Background
Comstock, George Franklin was born on August 24, 1811 in Williamstown, New York, United States. Son of Serejah Comstock.
Comstock, George Franklin was born on August 24, 1811 in Williamstown, New York, United States. Son of Serejah Comstock.
Graduate Union College, 1834, honorary Doctor of Laws, 1858.
Admitted to New York bar, 1837. 1st reporter New York Court Appeals, 1847-1851. Solicitor general United States, 1852-1853.
Judge New York Court Appeals, 1855-1861, chief justice, 1860-1861.
Delegate-at-large New York Constitutional Convention, 1868. Trustee Hobart College, 1870-1877, Syracuse University, 1870-1890.
Founder Saint John's School for Boys, Manlius, New York Editor: Kent’s Commentaries.
Married Cornelia Nixon, 1839.