Greek Ancestry Newsletter |
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We love our Greek Ancestry community and want to keep you up to date!
Besides, who does not need company in their family history journey?
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Grand Opening of Greek Ancestry's New Office |
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We are delighted to share the news of Greek Ancestry's recent milestone: the grand opening of our new office located in the heart of Athens! On Saturday, May 27th, we had the pleasure of hosting a special gathering with over 100 attendees, including friends, family, valued clients, and esteemed colleagues.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us, as your presence and support mean the world to us. Your unwavering belief in our mission has played a pivotal role in Greek Ancestry's journey thus far.
With our new office as a symbol of our commitment, we are eager to continue providing exceptional services to uncover the fascinating stories woven within Greek ancestry. We are honored to serve you and assist you in discovering the extraordinary narratives that lie within your Greek roots.
Thank you for being a part of the grand opening celebration of Greek Ancestry. We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to embarking on this journey together.
Gregory Kontos
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LEFKADA: 70,000 NEW RECORDS |
Wonderful news for those of you with origins in Lefkada!
We are excited to introduce Greek Ancestry's latest genealogical treasure: 70,000 birth, marriage, and death records from the captivating Greek island of Lefkada! Spanning from the 1840s through the 1910s, this collection provides an invaluable resource for tracing your family roots on this picturesque island.
Discover the birthplaces, marriages, and final resting places of your Lefkada ancestors. With just a few clicks, you can unlock a wealth of information and order records that unveil the hidden chapters of your family's past.
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M. Rempoutsika, "Milestones in Greek Electoral History" |
The first round of Greece’s national elections took place two weeks ago, and the second round is still pending. This race not only holds significant importance but also encourages us to reflect upon the pivotal election moments that have shaped the course of Greek history over the past two centuries.
Which milestones in Greek electoral history have left an indelible mark and shaped the trajectory of the nation? We will delve into this history through two articles. The first article will cover the milestones in Greek electoral history starting from the first elections in 1844 and spanning through those of 1920.
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Interview for The Greekish Life
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Last month, Gregory Kontos was interviewed by Barbara, founder of the Greekish Life!
Barbara and Gregory had a great conversation about all things Greek genealogy: why we are so passionate about it, what challenges we face, what tips can be employed, what DNA testing has to offer and how important digitization initiatives are...
Don't miss it!
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Zeus PowerSearch is a search engine especially developed to answer the needs of Greek genealogical research! Greek Ancestry’s team combined linguistic, historical and technological knowledge, and developed the most advanced tool to search through a database of Greek records!
Zeus PowerSearch enables you to conduct searches with the combination of several search fields. At the same time, even when there is a challenging spelling, Zeus’ broad search will definitely help you find what you are looking for!
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New Greek Genealogy Webinar |
Legacy Family Tree Webinars is the world’s most popular webinar website for genealogy and DNA testing, where you can enjoy a robust offering of live and recorded webinars presented by top speakers! Recently, they announced a new Greek genealogy webinar with Gregory Kontos, scheduled for June 21st!
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Greek Adoption Files Digitized |
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On August 29th 2022, Greek Ancestry and the International Social Service (ISS) - Hellenic Branch inaugurated their collaboration to digitize the invaluable archival collection of the ISS!
Covering the years from the 1950s up to 1985, our project aims at preserving the history of Greek children adopted by families abroad. In the adoption files we are discovering amazing stories and incredible documents: letters written before mothers put their children up for adoption, letters of the adoptive families, photos and drawings of children, newspaper articles etc.
On Dec 3rd, 2022, ISS - Hellenic Branch and Greek Ancestry hosted a crowdfunding webinar. Our guest speakers Mary Cardaras, Linda Carol Trotter (Eftychia), Gonda van Steen and Katerina Bakogianni talked about the significance of the preservation of ISS' historical archive!
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Over 1400 cases have already been digitized! Click on the button below and help the ISS preserve its archive! Any contribution is greatly appreciated! |
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Greek Genealogy Guidebook |
By consulting this Guide, one can navigate the complexities of Greek genealogy and find the correct resources to both access and request relevant documentation for his or her ancestors. It is the beginning of an exciting journey of discovery—and love.
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