Costner - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Frank/Isabell Costner from Catawba North Carolina

cbaker17_1 — 2009-06-30 11:27:43Z

hi,

Well I would love to talk to him. My grandmother is in her 70s I believe and she knows alot about the family and she would be able to give a lot of detail. I could tell you how we relate a little bit better as could she. Email me at cbaker17@hotmail.com so we could exchange information! Thanks for connecting!

Re: Frank/Isabell Costner from Catawba North Carolina

alhunter18 — 2009-06-30 10:19:35Z

Frank and Isabell Costner's grandson Leonard, is also looking for his relatives. His mother was Arthelia. He is 97 years old and can really make a contribution to your effort. He has one son, Leonard, Jr. This is an answer to a prayer. Please respond.

Re: Frank/Isabell Costner from Catawba North Carolina

cbaker17_1 — 2009-04-24 05:05:57Z

I have to add that the children's names were John, Annie, Wade, Calvin, Ada, Bulah, Nora, Ina, Zetta, Eula, and Ella.

Re: Kastner FamilyTree DNA Project

KastnerKurt — 2009-03-07 17:33:21Z

The Y-DNA project for Kastner, Costner, Cosner and related spellings is growing. We now have 12 subgroups and there are matches in 4 subgroups. 2 of them discovered unexpected relationship.

You can see our results at http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Kastner/default.aspx?sec...

Kurt Kastner

Frank/Isabell Costner from Catawba North Carolina

cbaker17_1 — 2009-02-22 02:30:06Z

I am related to Frank and Isabell Costner who were from Catawba North Carolina. They had about seven girls and four boys. If you thnk your relatives are from this area or there is some relation reply to this or email me directly at cbaker17@hotmail.com. Thank you!

Re: North Carolina Costners

cbaker17_1 — 2009-02-22 02:17:25Z

the costner family that I am related to are Frank and Isabell Costner who are from Catawba North Carolina. It is probably early to mid 1800s they were living, I am probably the fourth or fifth generation.

Re: North Carolina Costners

GONAD10 — 2009-01-25 15:43:54Z

I work on the COSTNER families and probably can help you out. Would like to trade info on your family and others.

Contact me on my EMAIL = kenorris@duke-energy.com

Waiting to hear from you soon.

North Carolina Costners

wyldercatten2 — 2008-11-09 05:47:47Z

I am looking for infor on my relatives.
Here is all I have
Great grandfather Amos Costner (?)
Grandfather Evans or Evens Costner
Father Danny Costner
All born in North Carolina

John Wayne Costner

lastonestanding — 2008-06-25 13:32:05Z

Stars and Stripes newspaper Dec 27th 1952 Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Athlete
John Wayne Costner of the University of Tennessee golf team and one of the states out standing young golfers was killed yesterday in an automobile wreck south of here.

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

dakrebs44 — 2008-05-17 23:01:29Z

Vickie - I also have classified David, Andrew and Henry Costner as the children of Thomas and Mary M. (Barringer) Costner. As I mentioned in a previous message, the census schedules support Henry's birth as occurring between 1770-1780; this would place him in the first marriage of Thomas (to Mary M. Barringer). Also, if you study Thomas and Catherines' pension files, when the surviving "children and heirs at law" of Catherine filed for Catherine's benefits in 1846, they did not list Henry or Andrew even though both were alive at that time. At that time, 'heirs at law' would not have included stepchildren, which Henry and Andrew would have been in relation to Catherine. I believe this is an important point that seems to be overlooked by many. The idea that Mary, Thomas, Joseph and Frederick might simply have been out of touch or uninformed is pure assumption and speculation.

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

dakrebs44 — 2008-05-10 20:16:20Z

Vickie - I'm not sure of the how or why, but the children of Henry and Elizabeth seem to have adopted the spelling without the "t." I've been able to trace six of the seven children of Henry and Elizabeth, and the use of "Cosner" appears to be consistent from that point on.

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

VickieRudasill — 2008-05-10 16:18:40Z

I descend from David Stiff Costner who I've documented as being a son of Thomas & Mary Barringer Costner. I realize that some people question this parentage. Just curious of your option.

Also curious about the spelling of Cosner. When and how did the "t" get dropped?

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

dakrebs44 — 2008-05-10 14:42:56Z

One correction I wanted to make to my previous posting: Maria Cosner was the youngest daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Costner, but not the youngest child. Jacob Lewis Cosner was the youngest (b. 1822-1823 in NC; d. 21 Feb 1896 in Champaign County, IL).
I have not found where the idea that Henry Costner was born about 1795 came from. It appears to perpetuate itself throughout various family trees without any source or support. On further research of the census schedules for Henry Costner (1830, 1840 and 1850), it appears most likely that he was born between 1771-1780. If that is the case, he would then be a son of Thomas and Mary M. (Barringer) Costner, and not the child of Catherine P. (Unknown Maiden Name) Costner. This would also make sense in light of the fact that he was not listed as a surviving heir of Catherine P. Costner when certain of her children applied for her widow's pension benefits in 1846.

National Costner Reunion this Saturday

VickieRudasill — 2008-04-30 10:11:44Z

The 2008 National Costner Family Reunion will be held this Saturday, May 3, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 531 Hardin Road, Dallas, North Carolina.

If our first letter or email didn't reach you in time or you're still just trying to make a decision on whether or not to attend, it's not too late. Please call either Vickie Costner Rudasill at 704-538-3292 or email Vickie at costnerreunion@earthink.net or call Charlotte Costner Brown at 704-482-8151 and tell us how many meals are needed for your family. You may pay for your meals when you arrive. We sincerely hope all the descendants of Adam Kastner are making plans to attend even if they're only being notified at the last minute. If you know someone who we have not reached yet, please spread the word. Some emails bounced. Apparently some people moved since we have had returned mail.

Cousins from across the United States are already making travel plans. All Costner / Kastner descendants and relatives are invited to join their relatives. Bring photos and stories of your family. Don't forget your camera!

The pioneer Costner, George Adam Kastner, who was born in Germany, traveled to our United States on the ship, Patience, in 1748. After arriving in Pennsylvania, Adam and his family migrated to present day North Carolina. He settled in the Old Tryon area where he started the Kastner Church. He became the first person buried in the Kastner Cemetery.

Adam's eight children married into the Fritz, Brooks, Rudisill, Dellinger, Barringer families. Descendants of Adam Kastner and their families have multiplied vastly and spread all across the United States and even further. All are invited back to the area where Adam Kastner once lived, worked and worshiped.

Our National Reunion will begin with a Continental Breakfast at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served from Noon until 2 p.m. Meals are catered by Mitchem's Kitchen of Vale, North Carolina. Meal reservations are $20 for an adult and $10 (10 and under) for a child. Reservations can be made by contacting Charlotte Costner Brown at 704-482-8151 or Vickie Costner Rudasill at 704-538-3292, or costnerreunion@earthlink.net. Any funds remaining from the meal tickets sold will go to the National Costner Reunion Fund.

The National Costner Reunion Fund was established for the upkeep of the Adam Kastner Cemetery and for the construction of a road to this cemetery.

Various events are being planned for the day including trips to the Adam Kastner Cemetery. Prizes will be awarded for greatest distance traveled, oldest in attendance and other recognizable achievements.

Information and ordering prices for kits of a developing DNA surname Kastner / Costner project will be available at the 2008 National Reunion.

The Peter Hoyle House will be opened just for us from 10 am till Noon by Robert Carpenter and Wilma Craig. Mr. Carpenter will also have available copies of his book, "Carpenter's A Plenty".

The Belmont Historical Society Cultural Center will be open on Friday, May 2, 2008, from 1 to 5 pm and also on Saturday, May 3, 2008, Noon until 5 pm and also on Sunday, May 4, 2008, from 1 to 5 pm.

Also, a limited supply of the remaining Costner Family Cookbooks ($10.00) will be for sell throughout the day. A new item, a Costner Family CD ($25.00), will be ready for its first sales at the 2008 National Reunion. Please include shipping and handling of $2.50 for each of the above if you are not attending the reunion but are ordering either a cookbook or CD.

One of the most famous present day Costner relatives is Kevin Costner, the actor. A Kevin Costner Look-A-Like contest is being held in conjunction with the 2008 National Reunion. Contact Charlotte or Vickie for a submission form. Submitted photos will be voted on during the day of the reunion.

Plans are under way for tours to other historical sites and speakers of interest to the Costner family.

Current officers of the National Costner Family Reunion are President, Robin Brown Braddy of Shelby, NC; Vice-President, Mike Costner of Canton, Georgia; Secretary, Charlotte Costner Brown of Shelby, NC; and Treasurer, Vickie Costner Rudasill of Lawndale, NC.

2008 National Costner Reunion

VickieRudasill — 2008-04-19 16:00:08Z

The 2008 National Costner Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 531 Hardin Road, Dallas, North Carolina.

Cousins from across the United States are already making travel plans. All Costner / Kastner descendants and relatives are invited to join their relatives. Bring photos and stories of your family. Don't forget your camera!

The pioneer Costner, George Adam Kastner, who was born in Germany, traveled to our United States on the ship, Patience, in 1748. After arriving in Pennsylvania, Adam and his family migrated to present day North Carolina. He settled in the Old Tryon area where he started the Kastner Church. He became the first person buried in the Kastner Cemetery.

Adam's eight children married into the Fritz, Brooks, Rudisill, Dellinger, Barringer families. Descendants of Adam Kastner and their families have multiplied vastly and spread all across the United States and even further. All are invited back to the area where Adam Kastner once lived, worked and worshiped.

Our National Reunion will begin with a Continental Breakfast at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served from Noon until 2 p.m. Meals are catered by Mitchem's Kitchen of Vale, North Carolina. Meal reservations are $20 for an adult and $10 (10 and under) for a child. Reservations can be made by contacting Charlotte Costner Brown at 704-482-8151 or Vickie Costner Rudasill at 704-538-3292, or costnerreunion@earthlink.net or 615 Hicks Hill Road, Lawndale, NC 28090. Any funds remaining from the meal tickets sold will go to the National Costner Reunion Fund.

The National Costner Reunion Fund was established for the upkeep of the Adam Kastner Cemetery and for the construction of a road to this cemetery.

Various events are being planned for the day including trips to the Adam Kastner Cemetery. Prizes will be awarded for greatest distance traveled, oldest in attendance and other recognizable achievements.

Information and ordering prices for kits of a developing DNA surname Kastner / Costner project will be available at the 2008 National Reunion.

Also, a limited supply of the remaining Costner Family Cookbooks ($10.00) will be for sell throughout the day. A new item, a Costner Family CD ($25.00), will be ready for its first sales at the 2008 National Reunion. Please include shipping and handling of $2.50 for each of the above if you are not attending the reunion but are ordering either a cookbook or CD.

One of the most famous present day Costner relatives is Kevin Costner, the actor. A Kevin Costner Look-A-Like contest is being held in conjunction with the 2008 National Reunion. Contact Charlotte or Vickie for a submission form. Submitted photos will be voted on during the day of the reunion.

Plans are under way for tours to other historical sites and speakers of interest to the Costner family.

Current officers of the National Costner Family Reunion are President, Robin Brown Braddy of Shelby, NC; Vice-President, Mike Costner of Canton, Georgia; Secretary, Charlotte Costner Brown of Shelby, NC; and Treasurer, Vickie Costner Rudasill of Lawndale, NC.

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

dakrebs44 — 2008-03-25 07:05:04Z

Mike - I neglected to mention that Maria Cosner, my 2nd great-grandmother, was the youngest child of Henry and Elizabeth Costner. You're probably aware of this - but just to clarify. Maria was born 24 Dec 1819. Her dates of birth and death are from her gravestone inscription, "Maria, Wife of Alfred Houston, Died April 30, 1859, Aged 39 YRS 4 MO 6 D'S," Beekman Cemetery, East Bend Township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Dennis

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

dakrebs44 — 2008-03-24 23:01:31Z

Mike - I've seen several of your messages regarding the Costner/Cosner Family, so I'm especially happy to hear from you. I descended from Maria Cosner who married Alfred Houston in Monroe County, IN on 10 Jul 1837 and they are my 2nd great-grandparents. They had nine children, seven born in Monroe County and two in Champaign County, IL. Maria died in East Bend Township, Champaign County, IL on 30 Apr 1859.
I decided more recently to find out more about the Cosner side of the family, but was curious if anyone knew of Henry and Elizabeths' dates of death and place of burial. Also, do you believe it was "our" Henry who married Charity Estepe Myers on 1 Nov 1849 in Monroe County?

Re: Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

mcosner55 — 2008-03-24 22:45:50Z

Henry Costner/NC & Henry Cosner/IN is my great-great-great-grandfather. I am aware of all the info you stated in your email. It is all available somewhere on the web. His mom and sibs probably did not know if Henry was alive since the pension benefits were sought from NC while Henry was living in Monroe Co,IN at the time. Back then this was a world away. What is your connecion to Henry?

Mike Cosner

Re: Pronounciation of Costner

2006-11-09 21:09:23Z

I'm in the process of trying to get that information for you. I do know that the pronounciation of Costner and Cosner I've only heard one way but the pronouciation of Kastner, it ometimes is prounounced a couple of different ways. I think tht is why the name is spelled so many dfferent ways here. (Casner, Cassner, Kassner etc.)

Do you know the movie star Kevin Costner. If you've heard his name pronouced that is the most common way for Costner.

Pronounciation of Costner

2006-11-08 11:06:57Z

Can anybody tell me the American pronounciation of 'Costner' in terms of IPA (international phonetic alphabet).

Thank you,

Kurt Kastner

Karlsbad, Germany

Kastner FamilyTree DNA Project

2006-11-04 20:12:18Z

Sometime ago I started a project with FamilyTree DNA. I got really busy and didn't pursue it as much as I wanted. However it is back in the swing now. We have 10 people who have tested and it shows 9 different groups so far. DNA testing can really be the breakthrough you are looking for. We have a temporary web site :http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Kastner

During the next month another web site will be up and running, giving even more details.

If you are a male with any of the variant Kastner spellings, please consider joining. It is a simple swab to your cheek, no blood test. If you are a femail and would like to contribute to a general fund for Kastner,s you may do so at the web page. It is administered by FamilyTree DNA. If you have questions, please contact me.

Kevin Costner, need Costner ancestry of

2006-09-14 15:48:17Z

Need paternal Costner ancestry of Kevin Costner, b. 1955 Compton or Lynwood, Ca. Became movie star.

Re: PA Costners

2005-01-31 00:32:39Z

Dear Lorie Beck,

I was hoping to find the source of Costners in PA.

Our known family came into York Co, PA in 1748--Adam Costner --Kastner came to Tryon County NC abt 1755 with sons Peter, Jacob, Thomas and daughter Margaret--son Andrew may not have come then--or at all, another daughter--Anna Barbara--Maria Barbara Fritz married Philip Fritz 22 AUG 1758 in York, PA--some of this family came to Lincoln Co, NC;
Maria Ursula Kastner m Conrad Guenther Christ Lutheran Church, York, PA m 22 Aug 1758
NOTE: there is indication that the surname Gunther of Gunder becomes Kinder in some areas. This could be the Conrad Kinder family in Lincoln NC
I have a couple more names--I'm not completely clear on that generation

Notes:
Hans Georg Adam Kastner was in Weinhelm Germany in 1733; Took Oath of Allegiance 16 Sep 1748
RECORD: Christening Edenkoben Germany 17 Apr 1698/ 28 Apr 1709; Christ Lutheran Church, York PA; Burial first grave in Philadelphia Lutheran Cemetery 1767 (Kastner's Church);
AIS Search (tax records) 1607-1819 Adam Costner Philadelphia Co PA; Philadelphia 1748
BOOK: Rupps List of Original Immigrants p187 ship Palainia--Patience; Annals of Lincoln Co NC p95 327; Our Kin by LM Hoffman p231 232
Ancestry of Hans Gg Adam Kastner was done by Charles Lynn Costner with Dr. Alfred Hans Kuby & LDS Church Edenkoben, Germany Records

so I don't know if our Costners are related because I have been working on the North Carolina families.
Thank you for your reply.

Melanie

Re: Costner family of Greensboro, NC

2004-10-19 00:32:45Z

Tonya,

According to my records, Dock Cimp Costner, Sr. (who married Mary Emiline Muhuller) was the son of John Pinkney Costner and Mary Etta Young.

John Pinkney Costner was the son of Eli Costner and Ann Forester. Eli Costner was the son of Thomas Costner, Jr. and Jane Lowe.

Thomas Costner, Jr. was the son of Thomas Costner and Catherine LNU. Thomas Costner was the son of Hans George Adam Costner and Anna Maria Kraus.

Let me know if this information is helpful. I have other details that I would be willing to share if this matches your request.

Costner family of Greensboro, NC

2004-10-16 22:57:46Z

I am researching my cousin's husband's family. He is a Costner. His grandfather was Dock C Costner. We are from the Greensboro area. I need some help tying things together. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Tonya

Search Mary Ann Costner

2004-08-09 22:11:25Z

Re: Elizabeth Costner, NC

2004-05-08 19:56:55Z

Thanks for responding! Unfortunately, I have very little info to share. I have ordered the military pension file for Alexander from the NARA hoping to get birthdate and location. I have no idea if he had siblings. I found long ago on the Neal board (I think) a listing for James and Elizabeth that had 2 girls and "Alix". I know that Alexander's birth year should be about 1830 as he is listed on the Blount Co TN census as 30 yrs in 1860. My husband is descended from Alexander and Artie's son, Joseph Alexander. Joseph Alexander actually went by "Alex" and probably was less than a year old when Alexander died. Artie then married John Moore. Since Alexander and Artie ended up in Blount County where a number of the Costners were, I have hoped to make a connection between James & Elizabeth and Alexander. It at least seems possible.

Re: Elizabeth Costner, NC

2004-05-08 19:26:43Z

Laurie,

I descend from Elizabeth's older brother - Daniel and Sarah Kiser Costner. I have Elizabeth Costner and James Neal's marriage date as 11 Jul 1827, Lincoln Co., NC. I haven't researched your line. I only have three children for Elizabeth and James. Would you like to share info?
Vickie in NC

Elizabeth Costner, NC

2004-05-08 17:11:37Z

Elizabeth Costner, daughter of David "Stiff" Costner m. James B. Neal. I am trying to identify the children of Elizabeth and James. My husband is descended from John Alexander Neal (went by Alexander) and I am trying to find his parents. Alexander was born in NC, 1860 census shows he, his wife Artie Lukinza Howard and their children in Blount Co. TN. Alexander died in Murfreesboro TN 1863 of illness while serving in the D. 2 Tenn. Calvery. Artie remarried JD Moore and moved to NC. Your help and time is greatly appreciated!

Sarah Costner and Oliver White

2004-03-17 19:11:27Z

Seeking any info on following couple:
Sarah Costner born abt 1834 in Pennsylvania and (Charles) Oliver White born abt. 1829 in Pennsylvania. They married about 1854 in Pennsylvania. I have Sarah's father's name as Benjamin Castner, need help verifying her father's name and her mother's name. I have family tree info on Oliver White up to present, as much as I could find. If anyone is interested in what I have on Oliver, let me know and I will email you what I have........If anyone has any info on this couple, big or small, please dont hesitate to email me at pixiefly@ovis.net......if you have any questions,,,,dont hesitate to ask.....thank you for your time.....Lorie Beck

Re: PA Costners

2004-03-16 15:44:54Z

Dear Melanie,
Do you have anymore info on Sarah Costner and Oliver White? My husband's grandmother is related to Sarah and Oliver, her maiden name being White. Oliver White would be her great grandfather. I have genealogy line from Oliver White to present. If you have any info on the White's and Costner's , I would appreciate any info that you are willing to share with me. If you're interested in what I have then email me direct and I will email you back......pixiefly@ovis.net Thank you.......Lorie Beck

Re: David Haywood Costner/David Jefferson Costner

2003-09-07 04:44:09Z

Dear Nancy, you should receive an invitation soon.

Melanie

Re: David Haywood Costner/David Jefferson Costner

2003-09-06 14:41:01Z

Dear Nancy,

I would be glad to have more of this line. I have the Ancestry from David Haywood back. Please contact me. mcostnersnyder@yahoo.com

Would you also like to participate in our site?

Melanie Costner Snyder

John F. Costner, 1915 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS

EMacdonald5638 — 2007-07-03 03:01:04Z

I would like to know a little more abt. him. I found an article in one of the newspapers here in Hays that he had owned a house that was built in 1867 in Rome, KS and had it moved to the lot that we now own. It was a historical house & was torn down in 1960 which is when the new owner built this house. I will be trying to find out more on the house.

I have found he & his family in the census records which shows they were in Hays by 1915 to 1930. 1930 shows he lived at 504 W 9th st., so I will see if that house is still there. The news article shows he sold the Rome house in 1929, so whether or not they actually lived in the house, I am not sure at this point.

Anyway, I would like to hear from anyone from his line. Thanks, Betty Macdonald emacdonald@media-net.net.

Sources for Children of George Adam Kastner, Pioneer

GInabinet9833 — 2006-07-12 17:08:49Z

I am trying to find the names of George's children, Several researchers have different names, I do know that German names are several given names especially the girls. I have 5 children who came from German and several more were born in York, Pa, I am not clear on the ones that went to NC with George Adam. Are these children listed in his Bible? My line is Joseph Lester Costner who died in Edgefield, SC 1938 and was the son of James Cicero.

Re: Costner's from N.C

WandaSheffey31 — 2003-11-29 20:59:23Z

Donna , Thanks for the reply. I am sorry to say this not the same Cora. My grandmother Cora never lived anywhere that far away, most of her life being spent in Monroe County Tenn and later years in Loudon County. My grandfather and her did move to NC once but didn't stay too awfully long.

Appreciate the reply,

Re: David Haywood Costner/David Jefferson Costner

Ladyscoop — 2004-09-19 04:34:38Z

My g g grandfather was Jonas Marion Costner, son of David haywood Costner. I saw your posting. About the macular degeneration, my great grandfather had it, my grandmother, 2 uncles and 1 aunt, and three cousins have already been diagnosed with it. I have a photo of Jonas and part of his family, on it is a brother but I will have to look at it to see what his name is. I live in Jonesboro, Ar about 10 miles from where they lived in Poinsett County, AR. I would love to correspond with you. Email me at ladyscoop@aol.com. Jean

Re: Elizabeth Costner - Adam Hufstetler

davidmills199 — 2007-05-27 21:50:45Z

Hello. I am a descendant of Adam Hufstetler. My research show he was married to a Margaret Costner. Could Elizabeth's middle or first name be Margaret.

Re: Elizabeth Costner - Adam Hufstetler

davidmills199 — 2007-05-28 23:12:01Z

Adam HUFSTETLER, Male, Event(s): Birth: 18 OCT 1788 , Lincoln, North Carolina, Christening: Death: 08 FEB 1863,

Marriage date: Abt 1817 to Margaret Costner

Children: Hufstetler, Emanuel b. 2/26/1818 Lincoln, NC
Hufstetler, Mary A. b. abt.1821
Hufstetler, John Henry b. abt. 1829 in TN
Hufstetler, Samual M. b. abt. 1835 in TN
Hufstetler, Caleb Calvin b./27/1838 in Habersham County, Georgia
Hufstetler, Francis M. b. 5/16/1840 in Habersham County, Georgia

Hope this helps.

Re: Blindness in Costner family

CJeanCooper — 2005-08-09 02:03:14Z

My Costner family has macular degeneration. My g grandfather Costner had it, my grandmother, 4 out of five of her children, and three cousins have already been diagnosed with it. So far, myself and my children have no symptoms. Good Luck with your doctor's visit. Jean

Re: Blindness in Costner family

CJeanCooper — 2005-08-09 02:03:14Z

the disease that runs in my Costner line is "macular degeneration". My g grandfather and two of his siblings had it. My grandmother had it as well as three of her five children now have it. I also have have three cousins that have been diagnosed with it. So far neither my father, brother or myself have developed it, but we all get regular check-ups as do my children. My 17 year old son, has a slight pressure problem. It runs from 21 to 23 each time he gets checked, so we get his pressure checked about every six months or so. good luck to you and your family. Jean

Costner's in Oklahoma

LindaBaker118 — 2006-04-26 20:54:05Z

Do you know of a Madilyn Costner whose mom was Matilda Armbrister? They lived in Slaughterville, Cleveland Co., OK in the early 1940's. My dad, Ervin Odell Williamson, was married to Madilyn in 1940 or 1941 for five years before divorcing. They had no children. My dad died in January 2006, and I am trying to find more info on Madilyn. Thanks for any help.

Re: Elizabeth Costner, NC

KeithENorris — 2006-06-22 01:34:17Z

Henry Costner, Monroe County, Indiana (b. 1795 N.C.)

dakrebs44 — 2008-03-19 00:42:31Z

I am searching for more information about the dates of birth and death for Henry Costner/Cosner, b. abt. 1795 in North Carolina; d. abt. 1850 in Monroe County, Indiana. Also, the same information for his wife, Elizabeth, and the location of their burials. Henry was the son of Thomas Costner who served briefly from Tryon County, North Carolina during the Revolution. The surviving children of Thomas and his wife, Catherine P., applied for pension benefits in 1846 but did not list Henry as a surviving heir. Any further information would be appreciated.

Costner, Ida Pearl

FAdkins2449 — 2003-11-03 15:56:48Z

Looking for ANY information on Ida Pearl Costner born in Talladega, AL daughter of Lula Patterson and Joseph Costner. She married Enoch Blackburn Adkins from DeKalb Co., AL. Anything at this point would be a great help.

Thanks,
Faye Adkins
Hoover, AL

Re: David Haywood Costner/David Jefferson Costner

nrushing1969 — 2003-09-07 02:36:06Z

Hi Melanie,
I just sent you a personal email...I will let you know as soon as I find some papers about my lineage. :)

Yes, I would like to participate in your site, can you send me info on how I can do this?. :)

Nancy

Re: Blindness in Costner family

nrushing1969 — 2003-09-07 02:17:39Z

I am from the David Haywood Costner/David Jefferson Costner line. David Jefferson Costner is my great-great-grandfather...his daughter, Mary "Mollie" Vergie Costner is my great-grandmother.
I was told by a family historian who was studying my line, that a couple of Mary's relatives around the late 1800s and/or early 1900s had glaucoma. One of her uncles had it, an aunt had it, and 3 of her cousins had the disease and they were all blind. Mary also went blind from glaucoma around 40 years until her death in 1991.
Mary's son, JD Stacy (my grandfather) was blind from advanced macular degeneration. My mother, Evelyn Stacy Rushing, now has mild macular degeneration, and so does two of her brothers, and 2 cousins of hers.
So, yes we have glaucoma and macular degeneration on our side also.

Nancy

Costner Family Info (Keith Norris)

jimfair — 2004-03-21 21:51:27Z

Hi Keith Norris,
I had contacted you several years ago and we exchanged some information regarding the Costner Family tree. My computer crashed and I lost all my info as well as your email address. I recently came across a paper I had printed out a few years back with your name on it and well as a littl bit of the info. Do you have a site with Costner Family info listed? I found reference on the web about a site called Adam Kastner Family Web Site on Family.com but I was unable to locate it. Do you have a link to that site?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

My full name is James Wilson Costner

My fater was Franklin Roosevelt Costner
Grandfater was George Costner
Grandmother was Rose Mabel Kelly.

Re: Elizabeth Costner - Adam Hufstetler

spgraben — 2007-05-28 21:55:39Z

I have some HuFFstetlers in my Costner line. Could you tell me what NC county and what years (birth/marriage/death)?

Re: Elizabeth Costner - Adam Hufstetler

spgraben — 2007-05-30 03:10:07Z

Sorry, my Margaret Costner (b. 1808) married a David Jeff Logan and her sister Anna Marie (b. 1810) married a Michael Huffstetler (b. 1801) in 1828 in Lincoln Co. Margaret and family moved to Blount Co, TN and stayed until 1855 and then moved to Pope Co, AR. Another sister Rachel married Harley Barry Huffstetler and sister Fanny married a Best and moved to Blount Co, TN. There seems to be a definite migration pattern here and I'll bet some of my line are related to yours.