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<center><font size = "4"><br>'''Purpose of Research Tips and Strategies Wiki Page'''</font></center><br> | <center><font size = "4"><br>'''Purpose of Research Tips and Strategies Wiki Page'''</font></center><br> | ||
<center>''The Greece Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for Greece. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.''</center><br> | <center>''The Greece Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for Greece. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.''</center><br> | ||
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==Tutorial== | ==Tutorial== | ||
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:::'''Research in Greece: Using Civil and Church Records, by Gregory Kontos'''<br> | :::'''Research in Greece: Using Civil and Church Records, by Gregory Kontos'''<br> | ||
:::This presentation covers Civil Records found in Town Halls, records at the General Archives of Greece (GAK) and Church records. Learn about each record collection, what they contain and how to access them. | :::This presentation covers Civil Records found in Town Halls, records at the General Archives of Greece (GAK) and Church records. Learn about each record collection, what they contain and how to access them. | ||
==Research Guides== | |||
*[http://www.helleniccomserve.com/genealbegingrk2.html '''Beginning a Greek Genealogical Search in the US''' A step by step guide to beginning your research.] | |||
*[https://www.dropbox.com/s/223h9sx2fg4096o/Preparation%20for%20%20Research%20in%20Greece%20-%20Georgia%20Keilman%20Stryker.pdf?dl=0 '''Preparation for Research in Greece''' – How U.S. Records Can Help] | |||
*[[Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition| '''Family History Research in Greece, 3rd edition''']] | |||
==The Most Important Records for Greece Genealogy== | ==The Most Important Records for Greece Genealogy== | ||
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**[http://arxeiomnimon.gak.gr/browse/index.html?cid=542609 '''GSA-Regional Archive of Kythera island'''] (18th-19th century) | **[http://arxeiomnimon.gak.gr/browse/index.html?cid=542609 '''GSA-Regional Archive of Kythera island'''] (18th-19th century) | ||
===Writing to the Greek National Archives (GAK or GSA)=== | <!--===Writing to the Greek National Archives (GAK or GSA)=== | ||
*The archives have many, many more records that are not digitized online. You will be able to write for these records.<br> | *The archives have many, many more records that are not digitized online. You will be able to write for these records.<br> | ||
[http://www.gak.gr/index.php/el/tilefona-diefthynseis '''Links and addresses for province archives'''] | |||
*Information on addressing the letter, enclosing money, and a form letter in Greek, with its English translation are found in this .pdf:<br> | *Information on addressing the letter, enclosing money, and a form letter in Greek, with its English translation are found in this .pdf:<br> | ||
[[Media:Lica Catsakis Form Letters to the Greek National Archives (GAK).pdf|'''Form Letters to the Greek National Archives (GAK)''']] | [[Media:Lica Catsakis Form Letters to the Greek National Archives (GAK).pdf|'''Form Letters to the Greek National Archives (GAK)''']] | ||
**Requesting Birth information | **Requesting Birth information | ||
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**Requesting information about the family structure and death of an ancestor | **Requesting information about the family structure and death of an ancestor | ||
**Follow up Thank You letter | **Follow up Thank You letter | ||
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==3. Locating Records at the FamilySearch Library== | ==3. Locating Records at the FamilySearch Library== | ||
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To see whether FamilySearch has microfilmed any records for your locality: | To see whether FamilySearch has microfilmed any records for your locality: | ||
:::a. Click on [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927189&query=%2Bplace%3AGreece '''the Places within Greece drop-down menu''']. | ||
:::b. Select your town or province. A province will then open up drop-down list of several towns to choose from. | :::b. Select your town or province. A province will then open up drop-down list of several towns to choose from. | ||
:::b. Click on a topic. Then click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::b. Click on a topic. Then click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
:::c. Choose the correct '''record type and time period''' for your ancestor. | :::c. Choose the correct '''record type and time period''' for your ancestor. | ||
:::b. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. | :::b. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. | ||
*For a complete list of microfilms as they appear in the FamilySearch Catalog see: | |||
**[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/167627-greek-microfilms-list-of-microfilms-by-counties-epsilonlambdalambdaetanuiotakappaalpha-muiotakapparhoomicronphiiotalambdamu-kappaalphataulambdaomicrongammaomicronsigmaf-muiotakapparhoomicronphilambdamu-kappaalphataualpha-nuomicronmuomicronsigmaf?offset=1 '''Greek Microfilms''']: A list of microfilms by counties by Lica Catsakis | |||
===Currently Microfilmed Registry Records=== | ===Currently Microfilmed Registry Records=== | ||
Records of the '''Lixiarheion (civil registry offices)''' have been filmed for the '''cities of''' | Records of the '''Lixiarheion (civil registry offices)''' have been filmed for the '''cities of''' | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=5061593&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Greece%2C%20Attica%2C%20Athens%22 '''Athinai (Athens)'''] | ||
** | **{{FSC|615624|item|disp='''Piraeus'''}} | ||
** | **{{FSC|597504|item|disp='''Thessaloniki'''}} | ||
** | **{{FSC|753709|item|disp='''Nauplion'''}} | ||
*Copies from various town halls and city archives have been filmed from the counties of | *Copies from various town halls and city archives have been filmed from the counties of | ||
**[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | **[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=5061593&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Greece%2C%20Attica%2C%20Athens%22 '''Athens (Attikis)'''] | ||
**[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | **[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=6359370&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Greece%2C%20Leukados%22 '''Leukados'''] | ||
**[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | **[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1930477&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Greece%2C%20Piraeus%22 '''Piraeus'''] | ||
==4. Local and Diocese Church Records== | ==4. Local and Diocese Church Records== | ||
Most records are found at the diocese archives rather than local churches. Local churches will have more recent records still, but eventually they are passed on to the diocese archives. You will have to visit the diocese archives or write to them. If you belong to a Greek congregation, a letter of introduction from your priest is helpful. | Most records are found at the diocese archives rather than local churches. Local churches will have more recent records still, but eventually they are passed on to the diocese archives. You will have to visit the diocese archives or write to them. If you belong to a Greek congregation, a letter of introduction from your priest is helpful. | ||
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#If earlier generations are not in the record, search records of neighboring towns. | #If earlier generations are not in the record, search records of neighboring towns. | ||
===Other Research Resources=== | |||
*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qV3eNt5Cau2ZJtF1GVORg-bFGxCWp3IW/view Resources for Hellenic Genealogy Research Bibliography]''' | |||
*'''[https://www.facebook.com/groups/118224528189671 Hellenic Genealogy Geek Facebook page]''': members assist with queries and research assistance | |||
*'''[https://hellenicgenealogygeek.com/ Hellenic Genealogy Geek website]''': thousands of links to online genealogical resources | |||
*'''[https://spartan-roots.com/ Spartan Roots website]''': research assistance for the villages surrounding Sparta | |||
*[https://apps.ncl.ac.uk/GreekFamilyHistory/Page/Education Greek Family History - Education] | |||
[[Category:Greece Research Strategies]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | [[Category:Greece Research Strategies]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||