William
Thomas
Comer
Born in Johnson, Illinois, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Nathaniel Morgan Comer
and Amanda C (Moore) Comer
Brother of
James Moore Comer, Isaac A Comer, Martha Epps Comer, Margaret M Comer, John Nathaniel Comer, Charles W Comer, Elvira H (Comer) Culver, Sarah Amanda (Comer) Patterson, Nancy Dona (Comer) Shelton, Joseph Asbury Comer and Christopher Columbus Comer
Husband of
Nancy Elizabeth (Rice) Comer
— married
25 Dec 1879 in Johnson, Illinois, United States
Descendants 
Died
at age 91
in Vienna, Johnson, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 11 Oct 2023
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Biography
William Thomas Comer was born on February 23, 1856 in Johnson, Illinois, United States, son of Nathaniel Morgan Comer (1816–1877) and Amanda C Moore (~1824–~1897).
In 1860, William (4) was living in Township 13 S Range 4 E, Johnson with his wife, Nancy (1); his father, Nathaniel (44); his siblings, James C (18), Isaac A (16), John N (11), Charles W (9), Elvira H (8), and Sarah A (6); and Amand C Comer (36). [1]
William (23) married Nancy Elizabeth Rice (18) (born on September 17, 1861 in Johnson) on December 25, 1879 in Johnson.[2]
In 1900, William (44) was living in Grantsburg, Johnson with his wife, Nancy L Corner (38); and William Corner (44), Louis C Corner (18), Chrley Corner (16), Maud Corner (13), and Earl Corner (11). [3]
In 1910, William (54) was living in Grantsburg, Johnson with William T Comer (52), Louis C Comer (28), Charlly Comer (26), Maud Comer (23), and Earl Comer (20). [4]
William registered for the draft for World War I. [5]
In 1930, William (74) was living in Grantsburg, Johnson with his brother, Chas (46); and William T Comer (73), and Earl Comer (39). [6]
In 1940, William (84) was living in household of Earl Comer (50) in Grantsburg, Johnson with his brother, Charles (57); and Earl Comer (50), and William J Comer (84). [7]
William died on April 29, 1947 in Vienna, Johnson, aged 91.[8]
Sources
- ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 13 S Range 4 E, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: M653_190; Page: 213; Family History Library Film: 803190
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #36754377 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William Comer (4) in Township 13 S Range 4 E, Johnson, Illinois. Born in Illinois.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Nathaniel Comer M 44 Far Virginia Amand C Comer F 36 Hk Tennessee James C Comer M 18 Far Tennessee Isaac A Comer M 16 Tennessee John N Comer M 11 Tennessee Charles W Comer M 9 Illinois Elvira H Comer F 8 Illinois Sarah A Comer F 6 Illinois William Comer M 4 Illinois Nancy Comer F 1 Illinois - ↑ Marriage: "Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920"
Original data: Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices
Ancestry Record 60984 #51148 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William T Comer marriage to Nancy E Rice on 25 Dec 1879 in Johnson, Illinois, USA. - ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1900; Census Place: Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: 309; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0042
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #15260238 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William Corner (44), married, Farmer, head of household in Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois. Born in Illinois, USA.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place William Corner M 44 Married Head Farmer Illinois, USA Nancy L Corner F 38 Married Wife Illinois, USA Louis C Corner M 18 Single Son Farm Laborer Illinois, USA Chrley Corner M 16 Single Son Farm Laborer Illinois, USA Maud Corner F 13 Single Daughter Illinois, USA Earl Corner M 11 Single Son Farm Laborer Illinois, USA - ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: T624_295; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1374308
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #5435008 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William T Comer (52), widowed, Farmer, head of household in Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place William T Comer M 52 Widowed Head Farmer Illinois Louis C Comer M 28 Single Son Teacher Illinois Charlly Comer M 26 Single Son Teacher Illinois Maud Comer F 23 Single Daughter Illinois Earl Comer M 20 Single Son Laborer Illinois - ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #229258497 (accessed 11 October 2023)
Name: William T Comer; Child: Louis Calvin Comer. - ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1930; Census Place: Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340253
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #26612706 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William T Comer (73), single, Farmer, head of household in Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place William T Comer M 73 Single Head Farmer Illinois Chas Comer M 46 Single Son Teaching Illinois Earl Comer M 39 Single Son Farmer Illinois - ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1940; Census Place: Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00818; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 44-11
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #143153289 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William J Comer (84), single father, in household of Earl Comer (50) in Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois. Born in Illinois.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Earl Comer M 50 Single Head Farm Illinois Charles Comer M 57 Single Brother-in-law Retired Illinois William J Comer M 84 Single Father Illinois - ↑ Death: "Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947"
FHL Film Number: 1991771
Ancestry Record 2542 #19467 (accessed 11 October 2023)
William Thomas Comer death 29 Apr 1947 (age 91), son of Nathanel Comer & Amanda Moore, in R Dist, #11, Johnson, Illinois.z
See also:
- Passenger List: "U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939"
The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 585
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61174 #109907819 (accessed 11 October 2023)
Name: William T Comer; Gender: Male; Child: Earl Comer.
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AncestryDNA Paternal Lineage (discontinued) 37 markers, haplogroup R1b, Ancestry member CarlJComer +
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