Fasse, John August

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Dover Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: 1917, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
• Military Service: 1918–1919

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, John A. Fasse, age 7 and attending school, was living in the home of his parents, Herman H. Fasse (age 53) and Lizzie C. Fasse (age 52). Also in the home were his six surviving siblings: William H. Fasse (age 27); Theodore F. Fasse (age 24); Emma A. Fasse (age 22); Pauline C. Fasse (age 18); Alford [sic] Fasse (age 15); and Walter H. Fasse (age 12).

Residence:
According to information on his World War I draft registration card, filed on 5 June 1917, John August Fasse, single, without dependents, and age 24, lived at Higginsville and was a farmer. The Registrar of the local draft board described John as a man of medium height and stout build; with blue eyes and light brown hair and balding. There were no other physical characteristics that would disqualify him for military service.

Military Service:
John August Fasse served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He enlisted in Missouri on 25 April 1918 and was discharged on 14 April 1919. He was a private in Company C, 342 Machine Gun Battalion, 89 Division.

Buried:
John's grave is in the Higginsville City Cemetery.

John married Nolte, Clara Marie 9 Nov 1920, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. Clara (daughter of Nolte, Heinrich Frederick Wilhelm and Fiegenbaum, Maria Charlotte) was born 26 Apr 1897, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 30 Dec 1984; was buried , Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
According to marriage records in Lafayette County, Missouri, "John Fasse," of Higginsville, and "Clara Nolte," of Higginsville, received a marriage license at Lexington on 9 November 1920 and they were married the same day at Higginsville by G. H. Freund, a minister.

1. Fasse, Marie Elizabeth was born 17 Jun 1921, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; died 30 Jan 2013, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA; was buried 2 Feb 2013, Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA.
2. Fasse, Ruth Hilda was born 5 Aug 1925; died 5 Jan 2008; was buried , Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, USA.
3. Fasse, Grace Hulda

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1854, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Herman had been living in the USA for 46 years, having arrived in 1854. He was a naturalized citizen.

Buried:
Burial was in Salem Church Cemetery.

Died:
According to his death certificate, Herman died early in the morning of "cerebral apoplexy." Arteriosclerosis was a contributory cause.

Hermann married Schoppenhorst, Christina Elisabeth 12 Mar 1870, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Christina was born 18 Jul 1848, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Sep 1848, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Confirmation: 5 Apr 1863, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Baptism:
The baptism of "Christina Elisabeth Schoppenhorst," child of "Heinrich Schoppenhorst" and "Christina E. nee Kämp," was recorded in the register of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette, at Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsors were "Christina E. Stineker" and "Christina E. Stilke."

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Married:
The marriage of "Hermann Heinrich Fahse" and "Christine E. Schoppenhorst" was recorded in the register of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette, at Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The parents of the couple were witnesses.

Census (family):
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of Herman H. Fasse, a 53 year old farmer and his wife, Lizzie C. Fasse, age 52. They reported that they were the parents of nine children, but only seven were still living. All of those seven were single and still residing in the family home: William H. Fasse (age 27); Theodore F. Fasse (age 24); Emma A. Fasse (age 22); Pauline C. Fasse (age 18); Alford [sic] Fasse (age 15); Walter H. Fasse (age 12) and John A. Fasse (age 7).