Biography of DR. EMIL CUSTER of Manchester NH
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Willey's semi-centennial book of Manchester, 1846-1896 : and Manchester edition 
of the Book of Nutfield : historic sketches of that part of New Hampshire 
comprised within the limits of the old Tyng Township, Nutfield, Harrytown, 
Derryfield, and Manchester, from the earliest settlements to the present time;
by George Franklyn Willey; Manchester, N.H.: G.F. Willey, 1896
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DR. EMIL CUSTER, who practiced medicine in Manchester [New Hampshire] for nearly
half a century, was born in Frankfort, Germany, June 12, 1820, his father 
being of Swiss descent and his mother a German. He received a primary education
in Switzerland and spent six or seven years at the universities of Munich,
Freiberg, Zurich, and Wurzburg.  After the completion of his studies he
married Nanette Tollman of Basle, Switzerland, and in 1847 came to America and
settled in Syracuse, N.Y., where he remained one year and then came to
Manchester.  The city at that time was only two years old, with a small and
scattered population, but Dr. Custer possessed the qualities which overcame all
difficulties, and he gradually built up a large and lucrative practice.  He was
a man of the strictest integrity, and his kindness of heart made him countless
friends among the poor and needy.  Dr. Custer was a surgeon of the Amoskeag
Veterans, a member of Trinity Commandery, K.T., Hillsborough Lodge, I.O.O.F.,
Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter, and the American Legion of Honor. He was a
prominent member of the Unitarian society, and in politics was a Republican. He
maintained his bright and cheerful disposition until his death, which occurred
May 18, 1896, after an illness of nearly nine months.  Two daughters, Miss
Anna Custer and Mrs. Sebastian Christophe, both of Manchester, survive him.
A son, E.L. Custer, a prominent artist of Boston, died several years ago.




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