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John Custer 1781–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1781

Birth Location: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 18 July 1856

Death Location: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Peter Custer

Mother: Elizabeth Fleisher

Spouse(s): Rachel Morgan

Children(s): George Custer, Eli Custer, Joel Custer, Rebecca Custer, Charles Custer, Catharine Custer, Mary Custer, John Custer, Hannah Custer, Mark Custer

John Custer was born in 1781 in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Peter Custer And Elizabeth Fleisher. In 1810, John Custer resided in Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1820, John Custer resided in Middletown, Berkeley, Virginia, United States. John Custer married Rachel Morgan, and had children including Catharine Custer, Charles M Custer, Eli Custer, George Washington Custer, Hannah Custer, Joel M Custer, John Custer, Mark A Custer, Mary Custer, Rebecca Custer. John Custer passed away in 1856 in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Custer was born in 1781 in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Peter Custer And Elizabeth Fleisher.
  • In 1810, John Custer resided in Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1820, John Custer resided in Middletown, Berkeley, Virginia, United States.
  • John Custer married Rachel Morgan, and had children including Catharine Custer, Charles M Custer, Eli Custer, George Washington Custer, Hannah Custer, Joel M Custer, John Custer, Mark A Custer, Mary Custer, Rebecca Custer.
  • John Custer passed away in 1856 in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Custer's Ancestors

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John Custer
1781–1856
Birth Place: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Peter Custer
1760–1841
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Fleisher
1760–1841
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
JONATHAN CUSTER
1738–1823
Amityville, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah Peters
1735–1805
Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Eva (Margaretha) Fiersterin
1732–1810
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Paul Custer
1712–1783
Bernadine (Peters)
1710–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Custer's Descendants

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John Custer (10 Dec 1781–18 July 1856) m. Rachel Morgan (Abt. 1782–Abt. 1860)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Custer 1807–1852 m. Elizabeth Schoolcraft 1817–1865
    1. 1. John (Wallace) Custer 1856–1925 m. Mary (Ann) Mellen 1863–1944
      1. 1. Viola (Ruth) Custer 1900–1980 m. Charlie Marx 1901–1968
        1. 1. Ruby (N) Hyden 1934–1998 m. Fred Hyden 1932–1998
        2. 2. Lillian (Jeanette) Warren 1925–2014
        3. 3. Willard (W) Marx 1928–1993
        4. 4. Clifford (O) Marx 1923–1990
        5. 5. Ruby (Nell) Hyden 1933–1998
        6. 6. Johnnie (Beatrice) Robinson 1936–1961 m. E (L) Robinson 1933–2013
        7. 7. Johnnie (B) Robinson 1936–1961 m. Eldredge (Loyd) Robinson 1932–2013
        8. 8. Lillian Marx 1925–2014
        9. 9. Johnnie (Beatrice) Robinson 1936–1961
        10. 10. Josephine (Faye Marx) x 1930–2012
      2. 2. Dora (E) Custer 1892–1946
      3. 3. Clara (E) Custer 1894–1920
      4. 4. Harry (R) Custer 1896–1972
      5. 5. Dewey (F) Custer 1898–1970
      6. 6. Hattie (M) Custer 1902–
      7. 7. Delma (L) Custer 1905–
      8. 8. Loyd (W) Custer 1908–1993
      9. 9. Blanh (M) Custer 1887–
      10. 10. Elcie (M) Custer 1890–
      11. 11. Ollie (J) Custer 1900–
      12. 12. Hattie (Marie) Marx 1903–1974
      13. 13. Dora (E.) McGaughy 1891–1946
      14. 14. Blanche Martin 1886–1928
      15. 15. Viola (Ruth) Marx 1900–1980
    2. 2. Margaret Custer 1841–1873
    3. 3. Lucy (Ann) Custer 1845–1918
    4. 4. Clara (E) Custer 1847–1860
    5. 5. Amanda (Alice) Custer 1839–1933
  2. 2. Eli Custer 1818–1871
  3. 3. Joel (M.) Custer 1826–1911
  4. 4. Rebecca Custer 1825–1886
  5. 5. Charles (M.) Custer 1806–1886
  6. 6. Catharine Custer 1816–1910
  7. 7. Mary Custer 1812–1886
  8. 8. John Custer 1827–1886
  9. 9. Hannah Custer 1812–1886
  10. 10. Mark (A) Custer 1824–1850

John Custer's Timeline

5 Records

1781
10 Dec 1781
Birth of John Custer in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
1810
Age 29
John Custer resided here in Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 39
John Custer resided here in Middletown, Berkeley, Virginia, United States
Middletown, Berkeley, Virginia, United States
1856
18 July 1856
Age 75
Death of John Custer in Marshall County, West Virginia, USA (borders Pennsylvania)
Marshall County, West Virginia, USA (borders Pennsylvania)
1856
Aug 1856
Age 75
John Custer - Probate in Marshall, West Virginia, USA
Marshall, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1781
    Event Place: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 10156.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 878; Image: 00277; Family History Library Film: 0193680

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Middletown, Berkeley, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Middletown, Berkeley, Virginia; Page: 95; NARA Roll: M33_129; Image: 108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 July 1856
    Event Place: Marshall County, West Virginia, USA (borders Pennsylvania)
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1835-1908; Will Index, 1835-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Marshall County); Probate Place: Marshall, West Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Aug 1856
    Event Place: Marshall, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1835-1908; Will Index, 1835-1971; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Marshall County); Probate Place: Marshall, West Virginia

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