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This article will help you learn how to read Greek handwritten records. It will help you become familiar with variations of handwritten letters of the Greek alphabet, and the difference of records kept in various parts of Greece. You will see the Greek alphabet typed and handwritten. | This article will help you learn how to read Greek handwritten records. It will help you become familiar with variations of handwritten letters of the Greek alphabet, and the difference of records kept in various parts of Greece. You will see the Greek alphabet typed and handwritten. | ||
===Two Lists of the Most Common Greek Words Used in Genealogy=== | ===Two Lists of the Most Common Greek Words Used in Genealogy=== | ||
*One 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. | *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. | |||
**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. | |||
**[[Greek Genealogical Word List|'''Greek Genealogical Word List (Demotic)''']] | **[[Greek Genealogical Word List|'''Greek Genealogical Word List (Demotic)''']] | ||
===Greek Given Names=== | ===Greek Given Names=== | ||
*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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==Letters== | ==Letters== | ||
===Lesson One:=== | ===Lesson One:Tips=== | ||
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*You may want to take note and maybe make a list of the letters that you have recognized so you can refer to this list later. | *You may want to take note and maybe make a list of the letters that you have recognized so you can refer to this list later. | ||
===Lesson Two:=== | ===Lesson Two:=== | ||
[[Media:Lica1.pdf|'''Reading Old Greek Handwriting Made Easy''']]<br> | [[Media:Lica1.pdf|'''Reading Old Greek Handwriting Made Easy''']]<br> | ||
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*Prefix of names | *Prefix of names | ||
*Numbers | *Numbers | ||
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===Lesson Three:=== | ===Lesson Three:=== | ||
[[Media:Lica2.pdf|'''Identifying Greek Handwriting Letters''']]<br> | [[Media:Lica2.pdf|'''Identifying Greek Handwriting Letters''']]<br> | ||
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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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==Samples of Documents: A Variety of Documents== | ==Samples of Documents: A Variety of Documents== | ||
*Some copies of old Greek documents are used here as samples, to assist you in recognizing the Greek old handwriting. Each document appears in two copies. The first copy of the document has over each word typed the same word. The second copy of the same document has over each letter the same letter typed. This will help in recognizing each letter of this particular handwriting. The various samples that are included here, have each of them a different handwriting, and are of various periods of time. Several samples have been used because the more individual handwritings you get familiar with, the easier you will recognize another person’s handwriting. | *Some copies of old Greek documents are used here as samples, to assist you in recognizing the Greek old handwriting. Each document appears in two copies. The first copy of the document has over each word typed the same word. The second copy of the same document has over each letter the same letter typed. This will help in recognizing each letter of this particular handwriting. The various samples that are included here, have each of them a different handwriting, and are of various periods of time. Several samples have been used because the more individual handwritings you get familiar with, the easier you will recognize another person’s handwriting. | ||
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*[[Media:Lica4.pdf|KERKYRA BIRTH 1822 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica5.pdf|KERKYRA BIRTH 1822 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:6 Birth Index 1860 typed words (2).pdf|Birth Index 1860 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:7 Birth Index 1860 typed letters (2).pdf|Birth Index 1860 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica8.pdf|FTHIOTIS ELECTORAL 1862 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica9.pdf|FTHIOTIS ELECTORAL 1862 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica10.pdf|ATHENS BIRTH 1908 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica11.pdf|ATHENS BIRTH 1908 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica12.pdf|FTHIOTIDOS ELECTORAL 1843 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica13.pdf|FTHIOTIDOS ELECTORAL 1843 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica14.pdf|MAKRAKOMIS ELECTORAL 1843 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica15.pdf|MAKRAKOMIS ELECTORAL 1843 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica16.pdf|ATHENS DEATH 1884 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica17.pdf|ATHENS DEATH 1884 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica18.pdf|HALKIS DEATH 1872 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica19.pdf|HALKIS DEATH 1872 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica20.pdf|PTELEOS ELECTORAL 1856 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica21.pdf|PTELEOS ELECTORAL 1856 by letter]] | |||
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*[[Media:Lica22.pdf|HALKIS DEATH 1873 by word]] | |||
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[[Media:Lica23.pdf|HALKIS DEATH 1873 by letter]] | |||
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==Translating the Records== | ==Translating the Records== | ||
For help translating the records into English, see all the help available in [[Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition|'''Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition:''']]<br> | For help translating the records into English, see all the help available in [[Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition|'''Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition:''']] Here are some important instructions and word lists.<br> | ||
==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 10 The Language.pdf| | |||
==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 10 The Language.pdf|Chapter 10 The LANGUAGE--Link]]== | |||
It’s All Greek to Me ............................................................................................... 127 | It’s All Greek to Me ............................................................................................... 127 | ||
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General Words......................................................................................................... 135 | General Words......................................................................................................... 135 | ||
==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 11 Numbers and Units of Time.pdf| | ==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 11 Numbers and Units of Time.pdf|Chapter 11 NUMBERS AND UNITS OF TIME--Link]]== | ||
Numbers ................................................................................................................. 139 | Numbers ................................................................................................................. 139 | ||
:Numbers in Numerical Order............................................................................. 139 | :Numbers in Numerical Order............................................................................. 139 | ||
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:Days of the Week.............................................................................................. 141 | :Days of the Week.............................................................................................. 141 | ||
:Months............................................................................................................... 141 | :Months............................................................................................................... 141 | ||
==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 12 Appendix A Glossary.pdf| | |||
==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 12 Appendix A Glossary.pdf|Appendix A GLOSSARY--Link]]== | |||
Greek Words........................................................................................................... 143 | Greek Words........................................................................................................... 143 | ||
English Words......................................................................................................... 145 | English Words......................................................................................................... 145 | ||
==[[Media:Lica Catsakis 13 Appendix B, Names, English Equivalents, Namedays.pdf|'''Appendix B GREEK GIVEN NAMES, THEIR VARIATIONS, ENGLISH EQUIVALENTS AND NAME DAYS''']] | ==Appendix B== | ||
[[Media:Lica Catsakis 13 Appendix B, Names, English Equivalents, Namedays.pdf|'''Appendix B GREEK GIVEN NAMES, THEIR VARIATIONS, ENGLISH EQUIVALENTS AND NAME DAYS'''--Link]] | |||
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