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'''Family Group Records Collection'''. (online at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.FamilySearch.org] in the IGI section) More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. The two major sections are the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. A special collection of Greek family group sheets is part of the Archive Section and can be found on FHL film 1281098. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog under “Family Group Records Collection.” | '''Family Group Records Collection'''. (online at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.FamilySearch.org] in the IGI section) More than eight million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. The two major sections are the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. A special collection of Greek family group sheets is part of the Archive Section and can be found on FHL film 1281098. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog under “Family Group Records Collection.” | ||
===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 Family History Library has a few published Greek family histories. Copies of these are listed in the surname section of the Family History Library 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: | 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 Family History Library has a few published Greek family histories. Copies of these are listed in the surname section of the Family History Library 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. (FHL 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. (FHL book 949.5 D2m) This lists genealogical publications alphabetically by the name of the author. It does not have a surname index. | ||
===Internet=== | |||
The Internet is a valuable tool for finding information on genealogical resources, coordinating research, and finding out what research may have already been done. Most of the information on the Internet is compiled from secondary sources and must be verified, but it may provide good clues and identify new sources to search. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial online services help family history researchers: | The Internet is a valuable tool for finding information on genealogical resources, coordinating research, and finding out what research may have already been done. Most of the information on the Internet is compiled from secondary sources and must be verified, but it may provide good clues and identify new sources to search. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial online services help family history researchers: | ||
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* Greek Telephone Directories (White Pages, and Yellow Pages, in Greek or in English): [http://www.hellasyellow.gr www.hellasyellow.gr] | * Greek Telephone Directories (White Pages, and Yellow Pages, in Greek or in English): [http://www.hellasyellow.gr www.hellasyellow.gr] | ||
* | * Greece Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/europe/greece/index.html | ||
Internet site addresses can change often, so if you find one of these sites has moved or has been discontinued, try accessing a search engine and entering the subject of the former site. | Internet site addresses can change often, so if you find one of these sites has moved or has been discontinued, try accessing a search engine and entering the subject of the former site. | ||
===Genealogical Collections=== | |||
A book giving genealogical information on prominent Greek families, including family trees, is the following: | A book giving genealogical information on prominent Greek families, including family trees, is the following: | ||