Pomothy
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The Pomothy family is the name of an old Hungarian noble family which originates in the Hont County. Members of the family were also styled Pomothy de Horhi és Unatényi.
The first mentioned member of the family is Peter Pomoti in 1339. The family flourished through the centuries owning large estates in Horhy and Unatin.[1]
In 1520 Ferencz Pomothy married Elisabeth Deméndi de Theszéri. Elisabeth was one of the last living members of the famous Deméndi family, which owned huge estates in Demandice and Sadzice. Through this marriage the Pomothy family rose to prominence and inherited large estates.[2]
Around 1600 Mihaly Pomothy chose to change his name to Almassy. Mihaly was also a member of the Hont County magistrate. His line died out, leaving only a daughter which married into the Keszy de Keőkeszi family.[3]
During the 18th and 19th century members of this noble family mostly managed their estates. The family is related to: Keviczky, Sirchich, Bory, Udvardy, Batisz, Johannides, Bende, Sarnoczay, Domaniky, Litassy, Dalmady, Kalnay and Ürmenyi.