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Female 1652 - 1720  (67 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary* Wightman was born on 16 Nov 1652 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 27 Apr 1720 in Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Mary* married John* Inman between 1669 and 1674 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. John* (son of Edward* Inman, Sr (immigrant) and Elizabeth* Hopkins, (immigrant)) was born on 18 Jul 1648 in Warwick, Kent Co,Rhode Island; died on 6 Aug 1712 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1675 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 1743 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    2. 3. Deborah Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1678 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 29 Dec 1762.
    3. 4. Anne* Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1679 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1727 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    4. 5. Sarah Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1681; died after 1705.
    5. 6. Naomi Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1683; died after 1729.
    6. 7. John Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1684 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 3 Aug 1741 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    7. 8. Tabitha Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1686 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 2 Nov 1723 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    8. 9. Joannah Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1688 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 2 Nov 1723 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1675 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 1743 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Mary married Samuel Bartlett on 19 Dec 1695 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. Samuel (son of John Bartlett and Sarah Aldrich) was born in 1670 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1743 in Attleboro, Bristol Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Deborah Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1678 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 29 Dec 1762.

    Deborah married Joseph Baxter on 6 Jul 1725. Joseph was born about 1678 in of, Rhode Island; died about 1744. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Anne* Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1679 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1727 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 2 Nov 1723, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    She signed a will on 13 April 1727 in Smithfield, MA, along with her husband.

    Other-Begin:
    p.274-275. Agreement among heirs of Anne (Inman) Comstocks two deceased sisters, Tabitha and Joannah, signed by Samuel Barlet, John Inman, Valentine Inman, Deborah Inman, Daniel Mathewson, John Belaue, Samuel Comstock, Junr. 2 Nov 1723.

    Anne* married Samuel* Comstock, Jr. about 1704 in Rhode Island. Samuel* (son of Ensign/Capt Samuel* Comstock and Elizabeth* Arnold) was born on 16 Apr 1679 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died between 1 Apr 1727 and 13 Apr 1727 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. David* Comstock, Esq.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1704 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 27 Aug 1771 in Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    2. 11. Sarah Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1706 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1728.
    3. 12. Anne Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1709 in Rhode Island; died on 11 Dec 1731.

  4. 5.  Sarah Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1681; died after 1705.

    Sarah married Daniel Mathewson on 10 Feb 1704. Daniel was born on 28 Jan 1683 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 13 Jun 1751 in of, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Naomi Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1683; died after 1729.

    Naomi married John Ballou on 5 Feb 1713 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. John (son of John Ballou and Hannah Garrett) was born on 26 Aug 1683 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 7 Dec 1765. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. John Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1715; died after 1736.
    2. 14. Abraham Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1717 in Louisquisset, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1780 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    3. 15. David Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1719; died after 1719.
    4. 16. Mary Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1721 in Louisquisset, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1735.
    5. 17. Sarah Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1723 in Louisquisset, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1744.
    6. 18. Peter Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1726; died after 1727.
    7. 19. Tabitha Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1728; died after 1756.

  6. 7.  John Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1684 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 3 Aug 1741 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 29 May 1721, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Property:
    John* Pray sells John Inman 16 acres in original Right of Richard Pray
    1721 29 May ? Age 68
    Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island p. 359

    John married Susanna Inman Ballou on 28 Jun 1716. Susanna (daughter of James Ballou and Susanna Wightman) was born on 3 Jan 1695 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. John Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1733 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1755.

  7. 8.  Tabitha Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1686 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 2 Nov 1723 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 2 Nov 1723, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Other-Begin:
    p.274-275. Agreement among heirs of Anne (Inman) Comstocks two deceased sisters, Tabitha and Joannah, signed by Samuel Barlet, John Inman, Valentine Inman, Deborah Inman, Daniel Mathewson, John Belaue, Samuel Comstock, Junr. 2 Nov 1723.


  8. 9.  Joannah Inman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary*1) was born about 1688 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 2 Nov 1723 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 2 Nov 1723, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Other-Begin:
    p.274-275. Agreement among heirs of Anne (Inman) Comstocks two deceased sisters, Tabitha and Joannah, signed by Samuel Barlet, John Inman, Valentine Inman, Deborah Inman, Daniel Mathewson, John Belaue, Samuel Comstock, Junr. 2 Nov 1723.



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  David* Comstock, Esq. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born in 1704 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 27 Aug 1771 in Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    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.
    __
    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]

    Children:
    1. 21. Deborah Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1731 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    2. 22. Sarah Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1732 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    3. 23. Samuel Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1736 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 6 Jun 1815 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    4. 24. William* "Guilermo" Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1735 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
    5. 25. Nathan Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1739 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 16 Feb 1832 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts .
    6. 26. George Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 1 Feb 1820 in Leicester, Massachusetts.
    7. 27. Anna Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1748 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 25 Jul 1784 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    8. 28. Benjamin Comstock, (infirm?)  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1756 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

  2. 11.  Sarah Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born on 24 May 1706 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1728.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 8 Dec 1747, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Other-Begin:
    grandmother Elizabeth Comstock's will, named as granddaughter Sarah Aldrich

    Sarah married Seth Aldrich on 28 Aug 1725 in Rhode Island. Seth (son of Seth Aldrich, Sr. and Deborah Hayward) was born on 19 Sep 1701 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1728. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Anne Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born in 1709 in Rhode Island; died on 11 Dec 1731.

    Anne married Richard Steere in 1730. Richard was born about 1709 in of, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1731. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Anne Steere  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1731; died after 1747 in of, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

  4. 13.  John Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1715; died after 1736.

    John married Elizabeth Phillips about 1735. Elizabeth was born about 1715; died after 1736. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 14.  Abraham Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born in 1717 in Louisquisset, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1780 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Notes:

    Military: Ensign in Capt. Reuben Ballou's Cumberland Alarm Co

    Abraham married Mary Sayles on 3 Feb 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Mary (daughter of John Sayles, Jr and Elizabeth Comstock) was born on 24 Oct 1722; died after 1744. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Simeon Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 3 May 1786 in Slatersille, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    2. 31. David Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1741 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1811.
    3. 32. Phebe Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1743 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1762.

  6. 15.  David Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1719; died after 1719.

  7. 16.  Mary Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1721 in Louisquisset, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1735.

    Mary married Joseph Lapham on 1 Apr 1734 in Southfield, Rhode Island. Joseph (son of John Lapham and Mary Russell) was born on 7 Sep 1709 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, Massachusetts; died on 23 Dec 1796 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 17.  Sarah Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1723 in Louisquisset, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1744.

    Sarah married Daniel Sprague about 1743. Daniel (son of Ebenezer Sprague and Mary Mann) was born on 28 Mar 1712 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died about 1788 in Johnston, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 18.  Peter Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1726; died after 1727.

  10. 19.  Tabitha Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1728; died after 1756.

    Tabitha married Joseph Ballinger about 1755. Joseph was born about 1733; died after 1756. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 20.  John Inman Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Mary*1) was born on 5 Aug 1733 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1755.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Anne Inman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1753; died after 1754.


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Deborah Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1731 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Deborah married Enoch Arnold on 23 Jun 1747. Enoch (son of Daniel Arnold and Bathsheba Arnold Ballou) was born on 31 Mar 1725; died after 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 22.  Sarah Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1732 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Sarah married Moses Farnum about 1762. Moses was born about 1732; died after 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 23.  Samuel Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born on 29 Oct 1736 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 6 Jun 1815 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 12 Oct 1801, Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island; written

    Notes:

    Freeman 1st Wed of May 1758.

    Purchased farm at Burrillville, Rhode Island at age 25 and resided there until 80 years old. 'The Samuel Comstock place was about a mile south from the Massachusetts line and somewhat more west from the east line of Burrillville. The Comstock burying ground is reached by a cart path near thehouse of Edward Harkins at the head of the Ironstone reservoir.'

    Census: 1774, Gloucester
    Census 1777 of men able to bear arms; Samuel Comstock of Gloucester, a Friend, exempt

    Land transactions
    1. 1787 with wife, Lucy, Gloucester, Rhode Island
    2. 1796 with wife, Lucy, of Gloucester
    3. 1797 of Gloucester, with wife, Amy,

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

    Will:
    "Comstock, Samuel, of Glocester, yeoman. Will dated 12 Oct 1801, proved 26 June 1815, pgs 149-150. Mentions: Wife Lucy Comstock. Sons Silas Comstock & Nathan Comstock. Daughters Jerusha Man, Patience Handy, & Martha Comstock."
    Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Second Edition (Rhode Island Families Assn.; Princeton, MA; 1986-1999

    Samuel married Lucy Arnold on 23 Mar 1766. Lucy (daughter of Israel Arnold, Esq. and Waitstill (Waite) Mowry) was born on 5 Nov 1748 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jul 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Daniel Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1768 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1770.
    2. 35. David Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1769 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died on 27 May 1791 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    3. 36. Jerusha Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1770 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died on 10 Feb 1845 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    4. 37. Silas Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1771 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died on 15 Sep 1851 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    5. 38. Martha Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1773 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1815 in of, Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    6. 39. Patience Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1774 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died on 28 Aug 1851 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    7. 40. Nathan Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1776 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1859 in New York City, New York Co, New York.

  4. 24.  William* "Guilermo" Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born in 1735 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 26 Feb 1770, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 21 Aug 1770, East Hoosuck, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 5 Feb 1773, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Residence: Abt 1776, Hopewell Co, Virginia
    • Residence: Bef 1777, Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; Amiee born
    • Residence: 11 Jun 1786, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Between 1787 and 1790, Louisiana
    • Research Notes: 1998, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Posted to St.Landry Parish
    He married, 2/21/1765, Rachel Aldrich.

    Guillaume of N.E. m Rachel Allredge of N.E. (SM ch)
    Alredge, Rachel m Guillaume Cumstock (SM ch)

    William and Rachel are firmly placed in RI for several generations up until Rev.War. They then "went west" as did many others.

    William Comstock went to Hopewell, Va. and from there to Kentucky (by 1787 when Miriam was born ?? she seems to have married in 1787).

    They were associated with the Harned family in Nelson Co., KY. See the "Harned Family of KY." by Arthur L. Keith, in he Kentucky State History. Soc. Register, Vol 29, No. 87.

    It is not known when William Comstock came to Louisiana. Daughter Esther was baptised in St. Landry Church at Opelouses 11 June 1786.


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    (from email from Dee8514@aol.com)
    Children:
    Samuel Oliver, b. Smithfield, R.I. about 1768
    Miriam, M. Nelson Co., Ky., 12/19/1787, William Harned.
    Deborah, died 1829; m. Enos Harned
    (There were other children, but no names in my book)

    Source: A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by Dr. John A. Comstock, pg 59.

    I have William's ancesters if you want.
    Dee8514@aol.com



    Property:
    On 2/26/1770, William Comstock of Smithfield, R.I., and Rachel his wife deed his homestead farm of 100 acres on the Oxford Road to Gideon Mowry.

    Property:
    Aug. 21, 1770, Emily Johnson of East Hoosuck deeds William Comstock of E. Hoosuck 100 acres.

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

    Residence:
    daughter Hester/Ester was baptized on this date in Opelousas, then Louisiana Territory (not a state until 1803) at the age of about 15.


    Residence:
    determined by daughter Miriam m in Nelson Co, KY in 1787 and dau Esther m in Louisiana in 1790.


    Research Notes:
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: lumoto@aol.com

    Hi,
    Am searching for a William Comstock who was the father of Rosalie Marianne Comstock in the early 1800's. Rosalie is listed in Father Hebert's books as being from New Orleans but married Ursin Augustin Aucoin in 1840 in Thibodaux. She lateried Jean Charles Naquin in
    Terrebonne Parish. Comstock is not a common name in those areas, although there is a small family group in lower Terrebonne Parish. I cannot find out anything about William. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
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    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Hi Sherry,
    I found a Comstock family in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and see that a William Comstock of New Orleans (maybe my William, father of Rosalie Marie Anne Comstock) was buried in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish. I was wondering if you recoge any of the names below because
    these are names associated with the Ascension Parish Comstocks.
    Jean Comstock m. Rosalie Anne McMerrimon
    Elizabeth Emilie m. Emile Bourgeois
    Adelaide Louise
    Jean Comstock
    Philippe Edouard Comstock
    John Louis Comstock m. Victoire Hortense Terrio
    (this John was a sheriff of Ascension Parish shortly before the Civil War?
    Marie Clothilde Comstock m. Elphage Capbern
    Joseph Henri Comstock
    Marie Regina Comstock
    Marie Aimee Comstock m. Henry Nores
    Marie Mathilde Comstock m. John S. Mavor
    Marie Camilla Comstock
    John Louis Comstock m. Marie Zulmee Landry
    Andre Albert Comstock m. Estelle Marie Hatkinson
    Joseph Arthur Comstock
    William Comstock b. 25 October 1840
    Miriam Helenam Comstock
    Philippe Edouard Comstock
    Bernard Albert Comstock
    Whitney Albert Comstock
    Andrew Albert Comstock

    Names of Witnesses on various documents:
    Bernard Davis, Emile Buquoi, Anna Comstock, Adele Hatkinson, Frederic Francis Duffel, Clemence Duffel, Gustave Israel, Adele Mollere, Jean Baptiste Terio, Emelie Comstock, Francoise Irma Terio, Narcisse Teriot, Adelaide Comstock, Andrew Gingry, Aristide Teriot, Marie Amilie Teriot,Robert Scot, Carmelite LeBlanc, William V. Comstock, Luce Landry, Henry Archinard, Evelina Pujos, L.S. Richard, P. Pourcine, Gerade Comes, C. Boglioli, Caroline Nee, Rev. L.P. Landry, Anne Braud, Olympe Braud,
    Henry Nores, Emilie Buquoi, Joseph Baselack, Marie Emilie Guilbaut, Emile Bourgeois, Pierre Dufour, Adelaide Tolliere, Edouard White, Emilie Constance Dumond.

    Arthur Comstock and Philip Comstock were members of the Donaldsonville Cannoneers during the Civil War, along with Evariste Aucoin, which is the name of one of the sons of Rosalie Comstock m. Ursin Aucoin.

    If any of these names ring a bell with you, I would sure appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
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    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Sherry,
    Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I went to the Ascension Parish Courthouse today and found some records on the Comstocks who lived in Ascension. Sadly, most of the documents are in French (and written very, very small). I can make out e of it, but I'll need to get help with the entire documents.
    I have found that most of the witnesses on these documents that I told you about were the "elite" of Donaldsonville. They were the people who ran the show, so to speak. John Louis Comstock Sr. listed himself on his marriage record as being fm New Orleans. Also, there is a William V. Comstock listed as a witness.
    I have been in touch with the JOHNLYONS group at Rootsweb, who will probably be very helpful in our search for the Merriman connection. I've had some contacts through them who have shown interest and knowledge.
    I'll get back with you when I find out more.
    Patty.

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    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    Sherry,
    New information on the Ascension Parish Comstocks. They definitely were related to a William V. Comstock, as he appears several times in documents associated with them. I was contacted by someone who is researching confederate naval officernd wanted info on William Van
    Renaulme Comstock and John H. Comstock of New Orleans. The
    Donaldsonville Comstocks definitely had an "in" in New Orleans because several of the children were married in New Orleans.
    I think I have found out why this particular Comstock family left the area! John Louis Comstock, Jr. who married Zulmee Landry was interdicted a few years after the Civil War and spent the rest of his life in an insane asylum in New Orleans.dward Comstock (who I think
    may be Philippe Edward) was also interdicted after the Civil War. In 1802 Zulmee Landry Comstock applied to the court for permission to sell land which she owned as separate property and stated that she needed a court order because her husband had been placed in an asylum for thirty
    years. I also have copies of the orders placing both John and Edward into state custody. Edward went to Jackson.
    It seems they were a well respected family because the people of the area took care of the children afterwards. Joseph St. Martin became their tutor under the succession proceedings of John Sr. Most of the witnesses on the documents, as I st to you, were the "in crowd" of
    Ascension and Assumption Parishes, as I think I told you. There were judges, legislators, plantation owners, etc.
    I'll keep you posted as I find new info. I think we have really discovered MY William. Now if I can just prove it. See ya, Patty.

    ___________________
    Date: 9/2/98 9:22:31 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Hi Sherry,
    I think the wife of the guy in our local group is descended from Hester (Ester), if I recall what he told me correctly. I'll let you know for sure when I talk back with him.
    I'm lucky for all of this treasure hunting. I was born and raised in Terrebonne Parish (Houma). I live in Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux). And I work in St. James (Convent), Ascension (Donaldsonville and Gonzales),
    and Assumption (Napoleonville) Parishes. As a district court reporter, I work in all of these courthouses so it's a snap to run downstairs on my lunch hour and look up stuff. That's why I was so excited when I realized my stubborn little Comstock line was linked to Ascension
    Parish.
    Also, I'm a member of the Terrebonne Parish Genealogical Society,which is really well promoted and helpful. The genealogy section of the Terrebonne Parish Library is quite extensive. And, they just had a new
    tax passed, so they will be adding lots of new stuff to it! They're asking for people to recommend what books they would like bought for the library. That's only 15 minutes away from my house.
    Also, Thibodaux, where I live, has Nicholls State University, which has a wonderful section on genealogy and local history. They have archives on most of the local people/events/history from the southern section of the state.
    Also, Thibodaux is the home of the Diocesan Archives for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the repository of all of these old records from Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes.
    I've only been hooked on genealogy for about three or four months, so I still don't know how to look up the really good stuff yet, but I'm learning. Sadly, I do have to work for a living, so my time is limited. I would rather do this 24 hs a day.
    Oh, by the way, I would love to see some connection to Edward Douglas White in my line, even if it's not direct. The reason? My oldest son just graduated from and my middle son is a sophomore at, you guessed it,
    Edward Douglas White Catholic High School here in Thibodaux. That would be a real kicker.
    Okay. Catch you later. Patty.

    William* married Rachel* Aldrich on 21 Feb 1765 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Rachel* (daughter of Peter* Aldrich and Miriam* Ray (Rea)) was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Samuel Oliver Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1766 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1839 in Montinsville, Clark Co, Illinois.
    2. 42. Deborah Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1829 in Hardin Co, Kentucky.
    3. 43. Miriam M Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1769 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1788 in of, Opelousas Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 44. Emily Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1771 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1853 in Harris Co, Texas.
    5. 45. Esther* "Hester" Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. 46. Amanda (or Amelia) "Amiee" Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1775 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 25 Jul 1789 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1853 in Harris Co, Texas.
    7. 47. Rachel Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777 in Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; died after 1810.
    8. 48. Helena "Ellen" Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1780 in of, Kentucky; died about 1819.

  5. 25.  Nathan Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born in 1739 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 16 Feb 1832 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts .

    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]

    Children:
    1. 49. Cyrus Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1763 in West Wrentham, Massachusetts; died on 01 Jul 1827 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts .
    2. 50. Lucina Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1765; died after 1810.
    3. 51. Sarah Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767; died after 1790.

  6. 26.  George Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born on 6 Dec 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 1 Feb 1820 in Leicester, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 17 Oct 1816, Mendon, Massachusetts; written

    Notes:

    Census: 1774 Smithfield, RI
    Census: 1777, men able to bear arms, George was a Friend and exempt

    Land transaction,
    1. of Smithfield, land in Leicester, MA

    Will, George Comstock of Mendon, late of Leicester, MA October 17, 1816; proved February 1, 1820 proveded for three grandchildren, Willard, Susanna and george Smith, children of my daughter Rowena, late wife of Zodac Smith of Providence and to Diana Comstock, only daughter of deceased son George. Luke Aldrich, executor.

    1. The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, John Adams Comstock
    2. Children from Smithfield Friend's record



    Will:
    Will of George Comstock of Mendon, late of Leicester,Mass., of Oct. 17, 1816, proved Feb. 1, 1820: Makes bequests to three grandchildren, Willard, Susanna, and George Smith, "children of my daughter Rowena," late wife of Zadoc Smith of Providence; and to Diana Comstock, only daughter of deceased son George. Luke Aldrich, executor.

    Apr. 24, 1793, Asa Burlingame and wife Rachel deed George Comstock of Smithfield 67 A. in Leicester, Mass.

    Some Descendants of Samuel Comstock of Providence, R.I., who Died about 1660; edited by Cyrus Ballou Comstock
    googlebooks.

    George married Catherine Arnold on 9 Mar 1765. Catherine (daughter of Thomas Arnold, Esq. and Sylvania (Susan) Comstock) was born on 24 Sep 1735 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1774 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Rowena Comstock, (twin)  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1766 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1790.
    2. 53. Susanna Comstock, (twin)  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1766 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 21 May 1788 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    3. 54. Naomi Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1788 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    4. 55. George Comstock, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1774 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1780.
    5. 56. Brown Comstock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1788 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

  7. 27.  Anna Comstock Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born in 1748 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 25 Jul 1784 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Notes:

    They had six children.

    Anna married David Ballou on 9 Jun 1770 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island. David (son of Samuel Arnold Ballou and Susannah Arnold) was born on 23 Aug 1744 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 13 Dec 1818 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 28.  Benjamin Comstock, (infirm?) Descendancy chart to this point (10.David*3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born before 1756 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 26 Jul 1771, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Will of 1771 leaves him under guardianship of his widow and sons Samuel, Nathan & George for life (doesn't say why).

    Birth:
    estimated.

    Other-Begin:
    Will of 1771 leaves him under guardianship of his widow and sons Samuel, Nathan & George for life (doesn't say why).


  9. 29.  Anne Steere Descendancy chart to this point (12.Anne3, 4.Anne*2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1731; died after 1747 in of, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 8 Dec 1747, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Other-Begin:
    her great-grand-mother Elizabeth Comstock's will; named as great-granddaughter Anne Steere.


  10. 30.  Simeon Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born on 21 Mar 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 3 May 1786 in Slatersille, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Simeon married Mary Cole on 1 Apr 1762. Mary was born in 1742; died on 22 Jul 1827 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Abraham Ballou  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1764 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in Feb 1844 in Lewis, Essex Co, New York.

  11. 31.  David Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1741 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1811.

    David married Mary Smith on 1 Apr 1762. Mary was born in 1746 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in Jul 1831 in Sandy Creek, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 32.  Phebe Ballou Descendancy chart to this point (14.Abraham3, 6.Naomi2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1743 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1762.

    Phebe married John Smith on 15 Apr 1761. John was born on 28 Jun 1736 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1762. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 33.  Anne Inman Descendancy chart to this point (20.John3, 7.John2, 1.Mary*1) was born about 1753; died after 1754.