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Güssing
Village of 2760 residents in the Güssing district.

Located at the junction of routes 56 & 57. North of Szt. Gotthard, Hungary. 1995 houses, all facilities, district & municipal offices, castle Güssing (12th Century) museum.

German colonists as early as AD 1150. Croatian colonists AD 1500's. Aristocratic Batthyany and Draskovich family crypts. Franciscan cloister. Draskovich Schloss. Birthplace of Burgenland poet Josef Reichl. Immigrant museum.

Catholic church (Maria Heimsuchung). Parish church of St. Jakob with cemetery, (12th Century).

In 1635, the inner city had 42 houses. Among the family names were 26 Hungarian, 7 German and 6 Croatian. The outer city (Langzahl and Rosenberg) had 88 houses. Family names included 48 Hungarian, 17 German and 5 Croatian. The outer city now includes the communities of Krottendorf, St. Nikolaus (Miklos), Glasing, Steingraben, Urbersdorf, Rosenberg, and Langzahl.

Bürgermeister names from 1921, Salvachrist, Fischl, Artinger, Vestner, Potzmann, Krammer, Pölz, Schwarz, Matschnigg, Glaser, Mazgan, Holper.

Center of emigration to the US. Had as many as 8 shipping company travel agents to serve emigrants. First emigrant was Alois Sorger to Allentown in 1901.

District of Güssing includes Bocksdorf, Burgauberg-Neudauberg, Eberau, Gerersdorf-Sulz, Grossmürbisch, Güssing, Güttenbach, Hackerberg, Heiligenbrunn, Heugraben, Inzenhof, Kleinmürbisch, Kukmirn, Neuberg, Neustift, Olbendorf, Ollersdorf, Rohr, St. Michael, Stegersbach, Stinatz, Strem, Tobaj, Tschanigraben, Wörtherberg.

Family History Library microfilms:
Catholic: Római Katólikus Egyház, Németujvár [VAULT INTL Films 700699 - 701]
Civil: Németujvár (Vas). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [FHL INTL Films 700420 - 28]
Németujvár (Vas: Környéke). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [FHL INTL Films 700429 - 30]
Jewish: Izraelita Hitközseg, Németujvár [FHL INTL Film 700702]


In 1899-1904: Small community of 3000 inhabitants; chair district Németujvár; Court of Justice in Szombathely; has municipal court, tax office, chair judicial office, postal bank, Franciscan cloister.

Businesses & Proprietors:
Gasth. (restaurant / Inn): Bauer Josef (Eigenthümer) (property owner); Grüner Baum, Miklós Horváth, Pächter; Hirschen, Jacob Latzer, Pächter; zur Krone, Josef Kneffel, Pächter; z. gold. Lamm, Miklós de Martin, Pächter; Neumann Rudolf, Pächter; z. Nordpol, Josef Posch, Eigenthümer.
Advokaten (Lawyer): Dr. Boncy Sándor; David K.; Dr. Magassy Miklós
Notare (Notary): Aikelin Lajos
Anstreicher u. Lackirer (House painter & lacquerer): Ernst; Salvachrist Johann
Apotheker (Pharmacist): Herbst Josef
Badeanstalt (Public Bath / Swimming Pool): Sulz (von Güssing 1/2 Stunde) (from Güssing 1/2 hour)
Bäcker (Baker): Baldauf Karl; Hofbauer; Katzianer Julius
Bank- u. Creditinstitute (Bank & Credit Institution): Güssinger Sparkassa; Német-Ujvári takarék és hitelpénztár részv. társ. (Spar- u. Creditkassa); Selbsthilsverein von Güssing u. Umgebung als Genossenscha ft, r. GmbH
Binder (Barrel Maker): Bilovits Georg; Hafner Michael; Rieger
Branntweinbrennerei (Distillery): Latzer Moses & Sohn
Buchbinder (Book Binder): Wortmann Adolf
Dachdecker (Roofer): Schweitzer Rudolf
Eisen- u. Metallwarenhdl. (Iron and Metal goods dealer): Latzer Moses & Söhne; Mayer Moritz et Sohn
Färberei (Dye Works): Kropfher Alexand.
Farbwarenhdl. (Paints and Dyes dealer): Latzer Moses & Söhne; Mayer Moritz et Sohn
Fleischer (Butcher): Heuberger Bernhard; Janisch Josef; Kovács Ferencz; Schreiner
Friseur (Hairdresser / Barber): Rosner Károly
Gärtner (Gardener): Saschek Franz
Galanteriewarenhdl. (Fancy Goods Dealer): Mayer Moritz et Sohn
Getreide- u. Landesproduktenhdl. (Grain & Native Produce dealer): Latzer Moses & Söhne; Mayer Moritz et Sohn
Glaser, Glas- u. Porzellanwarenhdl.: (Glazier / Glass worker, Glass & Porcelain / China Dealer): Salvachrist J.
Glas-, Geschirr- u. Lampenhdl. (Glassware, Tableware & Lamps dealer): Salvachrist J.
Greisler (Grocer): Deutsch Apollonia; Kern Jakob; Latzer Moses & Sohn; Lutterschmied Franz; Mayer Moritz et Sohn; Rosenberger Moritz; Rusitska Josef; Weinhoffer Adolf; Weiss Jacob
Gutsbes. (Estate Owner): Gräfin Battyány Béla, Wwe.; Graf Draskovich Dénes
Häute- u. Fellehdl. (Hide and Pelt dealer): Kern Jakob; Latzer Moses & Söhne; Mayer Moritz et Sohn; Rusitska Josef
Holzhdl. (Wood Dealer): Meixner Johann
Hutmacher (Hat Maker): Kranz Josef; Kranz Mihály; Kristovics
Käserei (Cheese shop): Graf Draskovich Dénes
Lederhdl. (Leather Dealer): Kern Jakob; Latzer Moses & Söhne; Mayer Moritz et Sohn; Rusikska Josef
Manufaktur- u. Schnittwarenhdl. (Drapery Manufacturer & Dealer): Alexander Jacob; Latzer Moses & Söhne; Rosenberger Mór.; Würzburger Rosalia
Maurermeister (Master Mason): Gilly O; Plank Marics; Plank Johann
Mehlhdl. (Flour merchant): Kern Jakob; Lutterschmidt Franz; Mayer Moritz et Sohn; Pollak Emanuel; Rusitska Josef; Weiss Jacob
Mühle (Mills): Zinki Franz
Ofenfabr. (Stove manufacturing): Ráth Karl
Papier- u. Schreibmaterialienhdl. (Paper & Writing materials dealer): Latzer Moses & Söhne; Mayer Moritz et Sohn; Rusitska Josef
Produktenhdl. (Produce dealer): Latzer Moses & Söhne (Rohprodukte) (Raw products)
Regalienpächter (Royal leaseholder): Die Gemeinde
Schlosser (Locksmith): Schalk Samuel
Schmiede (Blacksmith): Bratl; Säckl Martin; Staar Franz
Schneider (Tailor): Artinger Andreas; Lagler Adolf; Löwy; Wieser Josef
Schuhhdl. (Shoe Dealer): Wortmann Boldizsár
Schuhmacher (Shoe Maker): Georsics; Hutter János; Mayer Alexander; Wortmann Boldizsár
Seiler (Rope Maker): Mofcsán György
Spengler (Plumber): Jovandics Stefan
Spezerei- u. Gemischtwarenhdl. (Spices and Groceries Dealer): Deutsch Apollonia; Kern Jakob; Latzer Moses & Söhne; Lutterschmidt Franz; Mayer Moritz et Sohn; Pollák Manó; Rusitzka Josef; Weinhoffer Adolf; Weiss Jacob; Wellinger Sándorné
Steinbruchbes. (Quarry owner): Emrich Stipl Sulz.
Tabak-Gross-Verschleiss (Tobacco - Bulk & Retail): Mayer Rudolf
Tapezierer (Decorator / wall paperer): Ernst Franz
Tischler (Joiner: wood furniture maker): Baldauf; Deutsch Ludwig; Frisch; Seifert
Töpfer (Potter, ceramic): Rath Karl
Uhrmacher (Clock/Watch maker): Salvachrist Karl
Wagner (Carriage maker): Scecsinovics; Fisch; Globocsár István; Krug
Weisswarenhdl. (White Goods Dealer): Alexander Jakob; Latzer Moses & Sohn; Würzburger Rosalia
Woll- u. Strumpfwarenhdl. (Wool & Hosiery Dealer): Wellinger Sándorné; Netti Heinrich
Ziegeleien (Brickyard): Gemeinde Güssing; Graf Draskovich Dénes;
Zimmermeister (Master carpenter): István Franz; Halper

Source: Leuchs Adressbuch, Band 18: Ungarn, Kroatien und Slavonien, 1899-1904, 9.Ausgabe
(Leuchs' Directory, Volume 18: Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia, 1899-1904, 9th Edition)

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