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*The only notary records that are available at the Family History Library are for the town of Argos, Argolidos, Greece from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. | *The only notary records that are available at the Family History Library are for the town of Argos, Argolidos, Greece from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. | ||
===GAK Greek National Archives=== | ===GAK Greek National Archives=== | ||
See, [[Media:GAK - How to Navigate.pdf|'''How to Navigate the Greek National Archives.''']] | |||
There are two types of records available online for many counties: 1) indexes to actual notary records that you can then write for, and 2) in a few cases, digitized copies of the notary records themselves. To see what is available for your county, go to [http://www.gak.gr/Cont/cont-py-00.html '''Links and addresses for county archives''']. After you choose a county, you will see "File Notary" clearly marked. For each file you select, clicking the "Contents" tab will give you sub-listings. Continue to work down through the sub-listings until you find a file of interest. When the "digital copies" tab changes from gray to black, you will be able to see the actual records. | There are two types of records available online for many counties: 1) indexes to actual notary records that you can then write for, and 2) in a few cases, digitized copies of the notary records themselves. To see what is available for your county, go to [http://www.gak.gr/Cont/cont-py-00.html '''Links and addresses for county archives''']. After you choose a county, you will see "File Notary" clearly marked. For each file you select, clicking the "Contents" tab will give you sub-listings. Continue to work down through the sub-listings until you find a file of interest. When the "digital copies" tab changes from gray to black, you will be able to see the actual records. | ||
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Definition[edit | edit source]
In Greece, all legal transactions are recorded by notary offices (Symvolaiografeion). Notaries kept records such as dowry contracts (proikoa), wills (diathiki), and land transfer contracts.
Time Coverage[edit | edit source]
Some notary offices have files of contracts dating as early as 1400.
Content[edit | edit source]
Dowry Contracts (Proikoa)[edit | edit source]
Bride's name, her parents' names, groom's name, groom's parents' names, financial details.
Wills (Diathiki)[edit | edit source]
Identity of the deceased, names of heirs and relationship (usually wife, children and their spouses), details of distribution of the property.
Land Transfer Contract[edit | edit source]
Identity of buyer and seller, locality, description of property.
Accessing the Records[edit | edit source]
- These records are kept in private notary offices.
- Access depends on the current notary. A fee will be charged for copies of contracts.
- Land records may also be found in a government land ownership office (Ypothikofylakeion). These offices can be accessed only by attorneys.
- The only notary records that are available at the Family History Library are for the town of Argos, Argolidos, Greece from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
GAK Greek National Archives[edit | edit source]
See, How to Navigate the Greek National Archives. There are two types of records available online for many counties: 1) indexes to actual notary records that you can then write for, and 2) in a few cases, digitized copies of the notary records themselves. To see what is available for your county, go to Links and addresses for county archives. After you choose a county, you will see "File Notary" clearly marked. For each file you select, clicking the "Contents" tab will give you sub-listings. Continue to work down through the sub-listings until you find a file of interest. When the "digital copies" tab changes from gray to black, you will be able to see the actual records.