Bzenica, Slovakia

Bzenica (Senitz; Szénásfalu) is a village and municipality in Žiar nad Hronom District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

History
The village was first mentioned in old charters in 1326 (Bezenche) as belonging to Levice feudatories. In the 16th century it passed to Repište and after to Banská Štiavnica. In the 16th century it belonged to noble families: Dóczy, Stefan and Zobony. In 1601 it passed to Šašov.

Famous people

 * Andrej Kmeť, scientist

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): 1798-1905 (parish B)
 * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1812-1895 (parish B)