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===Major Collections and Databases=== | ===Major Collections and Databases=== | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
'''International Genealogical Index.''' The index provides names and vital information for deceased persons. This information was mostly submitted by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although only a limited number of persons from Greece are listed in this index, it is worth checking. This research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The International Genealogical Index is available at [https://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. as part of FamilySearch™. This index can be searched by surname. | '''International Genealogical Index.''' The index provides names and vital information for deceased persons. This information was mostly submitted by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although only a limited number of persons from Greece are listed in this index, it is worth checking. This research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The International Genealogical Index is available at [https://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]. as part of FamilySearch™. This index can be searched by surname. | ||
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===Family Histories=== | ===Family Histories=== | ||
Some Greek families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. The | Some Greek families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. The FamilySearch Library has a few published Greek family histories. Copies of these are listed in the surname section of the FamilySearch Catalog. Not every name found in a family history will be listed; only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog. Many Greek family histories are listed in a helpful bibliography of Greek family histories: | ||
*''Elliniki Genealogiki Bibliografia - Greek Genealogical Bibliography 1800–1997''). Athinai, Greece: D.A. Maurideros, 1998. (FS Library book 949.5 D2m) This lists genealogical publications alphabetically by the name of the author. It does not have a surname index. | *''Elliniki Genealogiki Bibliografia - Greek Genealogical Bibliography 1800–1997''). Athinai, Greece: D.A. Maurideros, 1998. (FS Library book 949.5 D2m) This lists genealogical publications alphabetically by the name of the author. It does not have a surname index. | ||
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