This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alanr_1 Surnames: Schwechel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/2697.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't have an answer for Waites, but your last name Schwechel was my mother's maiden name. She grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There were Schwechels in Watertown Wisconsin and in Iowa who were relatives. Any connection? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.