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Sankt Margarethen (Szent-Margita-(Bánya), old Margita, Mayád; Kroat: Margareta)
Village of 2680 residents in the Eisenstadt district.

A market town with 2635 inhabitants (1993) and 1103 houses.

Site of a Roman quarry which may be visited today. First mentioned as a village in the year 1232. Part of the Herrschaft (fief) of Eisenstadt. Much destruction during the Bocskay Hungarian rebellion (1604-5) and the Turkish Wars (1683).

First church built in 1276. Rebuilt often as "Heilige Johannes dem Täufer". Site of a periodic "Passion Play", there are 5 other chapels. Area called "Kohlgraben" is the oldest part of town.

Michael Unger (Landwirt -farmer- 1877-1937) was Bürgermeister in 1922-27, Karl Unger (merchant, 1895-1955) in 1939-45. Rosa Unger (1909) was notary 1941-1970.

First emigrants to US as early as 1855, names Nawrath and Steindl.

Family History Library microfilms:
Catholic: Római Katólikus Egyház, Szentmargit (Sopron) [FHL INTL Film 700846]
Civil: Szentmargit (Sopron). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [VAULT INTL Films 700596 - 99, 2359068 Items 2-5, 2359069 Items 1-4]

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

In 1899-1904: Grossgemeinde mit 2197 Einw. Stuhlbez. Kismarton, Gerichtshof Sopron, Bezirksger. Kis-Marton. Freiw. Feuerwehr. (Large community with 2197 residents. Chair district Kismarton, Court of Justice Sopron; municipal court Kis-Marton. Volunteer Fire Brigade.)

Businesses & Proprietors:
Gasth. (Restuarant / Inn): Gruber Joh.; Hennemann Gg.; Stadlmann Mich.
Notar (Notary): Magyar Josef
Bäcker (Baker): Müllner Frz.; Rangits Martin; Reuter Johann
Baumeister (Architect): Pascher Anton, sen.
Fleischer (Butcher): Hopfer Johann; Koller Anton; Kugler Frz.
Gutsbes. (Estate Owner): Fürst Eszterházy, Pächter: Ritter Konrad von Patzenhofer; Verw.; Josef Brauner
Mühlen (Mills): Unger Karl; Welleditsch Franz
Schlosser (Locksmith): Eder Josef; Weninger Johann
Schmiede (Blacksmith): Grannawetter Georg.; Polt Ant.
Schneider (Tailor): Dunckl Frz.; Peissensteiner Mathias
Schuhmacher (Shoe Maker & Dealer): Lehner Joh.; Moser Josef
Spezerei- u. Gemischtwarenhdl. (Spices and Groceries Dealer): Deutsch Em.; Miehl Georg; Unger Mich.
Steinbruchbes. (Quarry Owner): Fürst Eszterházy; Gemeinde Pächter: Jos. Mechle, Oedenburg
Tischler (Joiner: wood furniture maker): Altenburger Jos.; Hamm Jos.; Schadlbauer Joh.
Wagner (Carriage maker): Gabriel Lorenz; Tákos Emerich
Weinproducenten (Wine Production): Handl Paul; Koller Ant.; Koller Frz.; Kugler Frz.; Michl Gg.
Ziegelei (Brickworks): Gemeinde, Pächter: Jos. Höller u. Alexander Kugler
Zimmermeister (Master carpenter): Pascher A., jun.

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