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*One list includes words of the old Greek language ('''Kathareuousa'''). This old language was used on all documents until 1980, and is still in use today by the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece and in other countries. | *One list includes words of the old Greek language ('''Kathareuousa'''). This old language was used on all documents until 1980, and is still in use today by the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece and in other countries. | ||
**[[Media:Greek Word List.pdf|'''Greek Word List: Words Used in Old Records (Kathareuousa)''']] shows the most common genealogical words, with handwritten versions. | **[[Media:Greek Word List.pdf|'''Greek Word List: Words Used in Old Records (Kathareuousa)''']] shows the most common genealogical words, with handwritten versions. | ||
**For a more complete list of '''Greek genealogical words (Kathareuousa)''' visit the [[Reading Greek Old Handwriting Made Easy# | **For a more complete list of '''Greek genealogical words (Kathareuousa)''' visit the [[Reading Greek Old Handwriting Made Easy#Chapter 10 The LANGUAGE--Link|'''Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition Chapter 10 THE LANGUAGE p.135.''']] | ||
*The other list includes words of the modern Greek language ('''Demotic'''). This list of words of the modern language will help you when you want to read a letter or the writings behind photographs sent from Greece. | *The other list includes words of the modern Greek language ('''Demotic'''). This list of words of the modern language will help you when you want to read a letter or the writings behind photographs sent from Greece. | ||
**[[Greek Genealogical Word List|'''Greek Genealogical Word List (Demotic)''']] | **[[Greek Genealogical Word List|'''Greek Genealogical Word List (Demotic)''']] | ||
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*A list of the most common Greek given names is also included, to help you recognize them when you see them handwritten in a document. | *A list of the most common Greek given names is also included, to help you recognize them when you see them handwritten in a document. | ||
**[[Media:Greek Given Name List 2.pdf|'''Several Greek Given Names in Handwriting''']] Not every name is given in handwriting. By becoming familiar with the names in this list, you will develop the skills to read the additional names in the following list. | **[[Media:Greek Given Name List 2.pdf|'''Several Greek Given Names in Handwriting''']] Not every name is given in handwriting. By becoming familiar with the names in this list, you will develop the skills to read the additional names in the following list. | ||
*For more given names visit the [[Reading Greek Old Handwriting Made Easy#Appendix | *For more given names visit the [[Reading Greek Old Handwriting Made Easy#Appendix A GLOSSARY--Link| '''Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition Appendix B.''']] | ||
===How to Use the Handwriting Samples=== | ===How to Use the Handwriting Samples=== | ||
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==Samples of Documents: Certificates== | ==Samples of Documents: Certificates== | ||
===Birth Certificate=== | ===Birth Certificate=== | ||
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===Marriage Certificate=== | ===Marriage Certificate=== | ||
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