Charles W. Comstock
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PresidentGrover Cleveland
William McKinley
William McKinley
Preceded byGeorge P. McLean
Succeeded byFrancis H. Parker
BornCharles Whipple Comstock
October 9, 1857
October 9, 1857
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 |
| Died | May 8, 1917 (aged 59) Montville, Connecticut |
| 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]
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]