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Jánossomorja, Hungary (not in Burgenland)

Was established in 1970 by uniting the three villages of Mosonszentjános, Mosonszentpéter, and Pusztasomorja. The names of these villages were first mentioned in documents of the 13th century when Tatar troops killed the Hungarian and Pecheneg frontier guards, and Germans subsequently settled the villages.

Szent-János and Szent-Péter were owned by the castle of Óvár, while Somorja was always in the possession of Hungarian land owners. The area was devastated and burned down by Turkish troops, so German colonists and Hungarians from Csallóköz settled here.

During relocation in 1946, the two German inhabited villages were nearly depopulated, and were resettled by Hungarians from the Great Plains and again from Csallóköz.

Besides agriculture, industry continues to grow.

The Roman Catholic church in Mosonszentpéter stands on fundaments dating to the days of the Roman Empire. It has been declared a historic monument. There are several German farm houses built in the Baroque style which have also been declared historic monuments.

The combined town has a population of 6,157.

The German name of Pusztasomorja was Wüstsommerein.

MORE HUNGARIAN BORDER VILLAGES FROM GYOR-MOSON-SOPRON COUNTY (from Hizi Atlas, furnished by Fritz Königshofer with the publisher's permission; atlas availability is covered in newsletter no.60).

Family History Library microfilms:
Catholic: Római Katólikus Egyház, Szentjános (Moson) [FHL INTL Films 630788 -94]
Római Katólikus Egyház, Pusztasomorja [VAULT INTL Films 630837 - 38]
Civil: Szentjános (Moson). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [VAULT INTL Films 2343911 Items 3-4, 2343912, 2343913 Items 1-3, 2343914 Items 1-2]
Szentpéter (Moson). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [VAULT INTL Films 2344193 Item 5, 2344194, 2344328 Items 1-4, 2344329 Items 1-3]
Pusztasomorja (Moson). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [VAULT INTL Films 2359683 Items 3-4, 2359684 Items 1-6, 2359908 Item 1]


Moson-Szent-Janos in 1899-1904: Large community of 2761 inhabitants; chair district Magyaróvár; Court of Justice in Györ; district court Magyaróvár. Has volunteer fire association, trade association.

Businesses & Proprietors:
Gasth. (restaurant / Inn): Horváth Franz; Jakits Franz; Mayer Martin; Pölzer Lorenz
Apotheker (Pharmacist): Ninger Gottlieb
Bäcker (Baker): Heisler Josef; Mader Johann; Schneider Johann; Winter Johann
Bank- u. Creditinstitute (Bank & Credit Institution): Mosony-Szentjánosi takarékpénztár reszvény társaság (Sparcassa) ; Director: Paul Amon
Bau- u. Maschinenschlosser (Building Locksmith & Engine/machine fitter): Jaksch Johann; Pasdernik Rudolf
Binder (Barrel maker): Schneider Josef
Eisenhdl. (Hardware dealer): Amon Paul, auch Spezerei
Fleischer (Butcher): Schmidt Martin
Holzhdl. (Wood dealer): Hirsch Jakob; Richter G. [Bau- u. Brenn-], auch Kohlenhdl. ([Lumber- & Fire-], also Coal dealer); Suct Johanner Brenn- u. (Fire-)
Baumaterialien-Lager (Fire- & Building materials warehouse) L. Lanfranconi
Lederhdl. (Leather dealer): Löwin Samuel
Mühle (Mill): Szent-Jánosi gözhengermalon Szárady István és társai
Produktenhdl. (Produce dealer): Auspitz Paul
Schlosser (Locksmith): Seidl Lorenz
Schmiede (Blacksmith): Feimer Johann; Horváth Sziga.; Kohlenberger Johann; Meidlinger Michael; Schwarz Anton
Schuhmacher (Shoe maker): Hiller Paul; Sponner Stefan; Zallecker Michael
Sodawasserfabr. (Soda water maker): Hirsch Jakob
Spezerei- u. Gemischtwarenhdl. (Spices and Groceries Dealer): Amon Adolf; Amon Paul; Hlatky Ferdinand; Kögl Georg; Neufeld Hermann; Schler Paul; Stern Herman; Topf Jakob
Wagner (Carriage maker): Fördösch Paul; Kleiner Josef

Moson-Szent-Péter in 1899-1904: Large community of 2021 inhabitants; chair district Magyaróvár; Court of Justice in Györ; municipal court Magyaróvár.

Businesses & Proprietors:
Spezerei- u. Gemischtwarenhdl. (Spices and Groceries Dealer): Stern Jakob

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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