Demeter Photos

Please note that all photo's found on this page were generously contributed by fellow genealogists. Please see credits at the bottom of this page. They are the property of their owners and are presented here for your interest and viewing pleasure only. Thank you!

Margitko Demeter shows an American visitor the graves of her son, Gyula Demeter (1941-1980), and her husband, Ignac Demeter, in the cemetery in Faj, Hungary. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989

Margitko Demeter shows an American visitor the graves of her son, Gyula Demeter (1941-1980), and her husband, Ignac Demeter, in the cemetery in Faj, Hungary. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989
Mrs Margitko Demeter, widow of Ignac Demeter, is pictured in front of her home in Faj, Hungary with her nephew, Monsignor, John Wigh, who visited her from the US in Oct. 1989. Courtesy D. Gonthier

Mrs Margitko Demeter, widow of Ignac Demeter, is pictured in front of her home in Faj, Hungary with her nephew, Monsignor, John Wigh, who visited her from the US in Oct. 1989. Courtesy D. Gonthier 

The kitchen/bedroom of the two-room Demeter home. The house looked typical of the village. The house had electricity, but no running water. (this is a composite of two photos) Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989 Faj, Hungary

The kitchen/bedroom of the two-room Demeter home. The house looked typical of the village. The house had electricity, but no running water. (this is a composite of two photos) Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989 Faj, Hungary
This is the 2nd room of Mrs. Demeters house. Note the bed with the thick

This is the 2nd room of Mrs. Demeters house. Note the bed with the thick "duna" on the left. Our arrival was unexpected, but Mrs Demeter was very gracious. We were served delicious concord-type grapes and a strong , clear "Palinka" which had been produced in Faj. Pictured with Mrs. Demeter is the photographer R. and her cousin L. We believe that Mrs. Demeter's house is typical of residences in Faj, both exterior and interior. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989
Mrs Demeter shows guests the pig she was fattening for her winter meat supply. She also raised chickens, and had a sm. garden. Mrs Demeter and many of the village women work at a nearby dairy, milking the cows. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989, Faj, Hungary.

Mrs Demeter shows guests the pig she was fattening for her winter meat supply. She also raised chickens, and had a sm. garden. Mrs Demeter and many of the village women work at a nearby dairy, milking the cows. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989, Faj, Hungary.
Mrs Demeters home and yard were typical of others in Faj. In addition to the 2-room house the property included a storage shed, a pig pen, and an outhouse. The car pictured in the photo was our rental. The only other car we encountered in the village was that of a constable who stopped us, and then escorted us to Mrs Demeters home. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989

Mrs Demeters home and yard were typical of others in Faj. In addition to the 2-room house the property included a storage shed, a pig pen, and an outhouse. The car pictured in the photo was our rental. The only other car we encountered in the village was that of a constable who stopped us, and then escorted us to Mrs Demeters home. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989
The Faj Roman Catholic Church. The church dates from 1800's. At the time of our visit in 1989, one priest served the parishes in Faj and several nearby villages. Courtesy D. Gonthier

The Faj Roman Catholic Church. The church dates from 1800's. At the time of our visit in 1989, one priest served the parishes in Faj and several nearby villages. Courtesy D. Gonthier 

The village well. Mrs Demeter told us that Faj's 240 residents drew their water from this well, and carried it home in buckets. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989, Faj Hungary.

The village well. Mrs Demeter told us that Faj's 240 residents drew their water from this well, and carried it home in buckets. Courtesy D. Gonthier, taken 1989, Faj Hungary.

 

A big thank you goes out to those that have generously contributed their photos to this page: Diane Gonthier (see her contact info and research interests on the Researchers Index page).

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