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== Description == | == Description == | ||
This is a | This project is a compilation of family group sheets filled out by decendants of Greek ancestors. which means that all people of Greek descent are encouraged and welcome to contribute their family group sheets to this project. Our goal is to continue to expand this collection for future generations and to assist in increasing Greek ancestral research. | ||
Please note that the group sheets have been translated word for word and letter for letter, exactly as is written on the sheet. This means that there are numerous typographic errors and place name mistakes. The information on the sheets is considered a secondary source. The information used for sources are taken directly from the submitter. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
In the late 1970’s to the early 80’s, members of the Greek community came together with the purpose of documenting their immigrant Greek families. Subsequently, a collection with over 2,000 group sheets containing over 15,500 names, dates, and sources, were compiled into one collection. | In the late 1970’s to the early 80’s, members of the Greek community came together with the purpose of documenting their immigrant Greek families. Subsequently, a collection with over 2,000 group sheets containing over 15,500 names, dates, and sources, were compiled into one collection. | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
This project is a compilation of family group sheets filled out by decendants of Greek ancestors. which means that all people of Greek descent are encouraged and welcome to contribute their family group sheets to this project. Our goal is to continue to expand this collection for future generations and to assist in increasing Greek ancestral research.
Please note that the group sheets have been translated word for word and letter for letter, exactly as is written on the sheet. This means that there are numerous typographic errors and place name mistakes. The information on the sheets is considered a secondary source. The information used for sources are taken directly from the submitter.
History[edit | edit source]
In the late 1970’s to the early 80’s, members of the Greek community came together with the purpose of documenting their immigrant Greek families. Subsequently, a collection with over 2,000 group sheets containing over 15,500 names, dates, and sources, were compiled into one collection.
Group Sheet Information[edit | edit source]
• First, middle, and surnames
• Dates of births, marriages, and deaths
• Children and their spouses, when given
• Submitter, notes, and sources
• Greek spellings of names and places - correct and incorrectly given by submitter
• Personal info such as occupation and multiple marriages, when given
Greece Clickable Map[edit | edit source]
This map shows the regions (Perifereia - Περιφέρεια) and counties (Nomos - Νομός) of Greece. To see a map of the former prefectures of Greece, go to Greece Jurisdictions.
