Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Aug 9, 1895 -- Sugar Creek WH Custer, trustee of Sugar Creek Twp, was elected on the Republican ticket. He was born in Walnut Twp this county on Nov 10, 1841 a son of Robert Custer one of the old pioneers of Montgomery County. When the war broke out he enlisted under Gen MD Manson in Co B 10th Ind Inf serving 3 long years. After returning home he was married to the daughter of Joshua Cox Jan 2, 1867. To them were born three children, two sons an one daughter. Mr. Custer resided in Darlington for 3 years being in the hardware business. He then moved to Sugar Creek Twp his present home 23 years ago. By economy and close application to business he has acumulated a farm of 200 acres and has a beautiful home with good barns and outbuildings, and latest modern improvements in water priviliges. He has made his life a success and has won by his straightforwardness coutesy and hospitality. He cast his first vote for Lincoln for his 2nd term in 1864. He has beena zealous and ardent worker in the party ever since.