John Krasting1,2

M, #7, b. 27 November 1866, d. 16 April 1956
John Krasting
FatherJohn Krastin
MotherTrihne (?)
ChartsAncestor Chart for Richard Allan Webb
Birth*John Krastin was born on 27 November 1866 at Pulkarn, Dole, Riga District, Latvia, Russia. The 1930 census indicates that he was born in Russia, Latvia being part of Russia in the 1800s. His death certificate, which was filled out by Mrs. Robert Webb gave 30 Aug 1866 ad date of birth. Rusearch in the Latvian Archives provides the November date.1,2,3,4 
He was the son of John Krastin and Trihne (?) 
BaptismJohn Krasting was baptized on 22 December 1866 at Pulkarn, Dole, Riga District, Latvia, Russia.1 
Name VariationIn Lettish, his name would have been Janis Krastins.1 
Name Variation John Krasting was also known as John Krastin. Family lore has him arriving in the US by jumping ship in San Francisco. He was in the Latvian merchant marine, born in Riga, Latvia. Krasting is derived from Krastmal (?) which means "bank of the river".

On Nov 21, 2000, I checked the Latvian internet site and Elizabeth Rutens said that his name was probably Krastin's' (the letter s would have a diacritical on top of it, and would be pronounced 'sh'. There would also be a diacritical under the 'n') . "Krasts" in Latvian means shore or river bank and Krastin's' is the diminutive.

Martha Webb's notes (Citation 5) mention that John's Mothers name was Catherine and that his father came from Russia.1
 
Immigration*He immigrated circa 1890 to New York, New York.5 
Misc*He and Eva Roberts met in New York according to the recollection of their daughter, Martha.6 
Marriage LicenseJohn Krasting and Eva Roberts obtained a marriage license on 19 September 1892 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. John's name was given as John Krastin and Eva's as Eva Rubet (Robert).2 
Marriage*John Krasting married Eva Roberts, daughter of John Ruberts and Anna Budenstahl, on 19 September 1892 at Orphans Court, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. They were married by Rev. G Knobloch..7,3,2 
Residence*John Krasting and Eva Roberts lived on 19 September 1892 at 215 Moore St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.2 
Employment*John Krasting was employed by by the Land Title Building in Philadelphia as a janitor. in 1910.8 
Cens 1910 tr*He and Eva Krasting appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Collingdale, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 15 April 1910. Their name was difficult to read and may have been spelled Kreastin or Kristing. Their children William J., Elvera Clara and Martha Evangeline were listed as living with them. The address at the time of the census was 127 Parker Ave..9 
Naturalization*John Krasting was listed in alien status on 2 January 1920 at Pennsylvania.10 
Cens1920*He and Eva Krasting appeared on the1920 Federal Census of Collingdale, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 2 January 1920, their last name was given as Kristing or Wristing.10 
Occupation*John Krasting was employed as a bank supervisor on 2 January 1920.3 
Property* John Krasting and Eva Krasting purchased from C. Theodore Beechwood and Catherine E. Beechwood 5 August 1922. Lots 78, 79 and 80, property at the SE corner of Ridley and Maple Avenue. This would become 18 Ridley Avenue..11 
Cens1930*John Krasting and Eva Krasting appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Aldan, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 11 April 1930.12 
OccupationJohn Krasting was employed as an office building janitor on 11 April 1930 at Pennsylvania.10 
NaturalizationHe was listed in alien status on 30 August 1940 at Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. On the Alien Registration Form he is listed as being born in Riga on Aug 30, 1866 and having arrived in the US at New York around 1890. He applied for First citizenship papers in 1918 but never received them..5 
NaturalizationHe registered as an alien on 30 August 1942 at Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The form indicated that he had brown hair, was 5 ft. 8 in. tall and weighed 166 lbs. Although he did not know the exact date of his immigration, he gave New York as the entry and 1890, the year. He also stated that he filed his first papers in 1918 but never received them.13 
Death*He died on 16 April 1956 at 18 Ridley Avenue, Aldan, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at age 89. He died of a cerebral hemorage and was noted to have had high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis.4 
Burial*He was buried on 19 April 1956 at Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.4,14

Family

Eva Roberts b. 17 February 1868, d. 27 December 1955
Marriage LicenseHe and Eva Roberts obtained a marriage license on 19 September 1892 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. John's name was given as John Krastin and Eva's as Eva Rubet (Robert).2 
Marriage*John Krasting married Eva Roberts, daughter of John Ruberts and Anna Budenstahl, on 19 September 1892 at Orphans Court, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. They were married by Rev. G Knobloch..7,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S167] "Krasting (Krastin) - Rubert(s) (Roberts) - Budenstahl - Lieke Family", 21 aug 2007, Irina Veinberga (Latvijas Valsts Vestures Archives, Slokas iela 16, Riga, LV 1007), to Richard Webb (621 Hawick Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615); Copies held by Richard and Nancy Webb, 621 Hawick Rd., Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. Hereinafter cited as "Krasting (Krastin) - Rubert(s) (Roberts) - Budenstahl - Lieke Family". (RES 167).
  2. [S163] Application for John Krastin and Eva Rubet (Robert), Orphans Court, 19 SEP 1892 (Copies held by Richard and Nancy Webb,.
  3. [S90] John Krasting household, 1930 US Census, Delaware County, PA, population schedule, Aldan, Enumeration District (ED) 23-3, sheet 9B, dwelling 235, family 238, National Archives micropublication T626_2029, as viewed on Ancestry.com. ( CEN 090).
  4. [S310] John Krasting, Death Certificate 42 (19 Apr 1956), Commonwealth of PA Dept. of Vital Statistics, PA Department of Health, Vital Statistics Office, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - John Krasting. (DEA 310).
  5. [S344] Naturalisation papers of John Krasting, dated 30 Aug 1940, Lansdowne, PA (US Citizen and Immigration Services, File Number A-1311772) "Attachment to letter of 22 Jun 2011, Case No 10012942 & 10018744, from USCIS Lynda K. Spencer.". (IMM 344).
  6. [S5] Interview with Martha E. Webb (18 Ridley Ave. Aldan, PA), by Richard and Nancy Webb, Various. Copies held by Richard and Nancy Webb (621 Hawick Rd., Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina), Deed dated 4 Aug 1922 for land at corner of Ridley and Maple Ave in Aldan, Delaware County, PA. No. 544-428. (REF-0005).
  7. [S5] Interview, Martha E. Webb, Various. (REF-0005).
  8. [S212] John Krasting household, 1910 US Census, 1910 US Census, Delaware, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Enumeration District (ED) 121, sheet 14A, dwelling 268, family 279, National Archives micropublication T624_1339, as viewed on Ancestry,com. (CEN 212).
  9. [S212] John Kristing household, 1910 US Census, Delaware, Pennsylvania, population schedule, ED 121, sheet 14A, dwelling 268, family 279. (CEN 212).
  10. [S211] John R Krasting household, 1920 US Census, 1920 US Census, Delaware, Pennsyl, population schedule, Enumeration District (ED) 154, sheet 3A, dwelling 58, family 58, National Archives micropublication T625_560, as viewed on Ancestry,com. (CEN 211).
  11. [S327] Indenture Deed, granted by C Theodore and Catherine E. Beechwood to John and Eva Krasting, Delaware County, PA, 5 Aug 1922 (Copies held by Richard and Nancy Webb) "Deed Book 544, page 428.". (LAN 327).
  12. [S90] John Krasting household, 1930 US Census, Delaware County, PA, population schedule, 1930 US Census, ED 23-3, sheet 7B, dwelling 235, family 238 (CEN 090).
  13. [S328] US Dept. of Justice, Alien Registration Form, 30 Aug 1942, Lansdowne, PA (US Citizen and Immigration Services) "Form AR-2, No. 1311772", (MIL 328).
  14. [S44] Beckett, Krasting, Westenberger Webb Cemetery Plot File and Map, Copies held by Richard and Nancy Webb, 621 Hawick Rd., Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina; , July 2004. DEA 044.
  15. [S118] Martha Evangeline Krasting, Certification of Birth 171562 (30 Oct 1909), Commonwealth of PA Dept. of Vital Statistics , PA Department of Health, Vital Statistics Office, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania . (BIR 118).