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William Comstock 1669–1728

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Comstock in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1669 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 15 Mar 1728 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father John Comstock
Mother Abigail Chappell
Spouse Naomi Nancy Niles
Children Abigail Comstock, Elizabeth Comstock, John Comstock, Naomi Comstock, Phebe Comstock, Ruth Comstock, Samuel Comstock, William Comstock
Records
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Researchers connected through William Comstock 1669–1728

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William Comstock began in 1669 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. William Comstock married naomi nancy niles, neomy nyles, and had children including abigail comstock, elizabeth comstock, john comstock, naomi comstock, phebe comstock, ruth comstock, samuel comstock, william comstock. William Comstock passed away in 1728 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of William Comstock in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1728
Death of William Comstock in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Comstock

This ancestor line traces from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1563) to Lyme, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1669) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Comstock (1669–1728) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 5 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.

Related Records

John Comstock
Father
Abigail Chappell
Mother

William Comstock's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Comstock PTP
1669–1728
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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William Comstock's Descendants

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William Comstock PTP 1669–1728