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Richard Borden Comstock

Birth	:	15 Feb 1854 Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 1923
Burial	:	Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.4858100, -62.7024000
Description	:	Richard Borden Comstock, youngest child of Captain Joseph Jesse Comstock and his second wife, Maria S. (Taber) Comstock, was born in Jersey City, N. J., February 15, 1854. During his early life, prior to the death of his father in 1868, he made many voyages on the 'Baltic' and other steamships his father commanded, but later devoted his time to school work, several years being spent in boarding schools at Ridgefield, Conn., Yonkers, N. Y., and Lawrenceville, N. H. His preparation for college was completed at Mowry and Goff's English and Classical School, of Providence, and in 1872... Read More	Richard Borden Comstock, youngest child of Captain Joseph Jesse Comstock and his second wife, Maria S. (Taber) Comstock, was born in Jersey City, N. J., February 15, 1854. During his early life, prior to the death of his father in 1868, he made many voyages on the 'Baltic' and other steamships his father commanded, but later devoted his time to school work, several years being spent in boarding schools at Ridgefield, Conn., Yonkers, N. Y., and Lawrenceville, N. H. His preparation for college was completed at Mowry and Goff's English and Classical School, of Providence, and in 1872 he entered Brown University. He was graduated A. B., class of 1876, and immediately began the study of law under the preceptorship of Elisha C. Mowry, an eminent lawyer of Providence. He was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1878, his practice having been continuous since that date. In 1881 he was admitted to practice in the Federal Courts of the district, and in 1892 formed a partnership with Rathbone Gardner. Comstock & Gardner ranked among the most important legal firms of the State until April 1, 1905, when he formed his present association, Comstock & Canning, with offices at No. 926 Grosvenor building. Mr. Comstock is a member of the various bar associations of his city and State, is a Democrat in politics, and in 1892-93 represented the city of Providence in the State Senate. During 1915 and 1916 he served as president of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and is now filling his second term as head of that association, his term expiring in 1920. In social as well as professional circles he is widely acquainted, being a member of the Hope, University, Turk's Head, Providence Art, Wannamoisett Country, and Rhode Island Country clubs. While a student at Brown University, he was elected to membership in the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, and the Phi Beta Kappa. Notwithstanding the engrossing nature of his professional work, Mr. Comstock found time for outside activities, and upon the entry of the United States into the World War he became a member of the partnership for victory formed by the citizens of the county. His response to every need, whether of the government or organizations working among the soldiers and sailors, was immediate and effective. His enthusiastic, confident leadership was felt in all of the splendid work that stands lastingly to Rhode Island's credit, and particularly in the five Liberty Loans was his work valuable. The record of his patriotic service throughout the war is a worthy supplement to a lifetime of distinguished professional work. Mr. Comstock married, July 19, 1883, Alice Green, daughter of Samuel S. Green, until his retirement professor of languages at Brown University and author of 'Green's Grammar'. Mr. and Mrs. Comstock are the parents of three daughters: Marjorie Stuart, a graduate of Smith College, class of 1907, married Henry C. Hart, a lawyer of Providence; Louise Howard, a graduate of Smith College, 1909, married Langford T. Alden, of Little Compton, R. I.; Alice May, a graduate of Smith College, 1912, now (1919) in Young Men's Christian Association work in France." (from History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: Biographical; NY: The American Historical Society, Inc. 1920)

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Latitude: 45.4858100
Longitude: -62.7024000

Family Members:

Parent

Capt Joseph J. Comstock Sr.

(1811 - 1868)

Maria S. Taber Comstock

(1814 - 1911)

Spouse

Alice Greene Comstock

(1858 - 1938)

Siblings

Emma Russell Comstock

(1846 - 1850)

Franklin Hallett Comstock

(1848 - 1849)

Adelaide H. Comstock

(1849 - 1918)

Joseph J. Comstock Jr.

(1836 - 1837)

Children

Louise Comstock Alden

(1889 - 1945)

Alice May Comstock

(1890 - 1964)

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Coordinate: 45.4858100, -62.7024000

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Coordinate: 45.4967575, -62.7836800

14. Springville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4522220, -62.6313890

15. Elgin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4219500, -62.6698800

16. Lorne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4198500, -62.7281100

17. Beaton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5210800, -62.7876300

18. Forest Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5431600, -62.7616800

19. Saint Philip’s Cemetery
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21. Auburn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5623000, -62.7311100

22. Holy Name Catholic Cemetery
Westville, Pictou County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.5654200, -62.7114100

23. Saint Andrews Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4796300, -62.8168200

24. Millbrook Cemetery
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