Francis Anton Compass

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• Name: Franz Anton Compass
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425789
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada
• Immigration: 11 Jun 1832, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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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

Francis married Catharina Kunnemann 22 Jan 1850, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharina (daughter of Jacob Kunnemann and Gertrude Lilbermann) was born 15 Jan 1822, , France; died 15 Mar 1899; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Ludwig Compass was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Mary Ann Compass was born 2 Dec 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1940; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Catherine Compass was born 1 Jan 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1898; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Magdalena Compass was born 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Joseph Compass was born 16 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Morand Compass was born 18 Apr 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Francis Joseph Compass was born 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• 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

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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]

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• 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