I am tracking down what appears to be a bit of a mystery. My great grandmother was Erna Tietze - born in New Braunfels in 1893. She was a twin of Ernst Charles Tietze. Their mother was Anna Maria Hofer. The mystery involves the father (Tietze). Erna's 1937 death certificate signed by her brother listed her father's name as "Charles". In the 1900 Census on New Braunfels listed and and children living with her father Joseph Hofer and her status as "widowed". I can find not a trace of a "Charles Tietze" in any online record.... but intrigingly enough there is a "Carl" Tietze of about the right age.... but no death record for him in the 1890 - 1900 time period. Any information or suggestions would be very appreciated.