Cicero Comstock (March 20, 1817 – February 7, 1871) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer.
[1] He was quickly elected as a municipal tax assessor, and became involved in other business interests in the city, including several mills, dams, and the Marine Fire and Life Insurance Company.
[2] During the 1st Wisconsin Legislature, the Milwaukee College was established, and Comstock was designated one of the original trustees.
[5] In 1855, the "Peoples' Convention" of Milwaukee offered him their nomination for mayor, but he declined due to concern for his business interests.
In the city of Milwaukee at this time, the "Peoples'" conventions comprised Whigs, Free Democrats, and Independents.
[8] His win was considered an upset; he was the only Republican to represent the district between 1852 and 1872, when it comprised the northern half of Milwaukee County.