I was wondering if anyone could help me locate a Joseph Hoffmeister on any census before 1900? He might be my gg grandfather's brother. In 1900 Joseph is living at 400 Eden street in ward 4. His wife was Johannah and they had a son named Philipp. Both Joseph and Johannah were born in Germany. Phillip was born in Maryland. Joseph was a baker. My grandfather told me before he died that there was a baker in the family who was a brother of his grandfather August Hoffmeister. I do not know if this was true or not. My Hoffmeister side is very hard to research. So if anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. I'm trying to get through a huge brick wall. Thanks for your help. Kristy Hoffmeister