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Comer Family History
Comer Genealogy & Family TreeComer is an English name from Sussex, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English cumb which means "valley" and referred to someone who lived near such a feature. The earliest known ancestor--William le Combere--was recorded in 1260. The family motto is Sapiens dominabitur astris which means "A wise man can rule the stars."
Other spellings of the name include "Combers," "Commer," "Commers," and "Commber." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Steve Comer (Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians), American baseball player Wayne Comer (Detroit Tigers, Seattle Pilots, Milwaukee Brewers), and American actress Jodie Comer (My Mad Fat Diary, Lady Chatterley's Lover, Silent Witness). The first Comer to come to America was Thomas Comer in Virginia in 1652.
Comer Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Patricia Louise Comer -- --, 1935 March 17, 1936 Kansas
- Rebecca Comer -- --, 1831 December 0, 1863 Ohio
- Sarah Jane Comer -- --, 1794 May 14, 1884
- William Comer -- --, 1839 December 0, 1840 Indiana
- Phoebe Carlin Comer -- --, 1851 December 0, 1877 Indiana
Comer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Minnie Cordelia Comer -- --, 1879 December 0, 1970 West Virginia
- Lawrence Comer -- --, 30 July 19, 79 Illinois
- George G. Comer -- --, 1881 December 0, 1942 Pennsylvania
- Isaac Comer -- --, 1818 February 13, 1881 Pennsylvania
- Sam Comer -- --, 1891 February 15, 1960 North Carolina
