Comer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: obit: Damon T Comer of Danville, IN (1976-2005)

tinacomer1 — 2009-11-01 23:47:05Z

I would like to bring to your attention that is posting is incorrect. My brother was born on November 1, 1975 not 1976.

Re: "A History of the Comer Family" by Dorothy "Dot" Comer Thomas

rkaye — 2009-10-26 00:24:40Z

My Comers moved from the Carolina's to TN and then to NW Alabama so I am always lookinf to hear of other Comer families from the area.

Comers in New Zealand

simonpickford1 — 2009-10-10 19:40:06Z

Has anyone got any links to the Comers that went out from N Devon to New Zealand as miners on the Coromandel Peninsula near Thame. Went out in the early / mid 1800s.

SimonP

Re: Looking for DD Comer Viet Nam

PamHannah48 — 2009-09-23 04:23:18Z

Sorry, that's Navy not Nave. I also have DD Comer's service number, 771 83 98. If this sounds familiar please reply. Pam

Looking for DD Comer Viet Nam

PamHannah48 — 2009-09-23 04:20:47Z

Hi, I'm looking for DD Comer that served in the Nave during Viet Nam. He visited my home in San Jose, CA with one of my cousins, Hopkins or Hawkins (I'm not sure which one, there were many). I had a big crush on him as a little girl I've been told. When they went back to the ship or on to the next visit he left his sailors hat with me. I have kept it all these years as a treasured possession. It hangs on the corner of my dresser mirror. If anyone has a lead as to where this sailor might be please let me know. I would love to find out what became of him and tell him that a little girl loved him for a long time. Thanks, Pam

Comer family "Ballynahill Galway Ireland"

margaretmartone37 — 2009-09-22 06:31:18Z

I am looking for information on the parents of Edward Comer B:abt 1816, he married Ann O'Rafferty (parents Edward & Bridget O'Rafferty) 1840. They immigrated to Australia 1841. Edward's parents were Thos(I think Thomas )His mothers name was Bridget (I have no surname). Both parents were alive when they immigrated to Australia in 1841.
Where dose one find out information about the parishes in galway?
Hoping someone will be able to help me.

Thanks

Re: Comers of South Molton, Devon around 1800 to 1850

CliveComer75 — 2009-09-16 21:49:36Z

Recently come to my notice, quoting North Devon Journel 21st Aug. 1843- South Molton petty sessions:-John Blake @ William Vickery of North Molton, together with two common prostitutes named Sarah Row @ Jane Comer, residing in S/Molton, were summoned for being drunk and using obscene language in the street of S/M on the 11th inst., but the parties have since decampedwith the exception of Blake, who was fined 5/- with 5@6d expenses,unable to pay,he was ordered to be put in the stocks for 6 hours.
I have very little on S/M Comers, but hope you find this of interest.

Ella Comer b abt 1870 md Benj. Raynor

erollins10241 — 2009-09-03 14:29:10Z

Looking for the parents of Ella Comer in Union Jasper In. b abt 1870 married Benj Raynor. Went to Ill ret to Jasper in 1810 and in 1820 census had stepfather James M. Allen in household.
Thank you for any information.

Sharon

Re: "A History of the Comer Family" by Dorothy "Dot" Comer Thomas

michellefoxx94 — 2009-09-02 05:17:50Z

Wonderful to see Georgia Comers! I descend from Hugh Moss Comer to Thomas Jefferson Comer to Juliet A. Comer to Walter Little Zachry to Phebe Key Zachry Wheeler to Carlton Elthumb Wheeler to Robert Cecil Wright to me. I find tons of info on Thomas Jefferson Comer's brother, John Fletcher Comer. He apparently led the financially successful branch of the family. I can't find squat linking Thomas Jefferson Comer to the elder Hugh Moss Comer. Anyone have any info? The Mormon database says he existed, but no proof of his parentage. I also know that TJ Comer and his daughters were buried in the same Methodist cemetery in Monticello, GA.

Re: New Comer Book

SheilaPierce67 — 2009-08-22 22:58:21Z

I can not find anything on this book and I am really interested in John Comer from Cambell Cty, he would be my husbands grandmothers father. Please contact me at eesjp3@msn.com - Thank you

Re: Oklahoma & Texas Comers

LSiekman — 2009-08-21 18:55:50Z

I can answer many concerns for you and take you all the way back to John Comer, born 1676, and who married Ann Elizabeth Anderson. I know your family as Wiley Thomas Comer's grandfather was Absalom Comer and Rebecca Nance. Wiley's parents were Absalom G. Comer (born in Halifax Couonty, VA) and Lucinda Douthitt (born in Tennessee). Please email me: lindasiekman@earthlink.net

I am the great granddaughter of JOhn A. Comer, brother of Absalom, who married Rebecca Nance. I will look forward to hearing back from you. Linda Siekman

Re: Perry Comer, born Cold Comfort Wisconson 1892

3Liamtoh — 2009-08-20 15:05:55Z

Jeanie
I have been in contact with some of our cousins. Marsha is Emmett Comers granddaughter. Emmett is Perry's brother.
Marsha has a sister named Annett that I have heard from.
Emmett had 6 children I know three of them Clifford. Elbert V. and James V.
One of Elbert's sons name is Emmett Arther. His wife is Kelly.
The list goes on. I am just beginning to find them. Face book has been a real blessing in that regard.
Id your mother still living?
Contact me any time.

Re: Perry Comer, born Cold Comfort Wisconson 1892

3Liamtoh — 2009-08-20 15:03:26Z

Wow I haven't looked here in a long time. Life caught up with me.I just found your message. I am thrilled to hear that you are a direct relation to my dad. I have been in contact with some other cousins recently who are also related to Melba ie my dad Jim. Thak you for the address of Betty Jean. I will let dad know.
you can reach me directly at 3cje@comcast.net
Thank again
Cindy

Re: Perry Comer, born Cold Comfort Wisconson 1892

jeanie35_1 — 2009-08-20 15:02:50Z

I just recently passed over a message you left on the Ancestry Message board concerning the Perry Comer/ Sylvia Loomis family. I was very excited to find your message since recently begun trying to find my ancestors and have been having some bad luck doing so. I hope this helps you with your search.

I wanted to let you know that my grandmother, Melba Comer b1921-d1998, was one of Perry and Sylvia's 6 children. When Sylvia passed away in childbirth with her last child, Betty Jean, Melba was fostered out. She married several times. Her last marriage was to Marvin Dougherty and she had one child from it. His name was Cecil M. Dougherty born in 1942-d1992. My mother was Melba second and last child, Sharmaine May Quint.

Betty Jean Comer married a man named Roy Sykes. She has since passed away, however, one of her sons, Roy, and his wife, Cheryl, might live in Lenexa, KS. Their address is 8157 Monrova/ Lenexa, KS/ 66251.

Perry Comer, born Cold Comfort Wisconson 1892

2009-08-20 15:02:16Z

My grandfather's name is Perry Comer, born Cold Comfort Wisconson 1892. He married Sylvia Loomis. She was born in Mo. 1903. They had 6 children. My Father James Estel Comer is the second youngest. I am looking for his siblings and or their children. Also Perry Comers / Sylvia Loomis family.
If you have any info Please forward on to me. Happy to hear from anyone with tidbits.

Re: COMER'S IN SHENANDOAH

cgwagner_1 — 2009-07-21 23:21:08Z

I have a Catherine Comer b1775 in the Shenandoah Valley. Married John Augustin Rittgers (b1767 in Germany ) 1797 in the Shenandoah Valley. They then moved to Hocking County, Ohio. The only information I have on Catherine's parents are John Comer and Mary. Can anyone help me go farther back?

Comer Family of Va & DC

oclarke11 — 2009-07-21 01:15:52Z

Need info on these Comer's.
1. Anna b abt 1830 in Page Co Va marr Reuben Lucas. Need parents & siblings for them. Their son Thomas b abt 1857 marr Sarah J. Aleshire 3 Jun 1880. She was the dau of Isaac Aleshire & Susan Painter. Also need children for Thomas & Sarah as well as parents for Susan Painter. The Painter family is part of the Germanna Germans who settled in Orange Co Va. See germanna web site for info on the Painter ( Bender ) Family.
2. Martin b abt 1740 also in Page Co marr Mary. Need her last name & their parents & siblings. Their dau Elizabeth b abt 1766 marr Joseph Painter 5 Jan 1788. He was the son of Conrad Painter b Baden Germany & Elizabeth Woolston.
3. Nina Ruth b abt 1920 in Washington DC marr Raymond Bradford Sr. Need parents & siblings for them. Their son Raymond Jr. b abt 1944 marr Diane Joan Turner 25 Jan 1964 in Brentwood Md. Diane is the dau of the late Lewis Linburg Turner & Blanch Howard of Caroline Co Va.
Any info on these Comer's appreciated.
Ollie

Who are the parents of Elizabeth Ann Comer (1818 - c. 1880)?

TrentResearch — 2009-07-09 20:41:20Z

Who are the parents of Elizabeth Ann Comer? She is a direct ancestor and this is what I do know about her.

Elizabeth Ann Comer was born in 1818 in , , Virginia, USA and died after 1880.
Elizabeth married Samuel Lawson Maddox, son of Samuel W. Maddox and Mildred Ann Robinson,
on 27 Nov 1834 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA. Samuel was born on 31 Jan 1797 in Cumberland, VA and died in
1864 in , Campbell, Virginia, USA at age 67.

Robert Comer, b. ca 1818 in VA., m. Elmira Keith, b. 10 Sep. 1817

jimnerma — 2009-03-06 04:49:27Z

Looking for descendants of, or reseachers of, Robert Comer, b. ca 1818 in VA., m. Elmira Keith, b. 10 Sep. 1817 in Knox Co. TN. Identified on the 1860 DeKalb Co. AL Census, they had 9 children: Theodocia, Eliza, Daniel, Calvin, Sarah Mary Elmira, Charles and Martha. Theodocia married Oliver Hall, a merchant in Ft. Payne, DeKalb Co. AL.
Would like to exchange info about any of them.

Jim Williams

comer, mclaughlin, rodecap connection

megan_rodecap — 2009-05-13 01:09:48Z

i am looking for any info on w.w. and lillian comer living in muncie indiana in the 1930-40s.
they are my dads relatives. (his grandmother clara rodecap was lillians sister.)
i think they had an older sister named catherine minnick from henry county indiana.
anyone have any info on them?
please contact me at
megger@netscape.com

Sam Comer, b. 1911

ESchiappa — 2008-12-29 01:59:22Z

I am trying to locate information about Sam Comer, born (in Tennessee, we think) on 2 May 1911, died 8 August 1994.

I realize there were a lot of Sam Comers, but have not found a match on this site. I am pretty sure he was living in or near Knoxville in 1928/1929.

Any help would be appreciated!

Re: Comer Family Crest

fairlady4 — 2009-07-01 02:03:40Z

Try googling family crest. It's there somewhere because I found it.
There is also a site for coat of arms.
Marie

Re: James "Big Jim" Comer

shamlet1976 — 2009-03-12 21:02:48Z

there is a picture of cora comer nee smith on deadfred
http://www.deadfred.com/surnamePersR_05.php?ID=27222

in the mystery photos.

she was quite a good-looking woman.

i just happened on it and decided it would try to find the family and let someone know.

Re: Comer family

ELLEN27HOLLIN — 2009-03-23 03:42:19Z

I am also looking for Comers from New Jersey. Aaron and Abner and I have seen last name spelled Combs, Coombs, Coomes. These two died in Davis Co. Iowa. I am having trouble sorting the lineage to my Mary Comer b. 1817 in Ohio m. William Christy in Bartholmew Co., Indiania in 1833.

Re: Eve Ann Comer!!

johncomer67 — 2008-12-06 01:15:47Z

I found information of a comer family near hawksbill va. when I traced this family I found a German family which came to America and changed their name from Gaumer to Comer. Michael was the father's name, and had large family

Re: "A History of the Comer Family" by Dorothy "Dot" Comer Thomas

Rosemarieh62 — 2009-01-31 17:39:15Z

My name is Rosemarie Hull Morris, the Comer line is my Mothers. First please forgive for being so late with this reply. I've had a recent death in my family, and wserveral other issues. I'm so glad to hear from a Comer.
John my line starts with a John Comer1680-1757 from England, and I donot have any further information on him. His son James SAMUEL Comer born in Virginia 1725-08 Sept 1796 in Halifax,VA. Thomas Comer born 1747-1837 he died in Jones County, Georgia USA,his son Marcus L.F. Comer born 18o5 Hancock Ct.,GA,Frank M. Comer b. 1846 Muscogee Ct.,GA,James Washington Comer b.1870Muscogee Ct.,GA;Rosbert Washington Comer b.1896 Columbus GA his daughter Rose Miriam Comer Hull is my Mother, she was born 1923 - 2002.
Hope that we can tie our lines together. Best regards, Rosemarie

Re: "A History of the Comer Family" by Dorothy "Dot" Comer Thomas

Rosemarieh62 — 2009-01-31 17:36:07Z

Comer of VA,TN,NC, Wilson

clcomer — 2009-04-24 12:43:46Z

I am looking for info on the comers I have Thomas Comer married to Frances Moore Who had John C. Comer marrried twice Amy Epps They had a son Absolom Moore Comer who married Rebecca nance They had gggrandfather William Grief Comer Who had Thomas Noel COmer who had my gradfather Benjamin Wiley I was told one of them married a full blooded Indian I can olny find info on a Robert comer. Any help??? I am also finding it hard to get my grandmothers infoShe married Ben Stella Mae Wilson her parents Richard Kemp Wilson and Winnie E. Jenkins early 1900's thanks Cathy

Re: "A History of the Comer Family" by Dorothy "Dot" Comer Thomas

xxBrianWinn68 — 2009-02-01 20:37:48Z

I do have some info on Samuel. See below. We share John Comer b. 1675. Send me what info you have on John and I will reciprocate. Contact me directly at brian_winn@winnsims.com

"5 Jan 1787 (Halifax Co. DB14) To all...I Samuel Comer of Halifax for love and affection...to daughter Annis Davenport and Bedford Davenport her husband and in consideration of sd. Annis and Bedford supporting me and maintaining me as I am now unable through misfortune to do same for myself...sell to sd. Davenports three slaves...and witnessed by Thomas Davenport, John Woodson, William McCraw Jr., Robert Easley. See Bible Records below for further on Annis Comer."

Bible Records of Bedford Davenport from Va. State Library Records - Bedford Davenport and Annis his wife was married the 4th day of ____ month 1771 and lived together 59 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Bedford Davenport was born 21 November 1748 and departed this life 16 August 1832 aged 83 years, Annis Davenport was born 6 January 1752 and departed this life 7 Ma-1830 age 78 years 2 months and one day, Betsey Davenport their daughter was born 29 June? 1773, Stephen Davenport their son was born 7 April 1775, Smith davenport their son was born 13 December 1776. Nancy Davenport their daughter was born 23 March 1778 and died 24 Aug 1805, Rebekah Davenport their daughter was born 18 August 1780.

James Davenport, son of Thomas Davenport of Cumberland was born c. 1715, married Catherine DeJernette by 1747 and had children Bedford, Joseph, James, Rhody, Catrin, Mourning and Anna. He died by May 1780 in Halifax Co. Va. Bedford Davenport was born 21 Nov 1748, married Annis Comer, and died 16 Aug 1832. Their children were Betsey who married Thomas Douglas and David F. Henning, Stephen who married Lucy Green, Smith who married Frances Davenport in Ogelthorpe Co., Ga., Nancy who died, and Rebecca who married John Kent. James Davenport son of James Davenport died by Nov 1823, was married to Jane E. who later married John Nelson. The children of James and Jane Davenport were Betsey T. who married Charles Mays, Annaliza, Susanna Dejernette, James H. who married Margaret Loftis in 1829, Thomas T., Benjamin F. and Wilson who married Jane Goodby in 1830.

http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas/genealogy/davenportjames...
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"Braxton Bragg Comer, His Family Tree from Virginia's Colonial Days", written by Anne Kendrick Walker in 1947. BB Comer was the Governor of Alabama (1907-11), US Senator Alabama 1920, died 1927. We are related to BB Comer through John Sr.'s son, Samuel Comer/Elizabeth Moss - His descendants all moved south to Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina.

I was scanning through the book again and was not surprised to see so many of the Comer boys, John Fletcher especially, has the Comer dimple in chin....No question. It seems to have faded out a bit by the time it got to BB the III. It really is a great book with lots of pictures of Samuel's descendants and their lovely homes (mansions, I would say). Good research, but as with all of us, mistakes are made! From Alice Comer-Meyer. One more note:

Chapter I - An English "Emigrant" arrives in Virginia.

"The Colonial records of the Comer family begin with James Moss, the Emigrant. Born in England, he came to Virginia about 1719 and settled in St. Peter's Parish in New Kent County. He married Rebecca King,......It is from the register of St.Peter's that we learn of the communicants of this parish who worshiped at the same alter with Martha Washington, and provides us with the dates of the children of James Moss, the Emigrant, and his wife, Rebecca. On June 13, 1730 Elizabeth Moss, their third daughter and fourth child, was baptized at St. Peter's. She became the wife of Samuel Comer, and from this union came the long line of descendants found in the Southern States today"

"Samuel Comer, the direct ancestor of the Comer family which settled in the Southern States soon after the close of the American Revolution, was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia....He was the son of John Comer, who died in 1767. The name of John Comer's wife is not recorded."

Re: Pronunciation of surname "Comer"

yayasuzanne — 2009-01-29 18:28:13Z

Here in Alabama we always pronounced it like it "Homer" but with a C. Let me know if you have any roots to the Comer's of Alabama.

Mansel Comer

John D Comer

Roman Comer

Re: Augustine Comer

FindMyBallRoots — 2008-12-08 22:10:03Z

Hello Cousin Jena,

We are related Joseph Ball and Catharine Comer are/where my GGGGGrand Parents as well. I have been searching to no avail as to who Joseph's parents were. Maybe we can compare notes. Check out my blog about the Ball family of Boone Co. West Virginia http://findmyroots.blogspot.com/

Your Cousin Tammy

Re: Comer family

cekermick — 2009-03-23 22:05:19Z

The Comers you mention I have not found any of them in my search. Most of the Comer's I am looking for are from
Paterson, New Jersey.

Re: Comer family

cekermick — 2009-04-28 22:50:15Z

Sorry I didn't get back quicker I haven't come across an Abner or Aaron but my family tree is on Ancestry.com. If
you can make any connection let me know. "The names I have are Isaac, William, John, Jennie, Charles, etc. all in New Jersey.

Re: Pronunciation of surname "Comer"

scholl_r — 2009-02-20 22:27:10Z

In my family the first syllable rhymed with "comb" because the name was originally related to the item - i.e., combers of wool.

Comers TX, OK, and some in California desc. of siblings William H, Wiley T, and Sarah/Susan F.R. Comer

starlingdarlings — 2009-04-30 02:17:07Z

I am looking for ANY information on the following siblings: William Henry Comer, Wiley T (possibly Thomas) Comer, and Sarah/Susan F.R. Comer. All believed to originally be from Texas. I would specifically like info on parents if possible, but have no true leads on who they may be. Their DOB range from possibly 1845-1850.

Here is other info I have:
William Henry married Josephene McKinzie and they had the following children:
Oliver T. Comer m-Mary Elizabeth Scheiner (he died in CA)
William Henry Comer m-Janette (died in Marietta, OK)
Alvin Monroe Comer (also died in CA)
Georgia G Comer m-Emil Worel; 2nd m-J.H. Maxwell
Cleveland Clay Comer m-Minnie I Lane; 2nd m-Mary Alma (Mamie)Brown; 3rd m-Jimmie A Glass -- this is my g-grandfather -- (died in OK)
Josephine Comer
Ester Comer m-Robert Foster; another marriage later to unknown Gaebel
Herbert K Comer m-Sarah M. unknown
Lucy Comer

Wiley T Comer married Katie unknown

Susan/Sarah F.R. Comer I do not have any info on her I only have her name from a probate document from Collin Co, TX

Also from the probate doc is a Lucy Comer aka Lucy Ellston associated with an Allen Ellston. Lucy was made guardian of William, Wiley and Susan/Sarah. They were listed as heirs to an A.G. or A.T. Comer also listed as Thomas on one of the transcribed documents.

I have some other info on each of William's children if that would help figuring out if there is relation.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Re: Oklahoma & Texas Comers

starlingdarlings — 2009-04-30 01:16:40Z

I know this is an old-old posting, but thought I'd respond anyway. I am researching Comers in Oklahoma and TX. Though the names you have listed do not ring any bells with me and I haven't found information that says any of my line came from MO. So, I am probably not helping you, am I? ha,ha...
I have also desperately been seeking information b/c I have been stuck in one spot forever!! My g-g-grandfather is William Henry Comer, brother Wiley T (maybe Thomas) Comer and sister Susan (or Sarah) F.R. Comer all born from TX as far as I can tell. I have yet to locate parents on them. They all were born btwn 1847-1850 but I do not have exact confirmation on those dates at this point either.

William Henry Comer married Josephene McKinzie and they had about 10 children: Oliver T., William Henry, Alvin Monroe, Cleveland Clay (my g-grandfather), Georgia G., Ester, Herbert K., Earnest E., Lucy, & Josephine.

Wiley T Comer married Katie unknown and I do not know if they had children.

Sarah/Susan F.R. Comer, I do not know anything about her I just know that she is a sibling because I found her on a probate record from Collin Co, TX.

Anyway, sorry if I was absolutely no help! :) But, if anything seems to fit remotely then contact me and we can look at this further. It has been kinda frustrating for me to be stuck in this area - not being able to find parents for the 3.

Re: Alvin Comer OK or TX

starlingdarlings — 2009-04-30 01:02:52Z

It seems like I have seen this message before and I thought I responded to it, but I guess not since it is not listed here. Alvin Comer would be my great-uncle and he was originally from TX. I would really love to get a copy of that pic if you still have it!! Thanks so much!
My personal email is starlingdarlings@gmail.com

Re: PLEASE SOMEONE: Seeking info on Linda COMER Lewis VA / KY

thecompgal — 2009-03-24 16:56:55Z

There were alot of Comers in Monroe County KY, infortunately the court house burned in 1864. Most of the Comers of that area are buried in Gilead KY (between Monroe Co KY and Macon Co TN)
here are some marriage records that I looked up in Monroe Co...hope they help someone
5-17-1888 Leo Comer to Annie Campbell
1-23-1892 Leo Comer to Laura York
12-2-1896 Zadie Comer to V G Dickerson (could be a U)
1-21-1899 Joseph Comer to Maude R Jones
1-23-1897 Lizzie Comer to W R Ferguson
12-10-1895 Lucy Comer to Davie H Myers
5-9-1901 May Comer to T M Gillinwater
9-22-1902 Adriana Comer to W W Fraim
2-26-1901 Annie Comer to P M Moore
3-5-1904 J J Comer to Maude Morris
12-12-1902 Harry Comer to Lily May Fraim

Re: Comers in Florida & North Carolina

bartontr — 2009-04-03 00:11:12Z

Hi,

I know a little about Michael Comer (I think). He was born in Wisconsin, his father died and his mother remarried a Sheeran. I am a descendant of Michael's half-sister Margaret Sheeran. I have some pictures of Michael Comer, and what we think are two of his sons (perhaps Joseph).
Are you still looking?

Re: Christopher Comer

Hoosier7181 — 2009-01-14 20:51:16Z

I'm looking for information on Christopher, Johan Adam, to
Henry Comer. Johan Adam born abt. 1721. I only have Henry
from Scioto Co. OH married to Delila Bennett 23 Feb. 1840.
Their daughter Amanda Comer weds William H. Howe 8 March 1870 Montieau Co. MO.. If anyone can help me on Johan Adam to Henry be appreciated.

Re: COMER in High Bray, Devonshire, England

Clay1325 — 2009-05-09 16:50:53Z

I've not been able to locate any connection between my Comer family of High Bray and any of the names that you mentioned. Records are a bit scanty for my Comer's, so there may be a link.....and I've just not found it.

Ann Comer b. 1837 Devon, England -- information after 1860 sought

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 22:15:52Z

b. 31 Jan 1837
High Bray, Devonshire, England

Ann is my gggreat grandmother, and I have only sketchy information on her adult life. Any information would be welcomed.

Ann's Comer Siblings
Mary
Elizabeth
Jane
Susan
George
Henry
Eliza

Ann was baptized Feb, 28, 1837 in the Barnstaple Circuit of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. In the 1851 census, she was listed as working in the household of George Radley (Ovice)- common for poor families to put their children out in service from early in their life. By 1961 she was a dairy maid at Orswell House in Stoke Rivers.

Re: Jane Comer, b. 1834 Devon, England

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 22:10:42Z

My apologies, but I made an error on this initial posting. I got to typing too fast....Jane is the sister of Ann Comer, and Ann is my ggggrandmother.

Re: Comers in South Molton

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 21:16:55Z

My Comer ancestors were in South Molton in 1841. Unfortunately, I don't have access to census information. But we may possibly have family connections. My Comer is George Comer
b. 1804
near High Bray, Devonshire, England
d. 1881
High Bray, Devonshire, England
m. Kingdon, Elizabeth B.
08 Mar 1829
d. 15 Dec 1898

About Comer, George
George was baptized on Feb. 3, 1805 in Barnstaple District of Devonshire. George and Betsy Kingdon married near High Bray, Devonshire, England (near So. Molton)by R. Bligh, minister on 8th dayof March, 1829. Groom signs as George Commer; bride signs as Betsey Kingdon. Witnesses sign as Thomas Kingdon and Mary Commer. George was buried at age 80 by Harvey Alexander the officiating minister, Rector of Stoke Rivers.

William Comer b. 1774 Devon, England

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 21:08:28Z

Comer, William, (1774)
b. 1774
d. 30 Aug 1857
High Bray, Devonshire, England

Anyone have information on ancestors of this Comer? I have information on some descendants.

Eliza Comer b. 1852 Devon, England

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 21:05:05Z

Comer, Eliza
b. 12 Mar 1852
High Bray, Devonshire, England
d. 12 Apr 1942
Missouri
m. Lewis, John
17 Apr 1875
d. 05 Mar 1922

Eliza was listed in 1861 census for Bray Town as being 9 year old daughter of George and Elizabeth Comer. She was listed as a scholar, thus she had the opportunity for some schooling prior to being sent out to be in service to a family. Eliza was married at the Parish church in High Bray, county of Devonshire, England. (Marriage registration in the Barnstaple registratin disctirct in the second quarter (April-June) of 1875 - volume 5b, page 799) In 1879, Eliza emigrated to Missouri in America with her husband John Lewis and her nephew, William Henry Purchase. Prior to emigration John reportedly had worked in the copper mines, and Liza as a dressmaker.

Jane Comer, b. 1834 Devon, England

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 21:00:25Z

Comer, Jane
b. 1834
High Bray, Devonshire, England
d. 1924
Warkleigh, England

Any additional information on Jane would be welcomed. She is my ggggrandmother.

Her listed birth date is the baptism date per the records of the North Molton Parish. The 1841 census listed her as 6 years old and living at hom in Bray Cross Cottage in High Bray. The 1851 census listed her as 16 and working in Higher Hole (in High Bray) as an indoor servant at the household of Peter Slader (farmer of 303 acres). Jane married William Gratton at North Molton in 1854. They lived in the general area -- moving often as was the case with agricultural labourers. From 1911 to 1924 Jane lived with with several of her daughters. She died in 1924 while living at Warkleigh (the farthest she apparently ever lived from High Bray.)

George Comer b. 1804 Devon, England

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 20:57:12Z

Comer, George
b. 1804
near High Bray, Devonshire, England
d. 1881
High Bray, Devonshire, England
m. Kingdon, Elizabeth B.
08 Mar 1829
d. 15 Dec 1898

George was baptized on Feb. 3, 1805 in Barnstaple District of Devonshire. George and Betsy Kingdon married near High Bray, Devonshire, England (near So. Malton)by R. Bligh, minister on 8th dayof March, 1829. Groom signs as George Commer; bride signs as Betsey Kingdon. Witnesses sign as Thomas Kingdon and Mary Commer. George was buried at age 80 by Harvey Alexander the officiating minister, Rector of Stoke Rivers.

I am interested in more information about this Comer family, and especially the daughter, Jane.

Re: Comers of South Molton, Devon around 1800 to 1850

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 20:55:41Z

I have an ancestor from same area. George Comer was baptized on Feb. 3, 1805 in Barnstaple District of Devonshire. George and Betsy Kingdon married near High Bray, Devonshire, England (near So. Malton)by R. Bligh, minister on 8th dayof March, 1829. Groom signs as George Commer; bride signs as Betsey Kingdon. Witnesses sign as Thomas Kingdon and Mary Commer. George was buried at age 80 by Harvey Alexander the officiating minister, Rector of Stoke Rivers.

Re: Comers of Somerset & Devon

ClayLoges — 2009-04-19 20:51:40Z

My Comer ancestors are from Barnstaple area of Devon. You can view my information at www.tribalpages.com/tribes/writinsticks p/w buena

It would be great if we shared common ancestors.