Crater - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Civ War pic of Adj. Lewis Crater

clddbd — 2012-04-30 22:36:56Z

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/cwp2003006412/PP/resource/

Re: Edward Thomas Crater

jmcrater — 2011-02-10 14:00:11Z

Hi Theresa, if you are still out there he was my great grandfather.

Sarah Catherine Crater Yetter

serendip133 — 2010-08-31 01:11:47Z

I have a book of photos, many tintypes, owned by my great-grandmother, Sarah Catherine Crater Yetter. She lived in Havana, Illinois. The only identified picture is Katie Eaton Yetter. I would like contact with anyone else of this line with similarly aged photos to try to identify them.

Cheryl Longshore

Re: CURRENT INQUIRIES ABOUT SURNAME CRATER, GRETER, GRATER

plkoppe — 2010-06-06 01:26:38Z

Hi Diana,
This is a shot in the dark. But I see you have Indiana Reeds in your research. I am looking for information on Margaret (Maggie) and John Reed. They had a daughter, Florence, born April 1872 and a son, John, born in 1874. I have conflicting information regarding whether Florence and John were born in IN or OH.
I have reason to believe Maggie (not sure about John) was a member of the Moravian Church. She was born in Pennsylvania.
Florence was my GGrandmother.
If your records show Florence or John born in IN, or any ties of this family to the Moravian church, that would be a huge lead for me to follow up on!
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.
Pam

Re: Crater's, Hillsdale Co. MI

holmesrb1 — 2010-04-25 02:42:09Z

Ollie Crater was my great grandmother on my mother's side. My grandfather was Clifford Crater. My name is Melvin Holmes, email address of melkaren1@yahoo.com. My mother was Mary Ellen Crater (Holmes) who passed in 1993. I would very much enjoy conversing with you either by phone or email. The above email address is that of my daughter in law.

Grandpa Crater died in 1965 and his wife, Vella, in 1985. I have quite a bit of information that I could provide as I am also updating my tree.

Re: Edward Thomas Crater

theresacrater — 2010-02-04 20:52:55Z

Hi, Edward Thomas Crater was my grandfather. My brother was named after him, Edward Thomas Crater II. How can I help you?

Theresa

Re: Wilbur Crater

HaroldCrater56 — 2008-11-13 06:35:49Z

Don't know if your friend is still researching Wilbur Crater b. Nov. 31, 1883 at Dover, NJ. He descended from Daniel B., Tunis, William, Moritz and Moritz b. 1703 in Germany. Wilbur married Fredrica "Rica" Lawrence in 1909 and they were parents to 6 children including Donald Verne b. Aug. 31, 1920. His line is traced in the book "The Descendents of Moritz Creeter (1703 - 1772); Craters from New Jersey" written by me in 2003 and placed in several genealogy libraries in NJ and around the country. Let me know if your friend has specific questions about her ancestors.
Best, Harold C.

Re: Roy E Crater born Oklahoma died Texas

ritchy99 — 2008-08-23 07:13:17Z

Contact me --- I have lots of data on Roy E Crater. ritchy@comcast.net

Re: Has anyone seen them?

gwoods110 — 2008-08-07 00:35:39Z

Hello Teresa,

My mother is from Sherill, AR and she's a crater. And we all are trying to research our family tree. Please contact me to continue this convo.

Thanks

Greg

Re: CURRENT INQUIRIES ABOUT SURNAME CRATER, GRETER, GRATER

pbolton2000 — 2008-04-17 17:24:41Z

Thank you for responding to my inquiry. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. I would love to get any information about the Rominger line in Indiana. I live in Dunkirk, Indiana and plan to get to Hope, Indiana to visit the grave sites there. I would love to find out if I have any distant relatives from that line still living there. I would love to hear from you. My e-mail is pbolton2000@hotmail.com.

Patti

Re: CURRENT INQUIRIES ABOUT SURNAME CRATER, GRETER, GRATER

ElizHarris — 2008-04-02 12:56:27Z

Faye Moran and I have a lot of information on these families in NC, prior to their move to Indiana. Our Greter/Crater page is at

http://www.fmoran.com/greter.html

Just at the moment I'm too busy with work-related stuff to be able to spend much time on genealogy, but I would be happy to help you with your NC ancestors as time permits. You can write me directly at ncgen@mindspring.com

Re: CURRENT INQUIRIES ABOUT SURNAME CRATER, GRETER, GRATER

catlvrbbw — 2008-04-02 02:45:33Z

Hi there,
I am in Indiana also. My Essex line from Hope, IN (my mother's maiden name) goes back to a Lewis Essex who was born in NC. His sister Catharina Essex married a John (greter) Crater. Catharina Crater died at age 95 in Winston Salem, NC (b. 1 Jul 1800 Stokes Co., NC, died 11 Aug 1895 in Forsyth Co., NC). They were married 25 Nov 1824 in NC.

I have John's parents as Jacob Greter and his mother as Maria Frey.

I have lots of hooks into the Moravian church with other names also. In skimming the Crater line, I see an Elizabeth Crater (15 Jan 1787) who married a Johann Philip rominger. Romingers also end up in my family but I haven't worked on that line much.

My Bartholomew Co IN names include Essex, Rothrock, Hitchcock, Reed, Fetter, Zeigler, Carter, ect.

Diana

CURRENT INQUIRIES ABOUT SURNAME CRATER, GRETER, GRATER

pbolton2000 — 2008-04-01 04:03:29Z

I am interested in anyone who is doing research on the surname Crater, Greter, Grater from North Carolina. My grandfather was Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Crater from Yadkin County area. My ancesters came down from Pennsylvania (orginally from Germany). I know we also had some ancesters who moved to Hope, Indiana. I live in Indiana and plan to visit the old church in Hope. I do get to North Carolina quite often and would love to hear from anyone following this family line. My mother's maiden name is Crater. Look forward to hearing from anyone with this name in your ancestry.

Re: Morris CRATER, 1742-1806, Morris/Hunterdon Cos., NJ

J_Anklesaria — 2007-08-15 16:29:06Z

Hello Richard:

I do not have a date or place for Hester Crater and Martin Bunn's marriage. I guess the year to be about 1787 or so. They may have married in what is now the Fairmount Presbyterian Church (Martin's parents were buried in that churchyard), and apparently their records from before 1828 are lost (a sermon delivered in 1876 claims this, at least).

Martin may have been raised in Chester, Morris Co., but he evidently removed to Somerset Co. He applied for a tavern license in Somerset Co. in 1795. He bought land near Lamington in 1811, where I think they lived until their deaths.

I do not have a Lawrence in my Bunn family. There were apparently two different branches in this area. Did your Lawrence originate from England? My Bunns are likely from Germany, with names like Coonrad and Johannes.

I'd love to get your Crater information. My email is jennifer@anklesaria.com.

I did some Rev War research the last time I was in Salt Lake City, but I did not pursue the Craters on that trip. I'll see what I can dig up on the next round, and I'll let you know.

Jennifer

Re: Morris CRATER, 1742-1806, Morris/Hunterdon Cos., NJ

rwelch128 — 2007-08-15 13:14:26Z

There is quite a lot about the Crater family in the New Jersey State Archives, including a family Bible. Yes, he owned quite a lot of land on the Hunterdon/Morris line and his house is still there. The last time I visited his gravesite there was a veterans marker and flag next to his gravestone, but I have never found a confirming record that he served in the Revolution. If you'll send me your direct e-mail address, I'll be happy to send what I have on the Crater family both in New Jersey and in Freinsheim, their place of origin in the Palatinate.

Do you have Hester and Martin's date and place of marriage? And do you have anything on the Bunn family? I am also descended from the Bunn family through Elizabeth, the daughter of Lawrence Bunn, who married Stephen Dean.

Richard

Re: Morris CRATER, 1742-1806, Morris/Hunterdon Cos., NJ

J_Anklesaria — 2007-08-15 04:35:54Z

I descend from Morris' daughter Hester, who married Martin Bunn. Thanks for the years of death for all the siblings.

What documentation do you have on this Crater family? If this family attended what is now the Fairmount Presbyterian Church, I understand that church records prior to 1828 are lost.

Did Morris serve in the Revolution? Did he own land?

Morris CRATER, 1742-1806, Morris/Hunterdon Cos., NJ

rwelch128 — 2007-05-27 01:33:56Z

Morris CRATER, the son of Moritz and Elizabeth CRATER, was born Feb 24, 1742, at Fox Hill, now Fairmount, just south of German Valley, New Jersey. He married Maria Margaretha WINTERMUTE, daughter of Johan Georg WINTERMUTE and Johanna Margaretha Elizabetha BERNHARDTEN on January 29, 1765.

They had children: Elizabeth MOORE (1765-1807); George (1767-ca. 1792); Hester BUNN (1769-1854); Leonard (1771-1835); Catharine (1774-1845), who married John Jacob WELSH, my 3rd great-grandparents who lived near New Germantown; Philip (1776-1856); John (1779-1853); Morris, Jr (1782-1819); Conrad (1785-1789); and William (1788-1824).

I will share information on this family.

Wilbur Crater

Black_Melinda — 2007-04-16 03:11:27Z

To whomever might read this:
I am helping a friend search for her grandfather
(Wilbur Crater born about 1890) He married and one of his children was Donald Verne Crater born 1920. Donald is still living. He married Katherine Louise Reifsnyder. She is still living and she was probably born about 1920-1925. They had 4 children and one of them is my friend.
This is my first posting regarding this. Any clues would be most helpful.
Melinda Black

Allen Alexander Crater Forsyth Co NC

patfreeman33 — 2007-02-02 15:48:14Z

Would like to locate a photo of Allen Crater born 1836 to John and Katherine. Allen married Anna Ketner. thank You, Pat

Re: Crater's, Hillsdale Co. MI

GJAdams_1 — 2006-12-03 17:37:14Z

Do you have a Eveline Crater ? my ggrandfather William Bernard Boon(born 1897 in Mich.) had a picture Bible and this ladies picture is in the book. Unfortunately theres no dates anywhere. Williams father was George Orpheus Boon (born 1845)and his mother was Emily Harriet Boon. This Boon family and other Boon members lived in Hillsdale and Branch Co. Michigan. Was wondering if shes family or friend.

Crater/Chandler in Middletown Ohio

ebonyeze53 — 2006-11-26 02:56:46Z

I am looking for any information for: Paul (Crater)Chandler, brother Elmo or Elmer Crater and their sister Dolores Crater. They were born around late 1890's to early 1900's. They were split up as children and put in foster care. Paul my paternal grandfather's last name changed when he was adopted by a family named Chandler.

Thank you,
Debbi

Pfc. Francis Crater Jr., Korean War MIA Identified

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Not a relative and I have no additional information.

On the Web:
http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=1...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1064-06
October 20, 2006

Soldier Missing in Action from the Korean War is Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Pfc. Francis Crater Jr., U.S. Army's 32nd Infantry Regiment, of Barberton, Ohio. He will be buried Oct. 21 in Akron, Ohio.
From Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 1950, the U.S. Army's 31st Regimental Combat Team, to which Crater's regiment was temporarily assigned, fought elements of the Chinese People's Volunteer Forces in the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. After intense fighting, the 1/32 Infantry was forced to abandon its position, leaving its dead behind. Regimental records compiled after the battle indicate that Crater was killed in action on Nov. 28, 1950.

Between 2002 and 2003, two joint U.S.-Democratic People's Republic of North Korea teams, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), excavated two, adjacent mass graves on the eastern shore of the Chosin Reservoir believed to be burial sites of U.S. soldiers from the 31st RCT. The team found human remains for eight individuals and other material evidence, including Crater's identification tags.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.

Re: Jacob Crater/Greter

kjamesjohnson — 2006-09-21 04:12:51Z

I am searching for info on AMos M Crater who married Mary Harper.
Children included
Samuel
Willie
Hattie
Dora who married Livingood and had son Wesley Amos
Sara Virginia who married George Grant Johnson.
children George, Perry , Leland Chase.
Sara 1881-1908. George Grant Johnson and 3sons are found in 1910 census with Amos Crater and family
in 1920 Perry and George are still there with Amos their grandfather. Leland went to service and died there. This is the family I am really trying to find but interested on Crater also.

Jacob Greter,Crater

genegdc — 2006-09-01 18:53:33Z

Got your message but did not know how to contact you.
My e-mail address is crater@utk.edu.
Please drop me an e-mail message so we can correspond.
I am also working on some Knights. We may have another side to work on together.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Douglas Crater
Working on Crater/Greter, Campbell, Speaks, Sharp, Wallace, Mullis, Elam, Weisner, Wallace, and others.

Crater and Lowes

genegdc — 2006-09-01 18:53:33Z

Dear Patti,
Yes I am from NC originally.
I have been working on many families and the Lowes are kin to me also.
My e-mail address is crater@utk.edu.
This forum does not list our e-mail address.
I had not looked at this sight in a while and I am sorry that it has been so long.
I really look forward to hearing from you. Many of the names you mentioned are very familiar.
Drop me a note as soon as you get this.
Sincerely,
Douglas Crater

Re: N.C. Craters

2006-04-30 18:24:56Z

Chris,

Thanks for looking.

Robin

Re: N.C. Craters

2006-04-30 17:44:21Z

Sorry for the delay, but I now have access to my data files. Unfortunately, I don't have the folks you're looking for in my database.

Chris

Re: N.C. Craters

Robin_Daviet — 2006-04-08 21:31:19Z

Dear Chris,
I looked at your website. Lots of good information, but I could not find the couples I was looking for. Maybe you can help me.

Charles "Charlie" Lee DAVIS b. 20 May 1884 in Surry County, North Carolina d. 27 September 1939 married Anna Rodina CRATER b. 27 November 1881 in Davie County, North Carolina d. 29 June 1975. Anna was the daughter of Timotheus Sanford CRATER and Nancy Caroline HOLCOMB.

Do you have these families in your database? I am particularly looking for descendants of Anna and Charlie.
Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give me.

Annie Rodina Crater's husband, Charles Lee Davis, went by Charlie and was listed as a servant in his brother-in-law's home.

Robin_Daviet — 2006-04-08 21:31:19Z

Correction Crater not Carter

kjamesjohnson — 2006-03-22 05:54:38Z

Sorry

Sara V Carter Johnson died Forsythe Co, NC 1908

kjamesjohnson — 2006-03-22 05:53:45Z

Sara is the daughter of Amos M Crater and Mary B Harper. She was born March 9, 1881 married George Grant Johnson had 4 children. Leland Chase, Perry A, George, and maybe T.M. last one unknown. she died March 24, 1908 and is buried at Friedland Moravian Graveyard.
In 1910 I found Grant and 3 sons living with her parents Amos and Mary. In 1920 I found Grant elsewhere but 2 of the sons still living with the Grandparents Amos and Mary.
Leland Chase went to Navy and died Aug 1925 and is also buried at Friedland. Haven't had any luck with the other 2 known children other than they went to Navy, and 1 unknown children.
Does anyone know the parents of Amos M Crater?
He is listed in 1880 census with John and Cathrine Crater but John and Catherine are not old enough to be his parents. Amos is 21, John is 32, Cathrine is 30. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated. Have hit a brick wall with Johnson so thought maybe searching out the wife might get me somewhere.

Re: Crater's, Hillsdale Co. MI

2006-03-18 17:26:34Z

I do believe that there is a family connection to both the Boon family and the Crater family although
I haven't got it all sorted out yet.. My great Aunt Martha Amanda Long married John Mc Nair and they had two daughters, Cora and Ella. Ella later married a Lemuel Boon. I have nothing further on the Boon family at this point. Would be interested in sharing notes.
My aunt Ollie Mae Long married Edgar Mathias Crater, they had several children, one was Muriel born in 1897 so this would have been in the same time frame. I haven't yet placed Eveline but then I don't have the full Crater line completed yet either. They were all in Hillsdale County at that time.

Roy E Crater born Oklahoma died Texas

JamesYarbrough51 — 2005-07-21 16:28:49Z

I am seeking information on Roy E. Crater born 1903 in Oklahoma and died in 1983 in Galveston Texas. He had one sister, parents are said to be Samuel and Edna Crater, dates and locations are unknown.
He married my aunt Ruby F. Hans in Texas, 1941.

Re: ROY H CRATER

JamesYarbrough51 — 2005-07-21 02:33:36Z

This is a strech but I have a Roy Emmet Crater born in Tahlequah OK in 1903 and I am looking for his parents. Since so many named their sons with the same - you may want to look in OK.

Crater - 1881 - Tuscarawas Co., OH

DLaFromboise — 2005-04-10 11:14:29Z

THE FREEPORT PRESS

Pub. Thurs. Nov. 17, 1881
Harrison Co., OH

MR. E. CRATER, of New Comerstown, who made a brutal assault on Prof. Bagwell, superintendant of the Dennison School, last June, was indicted last Friday by the Grand Jury for assault and battery.

*****************

Courtesy post - not related.

Crater family of Oregon

David100 — 2004-09-16 02:23:54Z

I have found the name and photo of a Nellie Crater in a photo album belonging to my grandfather Victor Arthur Hendrickson. It was taken abt. 1917 and she looked to be in her late teens.
They lived at Newberg in Yamhill County, Oregon at that time.
I am seeking information about my Hendrickson ancestors and would like to know what, if any, connection she had to them.
If anyone has information about her or her ancestors that would like to share please post or e-mail me at bedrock2@colton.com.

Re: Mary, Horace or Susanna Krater?

CWiscount — 2004-04-11 03:06:29Z

Hi Sandra,
If you are still looking for your Krater/Rinker family I may be able to shed some light. Please email at raggs@ptd.net.
Cheryl

Re: George Franklin Crater

pia1104 — 2003-07-22 22:12:48Z

Is this crater any relation to John W. Crater b. Sept. 17, 1894 in Caldwell, N.J. John is my grandfather but I have no history on his background. Have just started to research.

Re: Frank N. Crater

pia1104 — 2003-07-22 22:12:48Z

Could this be a relative of a John W. Crater b. in Caldwell on Sept. 17, 1894.

Re: looking for family

nielsen_4 — 2003-07-20 07:17:53Z

I am Frank Craters granddaughter (the son Frank) i know who uncle Lyle, Uncle Geoge and the rest. There is a big union happening on Aug 8 2003 weekend in Godley which i will be there. I live in Phoenix AZ

Re: Question for you

Pfactor — 2003-02-07 13:31:30Z

Patti,

Try this website to get some information on the NC Craters.

http://www.fmoran.com/greter.html

Chris

Re: Jacob Crater/Greter

Pfactor — 2003-02-07 13:31:30Z

Try this website for getting started. I'd be happy to chat sometime.

Chris

http://www.fmoran.com/greter.html

Re: Crater's -Winston-Salem, NC

Pfactor — 2003-02-07 13:31:30Z

Hello Carlene,

Have you seen the following website for NC Craters?

http://www.fmoran.com/greter.html

If not, it should provide you with some help.

Chris

Re: N.C. Craters

Pfactor — 2003-02-07 13:31:30Z

Clara,

Have you seen the following website?

http://www.fmoran.com/greter.html

If not, you should check it out for information on the Craters/Greters who migrated to NC.

Chris

crater

charleston9 — 2003-02-03 05:32:47Z

I am looking for the family of Aaron Sutton who had a daughter, Susanna, born on 4/6/1800 in Somerset County, NJ. She was married to Matthias Crater on 11/5/1818 in Hunterdon County, NJ. They went to Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Re: looking for family

2003-01-02 23:54:07Z

I am from braidwood IL. frank dads name is frank he had four sons and one daughter. they are george,frank,lisle,hazle,buck.Frank (dad) was born in 1860.If you know me my # is in the phone book.

Re: George Franklin Crater

HaroldCrater56 — 2002-12-04 14:30:32Z

Maureen, I don't have any listing for a John W. Crater born at Caldwell, NJ in 1894, but he sounds as if he should be a member of the clan I am tracing. However, there was another group of Craters who came to the Flemington, NJ area in the 1840's from Germany. If you care to E-mail me directly (craterh@yahoo.com) I am willing to pursue the subject with you. Harold C.

Re: James Crater - NC

freeform1 — 2002-11-16 11:36:21Z

The had 11 children, and lived at 948 Academy Street in Winston-Salem for many years and were members of Christ Moravian Church

Re: Crater's, Hillsdale Co. MI

pmgsw83 — 2002-05-05 14:28:50Z

My grgrandfather Philip Cousino went to Hillsdale County and married Susan Helen Carter 11/15/1891, they had the following children:
Bruce b.7/9/1892
Clara Edith b.8/6/1896
Lena Millie b.12/12/1897
Leo Frances b.2/20/1900
Otto C.b.7/17/1904 (who changed his name to Tom)
Susan is sister of Edgar who married Ollie May Long. Would like to share info with you.

Re: Unk Crater/Flora Meyers -- Michigan

wannakno2 — 2002-05-02 07:02:35Z

MYMAIDEN NAME IS CRATER AND I AM FROM THE N. C. CRATERS, FUNNY THING IS MY GREAT GRANDMOTHERS NAME WAS MARTHA MEYERS. I WONDER IF THERE MIGHT BE A CONNECTION ? LET ME KNOW IF YOU FIND ANYTHING THAT GIVES ANY SIGNIFICANTS TO THIS. THANKS, LAVESTA