Holbrook line: The family of WIlliam Comstock (dates not known, but roughly 1595-1683)

 We don't know much about William Comstock, except that his wife was named Elizabeth and he came from England to Connecticut by 1641, possibly a few years sooner.  His wife's name is usually given as Elizabeth Daniel or Daniels, but there is a case for Elizabeth Cock also.  Perhaps he was married to two women named Elizabeth, one at a time of course.  We do know that he died in 1683 in New London, Connecticut, where he lived for most of the time he was in America.  There are six known children for William, five of whom lived to adulthood.  

John was the firstborn, in 1626.  He died in 1680 in Lyme, New Haven Connecticut.  He married Abigail Chappell, the daughter of George and Margaret Christian Chappell.  Their children are Abigail, Elizabeth, William, Christian, Hannah, John, Samuel, Marah and Ann.  

Samuel was born next, in 1628.  He died in 1661 in Providence, Rhode Island.  All that I could find of his wife is that she is "Ann".  There are two known children for this couple, Samuel and Daniel, but it's possible there are others.

William was also born in 1628, and may have been a twin to Samuel.  He died as a young child, in 1634.

Daniel was born in 1630 and died in 1683 and died in 1683 in New London, Connecticut.  He married Palthiah Elderkin, the daughter of John and Abigail Kingland Elderkin.  Their children are Bethia, Daniel, Sara, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, Hope, Zipporah, Patience, Samuel, and Kingsland.  I will follow this family in my next blog post. He fought in King Philip's war. 

Elizabeth, the only daughter, was born probably in 1631 and died in 1659 in New London, Connecticut.  She married Edward Shipman (possibly Shipton) and their children are Elizabeth, Edward, and William.  Again, it's possible there are additional children.

And finally, Christopher was born in 1635 and was the only child to live into the 18th century, dying in 1702 in Norwalk, Connecticut.  He married Hannah Platt, the daughter of Richard and Mary Wood Platt.  Their children are Mercy, Daniel, Hannah, Abigail, Mary, Elizabeth, Samuel, Nathan, and Moses.  He had the rank of sergeant and also served as a deputy to the General Assembly of Connecticut three different terms, so we was a well-respected man.  

This brief overview of the family leaves much to be desired, including the names of some of the in-laws, and enough information to feel that we understand the family.  Why did the children settle in areas other than New London, for instance?  There are more stories to be told about this family, but at least we have them in Connecticut very early, and that alone is notable.