General - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Have photos of graves of members of Stathakis family

sharpchick13 — 11 Oct 2008 6:36:32 GMT

Angelo John Stathakis, 3/28/1877-9/5/1955; Diamondo Angelo Stathakis, 7/12/1880-9/18/1925; and John A. Stathakis, 5/10/1904-2/13/1976.

I am a volunteer for findagrave.com, and took these photos this week at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock, AR.

If there are surviving family members who would like copies of the photos, I would be happy to e-mail them.

KOKAS FAMILY TREE

Ranae Knott-Wheeler — 8 Aug 2000 7:55:59 GMT

MY GREAT GRANDPA CAME FORM ATHENS,GREECE WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER.HIS NAME WAS JAMES A. KOKAS.HE WAS BORN IN ATHENS,GREECE. ALL REPLYS WELCOME. RANAE

GRANAS

SMcdon9686 — 10 Oct 2008 11:50:49 GMT

Thanks so much for the assistance and ideas. I will follow them up.
Mac

GRANAS, George C. & CHEAKOS, Tony

SMcdon9686 — 17 Sep 2008 9:06:16 GMT

Looking for relatives of George C. GRANAS born somewhere in Greece 7-24-1899 or 1897. In 1918, he is in Weld Co., Colorado with his uncle Tony Cheakos or Chiakos. By 1920, he is a waiter in Santa Barbara Co., California. By 1925, he is in Santa Clara Co., California with his son Phil Granas and is listed as associated to Emma Coffland. In 1930, he is listed as a waiter living in San Jose California. He may have married, Lillian Darrimon & had 2 sons. He died 10-24-1979 in Santa Clara Co., California.

Anagnostopoulos

Ajay12571 — 3 Apr 2004 4:08:17 GMT

My father-in-law George Anagnos(topoulos) came to this
country from Kapsia on the Peloponnese sometime in the
early part of this century, to Poughkeepsie, NY. His brother John came later on settling in Chicago. I am familiar with
most of the cousins, however, I have no information about
George & John's parents, Angeliki and Vassily, who remained
in Greece. There are/were also 3 or four sisters, one of whom
is Kalliope, who now resides in London, Ontario. Is anyone
familiar with this family, or know how I would go about
trying to find this information? Thanx for any info, Jeanette

Kefalonia and Karpathos surnames

Sotiris Kourlambas-Pefanis — 25 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

For my family tree I am searching all the above surnames,
originated from: Kefalonia, Karpathos, Patras, Vonitsa, Souli, Oreini Heleias and other.
See:
http://users.otenet.gr/k/kourlaba/gene01u.htm

zerbinopoulos???

zerb82 — 8 Oct 2008 1:47:07 GMT

Not to sure where to start, im interested in finding (if any) relatives that may still live in Greece, the only information i have found so far is when and where my great grandfather was born...1899 in Leonidion. any information or even if anyone can point in the right direction of a search that might help me find what im looking for would be greatly appreciated.

Megalogenis

Angie2253 — 7 Oct 2008 1:50:45 GMT

Following is the Megalogenis families I found that came to America. I am putting them here as they appear in the Ellis Island site though the spelling may be incorrect. If you find a connection, please contact me. Thank you.

Efstathios Megaloghianus arrived 27 June 1906 age 45
would have been born about 1861

Panagis Megalogenis arrived 30 Jan 1904 age 33
going to see his brother Demetes Megalogenis, 43 Henry Street, Bellowsfalls, Vermont
would have been born about 1871

Panay Magalogenis arrived 1 Feb 1903 age 42
full name may have been Panayotis and born about 1861

Jani Megalojanis arrived 7 May 1904
no age given. Believe this person was sent back due to illness.

Samaragdi Megalogenis arrived 3 June 1907 age 40 born 1867 with children:
Elena age 10 born 1894
Isidoros age 9 born 18 Apr 1896
Maria age 8 born 21 Jan 1898
Georgio age 6 born 14 July 1900
John age 4 born 15 Jan 1902
* Samaragdi's maiden name was: Andreadis or Andredou. She was the daughter of Capt. George Andreadis/Andredou and his wife Helen of Chios, Greece. Smaragdi was born 18 Mar 1868 in Chios, Greece according to her death notice of 20 Aug 1943 out of Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. She was the wife of Demitrios Megalogenis.
*George D. Megalogenis made a trip to Greece in 1927. I found him returning to America aboard the SS M/N Satunia sailing from Patras on 2 Aug 1928 arriving at port of New York 13 Aug 1928. He was 28 years old at the time, single, male. Naturalized: Supreme Court of NH at Newport 6 Sept 1927 No. 2468529. His passport No. 482788 was optained 20 Dec 1927. He lists his address in US as: No. 92 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH. Father: Dimitrios Megalogenis.

POULAKIDAS, STAMATOPOULAS

MIKE PRICE — 21 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Subject: Poulakidas or Stamatopoulas
My name is Mike Price and I am looking for information on the above families. I know that my great grandfather was born in Hora, Trifilias, Messinias, Greece to
Athanasious Poulakidas in 1875. My great grandmother was born in Gargalini Greece in 1883. I am new at this so I am not sure where to start. Thanks.

Koutouzos

Ross34 — 2 Jul 2001 7:29:06 GMT

I tried before, but message came back.
I am looking for info on George nickolas Koutouzos from Vervena, Greece. b.12-20-1887 he was one of 9 children.
You may e-mail direct. delsil34@aol.com

Kessaris from Kalamata or Athens

Mary Severson — 7 Dec 1999 6:42:01 GMT

Looking for information on grandfather James George Kessaris

Kafantaris

kafas — 11 Sep 2001 1:13:14 GMT

I'm am Looking for info on these famiies. They are from Chios. I have a Elias Kafantaris m Despina Matheou and a Michael Fisas m Eirene Kountouroudi both in the early 1800's
If anyone have these surnames in their family please contact me

thanks sherry

Kanavos family immigrated to US in early 1900s

bettyk153 — 30 Dec 2005 2:48:09 GMT

I am seeking information about my grandfather 's siblings.

My grandfather was Nicholas John Kanavos, born in 1887 or 1888 in Neohorion, Greece. His parents names were John (Ioannis) Kanavos and Bessie (Vashilo) Papadopoulo. His siblings were: Ernest, Paul, Georgia, Louis, Stella, and Sophie. I know Georgia married a man named Langas and Paul married a woman named Bessie. The family initially lived in the Boston area (possibly Dedham, Roxbury, or Peabody).

I believe the family immigrated through Ellis Island in 1905 but that is somewhat speculative.

Can anyone help or lead me to some resources?

Thanks,
Betty

Andreadis/Andreades family of Khios, Greece

Angie2253 — 1 Oct 2008 2:08:56 GMT

I am searching for any information on my 2nd greatgrandfather and his family who lived in Khios, Greece.
Capt. George Andreadis was a sea captain who lived in Krios, Greece. His wife was Helen and they had a daughter named Smaragdis G. Andreadis born 18 March 1868 in Khios, Greece. I have been told that Capt. George Andreadis died at sea and his wife Helen was so heart broke that she died. Their children were raised by some other family member, possably a grandmother. They had other children but, I do not have their names.

Smaragdis married Dimitris Megalogenis in Khios, Greece. When the Turks took over the country, Dimitris went to America about 1903. He sent for his family and his wife and children arrived at Ellis Island New York on the 3rd of June in 1907. The ship was Sicilian Prince that depoarted from Piraeus. Aboard with Smaragdis was:
Elena age 10, Georgio age 6, Isidoros age 9, Maria age 8 and John age 4.

John D. Megalogenis returned to Greece between 1940 and 1943. His brother George accompanied him. John died in Greece but, I do not know when. It has been said that he was living with family there.

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully Yours,
Angie

John Demetrious Kalogeropolis from Lahanada, Greece

myboxcamera — 12 Mar 2008 3:53:29 GMT

Hello!
John Demetrious Kalogeropolis was my grandfather, he's listed on the New York Passenger lists (spelled Calageropulos), arriving 1906. In 1910, he's on the census in Oshkosh, WI, (spelled Kalogeropoulos) in a household with several others: Charles B Alevizos, Charles N Kalogeropoulos, Anastasias Nicholackopoulos, Nick A Nickolackopoulos, Nick P Papouleas, Nick D Kalogeropoulos, Kenophon D Davetas, and Peter J Davetes. Were they cousins, brother, friends, relations? He later lived in Council Bluffs, IA, and then the family moved to Joplin, MO. In the 1920 census, it's spelled Collis. He shorted his name to Callas, and became a naturalized citizen in 1922. On the naturalization document, the part in his handwriting, he lists his birthplace as Lahanada, in Greece. In the 1930 census, it's spelled Calles, although different members of the family spell it either Calles or Callas.

I would like to hear from anyone else researching these individuals. Thank you.

MEGALOGENIS family Khios/Chios, Greece

Angie2253 — 4 Aug 2008 11:08:02 GMT

Searching for Megalogenis family information of Khios/Chios Greece.

My great grandfather was married to Smaragdi/Marjorie Andreadis. He may have use the names: Demetrios, James, Panagis or Peter Megalogenis.

Does anyone know of a Capt. George Andreadis or Andrathe and his wife helen Kalemacia?

I also am searching for Danagis Megalogenis who was possably the brother of my great grandfather.

Any information about this family line would be greatly appreciated. They may have lived in Piree.

Respectfully Yours,
Angie

GRANAS, George C. & CHEAKOS, Tony

SMcdon9686 — 17 Sep 2008 9:06:37 GMT

Nicholas Angelo Javaras 1896 Greece-1947 California, USA

jacquelynmarshall1 — 18 Jun 2008 2:03:16 GMT

Request help identifying Greek surname of possible American adaptation for name Javaras. Also, might Pappazafiropul surname be American adaptation or phonetic spelling of a Greek surname. See data below. Thanks, Jacquelyn Marshall

Nicholas Angelo Javaras
Parents: Mother’s maiden name Pappazafiropul and father’s surname Javaras
Born: May 10, 1896 in Ermionis, Greece near Mount Olympia
Died: November 29 1947 in Kern County, California [California Death Index, 1940-1997]

looking for a living relative in Kifisia

nekocat — 16 Jul 2008 1:23:07 GMT

how do I find my fiance's son when he doesn't show up in OTE's directory? I assume his address is unlisted. we have an old address for him in England, but he moved back to Greece and we don't have his new address.
can someone help?
I left his name off for privacy.

MACKROPOULOS, MAVROPOULOS from Zante Zakynthos

Trocki54 — 29 Jun 2008 5:05:55 GMT

Hello from the Houston Texas region!

Our grandmother was from the Zante Zakynthos Island. My sisters and I have made small attempts to find information on the family but the language barrier has proven to be a hugh problem. So, if anyone out there happens to have any knowledge of the family, or research hints they can pass along, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, and best of luck to you all in your research.
Sharon

Katsaounis Family (Larisa, Greece) Papagianopoulos Family (Egion, Greece)

tkatsaounis — 24 Sep 2008 7:29:10 GMT

I'm looking for any information regarding either family. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Tasos

victor romanos in greek

famstenz — 18 Jul 2008 9:36:04 GMT

Hello

I need help under whitch greek
name shall i look when i am trying to find out when and how
victor romanos came to usa

Greetings
Birthe Stenz

Need help with names Milanoppolis or Melanopower?

2kasmom — 25 Aug 2008 1:37:03 GMT

I need help to find a Theodore Milanoppolis and a brother - in - law to him, known as Jerome Williams. Jerome was an American name given by the court. His real name is something like Gerascoring Mike Gorlisies? Forgive me - it is taken from a WWI reg card and was hard to read. IF you can help me, please let me know. Theodore end up in TX- not sure where he is from. Jerome said he is from Cephalonia, Greece.

Megaris

cmegariz — 6 Sep 2003 4:38:19 GMT

I'M LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH LAST NAME ---MEGARIS, I HAVE FOUND MANY SURNAMES ON YAHOO PEOPLE FINDER IN U.S. OUR LAST NAME MEGARIZ WAS CHANGED FROM ORIGINAL SPELLING, WE BELIEVE MEGARIS. OUR GRANDFATHER BORN IN GREECE. WHERE? WOULD LIKE TO CORRESPOND VIA E-MAIL.

PROTONENTIS FROM GREECE, SPARTA, 1900

KARENPEERTERRY65 — 5 May 2007 11:50:26 GMT

GREAT GRANDFATHER THEODORE PROTONENTIS AND WIFE ANTOINETTE EMIGRATED TO NY 1909. HE B. 1884. COMMON NAMES INCLUDE GEORGE, THEODORE, JAMES, LOUIS, PETER, JULIA, ESTELLA. FROM SPARTA.

Anna Psyhoulis (nee Politakis) from Chios .. then Passaic, NJ

debbie1140 — 17 Sep 2008 12:16:21 GMT

Anna Politakis, daughter of Michalis and Maria Politakis. Her married name was Psichoulis. She was born circa 1883 in Dafnonas, Chios, Greece. Possibly, she was born circa 1885 in Chios. Circa 1911, she married Polychronis Psichoulis.

She travelled to the United States on board the Themistocles which departed from Piraeus and arrived at the port of New York in Dec 1920. Her brother Nikos also appeared on the manifest. She and her husband travelled together and were headed to their friend John Kritis at 373 West 35th Street in New York City. On 2 Apr 1927, she departed from the United States.

She returned to the United States on board the Edison which departed from Piraeus and arrived at the port of New York in Oct 1927. She was going to her husband at at 424 West 41st Street in New York City. Anna was listed as the wife of Polychronis Psichoulis on the 1930 Census recorded 3 Apr 1930 at 63 Myrtle Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey. Their residence was a rental that cost them $25 a month. She was an illiterate alien but could speak English.

We beleive she died in Passaic but our trail runs dry at the end of the above narrative. She and her husband never had children but they raised someone else's (I can't remember their names). Does anyone have further information on her or her husband, death dates, addresses, cemetery, etc? All would be greatly appreciated!

SIDERIS from Argos, Greece

locallass — 17 Sep 2008 5:59:03 GMT

Hi
Does anyone have any info on the SIDERIS family from Argos?

John (Ioannis) SIDERIS & Panayoula (surname unknown) had two sons Constantino b 1889/90 & Angelo in Argos. Con married Erene BELLISHOTIS b abt 1888. They had two sons, Nicholas b 1914 in Argos & George b 1912 in Argos. Con came by ship to Australia in 1914 and Nicholas came in about 1936.
We are also apparently related to Giorgos SIDERIS, the famous Greek footballer, but i have no idea how.

Any info would be v appreciated :)

Tzanetakos Zanetakos

Takos01 — 29 Jan 2007 9:18:14 GMT

Hope someone can help find out any info on some rels. My Dad's uncle Stratis Tzanetakos and his family migrated to Chicago ( or so we've been told)in the 1910-1930(?). He had 4 children Giorgos (George), Giogia (Georgia), Ilias (Elias or William), and Sofia. They would probably be in their 70s/80s as they are my Dad's first cousins. My Dad's name is Arthur (Athanasios) and he migrated out here to Australia in 1954. We changed our name to Takos. My grandfather Fotios also had another brother Constantinos, and a sister Panagiota. My grandfather also had travelled to Chicago in about 1920, I checked a passenger list and his name was down as Zanetakos. I don't know any other info as I'm not subscribed to "Ellis Island website".
My family are from Skala (and/or Siedali) in Laconia.

Cheers & Thanks, Litsa

Kouklis

cambi555 — 21 Aug 2008 7:52:21 GMT

My husbands family name is Kouklis and I am looking to find out more about them. George Kouklis (originally George Kouklakis) and his brother Zameta immigrated from Malaxa, Crete at the turn of the century. I am having a hard time finding any Greek records or pedigrees online. Can anyone help me?

scoufis/skoufis

pelenicos — 7 Sep 2008 2:33:19 GMT

trying to trace family tree of dimitri and panayiota scoufis/sckoufs from vlahokerasia,arcardia, greece.
dimitri died about 1920 and panayiota about 1950/60, they had sons, vasili, georgaki, stavros, yiannis, ilias and daughter dimitra.

thanks

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looking for family

Frangedakis — 23 Oct 1999 12:04:21 GMT

I am looking for family who originated from the island of crete. grandfathers name was george and was a twin.

UPDATE

Chrysso Sarkos Sarris — 28 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Since my last message (26 April 99), I have received some additional information to modify my search request. ATHERINOU m. PETALIS (Kalymnos), PETALIS m. ZERVOS (Kalymnos to Egypt to USA and Australia), SARKOS m. TANARAS (Eatea in mainland Greece near Delphi to USA), SARRIS m. KAFANTARIS (Chios to Constantinople to USA). Note I am guessing on the spelling of some of the surnames so if your surname is close, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Again, any information greatly appreciated and I would love to hear from relatives.

Thank you.

Syrigos (Sirigos) Lineage, Info or Leads?

sirang01 — 18 Apr 2007 5:06:24 GMT

My father's name was John (Ioannis) Sirigos, his father was Evangelos Syrigos. I heard that the first names flip flopped almost consistently generation to generation (naming the son after the father). My father left Greece when he was 14 (born in 1950)...my grandfather lived in Pirea (Korithalo). As did my father before he came to the US.
Unfortunately I took on this journey after the deaths of quite a few family members (Grandfather/mother, father, uncles and aunts on my father's side).
I have heard that our lineage "began" in Santorini but I digress. With noone to really to turn to I don't really know where to start. Any information is much appreciated.

Greek Roots

Angie — 11 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather, Cedric Megalogenis came from Chios, Greece as a young boy with his father: James Megalogenis and mother: Marjorie Andridis.

James Megalogenis: born ABT 1865 in Cephalonia, Greece
Marjorie Andridis: born ABT 1868 in Chios, Greece
Children:
Cedric Megalogenis: born 15 Apr 1895 in Chios, Greece
George Megalogenis
Mary Megalogenis
Helen Megalogenis
(male) Megalogenis: name unknown

This family arried at Ellis Island in New York around the time Greece was entering into a Civil War or Uprise and my grandfather was a young boy. I would guess around 1900 or a little later.

Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated as I have been searching for information for many years with no results.

Thank You Most Kindly,
Angie
feeders@earthlink.net

Hatzis family in greece

nday441 — 27 Sep 2007 3:13:21 GMT

I need some help on how to locate my
: Grandfathers family in Greece. My
: grandfather died when my father was 8 years
: old. My father (Pete John Hanges) Hanges being the american version, does not
: remember much of his father. My Grandfathers
: name was John Pete Hanges (Hatzis), born around 1892 in
: Greece. His funeral records say Kascavelie or Cascaveli
: Thepes or Thebes Greece. I guess it has been changed to Leondarion. He died in Idaho on April 26, 1936.
: My Grandfathers fathers name is Pete Hatzis and his mothers name is Mary Venizelos. As
: far as we know they lived and died in
: greece. My grandfather came over when he
: was about in his twenties with a cousin
: named Tom George. We are just wanting to do
: genealogy
: and my father has never known any of his
: greek family. I would like to find out
: something before he dies. For his sake. I
: understand the greek spelling of our name
: is Hatzis. I have no other additions to that name. Thats what my grandmother told
: us. I found him in the Ellis Island records under Hatzi.
: If someone could guide me a little, I would
: really appreciate it.

does anyone recognize these names from the Peloponessos region?

missjoanne — 17 Jun 2008 12:07:49 GMT

Hello Everyone!

I am doing a search on my family with the related names:

Karolos
Spyridakos
Tsolomitis
Thermogiannis later changed to Thermos

If anyone recognizes them, please let me know any information however small so we can fill in the gaps. I will try to update this later with more names.

thanks!

Joanne

Karamanos from Pyrgos, Greece

bkarmanos — 6 Jan 2002 5:03:48 GMT

In search of info re: Karamanos from Pyrgos father was Panagiotis born approx 1876 married to Angela Bacolea. They had sons Petros, Filimon & Nikolaos who came to US with father in 1918, father returned to Greece & left the boys. Panagiotis may have had a brother Constantine in Detroit, Michigan. Would appreciate any help on Karamanos or Bacolea. Please email me at bev@electro-net.com
Thanks!!!

"Cottros" Kotrotsios, Kotrotsis, Cotrotsios, Cotros, Codros, Cotrosos

wstandi1 — 3 Jun 2007 2:19:35 GMT

Trying to research the surname "Cottros" (American version), from Greece. Could any of the subject names be the Greek version for this surname?
Gus Demetri Cottros born 1883 in Greece and died 10 Nov 1949 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. His wife's first name was Geanola but surname is unknown.
His birth location mave have been Sovolako, Greece.

Researching for a friend of mine.
Thanks in advance for any help & support,
Susan Standish

Karolos/carolos from Methoni

missjoanne — 21 Aug 2008 11:17:29 GMT

According to the Ellis Island manifest, my uncle Panagiotis Karolos arrived in NY from Methoni and then my search for him from there has gotten cold. It seems he has disappeared without any trace.

Other than the information on the manifest, I know very little about him. He had a brother named Ioannis( which was my grandfather), a sister named Eikaterina(sp?), possibly another sister, and parents were Georgios(George) and Sophia.

If anyone recognizes the surname Karolos/Carolos or can lead me in a certain direction, please contact me. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!

joanne

Trnava (Prasino); Douketis, Duketis, Douketou, Supurka, Evangelou

nowaczyk7 — 14 Feb 2002 11:12:12 GMT

Hello,
I have just started the research on my husband's father's family.
They originate from a small village in Northern Greece that used to be called Trnava (now Prasino).
The names are Duketis (also Douketis and Douketou) as well as Supurka and Evangelou.
Thank you for any help.
Marg

MARGARONIS

Diane Gutman — 21 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm interested in finding out about some of my family history. My mother's maiden name is Margaronis and I would like to know if you can research this information. She
says that there were three brothers, one was from Thrace, another was from Chios,and another was from Peloponese. Please feel free to email any information . Thanks againrmation . Thanks again

looking for family in greece

Kim Fowkes — 23 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather Emmanuel George Bachtis would like to know what happened to his mother and sisters. He was born in 1911 in Agios Nikolaos near Neapoli in Laconia. He came to Australia around the start of WW2. His eldest brother Nicholas left Greece for USA in 1909 on SS Argentina. His brother Peter died in Australia in the early 1970's.

Gus and Teena CRITIKAS of Tarpon Springs Florida

despinal — 22 Aug 2008 2:34:19 GMT

If anyone knows the family of Gus and/or Teena CRITIKAS (not sure of the correct spelling), that lived on Tessier Drive in Tarpon Springs Florida, please have their decendants email me directly at ellinas@bellsouth.net

I know we are related and although I am not sure how, I believe Teena's maiden name was Chaknis (Tsaknis). Although we have never met, we are related. Our family name is LALAS and the majority of us live in Pensacola Florida. I believe her great grandmother was my great grandfather's sister.

This info was passed down to me from my grandmother. We found her notes on this family in her address book after she passed away.

Any help locating this family would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Despina Lalas
ellinas@bellsouth.net

Kanakakis or Kanakis from Crete - Greece

maria paschalidou — 31 May 2001 2:35:45 GMT

I'm looking for the brothers of my grandfather Nikolaos and Konstantinos kanakakis. They are moved at the beginnings of century at USA. Nikolaos married a woman from Kanada and has 2 children NICK AND GIOURI. Any help welcome.

Kanakis or Kanakakis Family

melin_11134 — 19 Aug 2003 11:05:44 GMT

My grandfather brothers Nickolas Konstantinos Kanakakis or Kanakis moved to USA in the beggining of 20 Centrury, and have contact with us until 1960. They borned to Crete, and had to more brothers and one sister. If someone can give me some information about them or their families, contact me.

American Legion Mermoral Post 1259 Sgt. Hercules Korgis

gabrielle — 26 Oct 2003 11:53:34 GMT

I am looking for info on this Post Located (was located) in Astoria, New York. It was founded in 1964. Who founded it? Is any of the original members still living? I know it as primarly greek membership.

Also, I am looking to info on Sgt. Hercules Korgis Memorial Way in Lynn, Mass. located next to St George.

What is know is Hercules Korgis enter the states before 1910 thru Boston. Lived in Lynn. Joined the World War in 1916. (Previously in the Greek Military)...In the 1920's went back to Greece married on Island of Lesvos. Return back to the states in 1924 and raised a family in Detriot, Mich.(lived in Dearborn) He owed a grocery there till his death in 1960.

Cassaras/Kassaras

adriennemyers2 — 17 Aug 2008 8:15:55 GMT

Please, looking for information on the Cassaras/Kassaras family. Specifically on :
Michael Alexander Cassaras
b: abt 1885 in Greece
D: abt 1938
was in Mobile, Al. in 1910 (found this on census)
supposedly married to Mary Sullivan
I have no further information. Can someone PLEASE help.

Leka, Samos Island

ddstitt — 14 Sep 2007 8:04:41 GMT

My grandfather, Manuel D. Halepis, came to the United States from Leka, Samos about 1907. I have been told that there may still be relatives of his living there. Looking to make a connection in my search for his family.

Thank you!
Deborah Stitt

Martsoukos- origin of name and people with last name please reply

amartsoukos — 14 Aug 2008 7:33:50 GMT

I am trying to learn more about the origins of the last name Martsoukos. Please contact me with information you may have.

Do you know Bill Costulus in Durham North Carolina in 1958

despinal — 22 Aug 2006 3:03:15 GMT

I am looking for Bill Costulus who in 1958 at the death of his aunt in Virginia, was listed as her sole surviving relative. Her last name was Kalogeras and/or Collins. She used both names.

This same Kalogeras family was from Sparta Greece and appear to be realed to a Ch. Panagiotopoulos who married a female Kalogeras. They resided in Boston Mass around 1907 - 1911 as far as we can tell.

KORONEOS FAMILY

R. HOBDAY — 22 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

COULD ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE KORONEOS FAMILY PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ABOVE E-MAIL ADDRESS?

kalaitzis

Mary Kalaitzis — 2 May 2005 5:08:58 GMT

My grandfather ilias kalaitzis (kos, greece- ) Grandmother Smaragthi Tsolakis, Great grandmother maria spanos...any info on the family names.....

Themelis, Chematles, Melios

ldstonge_1 — 3 Mar 2008 10:18:09 GMT

Looking for info on Arthur George Themelis from Trynovos, Greece. Father was George Themelis his mother was Marya Chematles. They died in Manchester, NH. I'm hoping to get information about both sides of this family. The father of George was Efthimion Themelis and his mother was Sudtanna Melios.
Any help with these families is appreciated, They are part of my wifes family and I'm trying to get more information on them.

Finding family in Greece

bazzman793 — 29 Jun 2006 7:58:57 GMT

Can anyone out there help me find ancestors of these 3 relatives? They are siblings. First is Dr. William Vassios, then Eugenia (married name is Keriazis), and lastly Pansy (married name is Kondos). They would all have passed away by now, but I would love to find out more about them. Thank you so much for any help out there!! Georgia

STERGIOPOULOS

Marci Roberts — 30 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my Greek family. They were born in Mavrolitharion, Fokidos, Greece.

Megalogenis Family Kaphalonis and Khios, Greece area

Angie2253 — 2 Aug 2008 3:20:51 GMT

I am searching for any information on the Megalogenis families of Kapholonis and Khios, Greece. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I know that my great grandfather was Demetrios (James) Megalogenis and he was born about 1865 in Kephalonia, Greece. He went to Khios, Greece with a brother and married Smarrhathee (Marjorie) Andridis or Andriatis (not sure of correct spelling). She was the daughter of a Capt. George Andridis and her mothers name was Helen. Marjorie had family left in Khios Greece when she and her family left for the USA.

James and Marjorie Megalogenis had five children that I know of, all of whom where born in Khios, Greece:
Helen born about 1894
Issidoro (Cedric) born 15 Apr 1895
Mary born 21 Jan 1898
George born 14 July 1900
John born 15 Jan 1902
John was sent back to Greece and lived with reletives till he died and is buried in Greece. He was broght to Greece after 1940 but before 1943.

Intrested in any further information and contacting any cousins of this line.

Respectfully Yours,
Angie

Look up for Themelis and Kritsimalis

ldstonge_1 — 30 Jul 2008 8:48:12 GMT

This is a correction on my previous message.
I am looking for information on George Themelis, born in April of 1864. His father is Efthimion Themelis and his mother is Sudtanna Melios. They may have been in Thessalia, Greece.
His wife was Evdokia Kritsimalis. She was born in 1874 in Greece, but I'm not sure if it wasn't the same town/village.
They had two children while in Greece, their names in USA were Arthur George and Angela. They lived in Manchester, NH, USA and raised their family.
Any information that you could find for me would be great.
Thank you

Looking for family in Chios, Greece

mindy_barlage — 23 Jul 2002 1:43:24 GMT

If you have any information on Mark Chacos. I would love to here it. Chacos is americanized. I know he and a brother and twin sister who came to the US in the early 1900, that is all I know. I have also heard that they were smuggled out of the country because of the fighting with the Turks. My Gandmothers name is Dorthy and I believe she came to the US threw Canada.My grandfather was a cook and also a merchant marine. Any information would be appreicated. Thank you

Research in Evritania, Korinthia

emdgp20 — 29 Jul 2008 9:52:24 GMT

Hello, I'd like to hear from anyone that has done research in the Evritania and/or Korinthia nomos in Greece. Thanks, Carlos

Looking for family in Greece

bedingfieldl — 27 Jul 2008 9:28:13 GMT

I am looking for a connection to my great grandfather's family in Greece. His last name was Froudakis, Frudakis, Frudaches. He came to the US @ 1890s. He didn't spell and couldnt' speak English so we are not sure which of these names were his. They changed it here in the US to Frudaker. Had a brother names Nicholas that came to the US after him and settled in MA. We do have a cousin by the name Sozon Verikokos still in Greece. Any information on these names would be great appreciated.

Karkazis Families of Rizes, Tripolitza, Greece

tjurgens1 — 14 Feb 2008 4:05:59 GMT

Seeking information on Karkazis Families of Rizes, Tripolitza, Greece. My grandfather, Konstantinos Karkazis, arrived Ellis Island, 1909 (ship Patras). He was from Rizes; his father's name was Christos. I'd like to know more about Rizes and how I might track backwards from there. Any info appreciated.

Thank you.

Andrianopoulos from Pykernis, Arcadia, Greece

docandrews — 2 Oct 2003 1:38:46 GMT

Looking for any Andrianopoulos from Pykernis in Arcadia.

Anastasie Zancarol 1845-after 1872

grahamsimons — 23 Jul 2008 11:09:36 GMT

Anastasie turns up in the 1871 English census; she married Hamilton GEARY, a British artillery officer in London in 1868; in the 1871 Cenusus it states that she was born in Corfu, is Countess Zancarol and a British subject. Any help in unravelling her family would be welcomed - I seem to get only part-way to solutions!

Thank you.....

apsouris

amyapsouris — 14 Dec 2005 7:57:27 GMT

still looking for apsouris family

Docus,Dukas,Dokos?

palipka — 5 Apr 2002 2:45:30 GMT

We have a Greek Priest in Milwaukee names Father Jim Dokos.

He might be related to you or could help you? Just a thought. From what I know about him is he might be helpful. He is a nice fellow and takes time to listen to folks. Might be an idea? never hurts to try when your looking for your roots......! TURN EVERY ROCK OVER for an answer I always say!

Paraskevi

XRONIA POLLA!

Family Members

Irene Gratacos — 6 Feb 2000 1:16:13 GMT

Looking for family members of my husband john. Some of his family came from greece and his last name in greek is spelled Tratakos. The american way is Gratacos. If there is anyone that does happen to remember that name please contact me at my E- Mail vvach7719@aol.com Thank You !

nicolopolous genealogy

wendy stewart — 24 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My Grandfather came from Greece to work for the railroad in
Oklahoma USA. His name was Nick Nicolopolous he also had his
brothers come to the US. They were Gus,Frank. I don't know where they came from in Greece but would like to
find my relatives and genealogy. Gus,Frank lived in Kansas
City, Missouri USA. Any information is appreciated.

looking for greek birthmother

MARTHA HEYMANN — 5 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I was born Feb.1956 in Athens,Greece. I lived at Athens Municipal Infant Asylum, 51 Pirarus Street until I was adopted at the age of 10 months. The adoption agence was the American Missions To The Greeks. Any information regarding my birthparents would be appreciated.

Lampros or Lampropoulis from Spartan Peninsula

coquiero — 13 Jul 2008 5:33:36 GMT

I'm having trouble researching my Greek ancestry, as I speak no Greek and my family hasn't been that helpful (for example, Q:"Do you know your great-grandfather's name?" A:"His name was Nick something")

Here's the info I have:

George Lampros (or Lampropoulis) b. 1874 in Psira (or Psiri), Greece m. Aphrodite Papayaki (or Papayorgi or Papageorge) from Shidna, Greece b. 1895

Both villages are near Megalopigia in the Spartan Peninsula.

George came to US in 1900, Aphrodite in 1913 or 1915.

Any information would be appreciated. I'm stumped!

Thanks,

Sharon

looking for Captain G. Mazarakis / di Manzarakis

b_prevoo — 20 Jun 2002 11:19:04 GMT

George (Georgios / Giorgios/Giorgos) Mazarakis or di Manzarakis was Captain on a cruise ship in Greece, where he met my mother in august 1967. They fell in love and she willingly got pregnant of me. My mother had no more contact with him or his family and he probably didn't know that she had a baby.
He supposedly died in a ferryaccident between 1967-1969, but I don't know if that is correct, my mother never told me the excact truth. There is a chance he is still alive.
At the time he met my mother he was in his late thirties or early forties, he originated from Crete.
If anyone knows information about this man, please contact me, because I am desperate to find the truth....thanks Bianca

MACKROPOULOS, MAVROPOULOS from Zante Zakynthos

Trocki54 — 29 Jun 2008 5:06:07 GMT

Louis Laskaris

martijlaskaris — 6 Jul 2008 9:10:18 GMT

I am looking for any info on my Great Grandfather Louis Laskaris. He may have came from the Sparta area. He came to America around 1870's according to the 1900 Mahoning Co., OH - Youngstown census. He later married a women Emma. He may have had someone in the family by the name of George.

KRABOUSANOS, SANOS, KRAMPOUSANOS

Michael Krabousanos — 1 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My name is Michael Krabousanos. I am researching my family tree. I would appreciate, if anyone has information on the above surnames, that they contact me. My e-mail address is:
Krabousanosm@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us.

Passengers in 1912

Jeanette Kopsas — 5 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

When researching the Kopsas family name I received a partial passenger list of the SS Argentina that sailed from Patras on August 12, 1912. I have listed the names that are listed with birth places in Greece. I may have spelled a few incorrectly. If I have please respond and let me know the correct spelling. If this is helpful to anyone I would like to hear from you especially if you have info about Laverda, Greece.

MACKROPOULOS, MAVROPOULOS from Zante Zakynthos

Trocki54 — 29 Jun 2008 5:05:00 GMT

Charpalis

c_boylan — 30 Jun 2008 7:48:28 GMT

Anyone know what area of Greece the name Charpalis/Charpolis would be from? My grandfathers name was Daniel Charpalis. I can not seem to find any other people with that name on Ancestory.com. Thanks, Christy

George Alexander Baltas

Leanne474 — 2 Jul 2008 7:50:29 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandfather, George Alexander Baltas; he has on a few documents, written his birthplace to be near Athens, Greece, 1885 or 1886. He is thought to have had one brother. George emigrated to Canada through the U.S. and homesteaded in Alberta, before leaving his wife and kids for California in 1919.

Any help would be great.

Greek Orthodox Church Records

myboxcamera — 12 Mar 2008 4:53:54 GMT

I am needing some advice on which office in the US to contact, and how to properly request, baptismal or marriage record/information, from the Greek Orthodox Church, for records from approx. 1910-1930. Are the records consolidated and sent to another office after a certain period of time, etc? What is the proper way to request this?

Ilias (Louis) Nicholaou Dimas

@@evangelia@ozemail.com.au — 12 Dec 2002 12:37:31 GMT

I am trying to find the sons or grandchildren of my greatuncle who migrated to the United States from Greece probably in the 1920's. I think he lived in and died in Chicago. He was from Lafka Stymfalia Corinth. I think his older son was killed in the Second world war.

SPELLOS,SPILIOTIS,PETINATOS

elias spellos — 26 Apr 1999 10:46:47 GMT

looking for relatives and information of relatives in the U.S. or Greece....parents were from Greece...Kefallonia,Skala..
thanks for the help

Cosenikus? Changed to Gregory when came to the states

ElleTatouage — 23 Jun 2008 6:47:54 GMT

I really don't know the correct spelling of this last name, Cosenikus but it's pronounced (cooz-e-neck-us)

My husbands great-grandfather came over from Greece at the age of 15, to get away from the war. His last name was changed to GREGORY apon arrival.
He married and had children. I know one child was named Christina Ramona b. 1930.

I don't have a first name and I really don't have much to go on. Especially since I don't have the proper spelling *sigh*

Any help would be great!

Louloudakis family tree

igsmith_1 — 24 Apr 2002 4:31:33 GMT

I did not grow up with my father , and therefore know nothing about him or his family. any information regarding the louloudakis name or people would be greatly appreciated.

Greek brick walls

debbie1140 — 21 Jun 2008 11:50:47 GMT

Most of these individuals must be researched in Chios to proceed backwards. However, for the one oldster who lived and died in Athens in the 1930's we beleive it may be easier to break down this wall. He is the brother of my 2nd great-grandfather and I am writing today to ask what Greek resources are available in Athens to find out the name of his mother. I am aware of
1. the will department at Protodikeio Athinon (Court of First Instance) and have a copy of the above man's will; his mother is NOT mentioned in it
2. Knowing his date of death from the above will, I suppose I can search every Athenian newspaper 4 days past his death date for his obituary. They haven't all been digitized, does anyone have a list of Athenian newspapers available in 1932 and where I can access them and if they are even worth searching? I don't think this will yield an obituary much less his mother's name but must try.
3. KEP could probably dig up his death certificate from whichever Dimo "Kithnou 7 street" belonged to in 1932. I beleive it was Patisia. This is my best bet but no guarantee.
4. I don't know where he married, but I do have his wife's name. She was born iand died in Athens. He was born in Chios in the 1860's. His birth certificate is out of the question. The question is where would I get a marriage document if I only assume they married somewhere in Athens?

I know there is someone out there who deals with such complicated searches but I can't remember their name, forgive me.
Has anyone broke down a wall that seemed so high and so daunting? How did you do it?

Debbie

Dimitrios George Tsirikos 1914 Greece-1974 California, USA

jacquelynmarshall1 — 18 Jun 2008 2:42:08 GMT

Request help identifying parents and siblings of Dimitrios George Tsirikos. Upon his arrival in USA, George connected with family in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. See data below. Welcome alternative spellings for Greek names. Thanks, Jacquelyn Marshall

Dimitrios George Tsirikos
Born: October 17, 1914 [Other Country] [Family history indicates fisherman "Jim the Greek" born in Assini Naphlion, Greece]
Died: December 13, 1974 in Orange County, California [California Death Index, 1940-1997]

Famous Greek Politician Gregoris Lambrakis of Kerasitsa, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece

PatrickAshburn — 26 Feb 2007 4:06:19 GMT

My Grandmother was named Aspasia Lambrakis, born in 1885 in Kerasitsa, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. She emigated to Chicago, Illinois in 1907 after marrying George Peter Tsigaros who was born circa 1879 in Megalopolis, Arcadia, Peloponnese, and emigrated to Chicago in 1905. Given the limited population of Kerasitsa during the turn of the century it is a good assumption that Aspasia Lambrakis and famous Greek politician Gregoris Lambrakis, born in Kerasitsa in 1912, were linked to the same family. As a family genealogist who is researching my family tree, I would be greatly appreciative of any information available on the family history of Gregoris Lambrakis and/or Aspasia Lambrakis.

Capitan, Capitanakis, Capetanakis, Tsaropsi, Tsoropsi

jacquelynmarshall1 — 18 Jun 2008 2:18:22 GMT

Pardon our English language spellings for Greek surnames. See data below for Greek couple and their family. Appreciate help with country of origin surname spelling. Thanks, Jacquelyn Marshall

1920 Census: San Francisco, San Francisco County, California in District 26 on January 07, 1920
Microfilm Series: T625 Roll: 135 Page: 3B Lines: 52-54
Residence: 1353 Oak Street
George Capitan, Head (47) b. [c1872] Greece
Immigrated: 1903 Naturalized Citizen: 1911
Occupation: Motorman on street railroad
Father b. Greece - Mother b. Greece

Helen Capitan, Wife (33) b. [c1886]
Greece Immigrated: 1905 Naturalized Citizen: 1911
Father b. Greece - Mother b. Greece [Tsaropsi or Tsoropsi]

1. Stephen Capitan, Son (7) b. [c1912] California, Student in Public School

2. John Capitan, Son (6) b. [c1914] California, Student in Public School

3. Katherine Capitan, Daughter (5) b. [c1915] California

Village Visokia, Kalavryta, Peloponnisos

StefPursley — 7 Nov 2003 5:59:04 GMT

Looking for anyone in or from this area who might have information about the Karamuzia (Karamazis, Karamutzia) family. Any information appreciated. Please e-mail Stefani at StefPursley@aol.com

THANKS!
Stefani

genealogy in Chios, Greece

Angie Bournias — 7 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Bournias is the name of our family. Most of the family were born on Spartunda, Chios, Greece. Other marriages in the Bournias family is Axiotis and Filepos.

does anyone recognize these names from the Peloponessos region?

missjoanne — 17 Jun 2008 12:08:21 GMT

Kotsopodis, Christopoulos

Melanie — 6 Jan 2002 5:33:58 GMT

I am trying to find out about my heritage. I know very little. I do know that my great grandfather Peter Kotsopodis came over to the united states from Greece in 1914. He was born 1895 in Makressia, Greece.He married Yannoulla Christopoulos in Wyoming U.S. She was born Pergos, Greece in 1890. If you have any info please send me an e-mail. Or if you know of anyone with the surname Kotsopodis please help

Genealogy

Costas Xidakis — 15 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Dear webmaster,
Looking in the web for people bearing my family name, I found out that you are building a global database of peoples surnames.
Xidakis family, name originally found in Greek territory, is an old Byzantine Family, their name appeared first in 1265. A number of his ancestors held high positions with the emperors of Byzantium, one of them negotiated with the Venetian Republic relative to possessions in the archipelago. Nowadays, a lot of Xydakis or Xidakis name bearers are found throughout the world. An ancestor of mine being a priest tried to find some decades ago my Family roots. He was driven to Sfakia, a remotely placed marine village at the SE part of Crete where he found out that the previous name of the family was Skordilis or Skordylis. Others say that a member of Skordilis' family was nicknames after viniger -Xydi- in greek (pronounced ksidi) because he was arrogant (flammable!). In my opinion, there was probably a link between those two families due to a marriage between them. I have found out that there are a lot of this name-bearers in Cyclades, mainly Naxos and Myconos, and also Athens. The post 19th century populations of Naxos and Myconos (still in Italian rule until the early 20th cetury) mainly consist of Cretan families that settled there to avoid the turkish violence during the last Cretan Revolution, before Crete was renounced an independent state and finally, unified with Greece in 1913.

Pittas, Geocaris, Vafakos

Lisa Ramsay — 14 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the following families that came to the US about 1900+ : Alexander Geocaris, from outside of Tripoli; Vafakos family; George Pittas from Patras, I believe; and James or George Margarites (my brother-in-law's grandfather). Would like to share information!

Dimitrakakis

socrates12345 — 12 May 2008 4:55:22 GMT

Hello,
I m trying to find out more about the Dimitrakakis family who left to the US.I know that Dimitrakakis originate from Rodakino and I have read that it was a family staming from the Skordilis family.Please, anyone with more info is welcome to contribute.If anyone knows of books that might be relevant, do not hesitate to metnion.
I greet u all

Kapetanakis

merowland — 5 Jun 2008 4:42:56 GMT

I am trying to locate information on the Harilaos (Harry) Kapetanaks born 05,Oct 1927 in Calamata Peloponisos. His mother Hariklia ? and father Panagrotis (Peter) Kapetanakis. He had 2 sisters Joanne born 1932 and Hariklia and 2 brothers John and Peter. It is believed that Harry and John went to Canada and Harry married Constantina (tina) Papathanakos 28 Oct 1940 in Montreal. I am trying to locate more information on this family and additional family members. Can anyone help? You cand contact me direct. (Mary Rowland) merowland@netzero.net

Greek name Jostlear?

jostlear1 — 24 Apr 2008 12:52:17 GMT

My great-great Grandfather emigrated to Melbourne Australia around the 1850s. His name was Athanasius Jostlear as listed in his Birth Certificate and born in Hydra Greece to Emmanuel and Zoe in 1829. Can some one please help me with the Surname Jostlear as i am aware that J is not in the Greek alphabet, the name Josteres has also been used here in Australia.
thanks,
Adam Jostlear

Searching for Greek relatives

tellez21 — 29 May 2008 9:29:24 GMT

My father-in-law and his brother came to the US from Ordu, Turkey. Nicolas Thomaedis (Nick Thomas), and Paulos Thomaedis (Paul Thomas), arrived at Ellis Island around 1920. Nicolas married Lavonia Gibson Clement in Washington DC and Paulos later went back to Greece. Their parents were Lazarus and Barthana Thomaedis. Other relatives back in Ordu were Anastis, Olga, Maria, Alexandros, and Marigoula Thomaedis. The surname could also be Thomaki. Many years later most of these relatives immigrated to either Kilkis or Thesaloniki. If any of these names look familiar to anyone, please let me know.

Searching for relatives and family history

Mantzaris — 16 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Family comes from Fylla vilage near Chalkis, Evoia island, Greece. The name can be found in other areas of Greece, such as Trikala, Kalamata, Ithaka, Samos etc.
Near town of Kimi in Evoia there is the Mantzaris Monastery, and the Mantzaris forest. The church of the Monastery is one of the oldest in Greece (probably 950 ad).
There are Mantzaris decendants in the US and Australia from the same Evoia origin. The family has long history and was particularly prominent during Venetian rule of Evoia. For a long period, prominent members of the family immigrated to Venice (Italy) and became prominent there, and later came back to Evoia (Negreponte) as the Venetians regained control of the area.

Searching for Greek relatives

tellez21 — 29 May 2008 9:28:33 GMT

Protodikeio Athinon

debbie1140 — 25 May 2008 3:25:35 GMT

if anyone has experienced ordering wills at this courthouse (Kypseli section of Athens) I'd like to ask a question.
I've just uncovered 7 family wills there, the earliest back in 1928. Should I depend on luck to find the deceased's mother's maiden name on the document? Or were the deceased's parents (full names) generally listed? Or does it depend on the era and town the will was originally written/filed? The several that I looked at (non relatives) had the name of the father of the deceased but not the mother. I suppose it's possible the mother is mentioned in the text if miraculously she was still living at her child's will or a reference is made to her property?

What do you all think?
thanks!