Researching Anthony Comstock
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 8 people with the Comstock surname? In that year Comstock was ranked number 3571 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Anthony means "Priceless" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Anthony Comstock on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Anthony Comstock in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Comstock ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Anthony Comstock and the Comstock Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Comstock Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Comstock family tree.
Investigate Parish Records for Anthony Comstock at Find My Past.
Look at for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Anthony Comstock using the FreeBMD database.
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Check out the LDS Database for records about Anthony Comstock.
Research the Comstock surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Comstock Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 11 people with the Comstock surname in the UK? Comstock is now ranked number 4031 for popularity in the UK. |
Comstock Family History Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
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Find Anthony Comstock from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Comstock Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Comstock surname using Genealogy.com forums .
| Did you know that there are currently 12153 people with the Comstock surname in the USA? Comstock is ranked number 153 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Comstock Databases
Explore the Ellis Island Database for information on Anthony Comstock. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Anthony Comstock
Anthony Comstock
Anthony Comstock (March 7, 1844 – September 21, 1915) was an anti-vice activist, United States Postal Inspector and secretary of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice (NYSSV) who was dedicated to upholding Christian morality. He opposed obscene literature, abortion, contraception, gambling, prostitution, and patent medicine.
The terms "comstockery" and "comstockism" refer to his extensive campaign to censor materials that he considered obscene, namely anything even remotely discussing sex publicly, including birth control advertised or sent by mail. He used his positions in the Postal Service and the NYSSV (in association with the New York police) to make numerous arrests for obscenity and gambling.
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