Stewart Fadley CUSTER
From the obit: In 1899 Robert moved with his wife and two oldest daughters, Ida and Melva to this city where they have resided since. At the time of his departure he was 48 years, 7 months and 3 days old. Since April he was confined tohis home with consumption (Consumption is an old name for Tuberculosis (TB) that describes how the illness wastes away or consumes its victims.) and during the last month was confined to his bed. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the family residence, Rev. Wisher preaching the sermon. The remains were interred in the Township cemetery. The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanksto those who so kindly assisted in their hour of sorrow.
He married Jerusha Foster 5 May 1842 at Carroll Co Ohio . Jerusha Foster was born at Westmoreland Canada 1824 .
They were the parents of 8
children:
Robert Madison Custer
born 4 Mar 1866.
John Custer
born 1845.
George Fadley Custer
born 1848.
Stewart Darrell Custer
born 4 Oct 1851.
Melvina (valerie) Custer
born 1853.
Sanford Custer
born 1857.
Albert Alfred Custer
born 1859.
William Custer
born 1865.
Stewart Fadley Custer died 6 May 1894 at OH .
Jerusha Foster died 1860/63 at OH .