John Comstock 1693–1749
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Comstock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Comstock 1693–1749
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1693, John Comstock entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to samuel comstock and elizabeth arnold. John Comstock married esther jenckes, sarah dexter, and had children including esther comstock, ichabod comstock, james comstock, jeremiah comstock, john comstock, jonathan comstock, joseph e comstock, nathan comstock, samuel comstock. John Comstock passed away in 1749 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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5Record Rhode Island, Births
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6Burial Records Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Comstock
This ancestor line traces from Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1645) to Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1693) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Comstock (1693–1749) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. 4 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.
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John Comstock's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record