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1827 - Greek independence achieved. Kingdom of Greece included central Greece and Euboea, Peloponnesus, and the Cyclades Islands<br> | 1827 - Greek independence achieved. Kingdom of Greece included central Greece and Euboea, Peloponnesus, and the Cyclades Islands<br> | ||
1864 - Ionian Islands ceded to Greece by Great Britain<br> | 1864 - Ionian Islands ceded to Greece by Great Britain<br> | ||
1881 - Thessaly and part of Epirus ceded to Greece by | 1881 - Thessaly and part of Epirus ceded to Greece by Türkiye<br> | ||
1913 - Crete, Macedonia, and the Aegean Islands, and the rest of Epirus ceded to Greece by | 1913 - Crete, Macedonia, and the Aegean Islands, and the rest of Epirus ceded to Greece by Türkiye<br> | ||
1918 - Western Thrace ceded to Greece by Bulgaria<br> | 1918 - Western Thrace ceded to Greece by Bulgaria<br> | ||
1920 - Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor granted to Greece<br> | 1920 - Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor granted to Greece<br> | ||
1923 - Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor returned to | 1923 - Eastern Thrace and part of Asia Minor returned to Türkiye<br> | ||
1946-1949 - Greek Civil War<br> | 1946-1949 - Greek Civil War<br> | ||
1947 - Dodecanese Islands ceded to Greece by Italy<br> | 1947 - Dodecanese Islands ceded to Greece by Italy<br> | ||
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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 | The FamilySearch 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. | ||
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. | 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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