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George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839–June 25, 1876) was a United States Army cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He is remembered for his defeat and death at the Battle of the Little Bighorn against a coalition of Native American tribes led by Sitting Bull.
Birth and family
Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio, to Emanuel Henry Custer (1806-1892), a farmer and blacksmith, and Maria Ward Kirkpatrick (1807-1882). Through his life Custer was known by a variety of nicknames: Armstrong, Autie (his early attempt to pronounce his middle name), Fanny, Curley, Yellow Hair, and Son of the Morning Star. His brothers Thomas Custer and Boston Custer accompanied him at the Battle of Little Big Horn: his other two siblings were Nevin and Margaret Custer.
Early life
Custer spent much of his boyhood living with his half-sister and his brother-in-law in Monroe, Michigan, where he attended school and is now honored by a statue in the center of town. Before entering the United States Military Academy, he taught school in Ohio. A local legend suggests that Custer obtained his appointment to the Academy due to the influence of a prominent resident, who wished to keep Custer away from his daughter. More on [ George Armstrong Custer ]
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Custer Association of Great Britain - A group of Custer enthusiasts in Great Britain. They hold regular meetings, publish a newsletter, and membership is open to the public.
General George A. Custer - Life and times of Gen. Custer. Live view of Custer Hill, tours, discussion, photographs, Native Americans, digital books, and links to other sites.
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George A. Custer - Biography including research links, and illustrations.
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1839-1876
The youngest general in the Union army. Later he commanded the 7th Cavalry and his entire detachment of over 200 men were killed by Native Americans in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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Monroe County (MI) Library: George Armstrong Custer - Brief commentary, bibliography, links, chronology, and information on a special Custer collection; emphasis on Battle of the Little Big Horn.
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The Life of George Armstrong Custer - The life and times of General Custer as portrayed by Joseph Topinka. Includes historic photographic and descriptive timeline.
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