After spending a little time in the census, I can realign the order of the children and give estimated birth dates. I will send the images directly to Gerhard. I note that the correct name of the husband is Joseph, as in the obituary which identified Katharina Bauer nee Ditz, and in all the census records. But for anyone helping with this: (exact death dates not given, as obituaries may be printed 1 to as many as 5 days after a death) Katharina Ditz born 09 Nov 1872 (Nov. 1873 on 1900 census) d. 27 Feb. 1940 Chicago immig. ~1887-1890 +abt. 1898 Joseph Bauer born Aug 1870 d. bet. 1920-1930 Chicago immig. ~1885 Nat. 1891 (occupation on census saloon keeper) Ferdinand Bauer b. Sept 1899 Ill. d. Feb. 1974 McHenry, Ill. (occ. on 1930 census machinist, printing press) +Lillian d. Feb. 1980 McHenry, Ill. no children Joseph F. Bauer b. 1901-1902 Ill. d. May 1975 McHenry, Ill. (occ. on 1930 census machinist, printing press) single Margaret Bauer b. ~1904 Ill. d. Feb. 1981 McHenry, Ill. single George E. Bauer b. ~1906 Ill. d. 03 Aug. 1983 Harris County, Texas (occ. 1930 machinist, printing press) +Edith Harriett ____ d. 03 May 1979 Harris County, Texas children??? John A. Bauer b. ~1910 Ill. d. May 1982 McHenry, Ill. -- (occ. - see below) -- single Unfortunately for Gerhard, I have also found the obituary for John, and again there are no children mentioned. So he must hope that George has some children, and someone will be able to help with an obituary. 1900 census - lived at 2 Maud St., Chicago 1920 - 1700 Whipple St. 1930 3411 Springfield Ave. N. (Katharina was a widow in 1930) Note on 1920 census, there is a niece Catherine Beilmann, age 22, living with the family. She may be George's, but it is possible that this is the child of Katharina's sister Maria. Chicago Tribune (IL) - May 16, 1982 BAUER Deceased Name: John A. Bauer John A. Bauer, age 72 of McHenry, Ill., Past President and Executive Committee member of the Central Amateur Athletic Union, member of the Chicago Teacher's Union and supervisor for 42 years for the City Recreational Service for the Chicago Public School System, survived by his brother George Bauer of Huffman, Tex. Resting at George R. Justen and Son Funeral Home, 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry. Visitation Monday, after 3 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment church cemetery. Memorials to McHenry Area Rescue Squad, PO Box 484, McHenry, Ill. 60050. Info.(815) 385-2400. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: May 16, 1982 Edition: Chicago Tribune Record Number: 19820516dn062 Copyright 1982, Chicago Tribune. For permission to reprint, contact Chicago Tribune.