Daniel Comstock, Sr.

2. Daniel COMSTOCK13 was born in 1624 in England.9,14 He was baptized on 21 July 1624 at St. Margaret in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. He died in 1683 at the age of 59 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

Daniel Comstock (1629)-1682) Palthiah Elderkin (1634-1712)

Daniel Comstock was born in 1629/30 in London, England. In 1631 or '32 he traveled to America as an infant with his father and two brothers, John and Samuel, age about 4 and 8.

In 1653, at age 24 he married Palthiah Elderkin. Over the next 24 years they had 14 children:

  Mary Comstock       1655-?    m. Samuel Young

  Sarah Comstock      1657-?

  Hannah Comstock     1659-?

  Hope Comstock       1660-?

  Ann Comstock        1662-?    m. Ebenezer Billings

  Zipporah Comstock   1663-?

  Elizabeth Comstock  1665-?

  Abigail Comstock    1666-?

  Bethia Comstock     1667-?

  Daniel Comstock     1671-1746 m. Elizabeth Prentiss

  Rebecca Comstock    1671-?    m. Daniel Stebbins

  Kingsland Comstock  1673-?    m. Mary Atweel

  Patience Comstock   1675-?

  Samuel Comstock     1677-1757 m. Sarah Douglas

Daniel died in 1683 at age 53. Palthiah died in 1713 at age 78.

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Research Notes:

"Daniel Comstock (William') born 1630; died New London, Conn., 1683; married about 1653 Paltiah EIderkin who d. Feb. 21, 1713, dau. of John and Abigail (Kingsland) Elderkin.

Calkins (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 Daniel2 Comstock was there. 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.

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

Daniel* Comstock, Providence, June 24, 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 June 2, 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.

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

Daniel Comstock purchased, 1664, a farm at Oxoboro, near Uncasville (Hillhouse Geneal., p. 266) some of which land remained in the family as late as 1931. The Comstock Cemetery is located on this property.

Hempstead's Diary, p. 32, says "Old Goodee Comstock died Feb. 21, 1713." This probably refers to Paltiah (Elderkin) Comstock.

"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 Oct. 9,1696, to their mother, Paltiah Comstock, "to pay our patrimony due us, to our brother, Peter Strickland."

Southold, L. I., Sept. 15, 1688; Mary Comstock witness with Anna Youngs.

Inventory, Nov. 13, 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 "PaltieH" to bring up children, 'till Court order otherwise."

Daniel was referred to by some as "Gideon." He was a volunteer, 1676, in the Narragansett War." [1] Footnotes:

[1] John Adams Comstock, A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America (1949), 3, [HathiTrust], [Google_Book].

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Daniel COMSTOCK (son of William COMSTOCK and Elizabeth DANIEL)511, 512, 513 was born 1630 in Devonshire Co, England514, 515, and died 1683 in New London, New London Co., Connecticutt516, 517. He married Paltiah (Pelatiah) ELDERKIN on Abt. 1653 in Norwich Settllement, Connecticutt Colony518, 519, 520, daughter of John ELDERKIN and Abigail KINGSLAND.

Notes for Daniel COMSTOCK: Daniel was referred to by some as"Gideon". He was a volunteer in1676 in the Narragansett War (King Philip’s War).

Daniel COMSTOCK16 was born on 21 Jul 1630 in England.8,18 He died in 1683 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. The Early Records of the Town of Providence. Vol. XV Preface: The name Danl. Comestock is included in the list of men of Providence (#0227) that is the Preface of this volume. The purpose of this list has not been determined. Vol II, p.29 (also copy of actual document in front of book) 19th of Eleventh Month 1645. "Wee whose Names are heere after Subscribed, having obteyned a free Grante of Twenty five Akers of Land a peece with Right of Commoning...." This list includes the name of Daniel (his mark) Cumstocke. [Names could have been added to this list at any time as some were marked out. Daniel would not have been old enough to hold land in 1645 unless there has been some error in his age.] Vol XV, p.16-17 24 Jun 1648. Daniel Cumstock was fined 10 lb for a false Indian alarm. Vol. XV, p.21 1648, probably Dec. Robert Williams was drunk and John Olderkin left him to Daniell Comstocke "to looke to him" [John Olderkin likely John Elderkin, Daniel's father-in-law to be) Vol.XV, p.33 2 Sep 1650 The town tax list did not include any Comstocks. However, Daniel would possibly have been only 20, not old to be taxed. Vol XV, p.46 1 Jun 1651 Request of James Bradish for a fair trial concerning the differences between he and danill Cumstucke. Vol XV, p.63 Tax list Jun 1652. daniell Comstocke 4s. Vol II, p.83 2 Jun (1655) "Benjamine Smith & Dan. Cumbstock propounded theire houses with thir land to ye towne for sale." Vol II, p.96 27 Aug 1656 "Ordered yt Dan: Cumbstock, Ste: Northup & Edw: Smith be received into Voat with ye Inhabitants of ye Towne & yt they have Common equall with any one Townseman" and "Ordered yt Dan: C[omsto]ck his bill is answered a graun ( ) parcell of land adjoineing to his land in ye great Swamp & so to goe to ye upper end of ye Swamp." Vol II, p.110 27 Oct 1657 Ordered that Henry Neal have a 7 acre lot laid out adjoining his meadow he bought of Dan. Combstock. Vol I, p.57 23 Nov 1660 Henry Neale of Braintree sold to Roger Mawrey of Providence his house and land in Providence that he purchased of Daniel Comstock. Vol III, p.72 Division of land on the East Side of the Seven mile line 19 Feb 1665. Daniell Comstock was #40. Vol IV, p.45 Division of land beyond or on the West side of the Seven mile Line 12 Apr 1675. Dan Comstock #71. p.47 24 May 1674. Division of Land between Seven mile Line and Four mile Line on the East side of the Seven mile Line: Dan Comstock #71 [even tho Daniel no longer lived in Providence, he was apparently still entitled as one of the early purchasers] p.64 17 Mar 1684. Division of Lands on West side of Seven mile Line. Essentially the same list as in 1675. Daniell Comstock #23. Does come out to an even 100 men this time.

Vol XVII p.30-34 Here followeth the List of the draught which was made the: 17th of March: 1684 for the division of the Lands on the west side of Seven Mile line. [there follows a list of 100 names - at the end it says "A list of ye Original Purchasers". I believe this to be a copy of the orginal list made 17 Mar 1684. Included as #23 is Daniel Comstock. The list appears to have been presented by John Smith, son of John Smith known as Jameco as his petition for his right of inheritance follows.] Vol XIV Deed Book 1, p.154 "Upon ye 5th day of September in ye yeare 1685. Layd out unto Samuell Whipple in ye Right of Roger Mawry & of Daniell Comstock 13 acres of land leiing in ye neck.....two percells." One parcel of 10 acres on West side of the great Swamp; the other parcel of 3 acres between the head of Benjamin Hearnton Senr's house lot and the Swamp, bounded on the East by Daniel Browne and Samuel Whipple, on the South by Samuel Whipple and land of John Smith the Mason, on the north by the Comon. Thomas Olney, Surveior. Vol XIV Deed Book 1 p.155 "Upon ye 11th day of November in ye yeare 1685. In ye Right of Daniell Comstock in a five & twenty acre Right with a full Right of Comon as by Record appears. Layd out unto Samuell Whipple 23 acres of land" Vol XVII p.258-259; 280-281 Nathaniel, Ebenezer, and William Jenckes petition the Proprietors concerning land their father bought of the widow Morey who could not furnish him with clear title - she sold him two Rights she thought belonged to Daniel Comstock and Henry Neal. Later it was determined that Neal's Right had been sold to William Carpenter by Roger Morey in his lifetime. Samuel Whipple laid out both Daniel's and Morey's Rights. The widow may have also sold the Rights to Stephen Paine. For about 30 years, the Jenckes have paid all taxes on this land. Petition dated 29 Aug 1709. Settled 25 Feb 1712. ( The deed from Roger Mawry to Wm Carpenter re the Right of Henry Neale is in Vol. 1, p. 85 dated 3 Feb 1661,)

Daniel Comstock, Sen'r was presented for a freeman of New London CT in Oct of 1669. "Connecticut Puritan Settlers" by Royal R. Hinman

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Daniel Comstock, son of William Comstock and Elizabeth Daniel, was born on 21 July 1629/30. [1][2] He married Paltiah Elderkin, daughter of John Elderkin 1st and Abigail Kingsland, circa 1652/53.[1] He died in 1682/83 at New London, New London Co., Connecticut.[1]

Daniel Comstock was born July 21, 1630 in Providence, Rhode Island (COMMENT: That conflicts with information above that shows him born in England) Children of Daniel Comstock and Paltiah Elderkin:[3]

   Mary, born 1655

   Sarah, born 1657

   Elizabeth, born 1657 in Norwich, New London, Conn; died May 19, 1734 in Conn. She married Samuel Strickland.

   Bethiah, 1658-1713

   Hannah, born 1659 in New London, Conn.

   Zipporah, born 1663 in New London, Conn. 

Hope, 1660-1732
Abigail, born 1666 in New London, Conn.

   Anne, born 1669 in New London, New London, Conn., and died after Oct 1727 in Stonington, Conn. She married Ebenezer Billings, son of Captain William Billings and Mary (Atherton not proven), March 1, 1681, Ebenezer was born about 1661 in Stonington, Conn., and died there Sept. 16, 1727.

   Daniel, born 1671, and died 1746

   Rebecca, born 1671 in New London, Conn.

   Kingsland,1673-1722

   Patience,1673-1673

   Samuel, 1673-1757

   Patience, born 1675 in New London Connecticut 

Sources

   ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 John A. Comstock. A history and genealogy of the Comstock family in America. Published: Los Angeles, Priv. print. for the author by the Commonwealth Press, 1949. p. 6. A HathiTrust e-book. JAComstock

   ↑ Mary Jane Comstock, Compiler. Comstock-Haggard and Allied Families. (Chicago: Adams Press, 1973)

   ↑ | genealogy.com/form/regional/states/topics/vt/18117

Marriage

   1653 

   Lynn, Essex, Mass. 

   Husband: Daniel Comstock 

   Wife: Palthiah Elderkin 

   Child: Daniel Comstock 

   Child: Rebecca Comstock 

   Child: Hannah Comstock 

   Child: Ann Comstock 

   Child: Abigail Comstock 

   Child: Hope Comstock 

   Child: James Comstock 

   Child: Peter Comstock 

   Child: John Comstock 

   Child: Mary Comstock 

   Child: Sarah Comstock 

   Child: Zipporah Comstock 

   Child: Bethiah Comstock Comstock 

   Child: Elizabeth Comstock 

   Child: Samuel Comstock 

   Child: Patience Comstock 

   Child: Kingsland Comstock 

Note

       I have not found proof for this date of Daniel's birth. 

       History of New London, Quintin Publication, found online at WorldVitalRecords, states that "[Daniel Comstock] as appears from statements of his age, was born about 1630. His wife, whose name was Paltiah, was a daughter, or step-daughter, of John Elderkin. They had a son Daniel and eight daughters, whose births were not recorded, but they were all baptized by Mr. Bradstreet in April and November, 1671 [I find no son Daniel, unless there was an infant who died - I have not seen these baptisms, presumable they were at New London.]. After this two other sons were baptized: Kingland in 1673 and Samuel in 1677." [Daughter Patience was also baptized in 1673 according to "Comstock Family in America".] 

       The Early Records of the Town of Providence. 

       Vol. XV Preface: The name Danl. Comestock is included in the list of men of Providence (#0227) that is the Preface of this volume. The purpose of this list has not been determined. 

       Vol II, p.29 (also copy of actual document in front of book) 19th of Eleventh Month 1645. "Wee whose Names are heere after Subscribed, having obteyned a free Grante of Twenty five Akers of Land a peece with Right of Commoning...." This list includes the name of Daniel (his mark) Cumstocke. [Names could have been added to this list at any time as some were marked out. Daniel would not have been old enough to hold land in 1645 unless there has been some error in his age.] 

       Vol XV, p.16-17 24 Jun 1648. Daniel Cumstock was fined 10 lb for a false Indian alarm. 

       Vol. XV, p.21 1648, probably Dec. Robert Williams was drunk and John Olderkin left him to Daniell Comstocke "to looke to him" [John Olderkin likely John Elderkin, Daniel's father-in-law to be) 

       Vol.XV, p.33 2 Sep 1650 The town tax list did not include any Comstocks. However, Daniel would possibly have been only 20, not old enough to be taxed. 

       Vol XV, p.46 1 Jun 1651 Request of James Bradish for a fair trial concerning the differences between he and danill Cumstucke. 

       Vol XV, p.63 Tax list Jun 1652. daniell Comstocke 4s. 

       Vol II, p.83 2 Jun (1655) "Benjamine Smith & Dan. Cumbstock propounded theire houses with thir land to ye towne for sale." 

       Vol II, p.96 27 Aug 1656 "Ordered yt Dan: Cumbstock, Ste: Northup & Edw: Smith be received into Voat with ye Inhabitants of ye Towne & yt they have Common equall with any one Townseman" and "Ordered yt Dan: C[omsto]ck his bill is answered a graun ( ) parcell of land adjoineing to his land in ye great Swamp & so to goe to ye upper end of ye Swamp." 

       Vol II, p.110 27 Oct 1657 Ordered that Henry Neal have a 7 acre lot laid out adjoining his meadow he bought of Dan. Combstock. 

       Vol I, p.57 23 Nov 1660 Henry Neale of Braintree sold to Roger Mawrey of Providence his house and land in Providence that he purchased of Daniel Comstock. 

       Vol III, p.72 Division of land on the East Side of the Seven mile line 19 Feb 1665. Daniell Comstock was #40. 

       Vol. III:206-7 7 Mar 1671 Deed of sale. Stephen Paine of Rehoboth sold to Samuel Whipple three house lots, with a dwelling house, and all of the out housing standing upon the lots, which Stephen Paine purchased from Mary Mowry, executor of the estate of her deceased husband Roger Mowry. One lot originally belonged to Daniel Comstock, one to John Smith, and one to Richard Prey, all of Providence. Also one right of commoning, one 25 acre right of commoning both reaching westward as the seven mile line. [Rec. 21 Sep 1671] 

       Vol IV, p.45 Division of land beyond or on the West side of the Seven mile Line 12 Apr 1675. Dan Comstock #71. 

       p.47 24 May 1674. Division of Land between Seven mile Line and Four mile Line on the East side of the Seven mile Line: Dan Comstock #71 [even tho Daniel no longer lived in Providence, he was apparently still entitled as one of the early purchasers] 

       p.64 17 Mar 1684. Division of Lands on West side of Seven mile Line. Essentially the same list as in 1675. Daniell Comstock #23. Does come out to an even 100 men this time. 

       Vol XVII p.30-34 Here followeth the List of the draught which was made the: 17th of March: 1684 for the division of the Lands on the west side of Seven Mile line. [there follows a list of 100 names - at the end it says "A list of ye Original Purchasers". I believe this to be a copy of the orginal list made 17 Mar 1684. Included as #23 is Daniel Comstock. The list appears to have been presented by John Smith, son of John Smith known as Jameco as his petition for his right of inheritance follows.] 

       Vol XIV Deed Book 1, p.154 "Upon ye 5th day of September in ye yeare 1685. Layd out unto Samuell Whipple in ye Right of Roger Mawry & of Daniell Comstock 13 acres of land leiing in ye neck.....two percells." One parcel of 10 acres on West side of the great Swamp; the other parcel of 3 acres between the head of Benjamin Hearnton Senr's house lot and the Swamp, bounded on the East by Daniel Browne and Samuel Whipple, on the South by Samuel Whipple and land of John Smith the Mason, on the north by the Comon. Thomas Olney, Surveior. 

       Vol XIV Deed Book 1 p.155 "Upon ye 11th day of November in ye yeare 1685. In ye Right of Daniell Comstock in a five & twenty acre Right with a full Right of Comon as by Record appears. Layd out unto Samuell Whipple 23 acres of land" 

       Vol XVII p.258-259; 280-281 Nathaniel, Ebenezer, and William Jenckes petition the Proprietors concerning land their father bought of the widow Morey who could not furnish him with clear title - she sold him two Rights she thought belonged to Daniel Comstock and Henry Neal. Later it was determined that Neal's Right had been sold to William Carpenter by Roger Morey in his lifetime. Samuel Whipple laid out both Daniel's and Morey's Rights. The widow may have also sold the Rights to Stephen Paine. For about 30 years, the Jenckes have paid all taxes on this land. Petition dated 29 Aug 1709. Settled 25 Feb 1712. ( The deed from Roger Mawry to Wm Carpenter re the Right of Henry Neale is in Vol. 1, p. 85 dated 3 Feb 1661,) 

       Daniel Comstock, Sen'r was presented for a freeman of New London CT in Oct of 1669. "Connecticut Puritan Settlers" by Royal R. Hinman 

       New London CT Probate Records: 

       Comstock,Daniel, of New London. File #1392. Inventory taken 13 Nov 1683 by Daniel Witherell and Charles Hill, Townsmen. Proved and administration granted his widow Paltiel, she to improve the whole estate for the bringing up of the children. 

       The American Genealogist, 1933, Vol. 10, p.169 

Sources

   Source: S115 Title: The Early Records of the Town of Providence. 21 Volumes commissioned by the City Council to be collected and printed from the early records of the town. (Snow & Farnham City Printers) Repository: #R7 Call Number: F89 P9P9 v.#

   Repository: R7 Name: NEHGS Lending Library Address: New England Historic Genealogical Society Address 1: New England Historic Genealogical Society Note: 2008. No longer lends books, available only at the Library. 

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 John A. Comstock. A history and genealogy of the Comstock family in America. Published: Los Angeles, Priv. print. for the author by the Commonwealth Press, 1949. p. 6. A HathiTrust e-book. JAComstock

   ↑ Mary Jane Comstock, Compiler. Comstock-Haggard and Allied Families. (Chicago: Adams Press, 1973)

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See Also

   WFT- Volume 3 Title: Family Tree Maker CD-ROM, WFT- Volume 3 Pedigree 4060 

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Daniel Comstock (son of William Comstock and Elizabeth Daniels) was born July 21, 1630 in England, and died Bef. November 13, 1683 in New London, CT.He married Paltiah or Palthiah Elderkin on 1653 in New London, CT or Lynn, Essex, England, daughter of John Elderkin and Abigail Kingsland.

Includes NotesNotes for Daniel Comstock: Calkins (History of Norwich) says John Elderkin, carpenter and miller, the first proprietor of the "Cove," emigrated to America in 1637 at age 5, 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 there.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. Jan. 29, 1646, acknowledges a free grant of 25 A. from Providence. Providence, June 24, 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 June 2, 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. Dec. 19, 1658, New London has given Daniel Comstock 100 A. of upland by the Sawmill brook. Daniel Comstock purchased, 1664, a farm at Oxoboro, near Uncasville (Hillhouse Geneal., p. 266):Daniel Comstock in 1664 acquired a large tract of land, part of which is now Comstock Cemetery, and here he did build a home, move in and farm the land. His descendants continued to own portions of the property until very recent years (1931), and it may well be that there are still residents who count him among their ancestors (see http://www.munic.state.ct.us/MONTVILLE/English%20Settlement.htm#Eng... Settlement) Hempstead's Diary, p. 32, says "Old Goodee Comstock died Feb. 21, 1713." This probably refers to Paltiah (Elderkin) Comstock. "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 Oct. 9, 1696, to their mother, Paltiah Comstock, "to pay our patrimony due us, to our brother, Peter Strickland." Southold, L. I., Sept. 15, 1688; Mary Comstock witness with Anna Youngs. Inventory, Nov. 13, 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." Daniel was referred to by some as "Gideon." He was a volunteer, 1676, in the Narragansett War. "A Comstock Genealogy", "Descendants of William Comstock of New London, Conn," by C. B. Comstock; The Knickerbocker Press, New York, 1907, and also from "History of Montville, Conn." by H. A. Baker, and Caulkin's "History of Norwich, Conn." More About Daniel Comstock: Emigration: 1637, Lynn, then to Dedham. More About Daniel Comstock and Paltiah or Palthiah Elderkin: Marriage: 1653, New London, CT or Lynn, Essex, England. Children of Daniel Comstock and Paltiah or Palthiah Elderkin are:

+Samuel Comstock, b. July 12, 1677, Norwich, New London, CT, d. April 11, 1757, Montville, New London, CT.

   +Rebecca Comstock, b. 1661, Norwich, New London, CT, d. September 21, 1713.

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Daniel COMSTOCK (son of William COMSTOCK and Elizabeth DANIEL)511, 512, 513 was born 1630 in Devonshire Co, England514, 515, and died 1683 in New London, New London Co., Connecticutt516, 517.He married Paltiah (Pelatiah) ELDERKIN on Abt. 1653 in Norwich Settllement, Connecticutt Colony518, 519, 520, daughter of John ELDERKIN and Abigail KINGSLAND.

Includes NotesNotes for Daniel COMSTOCK: Daniel was referred to by some as"Gideon". He was a volunteer ,1676 in the Narragansett War. Daniel COMSTOCK16 was born on 21 Jul 1630 in England.8,18 He died in 1683 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. The Early Records of the Town of Providence. Vol. XV Preface: The name Danl. Comestock is included in the list of men of Providence (#0227) that is the Preface of this volume. The purpose of this list has not been determined. Vol II, p.29 (also copy of actual document in front of book) 19th of Eleventh Month 1645. "Wee whose Names are heere after Subscribed, having obteyned a free Grante of Twenty five Akers of Land a peece with Right of Commoning...." This list includes the name of Daniel (his mark) Cumstocke. [Names could have been added to this list at any time as some were marked out. Daniel would not have been old enough to hold land in 1645 unless there has been some error in his age.] Vol XV, p.16-17 24 Jun 1648. Daniel Cumstock was fined 10 lb for a false Indian alarm. Vol. XV, p.21 1648, probably Dec. Robert Williams was drunk and John Olderkin left him to Daniell Comstocke "to looke to him" [John Olderkin likely John Elderkin, Daniel's father-in-law to be) Vol.XV, p.33 2 Sep 1650 The town tax list did not include any Comstocks. However, Daniel would possibly have been only 20, not old to be taxed. Vol XV, p.46 1 Jun 1651 Request of James Bradish for a fair trial concerning the differences between he and danill Cumstucke. Vol XV, p.63 Tax list Jun 1652. daniell Comstocke 4s. Vol II, p.83 2 Jun (1655) "Benjamine Smith & Dan. Cumbstock propounded theire houses with thir land to ye towne for sale." Vol II, p.96 27 Aug 1656 "Ordered yt Dan: Cumbstock, Ste: Northup & Edw: Smith be received into Voat with ye Inhabitants of ye Towne & yt they have Common equall with any one Townseman" and "Ordered yt Dan: C[omsto]ck his bill is answered a graun ( ) parcell of land adjoineing to his land in ye great Swamp & so to goe to ye upper end of ye Swamp." Vol II, p.110 27 Oct 1657 Ordered that Henry Neal have a 7 acre lot laid out adjoining his meadow he bought of Dan. Combstock. Vol I, p.57 23 Nov 1660 Henry Neale of Braintree sold to Roger Mawrey of Providence his house and land in Providence that he purchased of Daniel Comstock. Vol III, p.72 Division of land on the East Side of the Seven mile line 19 Feb 1665. Daniell Comstock was #40. Vol IV, p.45 Division of land beyond or on the West side of the Seven mile Line 12 Apr 1675. Dan Comstock #71. p.47 24 May 1674. Division of Land between Seven mile Line and Four mile Line on the East side of the Seven mile Line: Dan Comstock #71 [even tho Daniel no longer lived in Providence, he was apparently still entitled as one of the early purchasers] p.64 17 Mar 1684. Division of Lands on West side of Seven mile Line. Essentially the same list as in 1675. Daniell Comstock #23. Does come out to an even 100 men this time. Vol XVII p.30-34 Here followeth the List of the draught which was made the: 17th of March: 1684 for the division of the Lands on the west side of Seven Mile line. [there follows a list of 100 names - at the end it says "A list of ye Original Purchasers". I believe this to be a copy of the orginal list made 17 Mar 1684. Included as #23 is Daniel Comstock. The list appears to have been presented by John Smith, son of John Smith known as Jameco as his petition for his right of inheritance follows.] Vol XIV Deed Book 1, p.154 "Upon ye 5th day of September in ye yeare 1685. Layd out unto Samuell Whipple in ye Right of Roger Mawry & of Daniell Comstock 13 acres of land leiing in ye neck.....two percells." One parcel of 10 acres on West side of the great Swamp; the other parcel of 3 acres between the head of Benjamin Hearnton Senr's house lot and the Swamp, bounded on the East by Daniel Browne and Samuel Whipple, on the South by Samuel Whipple and land of John Smith the Mason, on the north by the Comon. Thomas Olney, Surveior. Vol XIV Deed Book 1 p.155 "Upon ye 11th day of November in ye yeare 1685. In ye Right of Daniell Comstock in a five & twenty acre Right with a full Right of Comon as by Record appears. Layd out unto Samuell Whipple 23 acres of land" Vol XVII p.258-259; 280-281 Nathaniel, Ebenezer, and William Jenckes petition the Proprietors concerning land their father bought of the widow Morey who could not furnish him with clear title - she sold him two Rights she thought belonged to Daniel Comstock and Henry Neal. Later it was determined that Neal's Right had been sold to William Carpenter by Roger Morey in his lifetime. Samuel Whipple laid out both Daniel's and Morey's Rights. The widow may have also sold the Rights to Stephen Paine. For about 30 years, the Jenckes have paid all taxes on this land. Petition dated 29 Aug 1709. Settled 25 Feb 1712. ( The deed from Roger Mawry to Wm Carpenter re the Right of Henry Neale is in Vol. 1, p. 85 dated 3 Feb 1661,) Daniel Comstock, Sen'r was presented for a freeman of New London CT in Oct of 1669. "Connecticut Puritan Settlers" by Royal R. Hinman Daniel COMSTOCK and Palthiah ELDERKIN were married about 1653 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.18 Palthiah ELDERKIN (daughter of John ELKERKIN and Abigail KINGSLAND) was born about 1635 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.19 She died on 21 Feb 1713 in Connecticut.19,20 John Crossley of Sacramento, CA Her parents were John Elderken and Abigail Kingsland. Had 17 children. Date of death as 21 Feb 1713 in CT Genealogical Dictionary of New England Settlers: Son Daniel, 8 daughters.all baptised in Apr and Nov 1671, Kingland b. 1673, Samuel b. 1677. Dau. Bethia m. Daniel Stebbings. Daniel COMSTOCK and Palthiah ELDERKIN had the following children: i. Daniel COMSTOCK. ii. Rebecca COMSTOCK was born in 1655. iii. Hannah COMSTOCK. iv. Elizabeth COMSTOCK. v. Anna COMSTOCK. vi. Mary COMSTOCK. vii. Abigail COMSTOCK was born in 1666. viii. Hope COMSTOCK. ix. Zipporah COMSTOCK was baptized on 9 Apr 1671.21 x. Sarah COMSTOCK was born before 1671. She was baptized on 9 Apr 1671.22 xi. Peter COMSTOCK was born before 1671. xii. John COMSTOCK was born before 1671. xiii. James COMSTOCK was born before 1671. xiv. Bethia COMSTOCK. xv. Kingsland COMSTOCK. xvi. Patience COMSTOCK was baptized on 26 Nov 1673.21 xvii. Samuel COMSTOCK.

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Daniel "Gideon" (1) Comstock Sex: M Birth: 21 JUL 1630 in Village of Culmstock, Wellington Parish (Devonshire) England Death: 1683 in Oxsboro, New London Village (New London) Connecticut Colony Burial: Comstock Cemetery on the Comstock Farm in Oxsboro, Connecticut Note: 1630: Daniel Comstock was born. (Daniel was sometimes referred to as "Gideon.") "Effie Belle Randall of Bath, Ohio: Her Ancestors and Descendants" by Theodore N. Woods; p. 47; published by T. N. Woods; Phoenix, Arizona; 1991 (CS71.R19 1991 LofC) and "New England Marriages Prior to 1700" compiled by Clarence Almon Torrey; p. 175; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1985 (974.0 NEa/Marriage SCGS) and "A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by John Adams Comstock; p. 3; The Commonwealth Press Inc; Los Angeles, California; 1949 (929.2 C739CO) 1646, January 29: Daniel Comstock acknowledges a free grant of 25 A. from Providence. 1648, June 24: Daniel Comstock, of Providence, and other young men arrested for giving a false Indian alarm. 1655, June 2: Benjamin Smith and Dan Comstock propound their houses with their land to the town of Providence for sale. 1657, January 27: Dan Comstock bought a meadow and it was ordered (Providence) that Hen. Neale have a six acre lot laid out to him adjoining to the said meadow that he bought of Dan Comstock. 1658, December 19: New London has given Daniel Comstock 100 acres of upland by the Sawmill Brook. 1664: Daniel Comstock purchased a farm at Oxoboro, near Uncasville (Hillhouse Genealogy, p. 266) some of which land remained in the family as late as 1931. The Comstock Cemetery is located on this property. "A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by John Adams Comstock; p. 3; The Commonwealth Press Inc; Los Angeles, California; 1949 (929.2 C739CO) 1664: They purchased a farm at Oxsboro, near Uncasville, some of the land remained in the possession of the family until 1895. "Historical and Genealogical Collections Relating to the Descendants of Reverend James Hillhouse" by Margaret P. Hillhouse; p. 266; T. A. Wright, printer and publisher; New York City, New York; 1924 (HeritageQuest) 1676: He was a volunteer in the Narragansett War. "A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by John Adams Comstock; p. 3; The Commonwealth Press Inc; Los Angeles, California; 1949 (929.2 C739CO) 1683: Daniel Comstock died at New London, Connecticut. "Effie Belle Randall of Bath, Ohio: Her Ancestors and Descendants" by Theodore N. Woods; p. 47; published by T. N. Woods; Phoenix, Arizona; 1991 (CS71.R19 1991 LofC) and "New England Marriages Prior to 1700" compiled by Clarence Almon Torrey; p. 175; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1985 (974.0 NEa/Marriage SCGS) and "A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by John Adams Comstock; p. 3; The Commonwealth Press Inc; Los Angeles, California; 1949 (929.2 C739CO) 1683, November 13: The inventory, of the 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; £221-17-06. Administration to widow "Paltiell" to bring up children, 'till Court order otherwise". 1697, December 17: Peter Strickland receipts to his brother-in-law, Daniel Comstock, administrator of the estate of his father, Daniel Comstock, for £12, for Samuel Young and Thomas Halliox of Southold, Long Island, as their wives' part of the estate of their father, Daniel Comstock, deceased." "A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by John Adams Comstock; p. 2; The Commonwealth Press Inc; Los Angeles, California; 1949 (929.2 C739CO) Father: William Comstock , Immigrant Ancestor b: 4 JUL 1595 in Village of Culmstock, Wellington Parish (Devonshire) England Mother: Elizabeth Daniels b: 8 JAN 1607/08 in Village of Culmstock, Wellington Parish (Devonshire) England Marriage 1 Paltiah Elderkin b: 1635 in Contentment Settlement, Massachusetts Bay Colony Married: 1653 in Norwich Settlement, Connecticut Colony Note: 1653c: Daniel Comstock married Paltiah Elderkin. Children were: 1) Daniel, Jr., baptized April 9, 1671; married May 23, 1700, Elizabeth Prentice; died April 24, 1746; 2) Mary, baptized, April 9, 1671; married 1677c, Samuel Younge or Youngs of Southold, New York; died 1690c; 3) Sarah, baptized, April 9, 1671; 4) Hope, born 1667; baptized April 9, 1671; married 1689c, Thomas Halliox or Halloch of Southold, New York; died February 1733; 5) Zipporah, baptized April 9, 1671; 6) Elizabeth, born 1659; married 1674c, Peter Strickland; died May 9, 1734; 7) Bethiah, baptized April 9, 1671; married May 31, 1675, Daniel Stebbins; died September 21, 1713; 8) Anne (see below); 9) Kingsland, baptized November 2, 1673; married (before) 1722, Mary Atwell; died (before) 1722; 10) Patience, baptized November 26, 1673 and 11) Samuel, born 1672; baptized July 15, 1677; married (1st) June 22, 1699, Sarah Douglas; married (2nd) Martha Jones Whittlesey; died April 11, 1757 at Montville, Connecticut. "A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by John Adams Comstock; pp. 3-4; The Commonwealth Press Inc; Los Angeles, California; 1949 (929.2 C739CO) Additional Resources: 1) "Historical and Genealogical Collections Relating to the Descendants of Reverend James Hillhouse" by Margaret P. Hillhouse; p. 266; T. A. Wright, printer and publisher; New York City, New York; 1924 (HeritageQuest) 2) "New England Marriages Prior to 1700" compiled by Clarence Almon Torrey; p. 175; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1985 (974.0 NEa/Marriage SCGS) 3) "Effie Belle Randall of Bath, Ohio: Her Ancestors and Descendants" by Theodore N. Woods; p. 47; published by T. N. Woods; Phoenix, Arizona; 1991 (CS71.R19 1991 LofC) You will not find the name Montville while searching early records of the colonies in southeast Connecticut. The area Montville now occupies was part of New London, called North Parish, it was incorporated in 1786. All records before that date will be found in New London, because for its first 150 years or so, land transfers in Montville were recorded in New London. This makes it difficult to trace the location of some of the earliest families. North Parish had several industries in operation before the settlers arrived. Sawmills, and gristmills for grinding grain were located in the high ground where rivers could provide the power to run them. The first sawmill was built on the Oxoboxo River in the 1640s. John Winthrop Jr, started a forge to produce iron from bog-ore in 1643 at the mouth of the Oxoboxo. The English established a friendly relationship with the Mohegan Chief Uncas and abt 1670 English families started moving into the area. Many of these families were given land grants by Uncas for helping his people defeat the Pequots. Some of these early settlers were Rogers, Fitch, Raymond, Turner, Mason, Chester and Baker. Several small villages now make up the 43.9 square miles the town of Montville covers, they are Palmertown, Chesterfield, Uncasville, Oakdale, and Mohegan. There are 3 Post Offices: Montville, Uncasville, and Oakdale. Montville is bordered by Salem, Bozrah, Norwich, East Lyme, Waterford/New London, and the Thames River, across which lies Ledyard and Preston. In the past, several ferries crossed this narrow waterway, carrying trade goods, produce, and passengers. Main land routes are Norwich-New London Turnpike (route 32) along the Thames River, passing through Uncasville and Mohegan, and the Old Colchester Road (Route 85), through Oakdale and Chesterfield, to Waterford and New London. State highway, 395, connects with interstate 95 in New London and heads north through Montville. You will not find the name Montville while searching early records of the colonies in southeast Connecticut. The area Montville now occupies was part of New London, called North Parish, it was incorporated in 1786. All records before that date will be found in New London, because for its first 150 years or so, land transfers in Montville were recorded in New London. This makes it difficult to trace the location of some of the earliest families. North Parish had several industries in operation before the settlers arrived. Sawmills, and gristmills for grinding grain were located in the high ground where rivers could provide the power to run them. The first sawmill was built on the Oxoboxo River in the 1640s. John Winthrop Jr, started a forge to produce iron from bog-ore in 1643 at the mouth of the Oxoboxo. The English established a friendly relationship with the Mohegan Chief Uncas and abt 1670 English families started moving into the area. Many of these families were given land grants by Uncas for helping his people defeat the Pequots. Some of these early settlers were Rogers, Fitch, Raymond, Turner, Mason, Chester and Baker. Several small villages now make up the 43.9 square miles the town of Montville covers, they are Palmertown, Chesterfield, Uncasville, Oakdale, and Mohegan. There are 3 Post Offices: Montville, Uncasville, and Oakdale. Montville is bordered by Salem, Bozrah, Norwich, East Lyme, Waterford/New London, and the Thames River, across which lies Ledyard and Preston. In the past, several ferries crossed this narrow waterway, carrying trade goods, produce, and passengers. Main land routes are Norwich-New London Turnpike (route 32) along the Thames River, passing through Uncasville and Mohegan, and the Old Colchester Road (Route 85), through Oakdale and Chesterfield, to Waterford and New London. State highway, 395, connects with interstate 95 in New London and heads north through Montville. All the children of Daniel Comstock and Paltiah Elderkin were most certainley born in the North Parish of New London, which was later called Montville after 1786. You will not find the name Montville while searching early records of the colonies in southeast Connecticut. The area Montville now occupies was part of New London, called North Parish, it was incorporated in 1786. All records before that date will be found in New London, because for its first 150 years or so, land transfers in Montville were recorded in New London. This makes it difficult to trace the location of some of the earliest families. North Parish had several industries in operation before the settlers arrived. Sawmills, and gristmills for grinding grain were located in the high ground where rivers could provide the power to run them. The first sawmill was built on the Oxoboxo River in the 1640s. John Winthrop Jr, started a forge to produce iron from bog-ore in 1643 at the mouth of the Oxoboxo. The English established a friendly relationship with the Mohegan Chief Uncas and abt 1670 English families started moving into the area. Many of these families were given land grants by Uncas for helping his people defeat the Pequots. Some of these early settlers were Rogers, Fitch, Raymond, Turner, Mason, Chester and Baker. Several small villages now make up the 43.9 square miles the town of Montville covers, they are Palmertown, Chesterfield, Uncasville, Oakdale, and Mohegan. There are 3 Post Offices: Montville, Uncasville, and Oakdale. Montville is bordered by Salem, Bozrah, Norwich, East Lyme, Waterford/New London, and the Thames River, across which lies Ledyard and Preston. In the past, several ferries crossed this narrow waterway, carrying trade goods, produce, and passengers. Main land routes are Norwich-New London Turnpike (route 32) along the Thames River, passing through Uncasville and Mohegan, and the Old Colchester Road (Route 85), through Oakdale and Chesterfield, to Waterford and New London. State highway, 395, connects with interstate 95 in New London and heads north through Montville. Comstock Cemetery, located of Route 32 in Uncasville, Montville, CT More About Daniel COMSTOCK and Paltiah (Pelatiah) ELDERKIN: Marriage: Abt. 1653, Norwich Settllement, Connecticutt Colony.521, 522, 523 Children of Daniel COMSTOCK and Paltiah (Pelatiah) ELDERKIN are:

   +Daniel COMSTOCK, b. Abt. 1671, New London, New London Co., Conneticutt524, d. 24 Apr 1746, New London, New London Co., Connecticut524, 525, 526.

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