Adolf WEHOFER

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• Occupation: ; Bauer
• Occupation: Farmer (was tool and die maker)
• Religion: ; r?m. kath.
• Residence: Geburt: Kleinbachselten Nr. 28 - Mischendorf Nr. 107; 1872 Residence
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Was a building mason, tool and die maker at one time, and later a farmer after the war. Last contact was around 1955 asking relatives in U.S. for money to buy a tractor back in Europe, according to Joyce Wehofer (Daughter-in-law).

I have copy of Pal Wehofer Hungarian Birth Registration from registration on 12 May 1897 in Pinka-Miske. Details match recollections of William and Joyce Wehofer which leads to further varification of details through the Catholic Church records of his father Franz and his mother Aloisia Csacsinovics.

After Franz first wife Aloisia Csacsinovics died of Tuberculosis in 1904, Franz remarried three months later to Cacilia Schneller. Unfortunately, the two weren't very lucky. After the first child, Pauline, died at about 6 weeks and also the second on the day of birth, Cacilia also fell ill with peritonitis and died in the suburban hospital in Als Vorstadtkrankenhaus.

As Vincennes was so small, Frank's cousin Mulan took Vincennes (Vinczencz) to raise as his own. Mulan later married Johanna Plank and together they raised Vincennes. When they died, as they had no children of their own, Vincennes inherited their house.

After Aloise and Cacilia Franz then married Terezia Radovics, who was 13 years older and no children followed, although Terezia had a son of her own, Adolf Radakovits.

In April 1913, Pal (Paul), who was second oldest at 17, left for the USA.

Residence: Geburt: Kleinbachselten Nr. 28 - Mischendorf Nr. 107

Religion: Roman Catholic

http://www.robertloerzel.com/genealogy/Burgenland/Cemeteries/mischendorfcemetery.htm provides 18 Wehofer gravesites in Mischendorf.

Vas County arose as one of the first comitatus of the Kingdom of Hungary.

Hungarian Economy

The era witnessed significant economic development in the rural areas. The formerly backwards Hungarian economy became relatively modern and industrialized by the turn of the 20th century, although agriculture remained dominant in the GDP until 1880. In 1873, the old capital Buda and ?buda (Ancient Buda) were officially merged with the third city, Pest, thus creating the new metropolis of Budapest. The dynamic Pest grew into the country's administrative, political, economic, trade and cultural hub.

Technological advancement accelerated industrialization and urbanization. The Gross national product per capita grew roughly 1.45% per year from 1870 to 1913. That level of growth compared very favorably to that of other European nations such as Britain (1.00%), France (1.06%), and Germany (1.51%). The leading industries in this economic expansion were electricity and electro-technology, telecommunications, and transport (especially locomotive, tram and ship construction). The key symbols of industrial progress were the Ganz concern and Tungsram Works. Many of the state institutions and modern administrative systems of Hungary were established during this period.

The census of the Hungarian state in 1910 (excluding Croatia), recorded the following population distribution: Hungarian 54.5%, Romanian 16.1%, Slovak 10.7%, and German 10.4%.[43][44] The religious denomination with the greatest number of adherents was Roman Catholicism (49.3%), followed by the Calvinism (14.3%), Greek Orthodoxy (12.8%), Greek Catholicism (11.0%), Lutheranism (7.1%), and Judaism (5.0%)

In 1920 by the Treaty of Trianon, the western part of the county became part of the new Austrian land Burgenland, and a small part in the southwest became part of the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (from 1929 as Yugoslavia). The remainder stayed in Hungary, as the present Hungarian Vas County. A small part of former Sopron county went to Vas county. Some villages north of Zalaegerszeg went to Zala County, and a small region west of P?pa went to Veszpr?m County. Yugoslavian part of the county was occupied and annexed by Hungary between 1941 and 1945 during World War II.

Since 1991, when Slovenia became independent from Yugoslavia, the Yugoslavian part of former Vas county (known in Slovenian as Prekmurje) has been part of the Republic of Slovenia. In 1919 there was briefly proclaimed the Republic of Prekmurje, but it existed only 6 days, alike the Lajtab?ns?g.
1900

In 1900, the county had a population of 418,905 people and was composed of the following linguistic communities:[1]

Total:

Hungarian: 222,474 (53.0%)
German: 125,570 (30.0%)
Croatian: 17,896 (4.3%)

Marriage Records added Nov 2021: https://www.the-burgenland-bunch.org/ChurchRecords/Mischendorf/MischendorfMarriages.htm Mischendorf Marriage Records: 1895-1921 lists 3rd Marriage to Theresia Radakovits, and lists Father Michael Wehofer and mother Johanna Walter. Also records for 2nd marriage to Cacilia Schneller in 1905. This marriage didn't last long, as Franz entered a relationship with Theresia Radakovits after the death of another baby with Cacilia. Paul Wehofer went to America to meet up with Theresia's son Adolf, his step-brother in 1913 and Franz and Theresia were married in 1910 (with records proof).

1872, Wehofer Franciscus, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Francisca
url https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZ2L-BD2

Residence:
Geburt: Kleinbachselten Nr. 28 - Mischendorf Nr. 107

Ferencz married C?cilia SCHNELLER on 28 Mar 1905 in Mischendorf, Vas Hungary. C?cilia (daughter of Paul SCHNELLER and Maria REICHER) was born on 23 Feb 1874 in Kleinzicken, Oberwart District, Burgenland, Hungary; died in Apr 1909 in Mischendorf, Oberwart, Burgenland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Herbal Doctor
• Occupation: ; Maurergeselle - Bauer in Mischendorf (1896)
• Residence: ; Kleinbachselten Nr. 28 bei Heirat, Nr. 22 - Mischendorf Nr. 26, 107 - Rohrbach a.d.T. Nr. 9
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Notes:

Was nearly hung for treating people without proper medical credentials after several patients died.

Was a Herbal Doctor

AKA Michael/Michl Wehofer and Vehofer

Occupation: Maurergeselle (journeyman mason) - Bauer (farmer) in Mischendorf (1896)

Address: Kleinbachselten Nr. 28 bei Heirat, Nr. 22 - Mischendorf Nr. 26, 107 - Rohrbach a.d.T. Nr. 9

Hungarian History at the time of Mihaly Wehoffer:
On 15 March 1848, mass demonstrations in Pest and Buda enabled Hungarian reformists to push through a list of Twelve Demands. The Hungarian Diet took advantage of the Revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas to enact the April laws, a comprehensive legislative program of dozens of civil rights reforms. Faced with revolution both at home and in Hungary, Austrian Emperor Ferdinand I at first had to accept Hungarian demands. After the Austrian uprising was suppressed, a new emperor Franz Joseph replaced his epileptic uncle Ferdinand. Franz Joseph rejected all reforms and started to arm against Hungary. A year later, in April 1849, an independent government of Hungary was established.[36]

The new government seceded from the Austrian Empire.[37] The House of Habsburg was dethroned in the Hungarian part of the Austrian Empire and the first Republic of Hungary was proclaimed, with Lajos Kossuth as governor and president. The first prime minister was Lajos Batthy?ny. Emperor Franz Joseph and his advisers skillfully manipulated the new nation's ethnic minorities, the Croatian, Serbian and Romanian peasantry, led by priests and officers firmly loyal to the Habsburgs, and induced them to rebel against the new government. The Hungarians were supported by the vast majority of the Slovaks, Germans, and Rusyns of the country, and almost all the Jews, as well as by a large number of Polish, Austrian and Italian volunteers.

Hungarian Economy near turn of the century:

The era witnessed significant economic development in the rural areas. The formerly backwards Hungarian economy became relatively modern and industrialized by the turn of the 20th century, although agriculture remained dominant in the GDP until 1880. In 1873, the old capital Buda and ?buda (Ancient Buda) were officially merged with the third city, Pest, thus creating the new metropolis of Budapest. The dynamic Pest grew into the country's administrative, political, economic, trade and cultural hub.

Technological advancement accelerated industrialization and urbanization. The Gross national product per capita grew roughly 1.45% per year from 1870 to 1913. That level of growth compared very favorably to that of other European nations such as Britain (1.00%), France (1.06%), and Germany (1.51%). The leading industries in this economic expansion were electricity and electro-technology, telecommunications, and transport (especially locomotive, tram and ship construction). The key symbols of industrial progress were the Ganz concern and Tungsram Works. Many of the state institutions and modern administrative systems of Hungary were established during this period.

The census of the Hungarian state in 1910 (excluding Croatia), recorded the following population distribution: Hungarian 54.5%, Romanian 16.1%, Slovak 10.7%, and German 10.4%.[43][44] The religious denomination with the greatest number of adherents was Roman Catholicism (49.3%), followed by the Calvinism (14.3%), Greek Orthodoxy (12.8%), Greek Catholicism (11.0%), Lutheranism (7.1%), and Judaism (5.0%)

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1865, Vehofer Mich in entry for Michael, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vehofer Mich
1869, Vehofer Mich in entry for Carolus, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vehofer Mich
1878, Wehofer Mih?ly in entry for P?l, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Wehofer Mih?ly
1872, Wehofer Mich in entry for Wehofer Franciscus, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Wehofer Mich
1841, Wehofer Mih?ly, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Mih?ly
1875, Wehofer Mich in entry for Ignatius, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Wehofer Mich

1870, Vehofer Michael in entry for Josefus, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vehofer Michael

Mihaly married "Johanna" Janka WALTER on 29 May 1865 in Mischendorf, Vas Hungary. "Johanna" (daughter of Jozsef VALTER and Maria PINTER) was born on 26 Mar 1842 in Mischendorf, Vas Hungary; was christened in in Pinkamiske, Vas Hungary (Mischendorf); and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janka/Maria Valter
• Name: Johanna Pinter
• Residence: ; Mischendorf Nr. 17 bei Heirat, Nr. 107, Nr. 26 - Kleinbachselten Nr. 28 - Rohrbach Nr. 9
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Paul married Maria REICHER. Maria died before 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janos VEHHOFER
• Occupation: ; Knecht
• _UID: 92A61569E6F345338338F2660FF040126BF3

Notes:

Occupation: Servant

Hungarian History at the time of Janos Vehhofer:

Hungarian nationalism emerged among intellectuals influenced by the Enlightenment and Romanticism. It grew rapidly, providing the foundation for the revolution of 1848? 49. There was a special focus on the Magyar language, which replaced Latin as the language of the state and the schools.

In the 1820s, Emperor Francis I was forced to convene the Hungarian Diet, which inaugurated a Reform Period. Nevertheless, progress was slowed by the nobles who clung to their privileges (exemption from taxes, exclusive voting rights, etc.). Therefore, the achievements were mostly of a symbolic character, such as the progress of the Magyar language.

Count Istv?n Sz?chenyi, the nation's most prominent statesman, recognized the urgent need for modernization, and his message was taken to heart by other Hungarian political leaders. The Hungarian Parliament was reconvened in 1825 to handle financial needs. A liberal party emerged focusing on the peasantry and proclaiming an understanding of the needs of the laborers. Lajos Kossuth emerged as leader of the lower gentry in the Parliament.

Habsburg monarchs, desiring an agrarian, traditional Hungary, tried to hinder the industrialization of the country. A remarkable upswing started as the nation concentrated on modernization despite Habsburg obstruction of all important liberal laws concerning civil and political rights and economic reforms. Many reformers (such as Lajos Kossuth and Mih?ly T?ncsics) were imprisoned by the authorities.

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1831, Vlhkofer Joannes in entry for Maria, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vlhkofer Joannes
1838, Wehofer J?nos in entry for Wehofer Cecilia, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vichhoper J?nos
1849, Vehofer Janos in entry for Julia, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vehofer Janos
1833, Vehhofer Joannes in entry for Theresia, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vehhofer Joannes
1841, Wehofer J?nos in entry for Wehofer Mih?ly, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Lufer J?nos
1833, Vehhrfer Joannes in entry for Theresia, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Vehhrfer Joannes

Janos married Eva Maria PLANK, (Twin) on 25 May 1830 in Mischendorf, Oberwart, Burgenland. Eva (daughter of Jozsef PLANK and Maria OSVALD) was born on 18 Oct 1810 in Bachselten, Vas Hungary; was christened in 1810 in Mischendorf, Vas, Hungary; died on 2 Jul 1880 in Bachselten, Vas Hungary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Baptism in Roman Catholic Index 1612-1966 confirms name and parents Josef Plank and Maria Osvald.

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1843, Valter Jozsef in entry for Jozsef, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Valter Jozsef
1848, Valter Jozsef in entry for J?nos, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Valter Jozsef
1846, Valter Jozsef in entry for Anna, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Valter Jozsef
1850, Valter J?sef in entry for Ter?z, "Hungary, Catholic Church Records, 1636-1895"
Valter J?sef

Jozsef married Maria PINTER on 24 May 1842. Maria (daughter of Janos PINTER and Maria TABER, Talabeir) was born about 1822 in Mischendorf, Vas Hungary; died on 30 Nov 1874 in Mischendorf, Vas Hungary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Maria PINT?R
• Name: Mariana PINTAR
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