Daniel COMSTOCK

Born

9 April 1671 , New London, Connecticut Colony

Died

24 April 1746 , New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Age: 75

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Daniel COMSTOCK Palthiah ELDERKIN

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Born: 9 April 1671 in New London, Connecticut Colony

Father: Daniel COMSTOCK

Mother: Palthiah ELDERKIN

Paternal grandparents: William COMSTOCK , Elizabeth DANIEL

Maternal grandparents: John ELDERKIN , Abigail KINGSLAND

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Daniel married Elizabeth PRENTICE 23 May 1700 in New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Elizabeth PRENTICE was born 6 November 1675 in New London, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth died 13 December 1770 in New London, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth was the child of John PRENTICE and Hester NICHOLS.

Daniel COMSTOCK died 24 April 1746 in New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut.

Alternate date of birth 9 April 1653, Norwich, New London, Connecticut

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Recorded occupation: Farmer

The farmer, cultivateur, or cultivator, was a person who cultivated and exploited the land in order to get a crop.

He may have been the proprietor of his own parcel(s) of land. He could, depending on the land size, have employed other agricultural workers. If he didn't own the land, he was called a tenant farmer.
Source: tfcq.ca

farmer

Source: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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Daniel COMSTOCK married

Elizabeth PRENTICE
Marriage date: 23 May 1700
Marriage place: New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth PRENTICE was the child of John PRENTICE and Hester NICHOLS

Children of Daniel COMSTOCK and Elizabeth PRENTICE

Peter COMSTOCK

Born: 4 March 1702, New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 9 April 1742, At Sea*

Married: Martha AVERY 1723 Place: , Connecticut, USA

Lt. James COMSTOCK

Born: 18 June 1712, New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 6 September 1781, Griswold, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Married: Hannah ALLEN 17 April 1738 Place: New London, Connecticut, USA

Elizabeth COMSTOCK

Born: 2 August 1717, New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,

Married: Ebenezer WATERMAN 27 June 1749 Place: New London, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1671
9 April 1671
New London, Connecticut Colony

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1700 Marriage / Partner
Daniel COMSTOCK and Elizabeth PRENTICE 23 May 1700, New London, Connecticut, USA

He was 29 years old.

1702 Birth of Child
Peter COMSTOCK was born 4 March 1702, New London, Connecticut, USA

Daniel was 30 years old.

1712 Birth of Child
Lt. James COMSTOCK was born 18 June 1712, New London, Connecticut, USA

Daniel was 41 years old.

1717 Birth of Child
Elizabeth COMSTOCK was born 2 August 1717, New London, Connecticut, USA

Daniel was 46 years old.

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1738 Marriage of Child
Lt. James COMSTOCK married 17 April 1738, New London, Connecticut, USA to Hannah ALLEN

1742 Death of Child
Peter COMSTOCK died 9 April 1742, At Sea*

Daniel was 71 years old.

Death — 1746
24 April 1746
New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 75.

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Last updated: 7/18/2021 10:20:30 AM

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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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