Custer - George W. J.
George W. J. Custer
Frankfort Morning Times
Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana
Tuesday November 28, 1939 Page 2
GEORGE CUSTER FOUND DEAD IN BED ON SUNDAY - Funeral Services Will Be Held Today; Burial Near Michigantown - Funeral services will be conducted at ten o'clock this morning for George W. J. Custer, 74, who was found dead in bed Sunday noon. Rites will be at the Aughe & Son Home for Funerals with Rev. Frank Young, of Alto, officating. Burial will be in Whiteman cemetery, south of Michigantown.
Mr. Custer, a county pensioner, resided in the rooming house at 12 East Morrison street. Several other men of similar age, also live in the dwelling. He was found by Abe Keller who opened a window and entered his room after his absence had been noted. Some of the persons around the house believe they saw him Saturday and it has been learned that he ate breakfast at eight o'clock Saturday morning at the Frank Campbell café, on North Main street. When Mrs. Dora Baker, landlady failed to see him about the house on Sunday morning, she requested Mr. Keller to ascertain if he was ill. Keller found the man's body in bed, partially clothed. Death is believed to have resulted from a stroke of paralysis suffered at sometime Saturday. Police and the coroner were called on the finding of the body.
The deceased was born in Shanondale, Montgomery county, December 8, 1864, and was the son of William and Mary (STEWART) CUSTER. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death. Twice married his first wife was Carrie BLACK who died Nov. 16, 1915. His second wife was Mrs. Mary BUSEY, to whom he was married in 1918. She preceded him in death in 1934. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Frankfort. When he was 14 years of age his parents moved to the Michigantown vicinity where he resided for nearly 50 years. In 1918 he came to Frankfort and employed by the Indiana Brass company and later by the Nickel Plate railroad. At various times he was employed at the Big Four grocery. He was well known and generally liked, being friendly and a splendid conversationalist. One son, Jesse Custer, of Kokomo and six grandchildren survive him.
Friends may call at the Aughe home after eight o'clock this morning.