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Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-29 10:47:31Z

OK, I'll try to get these scanned today for you.
I gather from your last name that you are desc. from Broton Stone's second wife, Nancy Dreisbach, not from Rebecca Custer. Is that right?

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

ljarndt — 2009-09-29 00:16:47Z

Yes, Ora would have been my great uncle and I do not have any photos of him. So thanks again. This is wonderful. I only started looking into the Custer side of the family for my uncle, who has since passed away. Now I guess I'm hooked.

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-28 11:35:47Z

OK, I'll scan the photo of "Uncle Broat STONE" and get it off to you. Are you also a desc. of Broton's son Ora STONE? because I also have a photo of Ora, if you would like it.

Also one correction to my earlier posted info: Jane BENNET, wife of Darius CUSTER was probably born in PA, but she died in 1887 in Dansville or N. Dansville NY, not in PA.

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

ljarndt — 2009-09-25 20:21:03Z

Thanks again. Please send the photo to
ljarndt45@frontiernet.net

Linda

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-25 11:20:06Z

To the descendant of Broton Seth STONE: I found one more photo that says
"Uncle Broat STONE". I suppose this could be a nickname for Broton Seth STONE.
Can't think of anyone else it could be. I believe my great grandfather wrote this on the photo and Broton was indeed his uncle. If you send me or post your actual email address I can send you a scan of the photo.

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

cyndie1953 — 2009-09-25 07:55:31Z

Correction - The name of the cemetery that Loia is at is Mount Pleasant. Getting old enough that I shouldn't try to rely too much on memory! hahaha

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-23 20:17:05Z

I'd be happy to share data with you. Darius is also my gr gr gr grandfather through his daughter Harriet CUSTER who married William AMOS. For starters, I emailed you the basic line through the regular email address that you posted above. Did that get through to you?
Here it is again, just in case:

1. Paulus KUSTER, b abt 1644, d. 1707/1708, Germantown PA, m. Gertrude DOORS
2. Arnold KUSTER, b. 1669, Germany, d. 1739 Hanover, Phila. Co., PA, m. Gertrudt CONRATS
3. Conrad CUSTER/CUSTARD, b. abt 1695, Germany, d. 1772 Rockingham Co. VA,
m. Susannah ADAMS
4. William CUSTARD, b 1729 Philadelphia Co. PA, d.1806-1826, buried Egypt Mills, Pike Co. PA, m. Sarah SWARTWOOD
5. Isaac CUSTARD, b abt 1756, d 20 Jan 1843, Bradford Co. PA, m. Hannah (-)
6. Darius CUSTER b. 1801, d. 1862, m. 1828 in Asylum, Bradford Co. PA to
Jane BENNETT, b. 1811, d.1887 PA (their children include: Rebecca, George, Lisa, Lois, Harriet, Almina, Zora, Adelbert, Ella Ann).

The first five generations are given in the 1991 book, Descendants of Paulus and Gertrude KUSTERS, edited by Jean White, published by the Castor Association of America. Info regarding generations 4 and 5 is given in several refs., including: Our Brokaw-Bragaw Heritage, by Elsie Foster (available at www.ancestry.com), and several SWARTWOUT/SWARTWOOD books. Info re. gen. 5 and 6. is in several Bradford County PA refs., including one called Pioneers and Patriot Families of Bradford County PA, c. 1913 by C.F. Heverly. Heverly makes the tie between Isaac CUSTER the Rev. War Vet. and Darius CUSTER his son. Also, I have records from several CUSTER bibles which helped to fill in some gaps.

I have more details. You may email me at
r c a m o s 5 7 "at" g m a i l.c o m (reassemble with no spaces)

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

cyndie1953 — 2009-09-23 19:28:18Z

Hi Robert,
Would you mind sharing your resources on the ancestors of Darius? Darius is in my direct line (GGG-Grandfather - through Lois Custer) so I am very interested in this line. Lois married George Cook and eventually came on her own to Seattle to live with her son, Frank. She is buried at Mt. View Cemetery, Seattle, WA.
Thanks again.
cyndie@att.net

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-23 14:40:27Z

One update:
Nellie and Minnie CUSTER were both daughters of Zora CUSTER
(they are listed with him in the 1870 census in Cornplanter, Venango, PA
as 4 yrs and 3 yrs respectively). These are nice photos. One very nice one shows Nellie Custer BURDICK with a son.

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-23 14:26:25Z

Here are the photos I have:
Sorry, I don't have one of Broton Seth STONE,
but what I do have is one of his son Ora STONE, and his wife.
I also have one of an Edith STONE (Ora STONE's dau?)
I also have one of Lisa (CUSTER) SHELLY as an older woman
(she was a sister of Harriet, Lois, Rebecca etc.)
I also have photos of a Minnie CUSTER and a Nellie CUSTER (Mrs. BURDICK)
both appear to be a generation younger than Lois, Harriet etc.
Are they daughters of Zora or George?

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-23 13:07:20Z

Here is the connection between this branch of the CUSTER family and General George Armstrong CUSTER. These two lines are descended from different grandsons of the immigrant Paulus KUSTER who came to Germantown PA from Kaldenkirchen Germany in about 1700. The children of Darius CUSTER (i.e. Harriet, Lois, Zora, Rebecca, George, Almina, Mary/Polly, etc.) were 4th cousins to General George Armstrong CUSTER.
Here are the two lines:
Darius CUSTER (Isaac-5, William-4, Conrad-3, Arnold-2, Paulus-1)
and
General George Armstrong CUSTER (Emmanual-6, John-5, Emmanuel-4, Nicholas-3, Arnold-2, Paulus-1)

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

cyndie1953 — 2009-09-22 03:57:01Z

Sheesh, I think I started this string way back when you didn't have to have an Ancestry Membership to use it.
Anyhow, I'd be most appreciative of any information on the family! I haven't been able to do much research recently (work seems to get in the way of everything!) but a few years ago I researched the decendants laterally in hopes of making some connection so I do have some information to share. Please contact me cyndie@att.net
Thanks! This is very exciting as I'd pretty much exhausted what I could do with this line earlier!

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

ljarndt — 2009-09-21 22:58:51Z

Thank you. I would love to have the photo.

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-21 21:24:30Z

I have the relationship of this family line to the line of Gen. George Armstrong CUSTER, if you are still looking. Both lines are desc. from the line of Paulus KUSTER who came to Philadelphia from Germany in about 1700. Contact me if you'd like more info.

Re: Darius Custer born 26 July 1801 in NJ

RobertAmos — 2009-09-21 21:21:27Z

I think I might have a photograph of Broton STONE. His sister-in -aw
Harriet CUSTER was my gr. gr, grandmother.
Contact me if you'd like me to look for the photo and scan it for you.

John Custer 1820-18Jul1904 m. Henrieta 1824-25Mar1906 - Belington WV

Del_Groves — 2009-09-19 20:33:43Z

I am not a relative. I happened to find their headstone in Right's Cemetery, Belington, Barbour Co, WV. I attach it in hopes someone will recognize them. I have other photos of the cemetery if interested.

John Custer GrandFather Of Gen. George A. Custer

eagle7462 — 2009-09-15 23:42:27Z

Does anybody have what his Grandmothers Frist Name was? I know she was a Dau.of Christian Garlitz and the Sister of Christian Garlitz The Grt. Hunter? I have a old newspaper story on some of this from 1905 ,But was told the facts to the Reporter in 1887 by Emanuel Custer father of Gen.George A. Custer, I just want her frist name for my records. My E-mail is eaglepdk@zoominternet.net Paul

Re: Kuster/Custer Family

cjgrubbs1 — 2009-09-01 22:42:53Z

My grandmother is not doing so good and there are certain things about my familys history I was unable to find the value in before she got to her position where she can no longer tell me. Her parents were Anson and Olive Custer. As far as Ive known they have always been up in New York I guess, but not quite sure...she has a bunch of famly related documents and usually shows me who she is related to in the pictures. She has land docs dated back to 1812, and paycheck stubs for a custer. I was wondering if anyone knew where she was down the line. I know there are alot of people related to custer somehow, but my grandmothers last name was custer - and she always talked about how she as a direct descendant of him. If anyone can help let me know...

John Martin Custer Picture

2009-02-16 14:35:58Z

I have a copy of a picture of my 2nd Great-Grandfather, John Martin Custer (b. April 15, 1825 Warren Co., TN; d. Jan. 25, 1913 Oregon Co., MO) with his 6 grown daughters. Sadly, my grandmother only identified her mother, Marteely Orleana Custer, in the picture. I would so like to find another researcher of this family who might help identify the other 5 daughters. I have names, but don't know which is who. Will be more than happy to share the picture.

1. Sarah Elizabeth Custer (1847-1914) married James A. Barton.
2. Catherine Custer (1848-1926) married Hugh L. Johnson
3. Nancy A. Custer (1854-1926) married William W. Pierce
4. Margaret Paralee Custer (1856-1898) married George Marion Armstrong.
5. Elvira "Ella" Custer (1860-1943) married Jesse William Rhoades.
6. Marteely Orleana Custer (1863-1939) married James Ambrose Barton (my 2nd Great-Grandparents.)

Any help greatly appreciated.

Carlene
Missouri Ozarks

Re: John Martin Custer Picture

martinroland — 2009-02-16 14:36:38Z

I am a great-great granddaughter of William Allen Custer, brother of your John Martin Custer. I would love to have a copy of the picture of John Martin Custer. My William died in the Civila War in Little Rock, Arkansas. I have a picture of his wife Sirena Allison Custer who was a sister to your Mary Jane Custer. I would be happy to share that with you. The picture I have is Sirene with her daughter Elizabeth Ann "Lizzie" Custer Martin (my great-grandmother) and all of Lizzie's children. My mother gave this to me and all of the people in the picture are identified. If you are interested in sharing, I also have something I want to discuss with you concerning John Martin Custer since you are in his direct line.
Brenda Roland

Re: William J. Custer

mrp53 — 2008-11-22 05:58:48Z

Hi Gail, my name is Mona and Daniel Custer was my grandpa. I am also looking for relatives. contact me. my email address is vpolitte3@cox.net

Re: texas custers

mrp53 — 2008-11-22 05:33:04Z

John, William Jasper Custer is also my great grandfather, his wife Emma Turnbaugh, they had 4 sons, (Daniel was my grandfather), 5 daughters I believe. I can give you their names. contact me.

Willaim J. Custer

mrp53 — 2008-10-31 21:08:22Z

Does anyone have any information on his parents? Please contact me. Thank you mrp53

Re: birth records custer

mrp53 — 2008-10-31 02:25:20Z

William J Custer I believe is my great grandfather also. He had a son Daniel who is my grandfather. I am searching for Williams parents names. do you know any one with that information?

George Dewey Custer-California

carlyandcoltrane — 2009-07-26 02:39:42Z

I am searching for information on George Dewey Custer (West Virginia) and his wife Alice Hicks (Oklahoma). I know that Alice lived in California for most of her life, she returned to Kansas where she died, and she and George had 3 children all of whom lived in California as well. Any help on these two or there families would be appreciated.

Re: John Martin Custer Picture

CarleneWheeler51 — 2009-06-21 21:17:43Z

Hello Brenda,

So sorry, don't think I ever responded to you. Would love to share pictures & information. You can email me at MeFreeToB@aol.com.

Re: John Martin Custer (1825-1913) Picture

CarleneWheeler51 — 2009-06-21 19:38:20Z

John Martin Custer & William Allen Custer were the sons of William Adam Custer & Sarah Margaret Gross.

William Adam Custer was the son of Johannes Custer & Anna Catherin Gohn. I show 13 children for Johnannes & Anna. Some I have info on & some I don't.

BTW, I have had another Custer descendant confirm that the picture I wrote about does have all the girls in birth order.

Re: John Martin Custer of TN & MO

jglenn90 — 2009-03-14 22:23:07Z

Marteely is my grandmother's sister. Contact me @ janie.g@comcast.net.

Re: John Martin Custer (1825-1913) Picture

jglenn90 — 2009-03-14 22:12:31Z

I think I have that same picture. My grandmother is the last one on the right. e-mail me at janie.g@comcast.net if you haven't found your information yet. WOuld like to correspond.

Re: Texas Custers...

katiecbur — 2008-12-04 02:39:10Z

Alexander S. Custer and James Cresap Custer had another brother, George Washington Custer, b. 11-21-1815, in Allegany County, Maryland. He married Sidney Ann Reed, sister of David Reed, husband of Lydia Kirkpatrick, the General's half-sister. George W. and Sidney resided many years in Monroe, Michigan, then went to Texas where he died in 1900.
George and Sidney had a son, James Cephus Custer, who died in 1901 in South Whitney, Texas.
James Cresap Custer and Ellen Dawson Custer were my great-great grandparents.

Re: Charles J Custer 1923-1992

mkcuster442 — 2009-01-03 03:36:27Z

I found Charles James Custer, he was born Cyrus J Custer, Jr. and is listed that way in a 1930 census, but in his father's 1933 obit he is listed as Charles J, rather than Cyrus.

Charles J Custer 1923-1992

mkcuster442 — 2008-12-26 16:04:38Z

Looking for any info on the family of Charles James Custer (b 1923? d. 1992?) of the Solon, OH area. I'm his granddaughter (via James Richard Custer b. 1943), and I'm specifically looking for information on Charles J Custer's parents (father may have been Cyrus John Custer), or the parents of his wife, Noreen Helen Ford Custer (b. 1921?)

Could also use info on my father's siblings, I can't recall all of their names.

Also looking for info on 1/2 siblings, children of James Richard Custer (1943) and his 2nd wife, whose surname was Cannan.

Re: Custer Family Tree

mkcuster442 — 2008-12-25 17:45:16Z

There are also Custers in the Ohio area.

Re: Custer Family Tree

mkcuster442 — 2009-03-15 17:35:29Z

I've never made that claim, as a matter of fact when I have to spell my last name, I say "just like the general, no relation" (questions frequently asked when spelling my last name)

Re: Custer Family Tree

mkcuster442 — 2009-03-16 00:39:52Z

Thanks Carl,
That does, indeed, look like my grandpa, and matches the other information I had found.
Thanks!

Re: Custer Family Tree

mkcuster442 — 2009-03-15 18:53:10Z

Oh, I didn't really take offense :)

My grandfather is Charles James Custer (1923-1992) who was probably born Cyrus James Custer, though honestly I'm not sure. All these trees on ancestry.com have so many similar names, that I fear I may have made connections that aren't actually there.

Re: Custer Family Tree

mkcuster442 — 2009-03-18 12:10:45Z

Hi Carl, I was referring to just the information you had posted here on this board.
Thanks again

Re: Custer Family Tree

mkcuster442 — 2009-03-17 13:21:21Z

Hi Carl,
Yeah, I noticed that, but it would seem odd. Thanks for the info, and the heads-up.
Kathy (aka Mary)

Re: lost dates jacob l custer

janyarb — 2009-05-21 12:34:43Z

Hey,
I too am researching jacob l. custer and his wife mary. i saw yesterday where it looks like jacob was born 1782 and died on june 23, 1830 near Coshocton, Ohio. i think this is correct. Can I ask why you're researching them? I'm trying to find the connection in my family to Gen. Custer. I've always heard that he was either a great uncle or nephew to another ancestor of mine. If you know more info on the custer family, please email me at jan@avconusa.com

Re: Custer Family Tree

wizardc64 — 2009-01-30 10:52:25Z

Your friend is about the same relationship to George Armstrong as I am.If you know which brother of George his is from I believe I can help you out.George's grandfather was Emanuel Henry Custer, who was a Sergent in the Revolution.It's not always where you live now, people move all the time.Feel free to e-mail me anytime and I'll help all I can.

Howardine June Custer

JIWelsch — 2009-06-18 21:53:09Z

BELLEVILLE, Illinois - Howardine June Custer, 89, of Belleville, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Four Fountains Convalescent Center, Belleville.

Service will be at the George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. The Rev. James Slone will officiating.

Graveside services will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine.

Visitation will be at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Howardine was born July 25, 1918, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Mary Bierman Massey. She married Frank E. Custer Jr. on October 25, 1941. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1990.

She was a former secretary and business manager. She was an active member of the Mulford Evangelical Free Church, Muscatine, where she taught Sunday School for 35 years and directed the annual Christmas play for many years.

In Belleville, she was a member of the Bible Boomers class at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter, Thomas Custer and wife, Shirley, of East Peoria, Illinois, Jerry Custer and wife Deb of Morton, Illinois, and Dr. Cynthia Littlefield and husband, Dr. Kim of Belleville, Illinois; 11 grandchildren, Jeff Custer, Chris Custer, Corey Custer, Shawn Custer, Teresa Stephenson and husband, Lance, Bryan Custer, Lindsay Winters and husband, Gene, Megan Custer, Amanda Kucharczyk and husband, Mark, and Emily Littlefield, and husband, Andrew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Custer Jr.; her parents,; two sisters, Alvina (Howard) Crow and Florence (Clarence) Norris; and four brothers, Byron (Martha Rutke) Massey, William (Francis Smith) Massey, Lemuel (Francis Smith) Massey, and Richard “Doc” (Elizabeth Robbins) Massey.

Re: Custer Family Tree

CarlHansen33 — 2009-03-16 02:02:14Z

Mary Am just checking for safety sake. You did click on cyrus name and then on his father name and then on his father name,etc,etc and went back six generations It appears that everone on that page is his relatives. Check out everything because I just glanced at the other entries buy it seemed like the first one said that John and Barbara and John and Margaret were the same persons and born different dates Carl

Re: Custer Family Tree

CarlHansen33 — 2009-03-17 13:50:03Z

MARY I thought that I had sent this information to dsfamhist1 but at seems that I sent it to you by mistake.---On second thought,are you referring to a message that I Sent a few minutes ago,or one that I sent several days ago ? If it is the one from today,please send it back to me so that I can send it to the right party. Thanx Carl

Re: Custer Family Tree

CarlHansen33 — 2009-03-15 18:40:56Z

Mary I apologize.I did not mean to offend,but to enlighten. I should have said that most Custers became related to the General when he became famous. My line is included in that. My relatives were told that they were related to the general. My great-great-great-uncles obituary states that he was a cousin to the General and that the General was named after him. I have feb 1828 Pittsylvania County Virginia Court Records proving this to be untrue. Also Milo Custer in his book stated that he believed that John Dudley Custer [my line]was the son of Emanuel Custer. These court records prove this to be untrue, but this has caused many people to state it as fact. If you would like me to see if you fit into my Custer Genealogy,I will be glad to help. If not,I wish you well either way. Carl

Re: Custer Family Tree

CarlHansen33 — 2009-03-15 23:33:36Z

Mary You are not of my line but I have found your line. Go on the internet to http;//www.rootsweb.ancestry.com----Under the rootsweb.com on the left,enter cyrus custer----Go to the very bottom of the page and click on Cyrus James Custer,born about 1923 in pennsylvania ---by clicking on the names,you can go back six generations plus there are several obituaries. ---Ohio Deaths list him as Charles James Custer born 05june1923 in Pennsylvania,died 11aug1992 in Solon,Cuyahoga County Ohio.,fathers name Custer,mothers name Hartman,married. Feel free to contact me if you run into any problems or need any advice. Carl

Re: Custer Family Tree

CarlHansen33 — 2009-03-15 16:20:29Z

Meaning no disrespect but your question is like asking for the Smith or Jones Family Tree. You need to be more specific like his grandfather was George Cleveland Custer and he died in 1973 in Los Angeles California,etc. I know more than anyone 0n the James Custer and Delilah Ann Brown line but I know basically nothing on the General George Armstrong Custer line. Also remember that these two lines are not related but all Custers claimed to be related when the General became famous chansen3@tampabay.rr.com

Death of Mrs. M. H. Custer

maryachtrh — 2009-03-12 15:56:25Z

Appears in the Terrell Times-Star, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, 13 December 1890...

Horrible Accident

Paris, Texas, December 9 - A horrible accident occurred at Detroit, seventeen miles east of here, yesterday afternoon. It seems that Mrs. M. H. Custer, wafie of the editor of the New Era, was packing a trunk near the fire and had her back to it, when her dress became ignited and was soon in flames. Realizing her peril she told her children, who were very small to run out in the yard and call for assistance. The unfortunate woman then sprang in bed and covered up closely, but the flames caught the bed clothes and she ran from the house and fell in the yard, where her clothing burned from her body, cooking the flesh until portions of it fell from the bones. She lived several hours, seemingly insensible to all pain, though rational to the last.

Re: Custer Family Tree

dsfamhist1 — 2009-01-06 02:58:45Z

Hi Amber,
New to the ancestry stuff and I forgot to check back on my posts until today. The Custer family tree branch I am researching is from Indiana.
Thanks.

Re: CUSTER, Jacob buried Omaha NE

WilliamCuster50 — 2009-01-13 06:22:30Z

My name is William J Custer. My father was Jack O. Custer His father was Jacob Custer. Is this the same family? Contact me please at Hischild40@hotmail.com. Thank you

Re: William J. Custer

WilliamCuster50 — 2009-01-13 06:13:19Z

Hi Gail. If you should read this, my name is William J Custer. Although I was not born in Texas I have an Aunt on my father's side named Ruth Custer. I too am trying to piece together my family history Contact me if you like at Hischild40@hotmail.com