Heľpa

Heľpa (German: Helpach) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

View on Heľpa from Nízke Tatry mountains
Location of Brezno District in the Banská Bystrica Region

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1549. In 1551 it Walachian settlers established here and Walachian Law was applied.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1736-1909 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1828-1937 (parish B)

See also


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