigail (daughter of Seth Arnold and Hannah Aldrich) was born on 10 Apr 1744 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened in ,,; died on 10 Dec 1830 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts ; was buried in West wrentham Cem, Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Lois Marshall about 1760. Lois was born about 1738 in of, Holliston, Massachusetts; died after 1820 in of, Chester, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 1731, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Property: 30 Mar 1731, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Other-Begin: Between 1735 and 1754, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Residence: 1747, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Other-Begin: 8 Dec 1747, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Will: 26 Jul 1771, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island

Notes:

Date of death might be 8/27/1771. He was a councilman of Smithfield, RI in 1735, 1736, and 1754. He was a deputy from Smithfield in 1743 and 1746. On 10/9/1731, a road in Smithfield was laid out, David Comstock being the constable. He performed marriages as Justice, 1738 to 1749.
David Comstock's will of July 26, 1771, probated 9/16/1771, provided that his wife and sons Samuel, Nathan & Geoge should be guardians of son Benjamin for his life. Legacies of 30 pounds each to four other children, namely: William, Farnum,borah Arnold and Ann Ballou.
William Gibbs Comstock states: It appears that David Comstock occupied his father Samuel's homestead at the northeast corner of the village. It is perhaps 60 rods easterly from the Branch bridge, southerly from David's some 60 rods is the hstead of his grandfather, Capt Samuel (1654-1727). David's son George Comstock, a Quaker, succeeded to the occupancy of David's home, and after George, it passed into the hands of Nathan C. Aldrich.
David, Jan 20, 1767, deeded to his son Nathan half his homestead, consideration, 300 pounds.
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Resided Smithfield, RI occupying his father, Samuel's, homestead. The house passed from David to his son, George (a Quaker), then to Nathan C. Aldrich.

Land transactions:
1770, of Smithfield


1. The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, 1949, John Adams Comstock


Other-Begin:
David Comstock was chosen the first constable of the new township of Smithfield at the first town meeting in 1731; his brother (uncle?) Hazadiah was one of the first fence viewers. History of Smithfield, RI by Thomas Steere, c 1881, p.24

Property:
Smithfield RI, DB 1, p.16-17 30 Mar 1731 David Comstock to Joseph Cook. 31 acres on the NW side of the Branch River where it empties into the Pawtucket [Blackstone] River. Signed: David Comstock. William Comstock [probably his brother] was one of the witnesses. Acknowledged by David Comstock on 27 Apr 1733.
On 28 Mar 1733, Joseph Cook, sold this same 31 acres to Daniel Comstock, stating that the land was formerly laid out to Samuel Comstock on 18 May 1716 - this could be either David's father or his grandfather as they both died in 1727.

Other-Begin:
David was a Councilman of Smithfield in 1735, 1736 and 1754. He was a deputy in 1743 & 1746. He preformed marriages as Justice from 1738 to 1749.

Residence:
1747 David Comstock, Esq. was on a list of freemen in Smithfield

Other-Begin:
Grandmother Elizabeth Comstock's will

Will:
Will in Smithfield. Dated 26 Jul 1771 and proved on 16 Sep 1771. Wife Deborah. Son Benjamin to be cared for. Sons Samuel, Nathan, George & William. Daughters Sarah Farnum, Deborah Arnold, Anne Ballue. Wit: Jacob Arnold, Caleb Arnold, Enoch Sprague, Thomas Steere.

David* married Deborah* Brown on 23 Aug 1730 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. Deborah* (daughter of Joseph* Brown and Sarah* Pray) was born on 10 Feb 1706 in Westerly, Washington Co, Rhode Island; died on 2 Feb 1764 in Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]