Individual Details

Married by Jonathan Sprague, Justice

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Birth	1704
Marriage	23 Aug 1730	Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island - Deborah Brown
Death	27 Aug 1771

Spouse	Deborah Brown (1705 - 1764)
Child	Samuel Comstock (1735 - 1815)
Child	Sarah Comstock (1736 - 1776)
Child	Nathan Comstock (1739 - 1832)
Child	George Comstock (1740 - 1820)
Child	Deborah Comstock ( - )
Child	William Comstock ( - 1810)
Child	Anna Comstock (1748 - 1784)
Child	Benjamin Comstock ( - )

Father	Samuel Comstock Jr. (1679 - 1727)
Mother	Anne Inman ( - 1727)
Sibling	Sarah Comstock (1706 - )
Sibling	Anne Comstock (1709 - 1731)