Charles Bauer

    Charles Bauer, carpenter, Aurora, a native of Germany, born in Wurtemberg, March 9, 1825. His parents Christian and Catharine Bauer, were born in Wurtemberg, the former in 1800, and the latter in 1802. The father died in 1826, and the mother in 1869.

    Charles came to America in 1847, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he remained seven years and followed carpentering. In 1854 he moved to Aurora, and carried on a sash and door factory for eighteen years. In 1872 he sold out and engaged in house building and contracting. He built the Catholic Church, priest's house, schoolhouse, Indiana House, brewery and several other buildings. He was a stockholder in the brewery when first built. He was married, January 6, 1850, to Miss Catharine Schultzheis, who was born in Wurtemberg, June 9, 1826. Himself and wife are the parents of several children, namely: Mary F., born November 21, 1850, died March 6, 1867; Louisa C., Therissa, Harriet, Emily, Carrie and Charles.

    In 1865 Mr. Bauer was elected councilman from Second Ward, and served eighteen years. He is a member of Chosen Friends Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F., also the Druids, and Druid Encampment and the Lutheran Church.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.