Individual Details

Abijah Comstock

(19 Nov 1721 - Jun 1797)



Abijah and his four sons fought against the British at the burning of Norwalk by Gen. Tryon, 11 Jul 1779.

Abijah owned a slave, Cesar, who died in 1773 leaving a will which gave most of his belongings to his master and his master's children. Many of his possessions existed of books - although he did not sign his name. He did leave items to two fellow slaves. His master, Abijah Comstock, was appointed as executor.

Events

Birth19 Nov 1721Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Marriage30 May 1745Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut - Deborah Benedict
DeathJun 1797Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Families

SpouseDeborah Benedict (1728 - 1770)
ChildSamuel Comstock (1767 - 1819)
ChildDavid Comstock (1748 - 1812)
FatherMoses Comstock (1684 - 1766)
MotherAbigail Brinsmade (1691 - 1766)