Charles W. Comstock
Charles W. Comstock | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office 1896–1900 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland William McKinley |
| Preceded by | George P. McLean |
| Succeeded by | Francis H. Parker |
| Judge of Connecticut Probate Courts for Montville | |
| In office 1889–1896 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Whipple Comstock October 9, 1857 Montville, Connecticut |
| Died | May 8, 1917 (aged 59) Montville, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
Charles Whipple Comstock (October 9, 1858 – May 8, 1917) was an American attorney and judge who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut under two presidents.[1]
Early life
Charles Whipple Comstock was born on October 9, 1857[2] in Montville, Connecticut, to Nathan Strickland and Caroline Mary (Whipple) Comstock.[3] His father's side descended from Reverend John Rogers (the martyr) and that side of the family emigrated to America in the mid 16th century from England. On his mother's side he descended from Governor William Bradford of the Mayflower. His father was a farmer and merchant, leading Charles to attend public schools and Norwich Free Academy.[4]
Legal career
Instead of College he wanted to go into law therefore he began studying under
United States Attorney
During President Cleveland's second term in office, he appointed Charles to be US Attorney for the district of Connecticut, a position he held for four years.[1]
Judgeship
He had previously served as a
Politics
In
Masonry
He was a 32nd degree Freemason.[4]
References
- ^ a b "About the Office". www.justice.gov. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ "Charles Whipple Comstock (1857-1917) - Find A..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ "Nathan Strickland Comstock b. 17 Feb 1836 Montville, New London, Connecticut d. 1918: Whipple Database". db.whipples.org. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ a b c d e White, J.T. (1921). The National Cyclopedia of American Biography: Volume 17.