Charles Comstock was born in Allegany County, NY on May 13, 1854, and was the son of 
Martin Luther Comstock, who was born in OTSEGO county, NY. He came to Allegany 
county in 1835, where he followed his trade of wagon and carriage builder. He 
married Naomi Adams of Vermont and they had ten children; Luisa, Thomas, James, 
Lillian, Frank, Nancy, Etta and Charles. Charles Comstock is a blacksmith by 
trade, and at present is the owner of two farms in the town of Hartsville (near 
Canisteo & Hornell NY-AC). He married Charity E., daughter of John Oaks of 
Hartsville, who was one of the first settlers in that town. Thwey had two 
children; Clara and Daniel. In politics, Mr. Comstock is a Republican.

From "Landmarks of Steuben County" by Hon. Harlo Hakes 1896. 

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