village
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and
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in the
Rimavská Sobota District
Rimavská Sobota District (''okres Rimavská Sobota'') is a district in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.
The district was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. The population density is approximatel ...
of the
Banská Bystrica Region
The Banská Bystrica Region ( sk, Banskobystrický kraj, ; hu, Besztercebányai kerület, ) is one of the eight regions of Slovakia. It is the largest region by area, and has a lower population density than any other region. The Banská Bystric ...
of southern
Slovakia
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Kingdom of Hungary
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, the village was first mentioned in 1291 (''Drenchen'') when it was owned by the ''gens'' Balog. Later the Hungarian Derencsényi family obtained the lordship. The castle had been built here and it until the end of 17th century. In the 15th century the castle was conquered by John Jiskra. In 16th century Drienčany had been devastated, village became populated in the beginning of 18th century. Inhabitants had been engaged in agriculture, basketry, wax production and livestock breeding.
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): 1829-1887 (parish B)
* Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1698-1895 (parish A)