Hi, I am wondering if anyone can try and find some information on this surname (plus other variations)? It seems that so many of the relatives I have found so far, first lived in Waukesha for a few years before moving to the Pittsville and Wisconsin Rapids area. So far I have John Sowazke and his wife who came from Germany (East Prussia) in June 1879 and lived for two years in Waukesha before moving to the Wisconsin Rapids and Pittsville area. Also, Gottfried Sowatzke, born Oct. 1, 1858, came from Germany in 1880 with his wife Charlotte (Bach) and settled in the Waukesha area for six years before moving to Pittsville. Their sister Mrs. Antone Voight (Mary Sowatzke) appears to be still living in Waukesha in 1940, but she is listed as a Mrs. Mary Voight in her brother's obituary. My grandmother, Charlotte Sowatzke married my grandfather, August Schalla, April 14, 1886. I would to hear about any information that can be found concerning this family name from this area. Thanks for any help anyone on find or suggestion, Lois