Högyész / Hogyesz, Hungary (Official)

The “castle” of Count von Mercy in Högyész
Contributed by Henry Fischer, 10 Sep 2008

Claudius Florimundus Count Mercy & the Hogyész Domains By Josef Hoben (18-1900’s)
Where Did the Settlers in Hogyész Come From? by Josef Hoben
A Portrait of the Settlement of the Hogyész Domain – The documents associated with the Domains and Estates identifies some special designations like “old homestead”, “old village”, “older village site”, “old meadows,” and “old gardens.”
The Farm Homestead and Agricultural Pursuits – At the time of settlement each family received a “Einschreibbüchel” (a regulation booklet) that guaranteed the possessor a house lot, garden and yard as well as a stated amount of land that would be apportioned to him.
The Structure of the Village – The social structure of a village is not only determined by the social classes represented in its inhabitants but also through familial ties and neighbourly connections.
The Development of the Hӧgyész Domain in the 18th and 19th Centuries
A Brief Church History in Hӧgyész

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