These families both lived in Wood County, Wisconsin in 1920. It appears as if there was a family of Sowatzkes, including two brothers, William and John, ages 22 and 25 in 1920, both born in Wisconsin (these lived in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Wisconsin) and their sister Cary, age 42. Her parents were born in Prussia -- the way censuses are noted, they could well have been born in West Prussia. There also was a Charles Sowatzke at 606 Cherry Street in Marshfield, Wood County, in his 30's, I think (did not take good notes) in the 1920 census. I found an additional member, a young woman named Anna, working as a servant somewhere in Wood County, but she was the first I found and I forgot to take notes, then could not find her again. I think her name must be spelled slightly differently by the census taker. Most of the Schallas in Wisconsin at this time, and most of the Sowatzkes, lived in Wood County. I think that you might try finding out who has a naturalization index (the county historical society, maybe?) and emailing or calling them for the names of all the folks of each of these names naturalized in the county. The social security death index has a Walter Sowatzke, born 11 November 1916 in Waukesha, showing that people of this name had been there. Perhaps you will find naturalization records for them in Waukesha County, as well. Good luck, and please let us know what you find. Penny Ziemer Ford Granddaughter of Hank Ziemer of the Arcadia Garage, Calhoun, Wisconsin David Wade wrote: Hi, I send a message a week or so ago, but have not had any response, so I'm trying again. I would like any information on the surnames Schalla and/or Sowatzke. The information I have is that my grandparents, August Schalla and Charlotte (Lottie) Sowatzke were married in Waukesha, April 14, 1886. Any information coucerning either or both surnames would be helpful! Thank you, Lois Wade ==== WIWAUKES Mailing List ==== The Waukesha County Mailing List is maintained by Ellen Rohr, Waukesha County, WIGenWeb Coordinator. If you have a problems or concerns, please contact me at waukesha@linkstothepast.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: