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Comfort Starr 1644–1693

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Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Comfort Starr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Nov 1644 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 Oct 1693 · Middletown, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Starr (1615–1658)
Mother Rachel Harris
Spouse Marah Weld
Children Benjamin Starr, Comfort Starr, Daniel Starr, Hannah STARR, Joseph Starr, Mary Starr, Rachel Starr, Thomas Starr
Siblings Benjamin Starr, Constant Starr, Elizabeth Starr, Jehosaphat Starr, John Starr, Josiah Captain Starr, Samuel Starr, Thomas Starr, William Starr

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Biography

In 1644, Comfort Starr entered the world in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas starr and rachel harris. In 1685, Comfort Starr resided in Dedham, Massachusetts. Comfort Starr married marah weld, and had children including benjamin starr, comfort starr, daniel starr, hannah starr, joseph starr, mary starr, rachel starr, thomas starr. Comfort Starr passed away in 1693 in Middletown, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

  10. 10
    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  11. 11
    Record A history of the Starr family, of New England : from the ancestor, Dr. Comfort Starr, of Ashford, County of Kent, England

Life Timeline

1644
Birth of Comfort Starr in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1646
Comfort Starr was baptized
Baptism
1685
Comfort Starr resided here in Dedham, Massachusetts
Residence
1693
Death of Comfort Starr in Middletown, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Comfort Starr

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Scituate, MA, USA (1644) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comfort Starr (1644–1693) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Middletown, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Comfort in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Comfort Starr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Comfort Starr PTP
1644–1693
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Starr PTP
1615–1658
Ashford, Kent, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Comfort Starr's Descendants

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Comfort Starr PTP 1644–1693
  1. 1. Mary Starr PTP 1620–1659
    1. 1. Elizabeth Maynard PTP 1649–1676
    2. 2. Lydia Maynard PTP 1647–1717
  2. 2. Rachel Starr PTP 1681–1755
  3. 3. Benjamin Starr PTP 1679–1753
  4. 4. Comfort Starr PTP 1624–1711
  5. 5. Thomas Starr PTP 1615–1658
  6. 6. Hannah STARR PTP 1674–1753