Individual Details

George Washington Comstock

(5 Feb 1789 - 16 Nov 1858)



George was an ensign in the 1st Smithfield Co; 1815-1817.

For many years he was in business in the Old Market, Providence, but in the latter part of his life he returned to his farm in Smithfield.
The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Vol. 4; Bicknell, Thomas Williams; New York : The American Historical Society, 1920
Digitized at MyHeritage.com; p.47

1850 Census. Smithfield, RI, Hh 2
George W. Comstock, 61, Farmer, b. RI as was everyone in his household
Sarah, 52
Sarah, 22
Elizabeth Jenks, 60

Memorial marker, North Burial Ground, Providence.
George W. Comstock
Born 1789 - Died 1858
His Wives
Comfort J.
Born 1791 - Died 1834
Sarah J.
Born 1796 - Died 1882
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Sarah Comstock
Born 1827 - Died 1909
Three Children Died in
Infancy.
Note: George's children were all born to Comfort, not to Sarah. Their birth dates listed in the article notated above.

Events

Birth5 Feb 1789Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island
Death16 Nov 1858Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island
MarriageSarah Jenckes
MarriageComfort Joslin
BurialNorth Burial Ground, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island

Families

SpouseComfort Joslin (1791 - 1834)
ChildBenjamin Comstock (1818 - 1806)
Child[Son] Comstock (1820 - 1820)
ChildNancy Comstock (1821 - 1889)
ChildSarah Comstock (1827 - 1909)
Child[Son] Comstock (1831 - 1831)
ChildJane Comstock (1833 - 1833)
SpouseSarah Jenckes (1796 - 1882)
FatherDr. Ichabod Comstock (1734 - 1800)
MotherSarah Jenckes (1742 - 1815)
SiblingDr. Ephraim Comstock (1760 - 1797)
SiblingLydia Comstock (1766 - 1832)
SiblingIsaac Comstock (1769 - 1822)
SiblingSusan Comstock (1772 - 1800)
SiblingPatience Comstock (1775 - )

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