The Comstock family is one of a fairly old and respected name, originating in modern-day Britain. The Comstocks are descendants of the Welsh knight Gruffud Cymstock, a native of Gwent and adviser to Rhys ap Tewdwr, the King of Deheubarth. The historical family home of the Comstocks is Gruffud Castle in Monmouthshire, which until recently was vacated save for a contingent of house-elves who kept the place in shape. In addition, the two Canadian mansions used as family estates have been sold off and a third estate located in St. Catherine's, Ontario, now bears the title of Comstock Family Estate. Since the Acts of Union, the Comstock family have largely stayed out of mainstream politics and have instead served their wizarding communities as enforcers of law and justice.