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'''1827:''' Greek independence achieved | '''1827:''' Greek independence achieved | ||
'''1832:'''Monarchy established over Greece | '''1832:''' Monarchy established over Greece | ||
''' | '''1864:''' Ionian Islands ceded to Greece by Great Britain | ||
'''1881:''' Thessaly and part of Epirus ceded to Greece by Turkey | '''1881:''' Thessaly and part of Epirus ceded to Greece by Turkey | ||
'''1913:''' Crete, Macedonia, and the | '''1913:''' Crete, Macedonia, and the Aegean Islands, and the rest of Epirus ceded to Greece by Turkey | ||
''' | '''1919:''' Western Thrace ceded to Greece by Bulgaria | ||
'''1920:''' Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor granted to Greece | '''1920:''' Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor granted to Greece | ||
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'''1923:''' Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor returned to Turkey | '''1923:''' Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor returned to Turkey | ||
'''1947''' | '''1946-1949:''' Greek Civil War | ||
'''1947''' Dodecanese Islands ceded to Greece by Italy | |||
'''1973:''' Monarchy abolished; Greece declared a republic | '''1973:''' Monarchy abolished; Greece declared a republic | ||
'''1981:''' Greece became tenth member of the European Community | '''1981:''' Greece became tenth member of the European Community | ||
You can easily find general histories for Greece at local public libraries or in major research libraries. | You can easily find general histories for Greece at local public libraries or in major research libraries. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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