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Joanne Custer, Pittsburgh, PA, 1940-

jaenglish_1 — 2012-05-20 19:33:37Z

Looking for Joanne Custer who graduated Taylor Allderdice High School, Squirrel Hill, in 1958. Couldn't find her for 50th reunion in 2008. Would love to find her for 55th in 2013. Any information greatly appreciated.

Janet Aber English
TAHS '58

Re: Minerva Custer d/o John Custer & Nancy Counterman

wynonak47 — 2012-05-15 20:28:42Z

MINERVA CUSTER, MARRIED JOSHUA GIBSON (JG)BARNES. THEY LIVED IN FORESTBURG, MONTAGUE CO. TEXAS FOR OVER 40 YRS. THEY WERE
MY GREAT MY 2X GREAT GRANDPARENTS, THEIR OLDEST DAUGHTER WAS MARY ELIZABETH BARNES, SHE MARRIED WILLIAM P. HOLT,HE WAS KILLED BY INDIANS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM TOWN. JOSHUA BARNES, WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TEXAS RANGERS 0F THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS.MINERVA AND JOSHUA BARNES RAISED MY GREAT GRAND DAD FROM BIRTH TILL HE WAS 15 YARS.
WILLIAM P HOLT, JOSHUA BARNES, WILLIAM JOshua holt HENRY HOLT , WILLIAM LESTER HOLT AND WYNONA KAY HOLT.

CUSTER lines

ksawyer4881 — 2012-05-05 21:22:04Z

I am trying to find information on 2 CUSTER lines. My 3 times great grandmother Elizabeth Custer is the daughter of Jacob Custer. This line goes back to a John Custer who was born in Franklin County, PA. His parents come up as Paul and Sarah Custer, but there is some debate on if this is the correct lineage and if the information is accurate.

The other Custer line is from Sophia Gillman. Her mother (another one of my 3 times great grandmothers) was also a Custer who was the daughter of Frederick Custer who lived in Johnstown, PA in what is now Richland Twp. His obituary states he was born in Maryland. However, some of the census records say he was born in PA. I cannot find him on any census as a child.

Does anyone out there have any information on these lines or where I can look? I searched the geneology sites for both states but came up empty.

Great Civil War pic of Lt. George A Custer

clddbd — 2012-04-30 06:16:05Z

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/cwp2003000100/PP/resource/

Re: All Custer lineages

pwolfe1 — 2012-04-23 22:31:31Z

Hi, I am related to the Custer family via elizabeth Custer Miller, my GGgrandmother. Her father was Jacob Long Custer. He is the one I am trying to find more info on, would you have anything about him or more about Elizabeth.

Thanks in advance
Pam

Re: Luther&Lottie Custer- Ohio

CathyLKrughHenry19 — 2012-04-04 16:41:27Z

Sure,,I would love a copy.
I did some research in 2003-2004,and printeed out the info I found on Amanda Custer(she may have married a John Custer).
My Dad told me that the 1st Krugh to come from Germany,was John Krugh.He had a son named George,George had Chrles,Charles had Lester(my Pap).
Maybe between the 2 of us,we can figure this out.lol.
I have moved a few times...my paperwork is still packed.Will have to go through them all again.
Thank you so much for keeping in touch.I will do the same.
It's exciting to find new family members I haven't known yet.
Do you have a Facebook account? I do.
Take care & Talk to you soon.
Have a great day.

Re: Luther&Lottie Custer- Ohio

SRichards64 — 2012-04-04 10:51:00Z

I think you may be confused on this Amanda Custer. She was my (and probably yours) 3rd great grandmother. I have a document that was done about 30 years ago by a relative in the Van Wert area. Would you like a copy?

Re: Luther&Lottie Custer- Ohio

CathyLKrughHenry19 — 2012-04-04 05:16:46Z

Amanda Krugh ,John Krugh's sister,married a Custer ,after coming here from Germany,about that time era.

Re: Joel G. Custer

mpompu — 2012-02-11 09:30:33Z

Hi,
I saw your post about Joel G. Custer. General Custer was his cousin.
See the following article about an interesting sword, it mentions Joel, and general custer. My parents have this sword.

http://lbha.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Queries&action...

Joel was my great great great great grandfather. His daughter Sally was my great great great grandmother. She married Preston Abbott, my mother's maiden name is Abbott

Here is the article quoted from the web page

Thanks to Sandy Alexander for bringing this to my attention. Craig County is in Virginia.

General George A. Custer's sword officer's saber was on display when the Craig County Historical Society held an open house to celebrate the opening of The Hunter's Raid Civil War Trail June 1.

The saber is marked U.S. 1863.

According to information gathered from the Historical Society, Custer gave this sword to his cousin, Joel G. Custer, when he visited Joel at his home on Rt. 621 in Craig County. The general was later killed in the Battle of Little Big Horn by the Sioux Indians in 1876.

Joel Custer's daughter, Sally, married Preston Abbott and their son, Bud, received the sword.

Bud Abbott later donated the sword to Masonic Lodge No. 140 in New Castle, of which he was a member. Lodge members loaned the sword to the Historical Society for display.

Also of interest was the old log cabin where Gen. Custer spent three days during his visit to Craig still stands although it has been renovated and an addition added. Descendants of Joel G. Custer still remain in Craig County.

Re: Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, Widow of Gen.George Armstrong Custer.

JCuster10 — 2012-02-02 05:04:18Z

I am currently searching Custer records and have lots of questions about Elizabeth "Libbie" Custer. To the best of my knowledge, Libbie's 3 sisters and mother died before Libbie turned 13. There doesn't seem to be much information available on her childhood and I'm hoping my visit to the archives will answer some questions I have. Libbie met Custer when he was living with his sister & brother-in-law in Monroe and they were later married in the 1st Presbyterian Church. Hopefully I will be visiting the Monroe County Historical Museum in the Spring to see what I can learn. I made notes of your inquiry.

Cheers!

Re: george custer

feydramadden — 2012-01-24 02:06:23Z

can we exchange info for family tree yellowbird family?605-441-5224 thank you call anytime this is for any connection to yellowbird or yellowbird steel family open invite to anyone who reads it ,don't know who will read it as this websight is so confusing to operate on!

Re: John Custer GrandFather Of Gen. George A. Custer

M45Gamer — 2012-01-19 06:57:22Z

Hi, Can you send me your Documentation on Catherine Valentine, being John Custer's Spouse? My e-mail is M45Gamer@aol.com

Re: George's only decendant was Yellow Hair by a Indian woman.

Izzybella — 2012-01-17 20:24:07Z

From what I have read Custer attacked a group of Native Americans who were camped out and were peaceful. He killed Chief Little Rock and Chief Black Kettle. The daughter of one of the Chiefs was taken hostage and became the wife of George Custer. When his first wife found out about it she made him leave Monahseetah. She supposedly, gave birth to two children by George Armstrong Custer - a boy and a girl.
She was a very beautiful woman and they were said to be together prior to the day of the battle at Little Bighorn.
I am full-blood Native and a member of the Cheyenne/Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma. Yellow Bird was said to be adopted by a Bryan who was related to George A. Custer after his death. I think the daughter was adopted out but not by any of Armstrongs Family. The Cheyenne/Arapaho is a matriarchial and the lineage follows the mothers side of the family. Yellow Bird was also, called Yellow Hair because of the blond streaks in his hair.

John Wesley Custer father.

minnie5854 — 2012-01-11 03:24:26Z

Mike Custer was married to Rachel E Witt.

John Wesley Custer

minnie5854 — 2012-01-11 03:09:02Z

Father of Mike Custer who married Helen Armstrong. Mike Custer died 1/26/30.

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

HollyMiletich — 2012-01-08 02:53:32Z

Patti,
I just emailed you about the pictures--I had forgotten to check back to the site with the holidays, etc. I haven't received anything yet from you, but just emailed with my address and info.
Thanks!

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

PatCarter222 — 2011-12-31 05:55:33Z

Did I happen to send pictures to you of the two brothers Arlie Custer and his brother? everyone is contacting me for the pictures and now I can't find them........Please let me know............Skip4pat@aol.com
Patti

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

PatCarter222 — 2011-12-31 05:51:30Z

Skip4pat@aol.com.............now my problem is I have no idea what I have done with the pictures.....but please send name and address to this email and I shall try to find them........Patti

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

HollyMiletich — 2011-12-31 00:16:52Z

Patti,
Do you have an email address I could send my mailing address to? I am a little wary about posting it online for the whole world to see.
Thanks!
Holly

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

HollyMiletich — 2011-12-31 00:12:27Z

Thanks so much! I will send you my mailing address. My mother would love to have copies of the pictures if possible.
Holly

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

4maverik — 2011-12-26 16:11:54Z

Holly,
As Editor of the News Caster, the quarterly newsletter of the Castor Association of America I have asked Patti to send me copies of the pictures for a story for our 2012 June issue which is dedicated to the Custer surname.

If you could provide information about your grandfather Ray and Uncle Arlie for the story that would be wonderful. Please contact me at caoapaac@cwnet.com.

I will check our archives today to see if we have any information about them.

Our website is at http://www.caoa-gen.org/.

Patricia Caster
Castor Association of America

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

4maverik — 2011-12-26 16:06:22Z

Patti,
As Editor of the News Caster, the quarterly newsletter of the Castor Association of America I would love to have copies of the pictures for our 2012 June issue which is dedicated to the Custer surname.

If you can scan the pictures I would be happy to help you learn how to email it. It is a simple process. If not a copies would be great. Please contact me at caoapaac@cwnet.com and I will send you my snail mail address.

Our website is at http://www.caoa-gen.org/.

Patricia Caster
Castor Association of America

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

PatCarter222 — 2011-12-26 10:27:02Z

Well,l I don't know how to email pictures.......but can make copy on printer and send in the mail if you will give me your name and mailing address......will have to find the pictures.........Patti

Re: CUSTER, Arlie Ray (MO)

HollyMiletich — 2011-12-25 20:14:05Z

Yes, Ray and Arlie were brothers and they were Nettie Custer's sons. Ray was my grandfather. He is my mother's father. I am sure my mother would love to see the pictures if you have a copy you could email to us. Thanks so much!

emma custer

comefordgroup — 2011-11-10 20:00:05Z

Im looking for info on my great grandmother she was born 1868 in holland. Lived in Michigan in 1890.
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Please repley grandma514@msn.com

Thank you in advance for your assitance

Re: Pvt. Custer - Relationship

NormaCuster — 2011-09-28 19:34:59Z

Pvt. Joseph Custer was married at Pymatuning Twp., Mercer Co., PA. to Nancy M. Drake, 18 August 1861. He was my great grandfather's youngest brother. He "went over the hill and we never saw him again."
He was married by Squire Daniel Stanbaught, son-in-law of Benjamin Custard. Nancy M. Drake Custer-Sample. [William Sample] was an undertaker. Nancy had a son, Myrum M. Custer, b. 18 May 1862. Looking for obituary of Joseph Custer, 1864. Her widows pension was #39,846. I welcome any information on this family. Norma Custer Rice
Myrum m. Mary Sheffler.

Re: Lena CROOM Custer 1930-2010 b. Uniontown, Alabama

Lace_Lynch — 2011-09-28 14:07:52Z

I am not related.
1.I see a Freeman Custer on Facebook. You might try to comtact him.
2. Sign the condolence page on Lena Croom Custard's obituary explaining that you are a relative and seeking info.

3.It appears Bernice Winlock lives in the Cleveland, Ohio area
4. Put a query on the Custer Rootsweb Board about looking for information on John Custer. List all places that he lived...cities and counties...anywhere he worked, any military service

Good luck

Re: Lena CROOM Custer 1930-2010 b. Uniontown, Alabama

gmchen78 — 2011-09-28 01:22:50Z

This may be a long shot. But do you have any info on Frank Custer, Sr. My grandfather never spoke about his family. My mother doesn't even know the name of his parents? Is there any info you can give me?

Re: Lena CROOM Custer 1930-2010 b. Uniontown, Alabama

gmchen78 — 2011-09-26 18:07:17Z

Hi,

My grandfather was John Custer. Who is Frank Custer, Sr's. brother. He was born in Uniontown, AL in 1920. John had 4 children. I am the youngest child of his oldest daughter, Johnnie Mae.

Re: daughers of Emanuel Custer

NormaCuster — 2011-09-14 14:24:27Z

Charlotte Custer Cummings grave monument is on Find a Grave, 1769-1854. Charlotte's family were in Harrison Co., OH. She is from the lineage of Paul Custer/Kuster.

Re: The Real Custer Lineage

NormaCuster — 2011-09-14 14:19:49Z

I am interested in your research on Paul and George Custer. I need documented resources. Thank you kindly. Norma Custer

Re: Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, Widow of Gen.George Armstrong Custer.

a_nuckolls_36 — 2011-09-03 22:05:04Z

There is an historical marker at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Monroe, MI that states that General George Armstrong Custer married Elizabeth Bacon there.

My great-great grandmother, Lucia Ann Bacon, was born in 1812 in Maine. She was the daughter of Jabez and Sarah 'Sally' Kimball Bacon. She had seven sisters.
I'm interested to know if there is any connection between Lucia and Elizabeth.

Re: Ololus relative

HBraley0914 — 2011-08-17 13:08:51Z

I saw your posting of Ololus Kuster. He was my 10 great grandparent.

Carolyn L. Braley (maiden name Warner)

I live in Ohio

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The Little Big Horn was in Montana Territory in 1876

sbuethner — 2011-08-07 21:49:58Z

I was surprised to see so many who reference it to South Dakota in your family trees. Montana Territory existed from 1863 until Statehood, in 1889.

It is not in South Dakota [which was not yet a state in 1876], nor was it in Dakota Territory.

I am surprised that so many have this information incorrectly listed. If you can change the information, I sure would look into it, if I were you.

Where did Rebecca Kuster Holder (b. abt. 1734) die?

lrgacd — 2011-08-04 22:45:11Z

Does anyone know where Rebecca Kuster Holder (1734-?) and her husband John Holder (22Jul1725-?) ended up? Everything I've seen says they went to Canada and then returned to PA, but where? Any chance they went to York county?

I find a Rebecca Holder in the records of Canodochly Lutheran Church (Windsor Twp, York Co., PA) as baptismal sponsor to children of Mathias and Esther Becker and Adam and Catharina Holder Schlott. Also members of this congregation are Johannes and Barbara Holder. A John Holder is found on the 1790 and 1800 census for Windsor Twp. There was also a Michael Holder living in Winsor Twp. in the late 1770's and early 1780's -- he was fined as delinquent with the local PA militia. Could he have been a loyalist like the Kusters and related Holders?

Any relation to Rebecca Kuster Holder? Could this be where her family "returned to Pennsylvania"?

CUSTER Margie Ann - Springfield, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-08-04 17:00:41Z

CUSTER, Margie Ann 70 of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 3:47 P.M. in Springfield Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be held Friday August 5, 2011 at 11:00 A.m. in the St. John Missionary Baptist Church (Mulberry Street Entrance) with her family present from 12:00 noon until time of services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Christopher Ferguson Sr. Pastor Of New North Street A.M.E. Church, officiating. I
nterment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio.
Arrangements are entrusted to the D.B. Washington Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace (323-4555), 1530 S. Yellow Springs St. Condolences to the Custer family may be sent www.TAMMYRQUALLS.com.

Published in Springfield News-Sun on August 4, 2011

GAC Museum in Harrison Co, OH

jokester74 — 2011-07-29 10:08:18Z

Over twenty years ago we visited the Gen. George A. Custer site in Harrison Co, Ohio.
While there, we observed a member of the Ohio Historical Society sifting small amounts of dirt from the area adjacent to what was presumed to be GAC’s birthplace.

If I remember correctly, the searching through the dirt was to find anything pertaining to the
Custer family members in preparation for the possible construction for a Custer museum.

Over the years I have often wondered if this building was constructed. Were any items of interest found in the dirt on this site?

Jo Kester

Re: General George Armstrong Custer Relatives Lithopolis, Ohio

custerchaz — 2011-07-29 02:42:53Z

he was my great great great uncle. His brother would be my great great great grandfather

Re: Lookup needed - "Descendants of Paulus and Getrude Kusters"

lrgacd — 2011-07-20 16:35:24Z

Thank you for the information and the link.

Re: Lookup needed - "Descendants of Paulus and Getrude Kusters"

4maverik — 2011-07-20 15:34:30Z

The book is available from the Castor Association of America http://www.caoa-gen.org/books/bookswehave.htm

The sources listed are:
1. Church records of Allemengel and Gnadenhutten
2. History of Frederick County, MD

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Lookup needed - "Descendants of Paulus and Getrude Kusters"

lrgacd — 2011-07-19 22:18:52Z

I've seen references to the "Descendants of Paulus and Getrude Kusters" book having information pertaining to a George Heinrich Holder. This is apparently on pp. 195-196. Since I don't have a copy of the book, I was wondering if someone could let me know the source records for the information pertaining to his birth/baptism and marriage to Anna Margaret Arnold? I might be able to access source records more easily than find a copy of the book. Thanks!

General George Armstrong Custer Relatives Lithopolis, Ohio

kmpsahm — 2011-06-18 15:32:36Z

My great, great grandmother was Sarah Elmira Custer and her father was Andrew W. Custer (1827 - 1860). I am trying to trace her family tree to General Custer. I have been told by my mom that we are related to him. Any help would be very much appreciated.

CUSTER Cynthia "Cindy" Ann - Columbus, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2011-06-17 10:38:59Z

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Custer went to dance with the stars on Friday, June 10, 2011 after a valiant two and a half year battle with cancer.
Born February 19, 1954.
Predeceased by brother Richard Jr. Survived by loving sons,, Chris Anderson and Todd Smith; parents, Richard and Nancy Custer; beloved siblings, Candace (Steve) Righter, Charles (Maureen) Custer, Christopher (Kay) Custer; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and good friends. Thanks to special caregivers, the doctors and nurses at the James Cancer Center and Heartland Hospice.
Graduate of Dublin High School, veteran of the U.S. Army, employed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

Cindy loved the outdoors, kayaking, campfires, Coca-Cola, baking, gardening, and scrapbooking, and she made us all feel special with her gift of creativity.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 20 from 5-7 p.m. at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington. Memorial service to immediately follow with Sue Dougherty officiating.

Interment 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2011 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Suite 210, Columbus, Ohio 43229. The Custer family requests online condolences be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from June 17 to June 18, 2011

Re: Family History

ggeldersma — 2011-06-06 00:17:18Z

George Armstrong Custer didn't have any children, so that means he didn't have any grand children either.

Re: Krebs - Custer

NormaCuster — 2011-05-21 16:06:14Z

The Castor Association gives Emanuel Custer as 1754-1834 as DNA of Emanuel Custer. Where did the documentation come from? I have the Krebs document. Who was Mary Poland?
Thanks for any light on the subject.

Re: George's only decendant was Yellow Hair by a Indian woman.

Izzybella — 2011-04-05 15:19:41Z

I was born Joni Bird. However, my mother gave me away at birth. So I was raised by good parents til they passed on both from Cancer. I had adoption records unsealed. I was told who my real parents were by Carole Hubbard who is a Judge in OKlahoma County. My oldest son looks just like the picture of Yellow Bird. My oldest daugher had blond hair and steel blue eyes just like "Custer". I have three other children. My birthmothers name was "Spottedhorse"/Birdshead. It is confusing because when Indian children use to be taken away from their families and put in Indian Schools they would give them different names. My grandfather was Armstrong Spottedhorse/Birdshead. My grandmother was Susie Bull/Mankilling who had been married to a Sitting Bull. I wrote to Nara and they sent me allotment papers for my ancestors that go back to 1860's and it is signed by then, President Benjamin Harrison. If you would like any other information contact me at cmodom@verizon.net

Re: Virginia-Arkansas Custers

dtooleytx — 2011-02-22 02:21:55Z

Being your post was 10 years ago, have you found anything? I too am looking for VA/AR Custer's. My friend's Custer ancestors came to AR between 1850 and 1860, I believe. Her great grandfather was John W. Custer b. 1828. He was married to Mary A. Possibly Mary Ann or Mary America Hagerty. I do not know John's fathers name.

Re: Author/Arthur G. Custer b. 1876 AR

dtooleytx — 2011-02-22 02:01:52Z

This would be Arthur Garland Custer. He was born 2-3-1876 AR and married to Addie Mae King. His grand daughter says Arthur's parents were John and Mary and believes Mary's maiden name was Haggerty.

I found in the census a John (born 1829 VA) and Mary (born 1840 AR) Custer in 1880 Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR). This would be Arthur's parents as he is listed along with his siblings Ida and Beaulah. My friend says this is definitely her great grandparents and great aunts.

John is found in Bryant, Saline Co., AR 1900. Arthur is not married still home with John.

I have no proof John's middle name is Wesley but the census and other records that match have his middle initial as W.

John's wife is shown as Mary A. I searched for a Mary Haggerty/Hagerty. The closest I came was an America Hagerty. She had two brothers (Wesley and Thomas) and in 1850 were living with a very young couple, Thomas and Louisa Barton. I have no idea if they were related. In 1860 Thomas Hagerty is shown as Hagerton and still living with Thomas and Louisa Barton.

My friend's mother says she was always told she was related to General Custer so this is what I am trying to find out.

I have found several John Custer's in 1850 born in VA, around the same year frame which this John was born. Just not sure which one is the right one.

If anyone has a clue, it would be much appreciated.

I am not even sure if Mary Hagerty is Mary Ann or Mary America. Some family trees I found, done by others, has Arthur's parents as John Wesley Custer and Mary Ann Haggerty. But the birthdate for John is way off. My friend says the John Custer buried in AR is her great grandfather.

George W and Adeline Custer...W. VA

elusiveones — 2010-12-16 02:30:05Z

I now have the following.....

Marriage Record Detail...
Date: 3 Jul 1902
Place: Harrison, West Virginia
Bride Groom
Name: Daisy L. Hickman John N. Custer
Birth Date:
Birth Place: Harrison, W. Va. Roane, W. Va.
Age at Marriage: 21y 23y
Marital Status
Prior to Marriage: S S
Mother: Martha Hickman Adaline Custer
Father: Sidney Hickman Geo. W. Custer

Please CONTACT me at darlene.Poppe@gmail.com
Thanks so much,
Darlene

John Wesley Custer/W. VA..Margurite Lena Stapel

elusiveones — 2010-12-15 20:13:51Z

I have a John Wesley Custer b abt 1920 in W. VA he did at the age of 57 in Dayton, Ohio.
His father was John Nelson Custer and a Daisy June Hickman.
John was a twin to Charles. Other siblings include Pauline, Willard, Robert, Mack and Ruth.
John married Margurite Lena Stapel b abt 1918 W. VA

Appreciate any help or suggestions...Please
CONTACT me direct at darlene.poppe@gmail.com
Thanks and take care.
Darlene