Good morning to all, My BAUER came from Oberschefflenz, Mosbach, Baden, Germany. I really like putting that in print, took a lot of years to find that. DO NOT GIVE UP. Christian was born 1822 and married Christina Wagner in Baden Germ. Came to US about 1849 and settled in St. Louis, MO Lived there until his death in 1873. anyone else searching this line I would like to hear from you janemac@digitaldune.net hope you all have a great day Billie Jane