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Willie James Comstock 1912–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1912

Birth Location: Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America

Death Date: 6 Feb 1975

Death Location: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States of America

Father: Omie Comstock

Mother: Flossie Rigney

Spouse(s): Helen Vercoe

Children(s): Colin Comstock

Willie James Comstock was born in 1912 in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America, the child of Omie Comstock And Flossie M Rigney. In 1915, Willie James Comstock resided in Greensburg, Kiowa, Kansas, USA. In 1920, Willie James Comstock resided in Warner, Brown, South Dakota. Willie James Comstock married Helen Elizabeth Vercoe, and had children including Colin Craig Comstock, Dennis Comstock. Willie James Comstock passed away in 1975 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willie James Comstock was born in 1912 in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America, the child of Omie Comstock And Flossie M Rigney.
  • In 1915, Willie James Comstock resided in Greensburg, Kiowa, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Willie James Comstock resided in Warner, Brown, South Dakota.
  • Willie James Comstock married Helen Elizabeth Vercoe, and had children including Colin Craig Comstock, Dennis Comstock.
  • Willie James Comstock passed away in 1975 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Comstock's Ancestors

Self
Willie Comstock
1912–1975
Birth Place: Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
Parents
Omie Comstock
1885–1965
Amby, Ind.
Flossie (M) Rigney
1895–1949
Burksville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (M) Comstock
1852–1938
Kentucky
Mary (Jane) Moody
1857–1922
Warren County, Indiana, USA
James Rigney
1845–1910
Kentucky
Sarah (Elizabeth) Robinson
1856–1925
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Comstock
1836–1904
Almira
1838–
David Moody
1820–
Amirica Moody
1831–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Comstock
1804–1848
Theda Graham
1804–1872

Willie Comstock's Descendants

1.
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Willie (James) Comstock (16 Aug 1912–6 Feb 1975) m. Helen (Elizabeth) Vercoe (15 August 1915–8 September 2000)
  1. 1. Colin (Craig) Comstock 1942–2022

Willie Comstock's Timeline

17 Records

1912
16 Aug 1912
Birth of Willie James Comstock in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
1915
1915
Age 3
Willie James Comstock resided here in Greensburg, Kiowa, Kansas, USA
Greensburg, Kiowa, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Willie James Comstock resided here in Warner, Brown, South Dakota
Warner, Brown, South Dakota
1930
1930
Age 18
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
1936
1936
Age 24
Willie James Comstock was married
None
1940
1940
Age 28
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
1941
1941
Age 29
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
1945
1945
Age 33
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, , South Dakota
Sioux Falls, , South Dakota
1947
1947
Age 35
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Willie James Comstock resided here in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
1956
1956
Age 44
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
1957
1957
Age 45
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
1959
1959
Age 47
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
1960
1960
Age 48
Willie James Comstock resided here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 49
Willie James Comstock resided here in 2213 Braemar Drive
2213 Braemar Drive
1975
6 Feb 1975
Age 63
Death of Willie James Comstock in 1320, W, 22nd, St, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
1320, W, 22nd, St, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1912
    Event Place: Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_117; Line: 9
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 14
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03863; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 50-30A
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 503-01-4061; Issue State: South Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warner, Brown, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: .
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: 2228; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 181.0.
    [9] South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
    [10] South Dakota, State Census, 1945
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Argus-Leader; Publication Date: 8 Feb 1975; Publication Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America; ,0.11859223,0.15086736,0.27
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1936
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1945

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Greensburg, Kiowa, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_117; Line: 9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Warner, Brown, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warner, Brown, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1715; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: 2228; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 181.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03863; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 50-30A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 14
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03863; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 50-30A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, , South Dakota
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1945

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: 2213 Braemar Drive
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minnehaha
    Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1975
    Event Place: 1320, W, 22nd, St, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 503-01-4061; Issue State: South Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Argus-Leader; Publication Date: 8 Feb 1975; Publication Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of America; ,0.11859223,0.15086736,0.27

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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