In the obituary, Royal Counselor and Deputy Lord Chief Justice János Niczky announces the death of his wife, Franciska Hegedüs on March 1, 1839, due to hydrops. They come from the ancient Ják Family, dating back to the 13th century. The family flourished, with a prominent member, Kristóf Niczky achieving the highest ranks: he was the Lord Chief Justice, Count and Lord Lieutenant of Temes, chairman of the council of deputies, inner secretary. His most famous deed was the reannexation of the Banat of Temes in 1787. He was given the rank of Count as Counselor of the Chancellery and Knight of the Order of St Stephen in 1765.