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1973 - Monarchy abolished; Greece declared a republic<br> | 1973 - Monarchy abolished; Greece declared a republic<br> | ||
1981 - Greece became tenth member of the European Community<br> | 1981 - Greece became tenth member of the European Community<br> | ||
=== Calendar Changes === | ===Calendar Changes=== | ||
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar in common use in the world today. It is a correction of the Julian calendar that had been in use since A.D. 46. Leap years had been miscalculated in the Julian calendar. By 1582, the calendar was 10 days behind the solar year. The Julian calendar changed to the Gregorian calender in Greece in 1923–1924, at which time the calender was changed 13 days to bring it in line with the solar year. Some records kept during Ottoman rule or kept by Greek communities in Asia Minor used the Ottoman calendar, which calculates time from the “flight of Mohammad” on 16 July 622. It is a lunar calendar and the first day of the year varies considerably from year to year. To make this equate to our modern calendar, 622 years must be added to the Ottoman calendar (for example, 1200 Islamic corresponds to 1822–1823 Gregorian). For exact correspondences of dates, use conversion tables such as in the following book: | The Gregorian calendar is the calendar in common use in the world today. It is a correction of the Julian calendar that had been in use since A.D. 46. Leap years had been miscalculated in the Julian calendar. By 1582, the calendar was 10 days behind the solar year. The Julian calendar changed to the Gregorian calender in Greece in 1923–1924, at which time the calender was changed 13 days to bring it in line with the solar year. Some records kept during Ottoman rule or kept by Greek communities in Asia Minor used the Ottoman calendar, which calculates time from the “flight of Mohammad” on 16 July 622. It is a lunar calendar and the first day of the year varies considerably from year to year. To make this equate to our modern calendar, 622 years must be added to the Ottoman calendar (for example, 1200 Islamic corresponds to 1822–1823 Gregorian). For exact correspondences of dates, use conversion tables such as in the following book: | ||
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When the French Empire under Napoleon controlled parts of Greece, such as the Ionian islands, another calendar was introduced. This calendar, based on the founding of the French Republic, used a system of months unrelated to the regular calendar. You may find some records that use that calendar. If so, see [[French Republican Calendar]]. | When the French Empire under Napoleon controlled parts of Greece, such as the Ionian islands, another calendar was introduced. This calendar, based on the founding of the French Republic, used a system of months unrelated to the regular calendar. You may find some records that use that calendar. If so, see [[French Republican Calendar]]. | ||
== Local Histories == | ==Local Histories== | ||
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. | ||
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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. | ||
== Websites == | Village history books can be found in local libraries in Greece. These were usually written by schoolteachers from the village. The authors accessed local history sources, church and archival records to create the histories, making them valuable resources for researchers. | ||
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*[http://www.ancientgreece.com/ www.ancientgreece.com] | *[http://www.ancientgreece.com/ www.ancientgreece.com] | ||
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*[http://www.crystalinks.com/greece.html www.crystalinks.com/greece.html] | *[http://www.crystalinks.com/greece.html www.crystalinks.com/greece.html] | ||
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