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Reinhardt & Johann Georg Kratt

difortallow — 2012-06-15 23:34:42Z

I am researching these two brothers, Reinhardt & Johann Georg Kratt, who came and settled in Ohio --- Castalia & Lorain areas. Interested in any connections with people doing the same.

Re: Kratt/Bohrer Family

SuzanneF63 — 2012-01-14 23:11:59Z

HI Ada,-I still find it so odd we can't tie our Kratt and our BOhrer together. Kratt is not so common and Bohrer/Borer a bit common in OHIO but not overwhelmingly. Refresher, my Fred Scherer married Catherine Carlina "Caroline" Kratt in Hardin County around 1878.-THEIR daughter Mary Caroline Scherer married Albert Bohrer in Ohio. I had narrowed the possibly parents for my Caroline Scherer and actually found her then on the LDS site..same birthdate.

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

jmhague42 — 2011-12-20 06:00:31Z

Hi David,

My Grandfather always said Baden Baden but who knows,the only 2 census I can find for him the 1861 says born Baden Naland P B subject the other 1871 says Baden Enghik Inbyed Germany.My Dad did say ages ago that a family member went to Baden Baden but couldnt find any trace of his family. It was a long time ago before computers. I will go searching after Christmas and see what I can find. Its going to be 32c here on Christmas day and my family want the full traditional Christmas lunch!!!!
Merry Christmas to you.
Regards Janet

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

David_Kratt — 2011-12-18 16:52:50Z

Thanks, this is very useful. Do you know definitely that your ancestor came from Baden Baden?

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

jmhague42 — 2011-12-18 01:06:18Z

Hi David,
John Schwarar was my Great great Grandfather and the name is spelt like that on all records in England except the 1861 census.

The family story is that John and 2 brothers arrived in England from Baden Baden on route to America. John and one brother stayed in England the other brother went to America, I dont know the name of the brothers. Not sure how John ended up in Sheffield but he married Sarah Barnes from Lincolnshire in Sheffield.The only time he is connected to Andrew Kratt is in the 1861 Census, it says son on the typed record but if you look closley at the actual census you can see he and Catherine King and Joseph Fass are listed as Serv. I would think Andrew and Joseph were apprentice Clock Makers, in other census he has apprentices.John became a very wealthy man owning a Pub called Old London 'Prentice at 1 West bar. He also owned a number of houses and shops. He had 1 son and 3 daughters, my Great grandmother was Matilda his eldest daughter. John George his only son was declared bankrupt in 1879 and disappeared to Cork Ireland where he starts again as a Clock Maker with a new wife and a son and daughter, leaving a wife and 4 children in England. Also in 1879 John Schwarar marries for the second time to Mary-Ann Naylor a widow, he dies in 1880 and leaves her his estate which wasn't large under 600 pounds I believe. My Great Grand mother Matilda married against her parents wishes to a steel worker. My Grandfather Frank Hague was her eldest son and all the stories came from him. He always thought they missed out on inheriting any of the wealth because of his parents marriage and the fact John married a second time. But it seems to me that by the time John died there wasn't much left.

If you google the Dale Dyke Dam at Bradfield nr Sheffield, you will see that John Schwarar is a claiment for a number of properties damaged when the dam collapsed in 1864.

I hope this is helpful to you.

Regards Janet

Re: Reverend Martin Kratt

adammichaelkratt — 2011-12-13 04:45:12Z

It is possible we might be related. I have a George Kratt born about 1863. he had a son named Adam Martin Wilhelm Kratt (my grandfather)Did your George Kratt marry a Katherina Bohrer?

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

David_Kratt — 2011-12-11 18:37:45Z

Hi Janet,

I had known vaguely of this connection. Please tell me more about the Schwarer or Schworers as I thought they were known.

Regards

David Kratt

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

jmhague42 — 2011-05-25 06:36:51Z

Hi David,

I'm afraid I don't know any thing about Andrew Kratt except that he was an apprentice Watch and Clock maker to my Grt Grt Grandfather John Schwarar.

I do know a lot about the Schwara's but only after John Schwara arrived in Sheffield, nothing before that. If you are interested in hearing any thing about the Schwarar family let me know and I will share what I know with you. I am sure the Kratt and Schwarar's must have known each other in Baden but we may never know how. Cheers Janet

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

davidkratt — 2011-05-24 08:11:49Z

Janet, This is interesting news. I have had no contact with the Schwarar family and I am now trying to get more detail on my Great Great granfather's early life. He moved from being an apprentice with your ancestor to Arlkow, Ireland where he married a Martha Green in 1862. He then moved to Northern Ireland in 1868 where he had a watch and clock business with another German, Scherzinger. There are court proceedings from this time as they had a business 'disagreement'.

It would be good to establish whether the Kratt and Shwarar families knew each other in Germany. Andrew's father is listed as being George, a farmer from Baden. This is the link in the chain thats completely missing., so any Shwarar detail you have may help.

Thanks David@kratt.co.uk

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

jmhague42 — 2011-05-23 23:46:23Z

My Great Great Grandfather is John Schwarar [this is the correct spelling not as its spelt in the 1861 census] he was a jeweller clock maker in Sheffield, in the 1861 census Andrew Kratt is shown as his apprentice.

Re: Reverend Martin Kratt

laspositi — 2011-03-27 22:08:54Z

Hello Craig,

Searching for descendents of Martin Luther Haller (g.grandfather), born Aldigen, Germany 1864. Imm to U.S. arriving Balt, Md 1879. Settled in Camden, NJ. Died abt 1953.

Looking for his mother, Anna Kratt, from same area in Germany. Have found nothing on the Kratt/Haller connection but he does state all this in a diary of sorts that he kept
(Found out from another source that his father's name was probably Georg Kratt). He also says in diary that she married a neighbor at some point named John Hauser and had 2 children, John and Martin. Could not document this.

In diary he also refers to a brother Jacob Kratt. I was able to track Jacob as follows: born 1881 in Germany, imm to Galv, Texas in 1911, settled in LA Ca, and died there in 1965.

Rev Martin Kratt is Anna's brother and also uncle to Martin Haller and brother Jacob. All info I have on him agrees with what you have. He finally settles in NY city living there with his wife "Mina" and their children, dies there at the age of 94.

Hope you get this...maybe we can help each other.

Regards,
Les Spositi

Kratt, George Jacob b.1863 @ New York

adammichaelkratt — 2011-02-15 12:57:32Z

Trying to find information on George Jacob Kratt born 16 Jul 1863 Wife Katarina Bohrer sons Adam and Karl migrated from New York to California. Father possible immigrant from Germany

Re: my name

davidkratt — 2007-05-28 18:27:46Z

John,

You mentioned some time ago that your Grandfather, George Kratt emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1880? Do you know where he was from and how old he was at tht etime of emigration

My Great Great Great grandafther George Kratt was born n Germany about 1815-1820. His son Andrew Kratt born 1837 in Germany moved to England, Ireland and Scotland and became a Watchmaker. The earliest record I have of him is in the 1861 census in England.

Any help? david@kratt.co.uk

Re: Henry Kratt

adammichaelkratt — 2006-12-14 10:39:58Z

Was Henry Kratts mothers maiden name Bohrer? did he have a brother named Karl or Adam

Kratt/Bohrer Family

adammichaelkratt — 2006-12-14 10:10:54Z

I am seeking any one who is related to a Kratt who has a Bohrer in the family

Any one Related to a "Adam Kratt" or "Henry Kratt or a "Karl Kratt" whos mother's maiden name was Bohrer. who had a Francis or Frankie as a relative. Adam M. Kratt had two children with Peggy also known as Poppy his kids were Michael T. Kratt and Linda Kratt

seeking relatives of Adam M. Kratt

2006-11-17 23:43:45Z

seeking any relatives of Adam M. Kratt? All I know is he had brothers named Karl and Francis. His first wife was names Peggy "Poppy" Hauling. They had two Children. one daughter named Linda who had two kids named Rochell Dixon and Ricky Langley and another child, a son who had two children Lavon Kratt my twin sister and then me Adam Michael Kratt. this is all I really know. Does anyone know any relatives or who are related?

"KRATT"

2006-11-17 23:37:28Z

Does anyone know the Origins or possible meanings of this name? Kratt seems to be such an uncommon family name how far back does it go? Is the a common ancestor with in the Kratt family?? is the begining of the Kratt name locatable?

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

davidkratt — 2005-09-29 16:42:40Z

Further to my earlier indication about Andrew Kratt being born in Ireland in 1862...corrections as follows.

Andrew Kratt was born in Baden, Germany in 1837, son of Georg Kratt and Ms Kopp (King/Kapp). Moved apparently to Sheffield, England as a Clock Maker to live with the Schworer family. Then moved to Ireland where he was married in 1862 to Martha Green. They then had children Frederick Leopold, Charles, Martha and Andrew all in Ireland, then moved to Scotland by 1881 where they were listed in the Census. Andrew died in 1918 aged 8. His son Leopold Frederick was my great Grandfather, his son Frederick Henderson ( 1902-1965) was my grandfather, his son Kenneth Moore (1933-1997) was my father. I am David Kratt (b1960-)). My sone is Frederick Kratt (1997-)

Re: Reverend Martin Kratt

2004-08-12 21:40:28Z

Re: Lewis and Frederick Kratt

2004-08-12 21:36:11Z

Re: my name

2004-08-12 21:33:39Z

Martin Kratt Family Lucas Co. Ohio 1900

2004-08-03 01:13:44Z

I am looking for information about Martin age 44, Rosa White Kratt, wife age 51, children, Alice age 17 and George age 11. There may have been more children. The family resided on Spring Grove Ave. in Toledo. I would be most grateful for your help! Sincerely, Jim

Reverend Martin Kratt

2003-10-06 17:08:12Z

Searching for descendants of the Rev. Martin Kratt (g.g.g. uncle), born Aldingen, Germany, 22 January 1836. Immigrated to US, arriving in New York, 27 September 1858, ministered to Lutheran parishes in and around Baltimore, and Washington DC until 1881. Wife Wilhelmina (born germany 1845), children George henry ( 1865), Matilda (1871), Martin (1874), Freddie ( (1875).

Re: Kratt surname

2003-07-30 21:26:35Z

did the man race sprint cars in ohio and have a son named Skip?????

The name

davidkratt — 2003-01-14 11:05:29Z

I'm looking for a Kratt link from Dublin Ireland to Germany before 1820

Lewis and Frederick Kratt

PWolfteich — 2002-05-10 01:38:45Z

Seeking birthplace of Lewis Kratt,a carpenter, came to Brooklyn, NY from Baden, Germany about 1850.Sailed from Havre on ship Pelassar. Probably related to Frederick Kratt. Anyone know village of origin?

Kratt surname

jrrodgersjr — 2002-03-21 18:23:33Z

I am searching for connections to my wifes's Grandfather, Henry Kratt b 12 jan 1899, OH m Anna P. Stephens, 1900, CA. Reply here or EMail me at jrodgers@pcola.gulf.net

Kratt surname

jrrodgersjr — 2002-03-21 18:23:33Z

Heather - glad to get your message. My EMail address is: jrodgers@pcola.gulf.net -
Please email me your email address and we can compare possible links -

Thanks
John Rodgers

The name of names

2001-03-09 11:18:54Z

I am one of twenty individuals in the UK with name Kratt. They are all my close family. We don't have any idea of our family history beyond Waterford in Ireland in the early 20th Century. Before that we assume Villingen in the Schwarzwald, South Germany. Any links to Ireland or Scotland for Kratts would be great.

Kratt Michael

2001-02-25 09:38:38Z

I`m searching contacting to relation from my
Greatgrandfathers brother,Michael Kratt,born
on November 1868 in Trossingen Germany.Emigrated
to Angora Minesota around 1895-1900,died on 17.Februar 1947.
Please send me an EMail when you know anything.
PPMeier@t-online.de

Henry Kratt

2001-02-25 00:30:02Z

My Grandmother was also married to a Henry Kratt in Calif. 1930s she had twin boys by him, Edward and Louis. My Father and brother Bill were from a previous marrage to Harry Patton. My grandmother maiden name was Theresa Ford she was born in 1901 in ND. and moved to Inglewood,Ca. in 1904. She died in Orange co. in 1991.

Kratt Family here...

2000-06-03 10:55:55Z

My grandparents are Kratt's My grandpas name is Edward Kratt and his wifes name is Muriel Kratt(McLean). Any Connections??

my name

2000-05-11 16:12:50Z

To Heather Kratt- Found it interesting that your husband had a John Kratt in his family. My grandfather's name was George and migrated to Penna. in the late 1800's.

Kratt Family

2000-03-22 08:33:43Z

I was married to a Eugene Kratt and his family was from south Milwaukee Wisc. and his fathers name is John Kratt, grandfathers name was Josph and Mariea Kratt of Milwaukees wisc. any help?