William
Comstock
Born before in Louisiana, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Elizabeth (Green) Comstock
— married
1823 in Louisiana, United States
Father of
Mary Ann (Comstock) White
Died
after age 37
in Goliad, Goliad County, Republic of Texas
Profile last modified
| Created 15 Nov 2016
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Biography
William was part of the Texas army that was sent to defend Goliad. When they surrendered with the promise of safe passage, Santa Anna subsequently massacred Fannin and his men. Among the executed casualties was William Comstock
- Cremated - 27 Mar 1836 - Goliad, Goliad County, Republic of Texas -
on orders of General Santa Ana
Sources
- Jim Tipton, Find a Grave, digital images (www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 Jun 2012), William Comstock; Created by: William BarrittRecord added: Oct 24, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 8026713
- Military Record: # 2, Records of Soldiers of Republic of Texas, Land Office, Page 9, lists William Comstock, Private in Apt. Tickours 4th Company of Georgia Battalion, 1st Regiment of Texas Volunteers, Muster Roll of 19 January - 29 February 1829 -
- Information from "Abshire or Abshier Family of Louisiana and Texas" compiled by Earl Travis Hill and on record with the Sam Houston Regional Library in Liberty TX.
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