Person:Charles Krater (2)

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Charles Nicholas Bruce Krater
m. Abt 1831
  1. Kitty Catherine Krater1832 -
  2. Charles Nicholas Bruce Krater1833 - 1921
  3. Henry William Krater1837 -
  4. Elizabeth Apollonia Krater1840 -
  5. Mary Anna Krater1842 -
  6. John Krater1846 -
  7. George Krater1852 -
m. 22 Jul 1855
  1. Alice Krater1856 - 1922
  2. William Krater1858 - 1860
  3. James Krater1860 -
  4. Charles Krater1863 - Abt 1865
  5. Clara Louise Krater1866 -
  6. Kate E. Krater1868 - 1870
  7. Sarah Krater1872 - 1945
  8. Eva E. Krater1874 - 1929
  9. Charles Milton Krater1876 - 1945
  10. Martha May Krater1878 - 1947
  11. Nellie Krater1880 -
  12. Robert Krater1884 -
Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] Charles Nicholas Bruce Krater
Gender Male
Birth[4][10] 15 Sep 1833 Orwigsburg, Schuylkill county, PA
Marriage 22 Jul 1855 Orwigsburg, PAto Sarah Anne Bachman
Other 22 Jul 1855 Saint Johns Reformed Church, Orwigsburg, PAMarriage fact
with Sarah Anne Bachman
Reference Number 5018
Sarah Anne Bachman
Military[7] Bet 23 Aug 1861 and 17 Jul 1865 I Company, 48th Infantry, Pennsylvania
Education[6] Primary
Occupation[5] Chairmaker
Occupation[5] Craftsman
Death[8][10] 15 Nov 1921 Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill county, PACause: old age
Burial[8][10][9] 18 Nov 1921 Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PennsylvaniaBuried in St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Cemetery, upper section, Clay Road. By 2013 the grave was in St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery, row 12.

Typewritten family history states Charles Nicholas Krater was an early craftsman and chairmaker. The family moved to Mount Union, PA, and Williamsport, MD to follow his profession.

Primary residences; Orwigsburg, PA and Williamsport, Maine.

Family genetic tree (F2024) prepared by Paul Milton Krater shows Charles Nicholas Bruce Krater was born in 1841. This seems to be an incorrect date.

Per (F2024) Charles was educated only through primary school (grade school) He was a "wanderlust", and was fond of hunting and fishing. Died of old age.

References
  1. 1850 Census, Orwigsburg, PA.
  2. C1037 1900 Census Orwigsburg, Schuylkill, PA.
  3. 1880 Census; Roaring Brook, Lackawanna, PA.
  4. Paul Milton Krater. F2028 Paul Krater family tree sketch. (Sept 1975).

    stated born in 1841. Primary education; a chairmaker; A wanderlust; fond of hunting and fishing. Death of old age.

  5. 5.0 5.1 Krater, Paul Milton. F2027 Krater, Charles Milton obituary.
  6. Paul Milton Krater. F2024 Personal Pedigree including family traits.
  7. Alexander Street Press, LLC. The American Civil War Research Database. (Internet). (Website last updated 15 April 2008; accessed 15 April 2008).

    Enlisted 23 Aug 1861 as Corporal I Company, 48th Infantry (Pennsylvania). Mustered out 17 Jul 1865 at Alexandria, VA

  8. 8.0 8.1 Schuylkill Call; Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, in Taps Sounded for Orwigsburg Civil War Vet
    18 November 1921.

    Page 1
    "Charles N. Krater, aged 87 years and 2 months, died of old age on Monday evening. The funeral will take place this Friday afternoon at two o'clock--services being held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howell, on West Market street. Revs. A. W. Buck and D. R. Krebs will officiate. Internment will be made in St. John's Reformed cemetery and Undertaker J. M. Shellhamer will be in charge."

  9. Pottsville Journal, in Orwigsburg Loses Old Veteran and Resident
    17 November 1921.

    "Funeral services will be conducted Friday, from the home of Robert Howell, W. Market St. of Orwigsburg. The James Steel post American Legion will turn out in a body to accord military honors. Internment will be made in the Reformed cemetery."

  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Death Certificate: Charles Krater, in Death Certificate: Charles Krater
    15 November 1921.

    Certificate of Death
    Form V. S. No. 5-100M. 2-18-18.
    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics
    Registration District No. 805
    1. County of Schuylkill
    Township of N Manheim
    City of Schuylkill

    2. Full Name: Charles Krater

    3. Sex: Male

    4. Color or Race: White

    5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: Widower

    6. Date of Birth: Sept. 15th, 1834

    7. Age: yrs 87 mos 2 ds -

    8. Occupation: Laborer

    9. Birthplace: U.S.

    10. Name of Father: Adam Krater

    11. Birthplace of Father: U.S.

    12. Maiden Name of Mother: (illegible)

    13. Birthplace of Mother: U.S.

    16. Date of Death: November 15, 1921

    17. I hereby certify. That I attended deceased from August 30st 1921 to November 15 1921, that I saw him alive on November 14 1921, and that death occurred, on the date stated above, at 1:40 A.M. The cause of death was as follows: arterio-sclerosis with interstitial nephritis (illegible). Duration yes 2 mos 16 ds.

    19. Place of Burial or Removal: Refomred cem Orwigsburg
    Date of Burial: Nov 18 1921

    20. Undertaker: J. M. Shellhamer
    Address: Orwigsburg Pa