Village History Projects Initiative

 

Connect, Collaborate, and Preserve Greek Village Histories

The Village History Projects Initiative by Greek Ancestry is a collaborative program that unites researchers and individuals with shared ties to Greek villages or family names. Through this initiative, we facilitate the exchange of genealogical knowledge, preserve local histories, and strengthen connections within the Greek ancestry community. Whether you’re tracing your family roots or contributing to village history, this initiative offers a meaningful way to engage with your heritage. This initiative encourages participants to share the history of their families and villages in a variety of creative and impactful ways, including:

• Family Trees: Post detailed family trees on popular genealogy forums such as Tribal Pages, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Geni, and WikiTree.
• Dedicated Websites: Develop a website focused on the history of a specific Greek village or family, showcasing stories, records, and community contributions.
• E-Books: Publish a free, accessible e-book that delves into the history of a family or village, offering a lasting resource for future generations.

Unlike individual family research, the Village History Project delves into the broader history of all identifiable residents of a particular village over an extended period. These projects are invaluable for capturing the rich narratives and collective heritage of Greek communities. We welcome projects at all stages, whether you are still planning, actively working, or have completed your research. By sharing your project, you not only contribute to the greater genealogy community but also gain access to valuable feedback, support, and collaboration opportunities. All projects will be featured on the “Village History” tab of the Greek Ancestry website, ensuring they are visible and accessible to the public. To further support your work, Greek Ancestry offers:

• Project Promotion: Highlighting your project on the Village History Projects Initiative page of our website and sharing it through our outreach channels.
• Discounted Access: Providing discounted rates for accessing historical records related to specific villages.
• Financial Assistance: Potential funding through the Greek Ancestry Village History Project Fund, supported by proceeds from our Greek Genealogy Guide.

If you are passionate about preserving the history of your Greek village or family, we invite you to participate in this exciting initiative. Share your project details by submitting the form available here and become part of a vibrant and supportive genealogy community.  

Village History Projects Register

Title	Description/Link	Area	Sponsor(s)
Family Trees of Southern Parnon	Family Tree	Lakonia & Arcadia	Dimitris Katsampis, Stelios Chagias
Agios Ioannis – Άγιος Ιωάννης Σπάρτης	Village history website	Agios Ioannis, Lakonia	Carol Kostakos Petranek, Georgia Stryker Keilman
Family Histories of Παλαιό Ηράκλειο Αττικής: The Original Bavarian Colonists and their Descendants	Website	Palaio Irakleio, Attica	John Wagner
The Kyriopoulos Kids: Growing Up Greek in Utah	E-book	Messinia	Marjorie Kyriopoulos
Korsos Family Tree	Family tree	Logkaniko, Lakonia	Panagiotis Pete Korsos
Plessa-Amygdalia, Phocis-ΠΛΕΣΣΑ-ΑΜΥΓΔΑΛΙΑ, ΦΩΚΙΔΟΣ, History and Family Tree of the Village	Village history website	Plessa/Amygdalia, Fokida	Cassandra Kamuchey
Αντικείμενα – Δαφνί Λακωνίας, Ελλὰδα Artifacts – Dafni of Laconia, Greece	Website	Dafni, Lakonia	Christine Condaris, Ph.D. and Petrea Mannello
Maniatika – Μανιάτικα	Website	Mani, Lakonia	Giannis Michalakakos
Family Histories of the Villages of Kourtsouna(Vasiliki) and Agrianoi	Family tree	Kourtsouna (Vasiliki) and Agrianoi, Lakonia	Peter Lambrinakos
Family Trees of Pagrati	Family tree	Pagrati, Achaia	Ted Georgas
Amykles Villages – Χωριά των Αμυκλών History Project	Village history website	Amykles, Lakonia	Paula Antonakos Boswell & Diane Gotses Jackson
Rose Line & Redwoods-Rose Line	Family Tree, Personal blog	Skoteini, Argolida	Mary Ann Skartsiaris
Karytaina Geneologies	Family Tree	Karytaina, Arkadia	Mary LaViolette
Greek Family Tree	Family Tree	Mironia, Trifylia; Apidia, Lakonia; Filiatra, Messenia; Dragoi, Trifylia	Peter Constantine Melonas
Family Trees of Pylos, Messinia	Family Tree	Pylos, Messinia	Dr. Angelyn Balodimas-Bartolomei
Our Family History	Website	Pylos, Messinia; Dasohori, Messinia; Kefalovrysi, Messinia	Dr. Angelyn Balodimas-Bartolomei
Families of Konstantinoi, Messinia	Family Tree	Konstantinoi, Oichalia, Messinia	Bree Constance
Peplos (History and Genealogy) / Πέπλος (Ιστορία και Γενεαλογία)	E-book	Peplos, Thrace	Ioannis Papachristou
Family Trees of Neokastro, Nafpaktia	Family Tree	Neokastro Nafpaktias, Aitoloakarnania	Nick Vragalis
Family Trees of Lykoudi, Elassona	Family Tree	Lykoudi Elassonos, Larisa	Nick Vragalis
Messinian Family Trees of Asini (Koroni) and Nea Koroni	Family Tree (Nea Koroni) Family Tree (Asini)	Asini (Koroni) & Nea Koroni, Messinia	Peggy Dunkerly
Thracian Genealogy in Kozani	Facebook Group & Website	Panidos (Barbaros), Turkey & Kozani	Fotini Kaklamanou
Kiveri Family Tree	Family Tree	Kiveri, Argolida	Shanna Crump Balamis
Pallantion Family Trees	Family Tree	Pallantion, Arcadia	Dorothy Stavros
Drakata and Ano Meria Family Trees	Family Tree	Drakata and Ano Meria, Kefalonia	Dyann Haritatos Nashton
Levissi Family History	Website	Levissi, Asia Minor	Peter Nemtsas
Vourvoura Family Histories	Family Tree	Vourvoura, Arcadia	George Joumas
Family Trees of Asi Gonia	Website & Family Tree	Asi Gonia, Chania	Peter Vavagiakis
Livre d’Or de la Noblesse Ionienne, Cephalonie	Family Tree	Kefalonia	Brad Constantine
Evlambio Village Project. Population of Evlambio (18th century-20th century)	Website & Family Tree	Evlampio, Imvros	Joseph Ferguson
Families of Vordonia: Connections, Migrations, and Histories	E-book	Vordonia, Lakonia	Georgia Daleure
Family Trees of Agios Prodromos, Chalkidiki	Family Tree	Agios Prodromos, Chalkidiki	Ioannis Sarafis
The Vytina Village Project	Website	Vytina, Arcadia	Aaron Diamond
Manthyrea Village History Project	Family Tree	Manthyrea (Kapareli, Dara & Garouni)	Georgia Stryker Keilman