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Christmas Season in Siatista
The Christmas season in Siatista begins on December 12, with traditions such as ringing bells and preparing the Kladaria. Festivities include singing carols, celebrating with traditional dishes, and various customs leading up to New Year’s. Unique events like the blessing of waters and the Boubousaria carnival highlight the community’s rich cultural heritage.
Statistics Meet Genealogy: Dying in Kontakeika, Samos (1855-1932)
When doing genealogy research, we always come across information that we do not know how to interpret, and new questions pop up in our heads. Based on original research and statistical analysis, this article will attempt to shed light on questions that have to do with a relevant, but rather ghoulish topic: death.
Karytaina Ancestry: Interview with Mary LaViolette & Dena Palamedes
In the mountains of Arcadia, 54 km southwest of Tripoli, lies the picturesque village of Karytaina. Mary LaViolette and Dena Palamedes are determined to delve into the genealogy of the village’s families!
A Political Lesson
Our Greek immigrant family were Roosevelt Democrats, as were our neighbors, my classmates, and the people of Chicago.
Christmas of 1828 in Patras
During his stay in Patras, Jacques Mangeart kept a journal documenting the habits of the locals and the customs of the place. Here are his impressions of Christmas in Patras in 1828.
Genealogy Research Sheds Light on Unknown Aspects of 1821 Revolution
The story of Avramakis Chatzisavvas is a characteristic example of how a genealogical research case can shed light on less known aspects of a remarkable historical event, the 1821 Greek Revolution.
Christmas Season in Siatista
The Christmas season in Siatista begins on December 12, with traditions such as ringing bells and preparing the Kladaria. Festivities include singing carols, celebrating with traditional dishes, and various customs leading up to New Year’s. Unique events like the blessing of waters and the Boubousaria carnival highlight the community’s rich cultural heritage.
Statistics Meet Genealogy: Dying in Kontakeika, Samos (1855-1932)
When doing genealogy research, we always come across information that we do not know how to interpret, and new questions pop up in our heads. Based on original research and statistical analysis, this article will attempt to shed light on questions that have to do with a relevant, but rather ghoulish topic: death.
Karytaina Ancestry: Interview with Mary LaViolette & Dena Palamedes
In the mountains of Arcadia, 54 km southwest of Tripoli, lies the picturesque village of Karytaina. Mary LaViolette and Dena Palamedes are determined to delve into the genealogy of the village’s families!
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Καλωσήρθες! Welcome to the Greek Genealogy Guide!
Here you can learn everything you need to know about Greek genealogy and family history.
Written by
Gregory Kontos
and
Carol Kostakos Petranek
Hellenic ancestry is a source of extraordinary pride and unique identity. Learning the country’s history and understanding the life of its people is a continual journey of knowledge and discovery. Perhaps this is most evident in pursuing the study of one’s Greek family history. Fostering a connectedness to family can stretch beyond the living to include the departed, but only when information about them can be ascertained. What were the names of our second or third great-grandparents? How many children did they have? What were their occupations? And, most important—how do I even begin to access records about them?
Prior to now, answering these questions has been challenging. But the doors of Greek genealogy have now opened to reveal a new era in research. The work being done by Gregory Kontos of Greek Ancestry is groundbreaking and exciting. With the advent of online translated, name-indexed and searchable records from Greece, finding one’s ancestors is not only possible—it is highly probable!
By consulting this Guide, one can navigate the complexities of Greek genealogy and find the correct resources to both access and request relevant documentation for his or her ancestors. It is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery—and love.
Carol Kostakos Petranek
January 31, 2021