Revolutionary War Veteran
Capt., Vermont Militia
Born in New London, New London, Connecticut, to Peter Comstock and Mary Avery. Baptized on 3 June, 1739, at First Church of Christ, New London, New London, Connecticut.
Married about 1761, Sarah Comstock, daughter of James Comstock and Hannah Allen, in Montville, New London, Connecticut.
Thomas and Sarah were cousins.
Father of: Thomas, Hannah, Sabra, Eunice, Jason, Peter, James, Avery and Molly Comstock.
In 1774, Thomas moved to Sunderland, Vermont.
Thomas was in the Vermont Militia in Sunderland, killed on the first day of battle when he received an enemy ball.
He raised a unit of militia volunteers from Sunderland, becoming a Capt. for that day.
"Thomas Comstock emigrated in the Fall of 1774 to Sunderland, Vt. He commanded a company from Sunderland and was killed at the Battle of Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777. He appeared on the battlefield barefooted, and on being asked why, said he would kill the first Hessian and take his shoes. He did so but the shoes were too small. He killed a second Hessian, took his shoes, and was killed on putting them on."
"Vt. Historical Mag. 1, 239"
"A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America".
"Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War" has no listing for Thomas Comstock, just his brother Captain Daniel Comstock.
Will of Thomas Comstock, probate beginning in 13 April, 1784 Sunderland to Sarah Comstock (widow), mentions his children: James, Avery, and Molly, children of Thomas Comstock.
Funds paid to Capt. Daniel Comstock for schooling of above children.
Funds to James Hoit for the schooling of above children.
Funds for clothing for above children.
Burial verified as being at Sunderland.
"Revolutionary War Graves of Soldiers buried in Bennington County, Vermont:(D.A.R.)
Comstock, Thomas, Capt.
Capt., Vermont Militia
Born in New London, New London, Connecticut, to Peter Comstock and Mary Avery. Baptized on 3 June, 1739, at First Church of Christ, New London, New London, Connecticut.
Married about 1761, Sarah Comstock, daughter of James Comstock and Hannah Allen, in Montville, New London, Connecticut.
Thomas and Sarah were cousins.
Father of: Thomas, Hannah, Sabra, Eunice, Jason, Peter, James, Avery and Molly Comstock.
In 1774, Thomas moved to Sunderland, Vermont.
Thomas was in the Vermont Militia in Sunderland, killed on the first day of battle when he received an enemy ball.
He raised a unit of militia volunteers from Sunderland, becoming a Capt. for that day.
"Thomas Comstock emigrated in the Fall of 1774 to Sunderland, Vt. He commanded a company from Sunderland and was killed at the Battle of Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777. He appeared on the battlefield barefooted, and on being asked why, said he would kill the first Hessian and take his shoes. He did so but the shoes were too small. He killed a second Hessian, took his shoes, and was killed on putting them on."
"Vt. Historical Mag. 1, 239"
"A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America".
"Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War" has no listing for Thomas Comstock, just his brother Captain Daniel Comstock.
Will of Thomas Comstock, probate beginning in 13 April, 1784 Sunderland to Sarah Comstock (widow), mentions his children: James, Avery, and Molly, children of Thomas Comstock.
Funds paid to Capt. Daniel Comstock for schooling of above children.
Funds to James Hoit for the schooling of above children.
Funds for clothing for above children.
Burial verified as being at Sunderland.
"Revolutionary War Graves of Soldiers buried in Bennington County, Vermont:(D.A.R.)
Comstock, Thomas, Capt.
Revolutionary War Veteran
Capt., Vermont Militia
Born in New London, New London, Connecticut, to Peter Comstock and Mary Avery. Baptized on 3 June, 1739, at First Church of Christ, New London, New London, Connecticut.
Married about 1761, Sarah Comstock, daughter of James Comstock and Hannah Allen, in Montville, New London, Connecticut.
Thomas and Sarah were cousins.
Father of: Thomas, Hannah, Sabra, Eunice, Jason, Peter, James, Avery and Molly Comstock.
In 1774, Thomas moved to Sunderland, Vermont.
Thomas was in the Vermont Militia in Sunderland, killed on the first day of battle when he received an enemy ball.
He raised a unit of militia volunteers from Sunderland, becoming a Capt. for that day.
"Thomas Comstock emigrated in the Fall of 1774 to Sunderland, Vt. He commanded a company from Sunderland and was killed at the Battle of Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777. He appeared on the battlefield barefooted, and on being asked why, said he would kill the first Hessian and take his shoes. He did so but the shoes were too small. He killed a second Hessian, took his shoes, and was killed on putting them on."
"Vt. Historical Mag. 1, 239"
"A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America".
"Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War" has no listing for Thomas Comstock, just his brother Captain Daniel Comstock.
Will of Thomas Comstock, probate beginning in 13 April, 1784 Sunderland to Sarah Comstock (widow), mentions his children: James, Avery, and Molly, children of Thomas Comstock.
Funds paid to Capt. Daniel Comstock for schooling of above children.
Funds to James Hoit for the schooling of above children.
Funds for clothing for above children.
Burial verified as being at Sunderland.
"Revolutionary War Graves of Soldiers buried in Bennington County, Vermont:(D.A.R.)
Comstock, Thomas, Capt.
Capt., Vermont Militia
Born in New London, New London, Connecticut, to Peter Comstock and Mary Avery. Baptized on 3 June, 1739, at First Church of Christ, New London, New London, Connecticut.
Married about 1761, Sarah Comstock, daughter of James Comstock and Hannah Allen, in Montville, New London, Connecticut.
Thomas and Sarah were cousins.
Father of: Thomas, Hannah, Sabra, Eunice, Jason, Peter, James, Avery and Molly Comstock.
In 1774, Thomas moved to Sunderland, Vermont.
Thomas was in the Vermont Militia in Sunderland, killed on the first day of battle when he received an enemy ball.
He raised a unit of militia volunteers from Sunderland, becoming a Capt. for that day.
"Thomas Comstock emigrated in the Fall of 1774 to Sunderland, Vt. He commanded a company from Sunderland and was killed at the Battle of Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777. He appeared on the battlefield barefooted, and on being asked why, said he would kill the first Hessian and take his shoes. He did so but the shoes were too small. He killed a second Hessian, took his shoes, and was killed on putting them on."
"Vt. Historical Mag. 1, 239"
"A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America".
"Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War" has no listing for Thomas Comstock, just his brother Captain Daniel Comstock.
Will of Thomas Comstock, probate beginning in 13 April, 1784 Sunderland to Sarah Comstock (widow), mentions his children: James, Avery, and Molly, children of Thomas Comstock.
Funds paid to Capt. Daniel Comstock for schooling of above children.
Funds to James Hoit for the schooling of above children.
Funds for clothing for above children.
Burial verified as being at Sunderland.
"Revolutionary War Graves of Soldiers buried in Bennington County, Vermont:(D.A.R.)
Comstock, Thomas, Capt.
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