This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Batla, Slovacek Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bell/2186.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph and Frances Batla from Ellinger/Ross Praire (Fayette County) had 2 children, Louise and Joseph. Neither of these 2 ever married. Frances was my grandmothers aunt. Her maiden name was Slovacek.