Morand Compass

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47955669
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96764
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

Notes:

Morand Compass was born in the Canton of Altkirch, France. His father and mother moved the family, when Morand was age 13 in 1832, with brother Francis to the County of Waterloo, Canada. They came to America through the port of New York (see Immigration Record on Ancestry.com). In 1854, with his father and mother and family, he moved to Scott County, Missouri. He was 35 years old at the time. (Jeff Compass has heard a story in his family that Morand moved from Canada with a group of other German people to Missouri.) Kelso was there and New Hamburg was a small settlement with a log church. His father was not satisfied and returned to Canada the next year. He then returned for Morand's mother in 1856. Morand's first wife, Maria, died in 1857, and a year or so later he married Christina Schlattmann.

On 30 May 1854, he purchased 80 acres of land in Scott County for $500 from Alexander and Elizabeth(W) Maugh in the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 4 in Township 29 north and Range 14 east (per copy of purchase agreement, page 522, Record Book 10). On 3 March 1883 he purchased 40 acres of land in Scott County with a Warranty Deed for $500 from David and Juliana Roth in the west half of lot number 1 in the northwest quarter of Section 3, Township 29 north, Range 14 east (per copy of purchase agreement, page 19, Book 29).

Morand was a farmer and weaver of wool and cotton (per Sue Ladage, Schlattmann family member) and flax (per Scott County Democrat of 26 Oct 1937). He is listed as moving to the area, and as a founding member of St. Lawrence Parish in New Hamburg in 1858 (aged 39) (per the History of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1983. Morand is listed in the "Early Scott County Naturalization Records" as applying for citizenship from France in 1882.

Morand (age 39) and Christina Schlattmann (age 29) wer married on his farm in 1858 by Father Leo of New Hamburg. She had lived in Perry County MO, but had been residing on the college farm near Cape Girardeau, MO.

He enlisted to serve with the Home Guard during the Civil War. He agreed to serve in Scott County only, so when he was called to serve in Cape Girardeau County he was allowed to return to the farm. (per "Pioneer Families of Scott County" by the Scott County Historical Society.)

Mr. Compass (at age 59) is listed on the St. Augustine "Parish Family Tree - 1878, First 31 Families". John Blattel, who owned a farm in the area, gave 3 acres of ground to have the church built. A group of men, including Morand, met and decided to build a building 60' X 35' for a church. This building was later used as a school. Morand was a member of this group. The first services were held on 3 Nov 1878. Morand is listed as giving $25 to the church in 1878. (pages 2, 25 and 27 of the book "Kelso Our Parish One Hundred Years" published in 1978)

A map of Kelso, (showing V. L. Harris, Recorder) dated 7 Dec 1903, shows Morand's name as owner of a lot just east of Cherry Street and fronting on Robert Street.

In February of 1903, aged 84, he had 3 great-grand-children per the "Scott County Kicker". The paper goes on to print: He has always led an active life and is a man of regular habits. Scrupulously honest and fair in his dealings with his fellow men, he enjoys the confidence and respect of all who know him. He was a leader in the establishment of the first church at Kelso and has been active in support of everything that tended to advance the neighborhood. Three years ago, in 1900 at age 81, he fell and dislocated his hip joint. Since then he has not been at Kelso. He suffered much and now goes about on crutches. He has always been a reader of newspapers and kept well abreast of current events, but his eyesight has become impaired and this adds to his discomfort. But he bears all with a Christian spirit and does not complain.

He died on the farm at age 85.

Posted 16 Nov 2021 by Tc99bobold

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During the Civil War, Morand Compass was a Conservative, but he enlisted in the Home Guard for the protection of local interest. He and his neighbors had been notified to come to New Hamburg to enlist. He was a little slow about going and learned that the soldiers were coming after him. Accompanied by John Sander, he started for New Hamburg[Missouri]. He stopped at Mr. Volmer's, who then lived on the farm that was later owned by Ludanus Dannenmueller at the south edge of Kelso. Upon arriving there, they saw the soldiers coming, and Mr. Volmer insisted that they go up into the garret (attic). But Morand refused, saying "Why should I hide? I have done no wrong". As the soldiers rode up, George Brock acted as spokesman and greeted Mr. Compas and Mr. Sander thus: "Hello, are you on your way to Hamburg?" "Yes, Sir" they replied, upon which Mr. Brock said "All right", and all was well. Dr. Abbey had Morand to refuse to take the oath except on condition that he was not to be required to serve outside the county(Scott County).

After a brief stay at New Hamburg, all were aroused during the night with the cry "The rebels are coming!" and they moved off to Cape Girardeau. Once there, Morand reminded Dr. Abbey of his oath to serve only in Scott County, and he surrendered his gun and returned to his farm.

(Taken from the records of Ramona Blattel Glastetter)

Posted 16 Nov 2021 by Tc99bobold

Immigration:
Arrived in New York City on the ship Henri IV from LeHavre, France

Morand — Marie Josephine Hoffman. Marie (daughter of Nicolaus Hoffman and Mary Weiler) was born Aug 1825, , Germany; died 1857, Kelso, Scott, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Joseph Compass was born 5 Nov 1846, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1848, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Maria "Mary Anna" Compass was born 16 Jun 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1925, Saint Louis, St. Louis (city), Missouri, United States; was buried , Zion Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
3. Elizabeth Compass was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156267070
• Name: Anthony Compass
• Name: Anton Compass
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88423P
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

P. 690, No 517:

A-517: In Her Majesty's Surrogate Court of the County of Waterloo

Be it known that on the twenty second day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine the last will and testament of Anthony Compass late of the Township of Woolwich in the County of Waterloo, laborer, who died on or about the twenty fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine at the Township of Woolwich aforesaid, and who at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at the of Woolwich in the said County of Waterloo, was proved and registered in the said surrogate court a true copy of which said last will and testament is hereunder written and that the administration of all and singular the personal estate and affects right and credits of the said deceased and any way concerning his will was granted by the aforesaid court to Francis Anthony Compass, of the Township of Woolwich in the County of Waterloo Yeoman the sole executor named in the said will he having been just sworn well and faithfully to administer the same by paying the just debts of the deceased and the legacies contained in his will so far as he is hereunto bound by law, and to exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said estate and affects, rights and credits and to render a just and true account of his executorship whenever required by law so to do.

(Transcript of Will)
This Instrument Witnesseth that I Anthony Compass of the Township of Woolwich County of Waterloo and Province of Ontario, Labourer being of sound mind memory and understanding, do make publish and declare this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last Wills and Testament and writings in the nature of last wills and testaments by me heretofore made. My first Will is that my funeral charges and just debts shall be paid by my executor hereinafter named.
The residue of my estate and property which shall not be required for the payments of my just debts funeral charges and the expenses attending the execution of this my last will and testament and the administration of my Estate. I give devise and dispose thereof as follows.

To wit:
First I give and devise to my beloved wife Margaret Compass the use of all my personal property that I am possessed of at my decease except my bed which I will to my Granddaughter Maria Compass for her own use for ever.

Second I give and bequeath to my son Francis A. Compass the sum of Twenty five Dollars for his own use and behoof forever.

Third The residue of my property to be divided equally share and share alike between my sons Morand Compass, Francis A. Compass and my daughters children, John Bechtel, Joseph Bechtel and Eliza Bechtel and [blank] Becktel, the four children to have one third of my estate together.

Fourth And I do nominate and appoint my son Francis A. Compass my executor of this my last will and testament
In witness where of I the said Anthony Compass have hereunto set and subscribed my name and affixed my seal this Twentyeth day of August A.D. on thousand eight hundred and sixty nine.

(signed Anthony Compass)

Signed sealed and declared by the said Anthony Compass to be his last will and Testament in the presence of Peter Winter, Jacob Ruth who at his request and in his presence have subscribed their names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other.

Signed Peter Winter and Jacob Ruth, both of the Township of Woolwich in the County of Waterloo.

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

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ACCIDENT BY LIGHTNING - We learn from the Berlin Telegraph that on Monday afternoon before last, during the heavy thunderstorms in West Woolwich, the dwelling house of Mr. Francis Compass, was struck by lightning, and himself, father, and Mr. Jacob Erb, of Waterloo Township, who was on a visit to Mr. C., were severely injured.

Mr. C. had his pantaloons and boots burned and torn off him by the lightning, and the lower portions of his body literally crisped and denuded of skin. His father, a quite aged man, had both arms burned so that the skin hung in shreds...his two thumbs were almost torn off his hands, at the lateral joints, while his legs and feet are burned and lacerated most piteously. Mr. Erb had both legs badly burned, and his feet torn very much. One toe was split as if with a knife.

At the time of the casualty, eight persons were surrounding the front door of this dwelling which was open, all of whom were knocked senseless to the floor and more or less injured. A little girl had her face burned. The electric current left a charred track upon the floor,, and at length, ripped up a couple of board, and disappeared in the cellar. Dr. N. B. Wulfe of Mt. Jacobs, was sent for, who was soon upon the spot and dressed the wounds of the sufferers. We are sorry to learn that Francis Compass and his father are both in a very dangerous condition.

Berlin Telegraph - July 16, 1856

Immigration:
Arrived in New York City on the ship Henri IV from LeHavre, France

Anton — Margaret Eckensviller. Margaret was born 1791, , Germany; died 1875, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156267096
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120180P
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Cathoic
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

Notes:

1871 - Margaret Compass waa staying with Francis A. Compass.

Immigration:
Arrived in New York City on the ship Henri IV from LeHavre, France