Comfort - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Joel Dubois Comfort married Emeline Ludington 1822 in Catskill NY

bcoug — 2012-04-27 21:22:37Z

Joel was born in !800 to Samuel and Anna Youngblood in Orange County, NY. Joel and his brother Hiram both lived in Catskill NY and each had a wife with surname Ludington.

Joel's wife was Emeline born abt 1805 prob in Catskill. I can find no reference to her parents, but wonder if they could be Archibald Ludington (son of Col. Henry) and his wife Eliza Sears. Archibald died in 1820 so no detailed census records are available.

Hiram married Julia Ludington also in 1822 in Catskill. She was the daughter of Tertullus(1773-1821), brother of Archibald.

Does anyone know?

Richard Comfort (1745-1824) abstract of last will and testament

paulenewell — 2011-09-01 00:25:14Z

Last Will and Testament of Richard Comfort of the Town of Elmira, Tioga Co., New York
Made 20 Jan 1815

wife - Charity to receive $200, bed and bedding, 1 cow, one-third of real estate according to law

son - Thomas to receive 50 acres of the farm in Town of Elmira

daughters - Elizabeth, Sally, Polly, Hannah, Charity, and Nancy to receive remainder of the farm sold and equally divided between them

grandson - Robert Perkins Baily to receive $100 from personal property of Richard Comfort

executors - Richard Comfort Jr., Jeremiah Coleman, Caleb Baker

signed - Richard Comfort, Charity (her mark) Comfort, Caleb Baker, Rebekah Lefler, Sarah Baker

Last Will and Testament of Richard Comfort, deceased, late of the Town of Southport, Tioga Co., New York
Probated 13 Mar 1824

Robert Lawrence, Surrogate

Paul E. Newell
Ellicott City, MD

Re: Jody Nasterson+ Douglass

merrillbakes — 2011-08-16 02:27:37Z

Which John - Sr or Jr? I just downloaded all the Rev War Comfort documents I could find - I've got John Sr and his 3 sons John Jr, Benjamin, and Samuel (my direct). Let me know what you're interested in and give me an email and I'll send the file over.

Death: Ellen Frances Gyles

mack2001 — 2011-07-25 13:44:02Z

I know that many of my Comfort cousins are members of this board. My mom, Ellen Frances Gyles died June 4, 2011. Her father was Thomas Francis Wheeler, and her mother was Fleta E. Tarbox. My grandmother's family was Comfort/McKune/Washburn/ Tarbox. My mom had lived with me for the past 14 years. She was a twin to Helen Fleta, and they were born October 4, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. My mom passed away at my home in Edwardsville, IL. Her 1/2 brother Benjamin Leonard Baker died 4 yrs. ago.

Jody Nasterson+ Douglass

irenestehli1 — 2011-07-14 19:19:45Z

John Comfort, Revolutionary, was my ancestor too. I would like to see your genealogy if the offer still stands. Irene Comfort

Re: Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

merrillbakes — 2011-07-13 23:17:38Z

My email is merrillbakes at gmail dot com.

Since finding Issac's obit, a lot of things are clearer now. However, I don't think Electus helped his father write that poem, since he was nine at the time of Isaac's death :)
Rumor has it the coauthor was either his brother Sanford or his wife Mary.

Do you have when/where Isaac was born? None of Stephen's children were baptized in the same church as the previous Douglass's. So I'm guessing he was born somewhere between Norwich and Middletown CT, before Stephen followed his brother Caleb to Whitestown, NY.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

mallomar99 — 2011-07-13 17:08:58Z

Isaac Douglass died in Mexico, Oswego County, NY.

Re: Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

mallomar99 — 2011-07-13 17:02:25Z

Isaac Douglass (yes, 2 s's) is my 4th Gr grandfather. He was the author of The Wanderer, and i believe Electus had something to do with it as well. I have Isaac's copy, which he was editing by hand (really falling apart)...this is how i know that he spelled Douglass with 2 s's. It's usually spelled with one...doesn't matter.

I have a nice genealogy compiled by a family member in 1903. I'd be happy to share it with you, if you will send me your email so i can attach it. I also have 2 obits.

My line moves on from Emily. Our common grandfather, John, was in the Revolution and is listed as a patriot ancestor on the DAR site. Samuel Comfort and Johannes Wm Youngblood as well and are both in the old cemetery.

You will really enjoy the old cemetery. The stones are falling apart and hard to read. Bring a spray bottle of water with you to help make the inscriptions on the stones stand out a bit.

The DAR site is accessible. Once you get on, go to GRS research. work your way along until you have a choice to make. Go to "Ancestors" and take it from there. You can view their records.

Jody Masterson

Re: Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

merrillbakes — 2011-06-30 09:55:04Z

Found Isaac - and surprisingly - he was a part of the New London migration. Here is his obit in the Catskill Reader:

June 30, 1819
At Mexico, Oswego county, Mr. Isaac Douglass, son of Mr. Stephen Douglass, of that town. A sketch of some of the facts relative to the life and death of one who has been so often before our readers in the character of a writer, will not, we hope, be deemed impertinent. The deceased, after receiving a preparatory course of education at Hamilton, entered the Academy at Montgomery as assistant teacher. In the spring of 1816, he removed to Catskill, and in the fall of 1817 commenced his theological studies. The superintendence of a daily school, and incessant application, originated a disease which induced him to return to Mexico, with the hope of restoring his health by relaxation. But every exertion was unavailing – His midnight vigils had impaired beyond recovery a constitution naturally delicate; He gradually wasted beneath his disorder, and expired in the 16th inst. His piety was of the practical kind, and adorned his faith with living emblems of its purity. The gentleness of his disposition, and the urbanity of his manners, gained him the strongest affection of his friends, and the good will of all. In his writings he was not less happy than in his virtues. The “Brief Scripture Remarker” of which Nos. he was the author, gained no inconsiderable degree of celebrity. He also published a series of poetical pieces under the head of “Sacred Effusions”, several numbers of “The Babbler”, and a great variety of miscellaneous productions. At no time, however, did he descend to mere trifles – everything from his pen was intended to inculcate some religious or moral truth. During his long illness, he exhibited the same cheerfulness and patience that shed so mild a luster over his life: And in the hour of death, the God he trusted in did not forsake him. The following facts are from a letter from his father to the Editor, “He appeared to gain strength of mind for some days before he died. Two days before, he was sustained on his bed, and made a long prayer, which was done with firmness of mind, and with propriety. During his exertion, his strength held out beyond our expectations. On the last day of his life, he did his great duty to his family with composure, speaking to every individual. About twenty minutes before he died, he mentioned that he felt stronger and stronger in Christ.” There is something deeply humbling to the mind of man, that wealth, nor rank, nor learning, can shield him from the inevitable chance of death – That an early exhibition of genius and worth are two often the premature annunciations of his approach – and that all things pertaining to knowledge, do but hasten and consummate his reign. But humbling as this state of man is, it is crowned with an undying consolation – that the shortest time, if rightly improved, is long enough for preparation; and that an exchange under these circumstances, is gain eternal.

“Servant of God, well done!
Rest from thy lov’d employ; |
The battle’s fought, the vict’ry won
Enter thy master’s joy.”

Obituaries for the Catskill Recorder
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nygreen2/obituaries_from_t...

Re: Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

merrillbakes — 2011-06-26 11:06:31Z

OK, a lot of this makes sense, but there is still one red herring I think…

According to my research (both through the family and on line) Samuel Comfort and Anna Maria Youngblood Comfort had 9 children:
Mary - 1793-1881 - Married Isaac Douglass - then Philip Mould (see http://library.uwinnipeg.ca/people/dobson/genealogy/ff/Maul.... entry 10)
Elsje Rogers - 1785 - ? - Married Egbert Bogardus
Moses Rogers - 1786+1839 - Married Ann Pache
Samuel Rogers Jr - 1788 - 1846 - Married Fanny Low
Hiram Rogers - 1791 - 1839 - Married Julia Eliza Luddington
James Rogers - 1795 - 1834 - Married Jane. A. Smith
Martha (Mattie) Rogers - 1797 - 1874 - Married Moses Rogers (Thanks for the info on it being a second marriage - we sort of thought so, but had no proof - something more to research). We have this information written in our family bible from their daughter Sarah Elizabeth)
Joel Dubois Rogers - 1800-?
Caty Rogers - 1802 - ?
There was no Margaret, so yes, I think that it was Martha all the while.

Mary and Isaac had 3 children:
Electus Douglass - 1810-1891 - Married Mary Blackmar - then Sara E. Rogers (his cousin)
Emily Douglass - 1816 - 1897 - Married John Mould (her cousin)
Harrison Douglass - 1816 - 1880 - Married Mary Jane Marvin

Martha and Moses had 4 children:
Mary Catherine Rogers - 1821 - 1895 - never married
Elsie Ann Rogers 1823-? - Married Daniel Shafer
Sarah Elizabeth Rogers - 1826 - ? - Married Electus Douglass
Julia Luddington Rogers - 1828 - 1833

Your notes on R.D. Ch and DRCh - both mean the Old Brick Church in Montgomery, NY. Lots and lots of the family buried there.

I have no notes on either an Electus Comfort or a Lester Comfort.

My Mom and I are planning a week long stay in the Montgomery area near the end of September to do some serious research.

Now on to the great red herring - Isaac Douglas.

My initial research came up with the same as the Bottings - that Isaac was part of the New London CT Douglasses.

At this point - I am 85% sure that this is wrong.

In my research into Electus, I found that his father Isaac
-taught at the Montgomery Academy for a while
- had a brother who may or may not have helped him co-write the poem The Wanderer, or Horatio and Laetitia
- Was a member of the Catskill (Greene County) Presbyterian Church in 1817 (their register mentions him joining the church - and dying - the same day in 1817. Electus and his first wife Mary left this church in 1838).

The details from this Isaac and the CT Isaac just don’t mesh. Mom and I are heading to New London over the 4th of July holiday to do some more digging. I’d love to be wrong about this - for then I’d have the bloody Douglass line set for at least 16 generations.

Thanks for the input, and I’ll keep the forum updated with anything new I find.

Re: Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

msboinks — 2011-06-26 05:30:29Z

There isn't much information in the Comfort Families of America by Cecelia and Roland Botting. That said, here is what there is:
P 411. (h) Martha Comfort 19 May 1797 - 15 July 1874). She and her husband are buried at Montgomery R.D. Church. See Margaret p.609.
Married Moses Rogers (15 Jan 1791 - 8 Feb 1852) 3 May 1821. This was his second marriage.
P 609. Margaret Comfort according to 2 sources is buried at Montgomery (Orange County, NY) R. D. Ch.; her dates are given as 19 May 1797 - 15 July 1872. Comparison with the dates of Martha Comfort (p.411), who is buried in the same cemetery, leads us to suspect an error in copying the record. Perhaps Margaret is really Martha or vice versa.

Margaret and Moses in the book, are shown as having two children:
Mary Catherine Rogers b. 31 Dec 1821 and
Sarah Elizabeth Rogers b. 2 Sept 1826 who married Electus Douglass.
There are two handwritten additions:
Elsey Ann Rogers b. 27 Sept 1823 and
Julia Luddington Rogers b. 15 Oct 1828.
Both have the initials DRCh after the entries. These were added by my mother, who is a little sketchy on sourcing.
Concerning Isaac Douglass, p.397:
M1 Isaac Douglass(c1793 - before Dec 1819) on November 25(23?)1815. He was born at Norwich River, Conn., was of Oneida at the time of his marriage and died at Mexico, Oswego Co., NY. He was a newspaper writer. Issue: 3 or 4

Mary Comfort M2 Philip Mould (28 June 1785 - 12 Dec 1866) on 14 June 1838. This was his second marriage. His will is on file at Goshen, NY. Issue:0

There is indicated in the book some confusion about Lester Comfort and Electus Comfort; possibly being the same person.
Does the family bible shed any light on this?

Additionally, Appendix III, p.624 of _The Comfort Families of America_ by Cecelia and Roland Botting gives the family of Christoffel Moul and Anna Julianna Servin[multiple spellings] and lists eight children for them.

Re: Comfort Families of America

msboinks — 2011-06-26 05:13:00Z

Ellen,
Sorry but I don't have any information on the Moul(d) line.
The book has been out of print for some years, and as far as I know is no longer available. My mother finally gave me her copy. You might check www.worldcat.org for libraries near you which have a copy.
The information sent is just the bones of the family you requested; there is additional information on their descendants in the book.
Elizabeth

Re: Comfort Families of America

TorreyPines12557 — 2011-06-25 23:48:03Z

Thank you so much for all this information.

You had so many wives and dates that were not know to me. Is this book regarding the Comfort Families of America still available for sale?

I can not thank you enough for this information.

How about another question, do you have any idea who Catherine Ann Mould's family might be?

I have not really put a lot into looking for this but that is my next search.

Thanks again

Ellen

Re: Comfort Families of America

msboinks — 2011-06-25 17:56:35Z

From _Comfort Families of America_ by Cecelia and Roland Botting, 1971, p 425-429:
James Fulton Comfort b. 16 March 1805, d. 28 November 1880. He and Catherine were communicants (1834) at New Prospect Reformed Dutch Church. He lived 1838-1855 in Bethel Township, Sullivan County, New York (census 1840 & 1850). In the 1880 census he was living with his son-in-law John E. Crouse. He and Catherine were buried in Old Fulton or Fraser Cemetery, Ferndale, Sullivan County, NY. He was married three times; issue 6.

He married (1) Catherine Ann Mould 1809-21 February 1857, on 7 November 1832 at Montgomery, NY. She died at Bethel Township, Sullivan County.

Married (2) Esther Sinsabaugh on 6 August 1857 at New Hurley Reformed Dutch Church. Her will dated 10 April 1867 is on file in Goshen NY. Issue:0

Married (3) Fanny Newkirk Hait (c. 1819-8 August 1883) no marriage date given. Buried in Old Fulton or Fraser Cemetery, Ferndale, Sullivan Co., NY. Issue:0

James Fulton Comfort was the sixth of thirteen children of Daniel and Phoebe Fulton Comfort.

P412-455: Daniel Comfort (5 May 1771-12 Sept 1854) married Phoebe Fulton (25 May 1777 to 16 April 1864) on 9 June 1796. Issue:13
(1) Eleanor Comfort 1797-1880 m. Frederick Shafer 1814 Issue:7
(2) Hanna (Annatje) Comfort 1798-1859 m. John Shafer Issue:3
(3) Nancy Comfort 1800-1883 m. George Libolt 1821 Issue: 8
(4) Ruth Comfort 1802-? twin of Andrew. m. Jeremiah Harlow 1823 Issue:0
(5) Andrew Comfort 1802-1887 m. Rachael Youngblood 1826 Issue:9
(6) James Fulton Comfort. see above
(7) Alanson Comfort 1807-1814 d. s. p.
(8) Theodore Sutherland Comfort 1809-1897 m1 Jane McWilliams 1831 Issue:10. m2 Mary Ann Hultslander 1876 Issue:0
(9) Melinda Ann Comfort 1813-1892 m. De Witt Crist 1840 Issue:4
(10) Phoebe Maria Comfort 1815-1883 m. John Shafer (his first wife was Phoebe's sister Hanna, #2 above)
(11) Catherine Sears Comfort 1817-? m. Andrew H. Smiley 1845 Issue:6
(12) Daniel Harvey Comfort 1822-1890 m Mary Ellen Rockefeller 1851 Issue:7
(13) Joseph Virgil Whalen Comfort 1824-1887 m1 Gertrude Wyckoff Van Gott 1850 Issue:3. M2 Susanna Sophia Willand 1865 Issue:2

Re: Comfort Families of America

merrillbakes — 2011-06-23 02:23:52Z

Not a problem, oh so distant cousin :)

I know how frustrating it can get when your family tree seems to be filled with black holes, brick walls, and red herrings.

Re: Comfort Families of America

TorreyPines12557 — 2011-06-23 01:46:51Z

Thank you so much for sending this information to me, not only was it very interesting reading, but does have the Maul family that I was looking for. This is confirmed with DAR records.

Saying thank you seems like such a little thing, but I do really appreciate your forwarding this to me.

Ellen

Have Martha, Need Moses - Have Mary, Need Isaac

merrillbakes — 2011-06-22 02:36:45Z

My direct ancestor was Martha (Mattie) Comfort b 1797. I have most of her information (from her granddaughter's family bible), including her husband's name Moses Rogers. I cannot find him anywhere? Anyone have any clues?

Her sister Mary Comfort b 1793 married Issac Douglass - who I am also trying to find information on. I was sure he was part of the New London Douglasses, but the dates just don't match up.

Martha'a daughter Sarah Elizabeth married Mary's son Electus and turned my family tree into a wreath :)

Re: Comfort Families of America

merrillbakes — 2011-06-22 02:35:12Z

You should find something here (partial history of the Maul/Mould Family)

http://library.uwinnipeg.ca/people/dobson/genealogy/ff/Maul....

Comfort Families of America

TorreyPines12557 — 2011-06-18 20:27:09Z

I have just re looked at the Comfort line of the family and found this information.

My connection is with Catherine Ann Comfort 1846-1906 daughter of James Fulton Comfort (1805-?) and Catherine Anne Mould

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Ellen

unknown comfort/ sullivan- AL, SC,NC

aschurthing1 — 2011-04-12 01:08:59Z

Hello,
Looking for an unknown Comfort female that married a Sullivan/Sullivant and had a child Johnson Jackson. States related are Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.
The following info is all that we have. Any help appreciated.

Birth: 1745

Death
1835
Sumpter, South Carolina, United States

Re: Comfort Book

ElizabethRivera524 — 2011-03-28 06:23:14Z

On page 249 is the entry for Mildred Houghton Bergemann who married Hollis Murdock Comfort 30 Sept 1914. She has an asterisk next to her name, which according to the authors indicates she contributed quite a bit of material to the publication. It is late here, but wanted to let you know I have finally found her. Let me know what material you are seeking.
Elizabeth

Re: Comfort Book

JillindaHall46 — 2011-03-28 01:28:23Z

A g aunt was Mildred Houghton Comfort of Minneapolis. If you still have this book would you please check for her name? She is an author who wrote, "Winter on the Johnny Smoker", among others. Some of her works depicted out Houghton/Shaw/Comfort line.

Thank You,

Jill Mallery Shaw Hall

Re: Comfort Family Book - Margaret Comfort /Von Kinnon page 529

ElizabethRivera524 — 2011-03-23 05:46:23Z

You might try the DAR online database. Searching it is free at: http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/Search/default.c...

Re: Comfort Family Book - Margaret Comfort /Von Kinnon page 529

go2obrien1 — 2011-03-23 01:43:15Z

This was amazing to read, you are wonderful. Yes I have Michael Voncannon m. to Margaret Comfort.
Question...my grandmother told me stories that a Voncannon relative was in George Washingtons army possibly as a quartermaster or such. Any way of finding out if it was Michael or a relative?

Re: Comfort Family Book - Margaret Comfort /Von Kinnon page 529

ElizabethRivera524 — 2011-03-22 21:56:12Z

"2. Ann (Anna) _Margaret_ Comfort (between 1753 and 1758- )
In June, 1775, after the death of her father, Jacob Weltzhoover was appointed her guardian. Because of the connection of her brother John with Michael Von Kinnon, as well as other less specific indications, we believe that she is the Margaret Comfort who m. Michael Von Kinnon on April 22, 1777, at First Ref. Ch. of York."

"4. John Comfort (c1762-Feb. 1807)...Doubtless, he was the John who bought a lot in Lewistown on Aug. 17, 1795, and who, with Michael Von Kinnon, purchased land in Mifflin Co. in 1801. He and Mary sold property (Jan., 1807) to Michael Van Connen [sic]...."

Ann Margaret Comfort was the daughter of John (Johanes) Comfort d. Jan. 1774 and Marillas (Mary/Maria Elizabeth) Welshofer. [This may be a variation of the name Weltzhoover above.]
John Comfort being the son of Leonard Comfort, d. before 1762 and Maria Eva Veronica_____, will probated on Dec. 6, 1769.

page 525 "We have found no reason to connect Leonard Comfort with any other branch of the Comfort family. The fact that two of his sons were naturalized in York Co., PA in 1762, may suggest that Leonard was not born in America; one branch of his descendants preserved the tradition that they are of Pennsylvania Dutch descent.As we have discovered only one present-day family descended from Leonard, we have had to base our reconstruction of family lines almost wholly on such church and civil records as we have been able to locate; the regular repetition of Christian names from generation to generation has made it a puzzling task. We realize that there may be many inaccuracies."

Hope this helps.

Re: Comfort Family Book

go2obrien1 — 2011-03-22 12:27:31Z

Hi,
I am looking for a Margaret Comfort possibly Mary, {1755}from penn. that married into the Voncannons.

Laura Comfort

Mshriver11 — 2011-03-11 02:14:48Z

Does anyone know of Laura Comfort? I am mostly interested in knowing her maiden name may have been Bryant. Thanks

Re: Comfort Family Book

JillindaHall46 — 2011-02-28 16:36:26Z

My relative is Mildred HOUGHTON COMFORT. She lived in Minneapolis, MN. and wrote family history bks..."winter on the Johnny Smoker" was one.

Is your Comfort relative, who lived in Cottage Grove buried there?

I live in Roseburg, OR....just 40 min. south.

Jill Hall j46hall@rosenet.net

Re: Comfort Book

JillindaHall46 — 2011-02-28 16:35:34Z

Would you please see if a Mildred Houghton Comfort is listed. She is a distant gg aunt who lived in Minneapolis and wrote books, "Winter on the Johnny Smoker" and others speaking of our family.

Jill Shaw Hall
j46hall@rosenet.net
Roseburg, OR

Wanted: Female line descendant of Nancy Ann Johnson (1746-1825)

cf21737404 — 2011-02-28 11:38:56Z

In an effort to try to resolve who was the mother of Mary Field (1753-1813), I need to find a living female whose female line goes back Mary's half or step-sister, Nancy Ann Johnson. Mary's husband was Isaac Dolsen. Nancy Ann John's husband was John Comfort. This would involve comparing the mitochondrial DNA of descendants of these two women.

Comfort graves in Kansas

kbrownst — 2011-02-09 01:51:07Z

Please see: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=65...;

Re: PA Comfort Heritage

JimInDover — 2011-02-06 21:47:06Z

Our Comfort Connection is through marriage also. Eliza Comfort was married to my dad's uncle Denike Avery. They lived in Bradford Co PA. I am searching for where they are buried. I believe her father to be Cyrus Comfort. Another Avery-Comfort connection in Bradford Co was Jessie E. Comfort 19 son of Martin and Mary Comfort of Columbia Cross Roads and Lulu Avery 18 of Columbia Cross Roads daughter of William and Minnie Avery were married 24 March 1911
Jim Avery Dover PA

Re: PA Comfort Heritage

jrfeatherstone62 — 2011-02-06 21:16:11Z

Hello..........I married into the comfort family and am searching his ancestors. I would be very interested in the info you have, if no one else has claimed it.

thanks
s. comfort
freejustbecause@yahoo.com

Re: Wm Comfort/son of Ezra in Ottawa Co., Kansas: Topolobampo Colony?

KAJacques — 2011-01-03 03:35:15Z

Thanks for that. The Spiritualist movement was a big deal in the Delphos area and I knew that Lettie (d/o Ezra) and husband IN Richardson were involved. Certainly begs the question of what happened to Herbert.

There is no listing for Herbert in the Delphos Cemetery, but I will dig into the old records. Many of the Comfort family are in Highland Cemetery in Minneapolis KS, but he is not there, either. The only other possibility that occurs is Miltonvale Cemetery in southern Cloud Co. Ezra's brother James Hartis is buried there. I do not have that listing. Delphos would have been the most likely, but in 1891 no other Comforts were yet buried there-maybe one of the others seemed the better choice.

I will also revisit the Delphos paper microfilm for any clues. Possibly the Minneapolis paper would be more forthcoming. Having gone through years of these papers, it seems that anything Delphos did not want to talk about showed up in Minneapolis and vice versa. The Spiritualist movement/group fell in that category occasionally. While it attracted a more or less odd group at the annual camp meetings and was pretty far afield of the conventional religion of the area, its local proponents were among Delphos leading citizens.

Regards,
Kate Jacques (kjacques@alltech.com)

Re: Wm Comfort/son of Ezra in Ottawa Co., Kansas: Topolobampo Colony?

ElizabethRivera524 — 2011-01-03 02:56:07Z

According to _The Comfort Families of America_ by Cecelia and Roland Botting, page 94:
"Ezra M. Comfort (Feb 9, 1839 - April 28 1924)... He briefly joined the Spiritualist co-operative colony at Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mexico... In the fall of 1890 accompanied by his sons William and Herbert and by William's wife, Ezra migrated to the colony...in March, William d. of fever, and in July, the others set out for Kan. A week later, Ezra and Herbert reached Delphos, Kan., only a few minutes before Herbert too d. of fever."

Arvilla Cordelia Johnson (Feb 22, 1839 - Aug 26, 1901) married Ezra Comfort Sept 11, 1861 at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was born at Middlebury, Ohio and is buried in Delphos Cemetery. Issue 8 children .

William Luther Comfort, the eldest, born Oct 13, 1862 in Springdale, Cedar, Iowa. Married 23 Dec 1886 Sorelta L. Hoffmire. Died 11 March 1891.

Herbert Clifton Comfort, the sixth child, born in Iowa 30 Oct 1873, died 18 July 1891.

Judging from this, William died and was most probably buried in Topolobampo, Mexico. I do not see a body being transported so far in those days. Is Herbert Comfort buried in the Delphos Cemetery?

Wm Comfort/son of Ezra in Ottawa Co., Kansas: Topolobampo Colony?

KAJacques — 2011-01-03 01:03:17Z

I've transcribed the obits from the Delphos, (Ottawa Co) Kansas paper. In chasing the family of Ezra and Aurilla Comfort through them, I found the following item reprinted from a La Junta, CO paper in Aug 1891. Various family trees give a death date for their son William as 1891. Anyone know if this refers to him? (Parents are buried in Delphos Cemetery, but no listing for Wm...)

Delphos Republican
Aug 14, 1891

From La Junta Colorado WATERMELON:
There arrived in La Junta on Monday evening, direct from Topolobampo, Mexico, Mr. Ezra Comfort and his 18 yr old son and daughter-in-law Mrs. Sorelta Comfort. They are, or rather were, members of the Sinaloa or Topolobampo colony and were in the party that passed through this city last fall in charge of Hon C.B. Hoffman, of Enterprise, Kansas and bound for that Utopia, in Greaserland, off the coast of the Gulf of California known as Topolobampo, where so many have gone by the bright glare held out and delusions of bettering their worldly conditions, only to find rest from disappointed hopes in the tomb of the great sand hills that reflect back the heat of a scorching sun that often sets the mercury to dancing at 145 degrees in the sun, which finds little or no abatement of its powerful force in the shade. Mr. Comfort was on his way to his old home at Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas which he hoped to reach with his boy who was suffering from one of the peculiar and fatal fevers known to Topolobampo before he breathed his last, so that his remains could be laid away in the dust of the stars and stripes, and not under that of an alien land. Nor was the journey made any too quickly, as word received yesterday announced the death of Mr. Comfort's son within one half hour after reaching Delphos. Mrs. Sorelta Comfort stopped off in La Junta and is visiting her parents, Judge James Hoffmire and family, but will go to her old home in Kansas in about two weeks. Her husband lies buried in the Godforsaken country of Topolobampo, died, a young man two months ago, of a raging fever, in that foreign and sand ridden paradise, where eight months ago he and his young bride followed the siren voice of Hoffman, Owen et al., and realized the disaster of their lives. There are about 400 deluded colonists in the valley. A common store and a common fund supplies all. The bosses, of course get the cream. The water is so hot that much sickness follows its drinking. Ice is unknown. Flour is $12 per hundred pounds and is furnished by Hollman's mills at Enterprise, Kansas and is of the poorest grade. It would be called 'shorts' in Kansas, in a white man's country. Indians and Mexicans are abundant, but sociable. All the tropical fruits are grown in profusion but no market. The company farm is under the management of N. Thurstin of Hope, Kansas who has all the isms that can well be crowded into the human system. He draws a fat salary and is one of the beneficiaries of the wild cat scheme. The community deals and believes in spiritualism, and has implicit faith and confidence in the sayings, teaching and utterances of Messrs. Hoffman, Owen, Thurstin and other receivers of the colony money. The Utopia is a dream, the dream a farce and the farce numbers many victims.

Re: COMFORT m. HAND, Ephraim (Hann)

vcgreene — 2010-12-07 22:58:30Z

I am seeking info on Ephraim and Comfort (Wilson) Hand, esp. his parents. Can you help?
Virginia Greene
vcgreene@att.net

Re: COMFORT m. HAND, Ephraim (Hann)

vcgreene — 2010-12-07 22:56:21Z

Comfort, wife of Ephraim Hand, was a Wilson before she married. They were the parents of Obediah b. 7 Apr 1819 in Ripley IN and died 20 July 1911 in Pulaski Co MO. I am looking for further info on Ephraim and Comfort, especially the parents of Ephraim.
Virginia Greene
vcgreene@att.net

Re: comforts from Illinois?

estohrbunny — 2010-12-02 01:41:27Z

Hi Dale,
If you get this message, I'd be happy to provide you with information about the Comforts and Kearneys. I have photos as well. I know this is an old posting, but I hope you receive it.

Your Aunt, Ellen

COMFORT Marriages, Orange Co., NY

LoriMacCormack — 2010-08-22 13:45:27Z

From the book, Marriage Notices from the Goshen Independent Republican 1884-1903

21 May 1890 At Bloomingburgh, by Rev. J. L. Stillwell, George W. Comfort of Bloomingburgh to Miss Mary Wilkin of Winterton

12 Apr 1887 At Scotchtown, by Rev. D. Beattie, Theodore Comfort and F. K. Ann Sloat.

Lori

Capt. Kyle A. Comfort of Jacksonville, Ala., died May 8, 2010

RIP_10 — 2010-05-11 13:16:24Z

On the Web:
http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=13516

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 377-10
May 10, 2010
DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Capt. Kyle A. Comfort, 27, of Jacksonville, Ala., died May 8 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

For more information media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at 910-432-6005 or visit http://news.soc.mil.

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Not related to this person posted for genealogical information only.

Re: COMFORT / DECKER FAMILY BIBLE INFORMATION

mariegilligan91 — 2010-03-25 21:06:36Z

hi, what is your springsteen line i come down from melchior b-1644 holland his g==grandsos were loyalist in bulters tsngers staats ans casper . mariegilligan@att.net

Re: COMFORT/HOUGHTON of ILL.

JillindaHall46 — 2010-03-21 09:24:32Z

I have alot of info on Mildred Houghton Comfort in my files. I also spoke to her in early 1980's whole visiting in Mn. Zerelda is the proper spelling. Mildred wrote several books. One is "Winter on the Johnny Smoker", which partly follows our family.

You might keep my e mail, j46hall@rosenet.net. Feel free to write me there, as I check this daily.

Jill Mallery Shaw Hall, Roseburg, OR

Re: COMFORT/HOUGHTON of ILL.

JillindaHall46 — 2010-03-21 09:17:14Z

Cecilia is not familiar. My relative is Mildred Houghton Comfort.

Georgia Whitsette Comfort of Dallas, TX 1916

drbrownlee — 2010-02-28 03:05:49Z

Georgia is pictured in the 1916 Dalhi, yearbook of Main High School in Dallas, Texas. She is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone locate family.

Comfort

JamesCorey66 — 2009-11-03 19:23:40Z

Searching for information on Jennie Comfort b. 1857 ? in Sullivan Co. NY. She married Hiram W. Beadle in 1887 ? and lived in Delaware Co. NY. She died in 1926 in Delaware Co. NY. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Parents of Mary M. COMFORT, Lehigh Co., PA

lpgds2008 — 2009-08-25 20:09:26Z

Please contact me at lpgds@verizon.net. I have connections with Lewis and Polly. - Dolly

Re: Need info for Frank and Mary E. Comfort buried in central city colorado

irenestehli1 — 2009-08-17 15:30:08Z

I have some info on Frank Comfort and I think I have notes on McCoy. Just got back from Vacation and will try to ferret it out sometime this week. You may email me at irenestehli@AOL.com. Frank was my Grandfather Ralph Comfort's brother. Irene

Re: Need info for Frank and Mary E. Comfort buried in central city colorado

nichd01 — 2009-08-10 23:24:48Z

Thomas... mystery discovered. My relative was Addie Comfort, daughter of frank and mary. Addie would have been my great grandmother... I can provide more details if you can email me. Not sure how we can exchange info privately not on a public board. My previous message... frank and mary are both buried in the central city cemetary, and photos of the headstones are online.

Re: Need info for Frank and Mary E. Comfort buried in central city colorado

nichd01 — 2009-08-10 23:24:29Z