The Custaloe-Custillo Enslaved & Free People of Colour

There were handfuls of families surnamed Custaloe, Custalow, Custilo, Custillo, etc. appearing in early Virginia records, who were listed as "free people of colour." This is my attempt to piece these many families together and determine whether they're related to one another, related to the Mattaponi Custalow family and potentially related to our Costilow family.

The vast majority, if not all of them, were born or residing in Richmond, Virginia at some point in time. While Richmond had one of the largest and most prosperous communities of free Black people in the South, it was also the domestic slave-trading capital of the United States. Several of these families left Virginia for greater opportunities, as well as to secure their freedom, in Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and also Canada.

These family groups are organized chronologically, by locality, under the eldest member of their documented family. We cannot assume all of these individuals are immediately related, or related at all, without further proof.

The spelling variations for their surname found throughout my research include

• Castillo, Castilio, Castilo, Costello, Costillo, Custaloe, Custalow, Custeloe, Custelo, Custellow, Custerlo, Custille, Custilloe, Custillo, Custilo, and Custiloe.
  
  

-Virginia: Culpeper County
-Virginia: Hanover County
-Virginia: King William County
-Virginia: Pittsylvania County
-Virginia: Richmond & Henrico County

-Massachusetts
-New York
-North Carolina
-Ohio: Cincinnati
-Pennsylvania: Philadelphia

VIRGINIA: HANOVER COUNTY

• Castilio
  b. bef. 1774
  d. ?
  
  The 1782 tax list for Buckingham County, Virginia shows John Revely being taxed on 7 horses, 2 cattle and 9 "negroes:"

  • • "John, Peter, Andrew, Bob, Billy, Jack, Castilo, Lucy & Child"

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHW-BKX
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL6-7S6K-7

On 13 Dec 1783 in Culpeper County, Virginia, John Revely of Buckingham County sold a "negro fellow named Castilio" to his daughter Mary Revely for 5 shillings. The witnesses to the deed were Adam Newall and William Beazley. The deed was proven in court on 17 May 1784 by Adam Newall and William Beazly.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL6-M9V1-7

The 1790 tax list for Surry County, Virginia shows Castillo (no surname) being taxed on 1 negro over 16 years  and 1 horse.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37H-H3F9-F

On 1 Jan 1793 in Surry County, Virginia, Mary "Polly" Revely wrote her last will and testament; she bequeathed the following:

• "I give my negro man by the name of Castilio after his serving Thomas Bland this year whom he now lives with his freedom forever."

• "I desire my father John Revely may have the money due on Thomas Blands bond for hire of Castilio for the year 1792, and also the hire for the same negro in 1793 with what money I have by me amounting to 15 pounds 16 shillings (after my just debts are paid) and the balance that may be due to me from the estate of Col. John H. Cocke on a settlement the whole of the moneys I wish to be put in the hands of Mr. Croughton Merchant in Fredericksburg for my fathers use."

• "It is my desire that $6 may be divided amongst the servants where I now live."

The witnesses to the will were Richard Cocke Jr. and Ann H. Cocke. Richard Cocke proved the will in court on 25 Feb 1793.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-996V-JHMR
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-N9FQ-K

VIRGINIA: HANOVER COUNTY

• Jemima Custillo
  b. abt 1775, Hanover Co, VA
  d. aft. 1852
  
  An 1813 from Hanover County, Virginia for "free negroes & mulattoes above the age of 16 years" shows what might be Jemima Custillo. She was listed as "Jamima with Mary Pope" and taxed on 1 poll. Mary Pope herself was taxed on 5 negroes over the age of 16 and 2 horses.
  SOURCE [Jamima]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-9DZF-H
  SOURCE [Mary Pope]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-9DZJ-5

On 18 Jun 1852 in Richmond, Virginia, Jemima Custillo, a free woman of colour, surrendered her register to be destroyed and the court was directed to register her anew in the office.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XS4G-R

Jemima Custillo registered as a free person of colour with Henrico County, Virginia on 9 Nov 1852. She was 77 years old and stated she was born in Hanover County. She was physically described as having a yellow complexion, cited as asian, 5'3" with no marks or scars. She also registered her child, Peggy Carter, who was 52 years old, 4'11" and had a faint scar on her left wrist from a scald. They were both born free.
SOURCE: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE3502650

Known Children:

1. 1. Peggy Carter
      b. abt 1800-1803, VA
      
      The 1852 "list of free negros within the district of B. Keesee Comr. of the Revenue upper district Henrico County"

• Carter James 26 years old blacksmith registered in Hustings

• Carter Rosetta 33 years old labourer registered in Hustings

• Carter Eliza 26 years old labourer registered in Hustings

• Carter Rachel 35 years old labourer registered in Hustings

• Carter Emily A. 19 years old labourer registered in New Kent

• Carter Peggy 50 years old labourer registered in Hustings

SOURCE: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1413817

The 1853 "list of free negros within the district of B. Keesee Comr. of the Revenue Upper district Henrico County with their ages & occupations:"

• Carter John 30 years old labourer sold for tax

• Carter Peggy 50 years old labourer registered in Henrico

SOURCE: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1409343

The 1854 "list of free negros within the district of B. Keesee Comr. of the Revenue of Henrico County Upper District:"

• Carter Peggy 51 years old registered in Henrico labourer

SOURCE: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1409659

The 1855 "list of free negros within the district of B. Keesee Commissioner of the Revenue of Henrico County:"

• Carter James 27 years old registered in Henrico blacksmith

• Carter Eliza 35 years old registered in Hustings labourer

• Carter John 32 years old registered in Hustings labourer

• Carter Alice 27 years old registered in Hustings labourer

• Carter Peggy 46 years old registered in Hustings labourer

SOURCE: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1409354

• Reuben Custillo
  b. abt 1776, Hanover Co, VA
  d. bef. 13 Feb 1838, Richmond, Virginia
  
  The tax lists for Edmund James' District in Hanover County, Virginia, from 1800-1803, show Reuben Custiloe being taxed:

  • • • 19 Mar 1800: Reuben Custiloe free negro 1 free white male over 16

      • 13 Apr 1801: Reuben Custiloe mul[atto] 1 white male over 16, 1 horse

      • 17 Mar 1802: Reuben Custiloe mul[atto] 1 white male over 16

      • 14 Jul 1803: Reuben Custiloe mul[atto] 1 white male over 16, 1 horse

SOURCE [1800]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-1SZ8-R
SOURCE [1801]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-LSHX-D
SOURCE [1802]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-1SZH-5
SOURCE [1803]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-1SZH-D

The 1805 property tax list for the Upper District of Henrico County, Virginia, lists Reuben Custaloe a "F[ree] N[egro]."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C377-JZ1

An 1808 list of free people of color for Cumberland County, Virginia, lists Reuben Castillo. He is described as being 32 years old, about 5'8", of a light black color and born free in Hanover County.

On 28 Dec 1808 in Hanover County, Virginia, Reuben Custillo registered as a free born man. He was described as being "about thirty two years old, about five feet eight inches high, light black colour, a scar over his right eye brow & a mould upon his right cheek."
SOURCE: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1435438

The 14 Apr 1815 tax list for Cumberland County, Virginia, shows Reubin Custilo a "FM" (free mulatto) being taxed. Other "FM" on the same page are Peter Clark, Shadrick Dungy and Reubin Dungy.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQ2-991Q-X

The 1823 tax list for Henrico County, Virginia, lists Reuben Custalow "a free negro" with 2 taxable polls.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37H-4SS8-7

The 1824 tax list for Henrico County, Virginia, lists Reuben Custalow as "free" with 1 taxable poll.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37H-4S37-W

The 1826 tax list for Henrico County, Virginia, lists Reuben Custelow with 1 taxable poll; neither race nor freedom is mentioned whatsoever.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37H-491J-1

The 1827 tax list for Henrico County, Virginia, lists Reuben Custalow as "free" with 1 taxable poll.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37H-4SS1-Q

The 1830 federal census has Reuben Custelo enumerated within Richmond City, Virginia. His household consisted of the following:

• 3 Males Free Colored Persons under 10

• 1 Male Free Colored Persons 55-100

• 1 Female Free Colored Persons 10-24

• 1 Female Free Colored Persons 55-100

On 14 Jan 1833 in Richmond, Virginia, Francis Sullavon was married to Judy Ann Custille, servant of Reuben Custille.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/331616/

On 27 Dec 1833 in Richmond, Virginia, an orphan girl of colour named Maria Jude chose Davis Wilson as her guardian, with Reuben Custilloe as his security.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL6-G91H-3

On 13 Feb 1838 in Richmond, Virginia, Dabney M. Miller was appointed administrator of the estate of Reuben Custillo. A commissioner named William G. Sands was appointed by the court on 11 Sep 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. Dabney M. Miller provided accounts in both February and March 1839 in Richmond, Virginia.

• Pleasant Custillo
  b. Hanover Co, VA?
  d. ?
  
  On 8 Apr 1839 in Richmond, Virginia, Pleasant Custillo, a man of colour born, was born free and had been previously registered in Hanover County, and registered with the court office.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-V9BQ-J

On 11 Nov 1844 in Richmond, Virginia, Pleasant Custillo, a man of colour, reported having lost his register and the clerk issued a duplicate.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1K-CSN4-D

On 15 Jan 1851 in Richmond, Virginia, Pleasant Custillo, a free person of colour, produced his register to the court to be destroyed and the court ordered that he be registered anew in the office.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XS8S-5

On 10 Mar 1856 in Richmond, Virginia, the court ordered Pleasant Custillo to be registered anew in the office of the court when he delivered his current register to the clerk to be destroyed.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-VSW6-N

On 12 Mar 1861 in Richmond, Virginia, the court ordered Pleasant Custillo, a free man of colour, to be registered anew in the office of the court when he delivered his current register to the clerk to be destroyed.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-J9XY-Q

VIRGINIA: KING WILLIAM COUNTY

• Agnes Custelow (progenitor of the Custalow family of the Mattaponi tribe)
  b. abt 1761, VA
  d. between 1833-1840, King William Co, VA

Known Children:

1. Caroline Custaloe

2. John "Jack" Custaloe

VIRGINIA: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

• Castillio
  b.
  d. 

On 15 Feb 1790 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the court ordered that "on the motion of Crispin Shelton Jr. and for reasons appearing to the Court his negro man slave Castillio is exempted from taxes in future."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4N-SQWV

VIRGINIA: RICHMOND & HENRICO COUNTY

• William Custaloe
  b. bef. 1783
  d. aft. 1799

The 1799 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custaloe and William Custaloe, each being taxed on 1 individual described as "free mulattoes & negroes above 16."
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00005

• James Custaloe m. Elizabeth NN
  b. ? b. abt 1775-1794
  d. Jun-Oct 1816, Richmond, VA [murdered] d. aft. 1820

On 14 Mar 1798 in Richmond, Virginia, the court oversaw a case between James Custeloe against Richard Crouch, regarding a "force and injury." Richard Crouch plead not guilty and and the court ordered the writ of inquiry award against the defendant to be set aside. A jury swore oath and said the defendant was guilty and awarded the plaintiff 40 shillings, besides court costs.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-8SFR-Q

The 1799 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custaloe and William Custaloe, each being taxed on 1 individual described as "free mulattoes & negroes above 16."
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00005

The 2 Apr 1801 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custaloe being taxed on 1 "black above 12" and 1 horse. There is no mention of race or ethnicity.
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00042

On 12 May 1802 in Richmond, Virginia, the court recorded the "by consent of William Marshall Gent. the attorney prosecuting for the Commonwealth in this Court, it is ordered that these presentments be respectively dismissed."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-D9SY-Q

James Custaloe was involved in several court suits that was ultimately from violent behavior, trespassing, etc. However, in 1803 in Richmond, Virginia, an investigation was begun into the death of James Custaloe's child; he himself was accused of murdering his own child.

The 1803 personal property tax for the Lower District of Henrico County, Virginia shows James Custalow, a free mulatto.
SOURCE: [Obtain Source; apparently filed with the land tax lists: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQ2-7S7P-V]

On 11 Mar 1803 in Richmond, Virginia, the court oversaw a case of "trespass assault and battery" between James Custaloe plaintiff against Leighton Wood defendant. The court also oversaw the case of Leighton Wood plaintiff against James Custaloe defendant. "By consent of the parties these suits are dismissed, the same having been agreed."  The court further "ordered that James Custaloe pay unto Willow Rowlett the sum of $1.50 for his attending this court three days as a witness for him in his suit."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37S-53RW-Q

On 11 Mar 1803 in Richmond, Virginia, the court "ordered that James Custaloe pay unto Willow Rowlett the sum of $1.50 for his attending this court three days as a witness for him in his suit."

On 12 Sep 1803 in Richmond, Virginia, the court "ordered that the chamberlayne of this city pay unto David Lambert coroner seventeen dollars and seventy eight cents for taking and returning an Inquest on the bodies of James T. Calender and Custilows child."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-D9SL-B

On 5 Nov 1803 in Richmond, Virginia, the newspaper The Virginia Gazette, published an article mentioning James Custello:

"TO BE SOLD
On the Fifteenth day of November next, will be Sold to the highest bidder, a FRAME HOUSE, lately occupied by Messrs. Nagly & Cox, as a Slaughter-house at Rockets:-Also, a Frame house, lately occupied by James Custello. Both the above houses are built upon ground-rent, and will be sold for cash.
JOHN TAYLOR,
JOHN LESTER.
Richmond, Nov. 3, 1803."

On 17 May 1804 in Richmond, Virginia, the court oversaw a case between Francis Nicholas Guto & his wife Susanna plaintiffs against James Custaloe defendant, in regards to trespass, assault and battery. The suit was dismissed by the plaintiff's order.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-D9SV-7

On 11 Sep 1804 in Richmond, Virginia, the court ordered "the attachment of Michael Bowzer against James Custaloe is dismissed for want of prosecution." The court further ordered "the attachment of John Lester against James Custaloe is dismissed for want of prosecution."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-D9S6-N

On 11 Mar 1805 in Richmond, Virginia, the court brought prisoner James Custaloe, accused of murder, to appear for testimony before sundry witnesses; they found him guilty of the offence. The court ordered a trial be held in Richmond and James Custaloe was remanded to jail.  The court further ordered David Lambert, John Adams and Constantin Johnson to appear in court as witnesses, under penalty of 100 pounds each. The court also ordered Samuel McCraw, Peyton Randolph, Andrew Stevenson and James Whitelaw to bring Betsy a negro girl (property of Harwood Bullington) to appear before the court and testify, under penalty of 100 pounds.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-D9SW-X
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-D9SD-M

On 12 Dec 1805 in Richmond, Virginia, James Custilo recorded a debt owed from the estate of Mary Brown, for funeral expenses amounting to $37.25. He may have been the individual who dug and prepared Mary Brown's grave.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-KS78-H

On 10 Nov 1807 in Richmond, Virginia, the court allowed a bill of misdemeaner against James Custaloe. Two days later, on 12 Nov 1807,  the sergeant of Richmond led James Custaloe in custody to stand indicted for misdemeanor; no evidence was adduced against him and it was ordered he be discharged.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-Z97H-K
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-Z974-R

The 1809 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custaloe being taxed on 1 "black above 12." There is no mention of race or ethnicity.
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00158

On 13 Nov 1809 in Richmond, Virginia, James Custaloe was accused of selling "spiritous liquors without a license" by William Dyer. James Custaloe was summoned by the court and William Dyer "appeared in discharge of his recognizances entered into before the Master of Police, on the 17th day of last month, to answer the complaint of James Custaloe for a breach of the peace."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-Z9W2-2

The 1813 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custaloe, a free negro (FN), being taxed on 1 "black above 12."
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00235

The 1814 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custolow being taxed on 1 "free negro" and 2 "slaves above 12."
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00256

The 20 Mar 1815 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custelow being taxed on 1 "free male negro above 16 years of age" and 1 mahogany bureau & 1 wooden bureau.
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00256

The 13 Mar 1816 personal property tax list for the City of Richmond, Virginia shows James Custillo, a free colored (FC) man, being taxed on 1 horse.
SOURCE: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62774/images/i3800313-00323

On 30 May 1816 in Henrico County, Virginia, John Lester sold 7,980 sq ft of land to Elizabeth Custeloe and her daughter Susan Custeloe for $1, "but the more especially for the benevolence and esteem which the said John Lester bears towards the said Elizabeth Custaloe wife of James Custaloe and their daughter Susan Custaloe." The tract of land was described as being in Henrico County on the County Road leading from the city of Richmond towards that of Williamsburg. It began at the intersection of the line of the ground sold by John Lester and wife on the said Road, thence on the same North three degrees East 71 feet on the said Road, thence 85 degrees West 119 feet to a stone, thence South 5 degrees East 70 feet to that of Benjamin Philips estate, thence on that line North 85 degrees East 119 feet to the beginning. The deed was proven in court by John Lester on the same day. Less than a month later, James Custiloe, wife Elizabeth and daughter Susan sold the same 7,980 sq ft tract of land to Peter Ralston for $375.

On 29 Oct 1816, an article appeared in the Lancaster Intelligencer, published out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania mentioning the murder of James Custaloe:

"Richmond, Oct. 29.
We understand that a white man has been committed to the jail of this city, on a charge of murder! The transaction took place on Thursday night last,- The deceased was a man of colour, a very honest and industrious man; with a very respectable and thriving family;- he had just procured an oyster cart, to supply our market with oysters, and was engaged in his fair and profitable vocation when he was cut off from life. On that evening, he was driving his cart along the street of our city; when he was hailed by a white man of the name of Vial- he subsequently declared he did not hear the hail- but Vial, who supposed he did, flew in a rage, rushed upon him, dragged him from his cart, threw him upon the ground, stamped him, and beat his head with a weight which he unluckily happened to have in his hand. A gentleman, who was present, attempted to interfere at the risk of some danger to himself- But perhaps the death blow had been already dealt. The poor creature remounted his cart and succeeded in reaching his home- During the night, his wife was aroused by his groans, & before she could get a light, he had breathed his last- supposed to have been suffocated with blood. Vial is now in jail- Far be it from us to prejudice the public mind, to interfere with the venerable administration of justice, or to represent an unhappy man now in the custody of the law- But it is impossible to breathe the name of poor Custeloe, the sufferer, without the deepest commiseration."

On 31 Oct 1816 in Richmond, Virginia, a court was called for the examination of Seymour Vial, charged with "having feloniously killed and murdered James Custaloe a man of colour." The sergeant led the prisoner to the bar and the court, after hearing and reviewing evidence and arguments from attorneys from both parties, found Seymour Vial guilty of the offence. The court ordered that Vial undergo a trial before the next Supreme Court for Henrico County. The prisoner, Seymour Vial, was remanded back to jail.
-A man named Charles Palmer, a witness for the Commonwealth, swore oath and said "that on Thursday evening, the 24th instant between 7 & 8 o'clock, he heard a noise in the street, went out and saw the prisoner beating the deceased Custaloe with his fist, Custaloe standing bleeding without resistance. Witness asked the prisoner to desist, saying that if Custaloe had behaved amiss, the laws would punish him. The prisoner replied damn the laws, the witness & Custaloe, declaring that he would beat him himself and would serve the witness in the same way if he interfered. The prisoner assigned no reason for beating Custaloe. The witness saw Custaloe dead the ensuing morning. The lower part of both jaws appeared much bruised and swollen."
-A man named Meredith Alvis, a witness for the Commonwealth, swore oath and said "that he saw the prisoner have Custaloe by the collar, his mouth and face being bloody."
-A man named John Wright, a witness for the Commonwealth, swore oath and said "that he saw the prisoner strike Custaloe two or three times with his right hand holding him with the left, the last blow being near the left temple, at which Custaloe fell against the cart, and the prisoner then kicked him in the side."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-KS7V-B

The 1820 federal census has Eliza[bet]h Custalow enumerated within Richmond City, Virginia. Her household consisted of the following:

• 3 Females Free Colored Persons under 14

• 1 Female Free Colored Persons 14-26

• 1 Female Free Colored Persons 26-45

Several years later, on 16 Nov 1820 in Richmond, Virginia, the widowed Elizabeth Custalow was appointed guardian of Susan Fenley, a free mulatto girl aged 11 years old. She was to remain guardian until Susan Fenley reached the age of 18 years.

Marriage bonds from Richmond, Virginia show a "Susan Fenley Custaloe" being married on 22 Oct 1830 to David Sullavon.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/331616/

On 8 Jun 1831 in Richmond, Virginia, David Sullavan sold chattel property to Elizabeth Custaloe for $1. The court minutes, recorded on 24 Jun 1831 in Richmond, Virginia, state that David Sullavan acknowledged a bill of sale to Elizabeth Custalo. The property consisted of nothing but chattel, indicating David and Susan likely moved away.

"1 maple bedstead, feather bed, straw bed, 1 domestic white cotton counterpane, 5 blankets, 4 sheets, 2 pillows and cases, 1 black walnut and 1 pine table, 2 pair of cotton toilets, 1 looking glass, 1 pine wash stand, pitcher & basin, 2 water pails, 1 tea kettle and skillet, 2 flat irons, 2 candlesticks, 2 trunks, 2 small cooking glasses, 1 dozen common plates, 2 dishes, 6 cups and saucers, 6 glass tumblers, 6 wine glasses, 1 china tea pot, 2 tin coffee pots, 3 small common bowls, 1 large common bowl, 4 common pitchers, half a dozen knives and forks, half a dozen common tea spoons, two stone pots, one large tin bucket, one bread basket, one salt cellar, two glass decanters, 1 cream pot & pickle dish, 1 small calico bed quilt, 6 common chairs"

The publication The First Regular Baptist Church and other Baptist Churches of Columbus and central Ohio, 1825-1884, by Genevieve M. Obetz, states The Second Baptist church (a colored congregation) was "set off from the First church in 1836, but was not organized until 1839. The original members of this church were Ezekiel Fields, Letha Fields, Miles Fields, Patsy Booker, George and Mary Butcher, Pleasant and Catherine Litchfield, William Gardner, Sarah Woodson, Priscilla Flood, Phoebe Randall, Shubal Fields, David and Susan Sullivant and Susan Watson."
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/963551

The 1840 federal census has David Sullivan enumerated within the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; the household consisted of the following:

1 Free Colored Male 10-24
1 Free Colored Male 24-36
1 Free Colored Female under 10
1 Free Colored Female 24-36

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYY1-JHN

The 1850 federal census has David Sullivan enumerated on 25 Oct 1850 in the 5th Ward of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; the household consisted of the following:

David Sullivan 48 M B Shoemaker $2800 real estate Virginia
Susan 33 F B Virginia
Elizabeth 17 F B Virginia
Matilda Cowen 33 F B Virginia Idiotic

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6WMS-CMZ

Known Children:

1. [NN] Custaloe
   d. abt 1803, Richmond, VA

2. Susan Fenley Custaloe m. David Sullavan/Sullavin/Sullavon
   b. abt 1809, VA b.  abt 1802, VA
   m. 22 Oct 1830, Richmond, VA d. ?
   d. ?

2A: Elizabeth F. of V. Sullivan (m. John H. Johnson)
b. abt 1833, Richmond, VA
m. 15 May 1851, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH

• Elizabeth F. or V. [Finley?] Sullivan m. John H. Johnson
  b.  abt 1833, Richmond, VA b. abt 1833-1835
  m. 15 May 1851, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH
  d. ?
  
  On 13 May 1851 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, John H. Johnson and "Elizabeth V. Sullavon" received a marriage license, with David Sullavon's consent. They were married on 15 May 1851 by minster D. Randal.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-BV7K-C
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-BJSL-WG

The 1860 federal census has John Johnson enumerated on 18 Jun 1860 within the 2nd Ward of the City of Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota; his household consisted of the following:

John Johnson 27 M B Saloon Keeper $500 real estate $100 personal estate Virginia
Eliza F. 25 F B Ohio cannot read & write
Laura 6 F B Ohio
John A.     3/12 M B Minnesota

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BS3-PWP

The 1870 federal census has John Johnson enumerated on 19 Aug 1870 within the 2nd Ward of Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa, within the same dwelling as Austrian immigrant Adolph Stauber:

John Johnson 35 M B Confectioner & Eating $100 personal estate Virginia cannot read & write
Eliza 33 F B Keeps House Ohio cannot read & write
Laura 16 F B At home Ohio attending school

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6W2S-7WW

Known Children:

1. Laura Johnson
   b. abt 1854, OH

2. John A. Johnson
   b. abt Mar 1859, MN

• Nancy Custaloe
  b. ?
  d. ?
  
  Nancy Custaloe was appointed guardian of Mary Ann Liggan, a free girl of colour, on 17 Dec 1823 by the overseer of the poor in Richmond, Virginia. Mary Ann Liggan was described as being 8 years old on the 10th day of last month and Nancy Custaloe was to remain her guardian until she reached the age of 18 years.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-N98R-Y

• William Custaloe m. Elizabeth Tinsley (daughter of John Merewether Tinsley)
  b. abt 1811-1817, Richmond, VA b. abt 1814-1815, Richmond, VA
  m. 26 May 1832, Richmind, VA
  d. ?

On 26 May 1832 in Richmond, Virginia, William Custaeo was married to Betsey Tinsley, daughter of John Tinsley.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/331616/

On 10 Jul 1837 in Richmond, Virginia, John Custaloe (5 years) and William Custaloe (9 months) were registered born as free people of colour. Their relatives John Tinsley (17 years), James Tinsley (15 years) and Edward Tinsley (12 years) were also registered.

On 6 Sep 1837 in Richmond, Virginia, Kesiah Stewart, a free woman of colour of Frankfort, Kentucky sold a tract of land to John Tinsley, a free man of colour late of Richmind, Virginia and presently of Cincinnati, Ohio. The tract of land was sold for $2 and was described as "fronting eighty one feet eight inches on 11th Street in Richmond and running back that width one hundred and thirty feet, being the southern half of lot number three hundred eight two (382)." The deed was proven in court on the same day.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QL-FVBH

The 1840 federal census has William Costello enumerated in Ward 1 of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, near his father-in-law John M. Tinsley. Both households were listed as free people of color. Their households consisted of the following:
John M. Tinsley 3 Males 10-24
7 Males 24-36
1 Male 36-55
1 Female 24-36
1 Female 36-55
Wm. Costello 1 Male under 10
1 Male 24-36
1 Female 24-36

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYL-BJM

On 27 Feb 1841 in Norfolk County Virginia, William Custaloe a free negro man was sued by Charles H. Shield for a "breach of good behavior." William Custaloe was required to provide a bond of $100, with William Garnett as his security, to ensure his good behavior for the term of 12 months. The court further ordered that he "keep the peace and be of good behavior to roads [and] all the citizens." Shortly before this, the family had moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.

The 1861 census of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has the Tinsley and Custaloe families enumerated within the same household:
John M. Tinsley Carpenter Richmond VA 78 M Widower Mulatto
Eliz. Custaloe Richmond VA 46 F Married Mulatto
Wm. Custaloe Richmond VA 49 M Married Mulatto
Jno. Tinsley Richmond VA 39 M Single Mulatto absent-in Australia
E.D. Tinsley Painter Richmond VA 36 M Single Mulatto
Jno. Custaloe Carpenter Richmond VA 28 M Single Mulatto
Saml. Custaloe Chair Painter Cincinnati OH 20 M Single Mulatto
Alice Custaloe Tailoress Toronto 19 F Single Mulatto
Douglass Custaloe Toronto 17 F Single Mulatto
Reuben Custaloe Toronto 10 M Single Mulatto
Agnes Custaloe Toronto 6 F Single Mulatto
Seb[?]ton Custaloe Toronto 3 M Single Mulatto
Maria Tinsley Toronto 12 F Single Mulatto
Sarah Tinsley Toronto 10 F Single Mulatto
Robert Smith Louisiana 23 M Single Mulatto

The 1867-1868 city directory for Toronto, Ontario, Canada has the following Custaloe family:

Custaloe John, tobacco-maker, h 117 Elizabeth
Custaloe Reuben, barber, W. Scott, h 27 Agnes
Custaloe William J., shoemaker, h 77 Agnes

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/887652/

The 1871 census of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has the Custiloe family enumerated with some Tinsley and Montier relatives.
William Custiloe Shoe Maker US 60 M Married African
Elizabeth Custiloe US 57 F Married African
John H. Custiloe Carpenter US 37 M Single African
Ruben Custiloe Barber Ontario 20 M Single African
Sabastine Custiloe Ontario 12 M Single African Going to school
Agnes Custiloe Ontario 16 F Single African
Maria Tinsley Tailoress Ontario 41 F Single African
Sarah Tinsley Ontario 18 F Single African
Edren Montier Shoe Maker US 26 M Married African
Douglas Montier Dress Maker Ontario 23 F Married African
Marsels Montier Ontario 7 M Single African Going to school

Known Children:

1. John Custaloe
   b. abt 1832, Richmond, VA
   
   

2. William Custaloe
   b. abt Oct 1836, Richmond, VA
   
   

3. Samuel Custaloe
   b. abt 1839-1841, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH
   Samuel Custaloe enlisted on 9 Jan 1864 in New Haven, CT, into Company K of the 29th Regiment Connecticut Infantry (Colored).
   SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9Z8-MJ8X
   

4. Alice Custaloe
   b. abt 1842, Toronto, Canada
   
   

5. Douglas Custaloe [female] m. Edren Montier
   b. abt 1844, Toronto, Canada
   
   

6. Reuben Custaloe
   b. abt 1851, Toronto, Canada
   
   

7. Agnes Custaloe
   b. abt 1855, Toronto, Canada
   
   

8. Sebastian Custaloe
   b. abt 1858, Toronto, Canada

• Joseph Custillo-Custilow m. Mary Ann Morris (daughter of John Morris)
  b. abt 1810, VA b.  abt 1818, VA
  m. 29 May 1832, Richmond, VA d. ?
  d. aft. 1860
  
  The marriage bonds in Richmond, Virginia show Joseph Custilo was married on 29 May 1832 to Mary Ann Morris, daughter of John Morris.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/331616/

On 8 Apr 1839 in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph Custillo a free person of colour, reported having lost his register and the clerk issued a duplicate.

On 15 Apr 1840 in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph Custillo a free person of colour, reported having lost his register and the clerk issued a duplicate.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-VS9L-C

On 16 Jul 1850 in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph Custillo, a free person of colour, registered in the office and delivered up his register to be destroyed. The court ordered he be registered anew in the office.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XSCG-4

The 1850 federal census has Josephus Custilow enumerated on 18 Oct 1850 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. His household consisted of the following:

Josephus Custilow 40 M B Blacksmith Virginia
Mary A. 32 F B Virginia
Josephus 15 M B Virginia
Judah 13 M B Virginia
William J. 10 M B Virginia
Ellen 7 F B Virginia
Robert H. 4 M B Virginia
Cornelia 1 F B Virginia

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DC33-DSC

On 14 Nov 1850 in Richmond, Virginia, Patrick W. Brown testified in court that John Morris Custillo, Joseph Cephas Custillo, Reuben Judah Custillo and William James Custillo were children of Mary Custillo, and they were born free. The court ordered they be registered as free persons of colour.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XSZ3-G

On 11 Dec 1851 in Richmond, Virginia, John Morris Custillo, a man of colour, registered in the office after having lost his register; the clerk was directed to issue a duplicate.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XSH3-M

On 9 Mar 1852 in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph Costello, a free man of colour, registered with the office after having lost his register. The clerk was directed to issue a duplicate.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XSDP-N

On the 8th and 9th of September 1852, Joe Custaloe had an article published in the Richmond Dispatch:

"LOST, a day or two ago, my Free Papers.- The finder will receive a reward of $2, if required, by returning the same to me, or leaving them at this office. JOE CUSTALOE, Free man of color."

An article was published on 5 Oct 1853 within the Richmond Dispatch:

"Trespassing.- Joseph C. Custilo and Charles Howell, charged with trespassing upon Walter C. Whipple, were brought before the Mayor yesterday, who admonished and discharged them."

The 1856 city directory for Ricmond, Virginia shows Jos. Costalo employed as a laborer and residing at Arch, betwen 4th & 5th.

On 19 Nov 1859 in Richmond, Virginia, Alfred J. Williams provided testimony that Ellen Costello and Robert Costello are children of Mary Costello, deceased, and were born free in Richmond. The court ordered that they be registered in the office.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XSQS-T

The 1860 federal census has Joseph Castillo enumerated on 11 Jul 1860 within the 7th Ward of Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia; he appeared within the household of H. Bluwells:

H. Bluwells 30 M W Tailor $100 personal property Poland
Elizabeth 25 F W Poland
Jacob 5 M W Poland
Poxlena 10 F W Poland
Sally 2 F W New York
Moses 1 M W New York
Joseph Castillo 50 M B Blacksmith Virginia

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BF2-9JC

The 1860 federal census has Cornelia Costello enumerated on 3 Aug 1860 within the 3rd Ward of Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia; she appeared within the household of Louisa Dawson:

Louisa Dawson 60 F B Washerwoman Virginia
Hannah 27 F B Virginia
Cornelia Costello 10 F M Virginia

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BF7-LSN

On 11 Dec 1860 in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph Custillo, a free man of colour, produced his old register and the court renewed and produced a new register.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-J9K4-4

On 10 Dec 1861 in Richmond, Virginia, the court ordered Joseph Custello, a free man of colour,  to register anew and the old register be destroyed.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-J9NF-J

 On 10 Feb 1862 in Richmond, Virginia, the court ordered Joseph C. Costello, a free man of colour,  to register anew and the old register be destroyed. On the same day, the court also ordered Ellen Custello, a free woman of colour, to register anew and the old register be destroyed
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-J9X1-V
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-J9FG-9

On 17 Mar 1864 in Richmond, Virginia, Alfred J. Williams provided testimony that Cornelia Costillo, aged 14 years and a coloured girl, was the daughter of Mary Costillo, and was born free in Richmond. The court ordered that she be registered in the office.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3M5-J7HD-5

Known Children:

1. John Morris Custillo

2. Joseph[us] Cephas Custillo
   b. abt 1835, VA

3. Reuben Judah Custillo
   b. abt 1837, VA

4. William James Custillo
   b. abt 1840, VA

5. Ellen Custillo
   b. abt 1843, VA

6. Robert H. Custillo
   b. abt 1846, VA

7. Cornelia Custillo
   b. abt 1849, VA

• Reuben Judah Custillo m. Anna NN
  b. abt 1837, VA b. abt 1838, LA
  d. ?
  
  On 14 Nov 1850 in Richmond, Virginia, Patrick W. Brown testified in court that John Morris Custillo, Joseph Cephas Custillo, Reuben Judah Custillo and William James Custillo were children of Mary Custillo, and they were born free. The court ordered they be registered as free persons of colour.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XSZ3-G

On 16 Sep 1852 in Richmond, Virginia, Reuben Judah Costello, a free person of colour, registered in the office after having lost his register. The clerk was directed to register him anew or grant him a duplicate.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-XS8D-P

The 1860 federal census has Judith (Judah) Costello enumerated on 21 Jun 1860 in Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire; his household consisted of the following:

Judith Costello 23 M B Barber $100 personal property Virginia
Anna 22 F W Louisiana
Ella F. 1 F M New Hampshire

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BSD-BJT

Known Children:

1. Ella F. Costello-Custillo
   b. abt 1859, NH

• Robert Custillo
  b. 18 Jun 1824
  d. ?
  
  On 11 Sep 1839 in Richmond, Virginia, "Robert Custillo a free boy of colour, aged 15 years on the 18th day of June 1839", was ordered by the overseers of the poor to learn the trade of a blacksmith under Lewis L. Barnes until he reached the age of 21.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C374-V91J-Z

The 1840 federal census has Lewis L. Barnes enumerated in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. This household does not show any free white men, nor any free or enslaved colored men within the age range fitting Robert Custillo; he doesn't appear to be living within this household.

4 Males under 5
1 Males 5-10
1 Male 30-40
1 Female 20-30
1 Female Slave under 10
2 Female Slaves 24-36
1 Female Slave 36-55

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBM-4MB

On 16 Jul 1845 in Richmond, Virginia, Lewis L. Barnes provided testimony to the court that "Robert Custillo, a free man of colour, aged twenty one years, was born free." The court ordered him to be registered in the office.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1K-CSKW-R

• John Costalow
  b. abt 1802
  d. 5 Sep 1877, Richmond, VA
  
  On 17 Aug 1846 in Richmond, Virginia, the court acknowledged a deed between Loftin N. Ellett and Luther Libby, acting as trustees, and William Burke to John Co[s]tillo, a free man of colour. The deed released a piece or lot of land and was admitted to the court on 19 Aug 1846.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-V36K-6JPT

John Costalow passed away on 5 Sep 1877 in Richmond, Virginia. His entry in the death register states he was a colored male aged 75 years old. He was also a blacksmith and a widower. The cause of death states he died from diarrhea.

• Robert Costello-Custellow m. Sarah Roots (daughter of Milton & Talitha Roots)
  b. abt 1829-1832, VA b. abt 1830-1837, VA
  d. 24 Apr 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania d. aft. 1880
  bu. 28 Apr 1878, Olive Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
  The 1860 federal census has "Robert Custlow" enumerated on 6 Jul 1860 within the 24th Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family appeared within the household of Milton Roots, presumably his father-in-law:

Milton Roots 55 M B Laborer $100 personal estate Virginia cannot read or write
Tolitha Roots 55 F B Virginia cannot read or write
Sarah Custlow 30 F B Virginia cannot read or write
Robert Custlow 28 M B Laborer Virginia cannot read or write
Eliza Ann Custlow 17 F B Virginia
Edward Custlow 8 M B Virginia
Joseph William Custlow 6 M B Virginia
Thomas Custlow 4 M B Pennsylvania
Margaret Chambers 30 F B Pennsylvania cannot read or write
Robert Parker 3 M B Pennsylvania
Hester Parker 20 F B Virginia cannot read or write
Franklin Anston 35 M B Virginia cannot read or write

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6GVS-BS8

The 1862 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Robert Custelo, a colored man, employed as a driver and residing at Logan & Mary.

The 1870 federal census has "Robt. Costello" enumerated on 15 Jul 1870 within the 89th District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His household consisted of the following:

Robt Costello 38 M B Laborer $100 personal estate Virginia cannot read or write
Sarah 37 F B K. H. Virginia cannot read or write
Thos 14 M B Public waiter Pennsylvania
Edwd 17 M B Public waiter Virginia
Joseph 16 M B Public waiter Virginia
Sarah Pearce 22 F B Nurse Pennsylvania

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6GVS-BS8

The family appears to have been enumerated a second time during the 1870 federal census on 16 Nov 1870 at Ludlow St. in the 27th Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarah Pearce is no longer within the household, consisting of the following:

Robt Costelow 30 M C
Sarah 30 F C
Edward 15 M C
Joseph 15 M C
Thos 10 M C

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6Q63-KPP

The 1876 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Edward living along with other individuals:

Custellow, Edward K., barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Joseph W., barber, 3601 & h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Robert, measurer, 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

The 1880 federal census has "Sarah Costello" enumerated on 1 Jun 1880 at 3909 Lancaster Ave., within the 24th Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her household consisted of the following:

Sarah Costello B F 43 Head Widow Keeping house Virginia Virginia Virginia
Edward B M 28 Son Single Barber Broken leg Pennsylvania Virginia Virginia
Thomas B M 22 Son Single Barber Virginia Virginia Virginia
James White B M 13 Nephew Single Barber Appr. Virginia Virginia Virginia
Martha Baker B F 13 Niece Single At School Pennsylvania Virginia Virginia
Mary Pretty B F 24 Niece Single Seamstress Pennsylvania Phila Phila

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBK-1QF

Robert Custellow passed away on 24 Apr 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was described as being black, was 49 years old, married, a hair dresser, was born in Philadelphia [conflicts census records] and was residing at 3909 Lancaster Ave., in Philadelphia. The cause of death was "phthisis pulmonalis" and he was buried on 28 Apr 1878 in Olive Cemetery.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6SGW-96N

Known Children:

1. Edward K./L. Custellow
   b. abt 1852, Richmond, VA
   d. 4 Nov 1896, 605 Silleman St., Philadelphia, PA
   bu. 7 Nov 1896, Olive Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA

2. Joseph William Custellow
   b. abt 1854-1855, Richmond, VA
   d. 25 Apr 1893, 3912 Woodland St.,  Philadelphia, PA
   bu. 28 Apr 1893, Olive Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA

3. Thomas R. Custellow [barber/hairdresser]
   b. abt 1856, West Philadelphia, PA
   d. 25 Jun 1881, 3909 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA
   bu. 29 Jun 1881, Olive Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA
   SOURCE [Death]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6SMQ-Y58

Younger Sibling -or- Elder Child:

4. Eliza Ann Custlow
   b. abt 1843, VA

• Edward K./L. Costello-Custellow
  b.  abt 1852, Richmond, VA
  d. 4 Nov 1896,  605 Silleman St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  bu. 7 Nov 1896, Olive Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
  On 22 Dec 1859, the Richmond Dispatch of Richmond, Virginia, published an article mentioning Edward:

"Dismissed.—Edward Custello was arraigned before the Mayor, yesterday, to answer the charge of threatening to cut a with a knife Thomas Grogan, but as the complainant failed to appear, the accused was discharged."

The 1876 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Edward living along with other individuals:

Custellow, Edward K., barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Joseph W., barber, 3601 & h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Robert, measurer, 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

The 1879 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Edward living along with another individual:

Custellow, Edward L., barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

Edward Custellow passed away on 4 Nov 1896 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was described as having "brown skin", was single, a barber, born in Richmond VA and had died from chronic myocarditis. The residence, or place or death, was listed as 605 Silleman Str. He was buried in Olive Cemetery on 7 Nov 1896.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XC8W-Y6Z
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XH13-7XN

• Joseph William Costello-Custellow
  b. abt 1854-1855, Richmond, VA
  d. 25 Apr 1893, 3912 Woodland St.,  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  bu. 28 Apr 1893, Olive Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
  The 1874 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas living along with other individuals:

Custellow Joseph (T. Custellow & Bro.), h 125 Wyoming
Custellow Marcellus, barber, 3705 Spruce
Custellow Thomas (T. Custellow & Bro.), h 125 Wyoming
Custellow T. & Bro. (Thomas & Joseph), barbers, 3601 Lancaster av

• The 1876 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows "Joseph W. Custellow" living along with other individuals:

Custellow, Edward K., barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Joseph W., barber, 3601 & h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Robert, measurer, 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

Joseph W. Costello passed away on 25 Apr 1893 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was described as being col[ored], 38 years old, married, born in Richmond VA and was a resident of 3912 Woodland St within the 27th Ward of Philadelphia. His cause of death was "hemorrage of brain" and he was buried on 28 Apr 1893 in Olive Cemetery in Philadelphia.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D557-H51

• Thomas R. Costello-Custellow
  b. abt 1856-1858, VA
  d. ?
  
  The 1874 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas living along with other individuals:

Custellow Joseph (T. Custellow & Bro.), h 125 Wyoming
Custellow Marcellus, barber, 3705 Spruce
Custellow Thomas (T. Custellow & Bro.), h 125 Wyoming
Custellow T. & Bro. (Thomas & Joseph), barbers, 3601 Lancaster av

• The 1876 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas living along with other individuals:

Custellow, Edward K., barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Joseph W., barber, 3601 & h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Robert, measurer, 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

The 1877 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas:

Costello Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

The 1878 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas living along with another individual:

Costello Robert, barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Costello Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

The 1879 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas living along with another individual:

Custellow, Edward L., barber, h 3909 Lancaster av
Custellow, Thomas R., barber, 3909 Lancaster av

• Peter Custalow-Custillo m. Elizabeth NN
  b. ?
  d. ?
  
  On 22 Apr 1846 in Richmond, Virginia, Jemima Moore, a free woman of colour of Richmond, Virginia, manumitted and emancipated three of her slaves. They were "Elizabeth Custillo, a dark mulatto woman, and her two children Marcellus Custillo aged about twelve years, and Norborne Custillo aged about ten years." The witnesses to the emancipation were Henry J. Howard and Robert Howard and the document was proven in court on the same day.
  NOTE: Is Jemima Moore the married name of Jemima Custillo?
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-Q61J
  SOURCE [Emancipation]: https://rosetta.virginiamemory.com/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE3666474

Known Children:

• • • • Marcellus Costello-Custalow-Custellow
        b. abt 1834, Richmond VA

      • Norborne Custillo
        b. abt 1836, Richmond, VA

• Marcellus Costello-Custalow-Custellow m. Harriet A. Richardson
  b. abt 1834, Richmond, VA b. abt 1842-1843, Norfolk, VA
  d. ? d. 7 Sep 1896, 178 North St., Philadelphia, PA
  
  Marcellus Custalow was married to Harriet Richardson on 21 Mar 1861 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The marriage record states Marcellus was listed as white, a resident of New Bedford, was 28 years old and a barber born in Richmond, Virginia to Peter and Elizabeth. Harriet was also listed as white, a resident of New Bedford, was 19 years old and born in Norfolk, Virginia to James and Elizabeth. This was the first marriage for both and the marriage was officiated by clergyman Josiah P. Tustin. Josiah P. Tustin is documented as being the rector of Grace Church (Protestant Episcopal) in New Bedford.
  SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XSS9-6X1

The 1867 city directory for New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts shows "Marcellus Custlo":

Custlo Marcellus, hair dresser, J. M. Scott, house 12 Spruce

The 1874 city directory for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows Thomas living along with other individuals:

Custellow Joseph (T. Custellow & Bro.), h 125 Wyoming
Custellow Marcellus, barber, 3705 Spruce
Custellow Thomas (T. Custellow & Bro.), h 125 Wyoming
Custellow T. & Bro. (Thomas & Joseph), barbers, 3601 Lancaster av

The 1880 federal census has "Marcellus Custellow" enumerated on 1 Jun 1880 at 178 North Street in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. His household consisted of the following:

Marcellus Custellow Mulatto M 42 Head Married Barber Cannot read & write Virginia Virginia Virginia
Harriet A. Black F 37 Wife Married Keeping house Virginia Virginia Virginia
Nora Black F 15 Daughter Single at school Mass Virginia Virginia
Floretta Black F 13 Daughter Single at school Mass Virginia Virginia

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBZ-94G2

Harriet A. Richardson Custello passed away on 7 Sep 1896 at 178 North in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The death record states she was c[olored], a housewife, married to Marcellus, 55 years old and died of heart disease at 178 North street. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Henry and Elizabeth, both also born in Norfolk, Virginia. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9Q1-38L

• Albert Custilo
  b. abt 1818, Richmond, VA
  d. ?
  
  The 1852 "list of free negros within the district of B. Keesee Comr. of the Revenue upper district Henrico County"

  • • Custerlo Albert 30 years old labourer "at Hilliards"

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The 1853 "list of free negros within the district of B. Keesee Comr. of the Revenue Upper district Henrico County with their ages & occupations:"

• • • Custilo Albert 35 years old labourer registered in Hustings

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MASSACHUSETTS

• William Custelow
  b. ?
  d. ?
  
  The 1810 federal census has William Custelow enumerated at Southacks St. within the 6th Ward of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The household consisted of 17 free non-white individuals.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB6-9D5

• George R. Costello m. Hepsibeth S. Hernennay (daughter of Ebenezer Hernennay and Betsey Crossman)
  b. abt 1834, PA b. abt 1830, MA
  d. between 1880-1892 d. 25 Feb 1892, Worcester, Worcester Co, MA
  
  The 1880 federal census has Geo. R. Costello enumerated on 2 Jun 1880 in District 882 of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; his household consisted of the following:

Geo. R. Costello B M 46 Head Married Cook Pennsylvania Virginia Connecticut
Hepsibeth S. B F 50 Wife Married Keeping House Massachusetts Massachusetts Maine
Maud Anderson B F 2/12 Niece Single At home Massachusetts Massachusetts Massachusetts

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB2-T1Q

The death register for Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts shows Hepsibeth S. Hernennay died on 25 Feb 1892. She was the widow of George R. Costellow, aged 60 years 10 months and 19 days old and died from cardiac paralysis, due to fatty degeneration of the heart. Her parents were Ebenezer Hernennay (born in Massachusetts) and Betsy Crossman (born in Maine).
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DT23-L9B

NEW YORK

• James Castalo
  b. abt 1820, VA
  d. ?
  
  The 1860 federal census has James Castalo enumerated on 2 Jul 1860 within the 2nd District of the 21st Ward of New York City, New York County, New York; he appears within the household of Irish-immigrant Catharine Maxwell:

Catharine Maxwell 30 F W Laundress Ireland
Jane Donlley 25 F W Chambermaid Ireland
Anna McCoy 24 F W Seamstress Ireland
Anna Glynn 30 F W Nurse Ireland
James Castalo 40 M B Waiter Virginia
Elizabeth Darah 35 F W Seamstress Ireland