Blhovce
# Blhovce

Blhovce (Hungarian: Balogfala, formerly: Balogfalva) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1244 (1244 Bolug, 1427 Balogfalva) . In 1427 it belonged to the paladin Juraj of Ratold. In the 16th century it belong to Feledyi and Perényi families. During the 16th century it suffered because of Turks and during the 17th century due to the Polish-Lithuanian War. In the 18th century it passed to the Koháry family and to several zemans.

## 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): 1762-1897 (parish B)
