worked with his father the mines. At fourteen he became member of a mining band. After, he studied violin at New York's School of Music, in France and Germany. Koššuth Július (1882–1953): Was establisher of funeral supporting association in Slovakia. In 1928 appeared in Betliar funeral supporting association, were accredited program, statutes. In 1929 the Department of Home Affairs in Prague accredited statutes of this association. He was the first clerk of funeral supporting association. Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia" Romancatholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1777-1893 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1827-1947 (parish A) See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia External links Betliar Betliar - Obrazový sprievodca Betliar - obec na Gemeri Surnames of living people in Betliar Villages and municipalities in Rožňava District Castles in Slovakia