This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LORILORNADO Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17017.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello and thank you for your reply. I will subscribe to the list and look forward to corresponding. James Custer had I believe three children. James, Tom and I believe a daughter. ( I can verify this at a later time) The two brothers James and Tom had a family feud and James changed the spelling of his name to James Coster. He was very well known in the Fife Lake area as Rainbow Jim and his son was called Brookie Bill because of their expertese on the Manistee River working as fishing, hunting and trapping guides. There have been a few books written about Jim and Bill published locally by the Grandson of Jim Orrie Wells. The father James Custer who was married to Cora were rumored to be part of the John Smalley Gang that robbed trains. I don't know if you heard of these stories or not. My father Lyle (Jake) is the son of Tom and Zoe Custer. Tom passed in 1955 and Zoe just passed away this past Thursday the 31st of Jul at 100 years of age. I was lucky enough to hea! r some of these stories from her. She was old, but had a great memory up to the end. I look forward to corresponding with you further. Lori Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.