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'''1981:''' Greece became tenth member of the European Community | '''1981:''' Greece became tenth member of the European Community | ||
The Family History Library has some published national, regional, and local histories for Greece. You can find histories in the | The Family History Library has some published national, regional, and local histories for Greece. You can find histories in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | ||
EUROPE - HISTORY | EUROPE - HISTORY | ||
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Local histories can also be valuable sources for family history research. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You may also find lists of soldiers and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating the ancestor. A local history may also lead to clues for other records to search. In addition, you should study and enjoy local histories for the background information they can provide about your family’s lifestyle and the community in which your family lived. | Local histories can also be valuable sources for family history research. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You may also find lists of soldiers and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating the ancestor. A local history may also lead to clues for other records to search. In addition, you should study and enjoy local histories for the background information they can provide about your family’s lifestyle and the community in which your family lived. | ||
The Family History Library has some local histories for towns in Greece. Similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives, as well. Local town halls usually have such histories or can direct you to the source where you can obtain them. Bibliographies that list local histories are available for some areas in Greece. These are listed in the | The Family History Library has some local histories for towns in Greece. Similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives, as well. Local town halls usually have such histories or can direct you to the source where you can obtain them. Bibliographies that list local histories are available for some areas in Greece. These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
GREECE - BIBLIOGRAPHY | GREECE - BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||