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Searching for "Jeknavorians"

A. Jeknavorian — 17 Jul 2001 9:18:37 GMT

Have developed extensive family tree for Jeknavorian family originating from Ordu Turkey.

Can trace back to my great, great grandfather.

Would like to hear from other Jeknavorians who have known ancestry back to Ordu Turkey....

Ara

Turkish surname of Say

unseenrain21 — 11 May 2008 1:27:44 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the surname of Say, my parents, grandparents, were from Uskadar, Istanbul. I have been told my grandparents were forced to change their surname after the end of the Ottoman empire. Grandparents were Hakki and Zinet Say, My father was Tacettin Say. My grandfather was governor of a province in eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border. The name prior to "Say" was Taskinzadehler.

Vital Records in Istanbul

davutmuratoglu — 4 May 2008 3:15:56 GMT

I'm planning on traveling to Turkey in the next few days, and was wondering if you could give me an address where I might find vital records for Turkey births. These would be 1800 and earlier... Also perhaps marriages and deaths.

Chircop

Joyce Lawley — 23 Aug 2005 8:17:13 GMT

I am looking for any infromation of Gaetano Chircop born in Constantinople.
Thanks

Ship carrying member of Turkish Ottoman Empire sank

oliviacarrasco — 11 Apr 2008 12:58:26 GMT

I am looking for any info with this.
My ancestor was a Bey of the Ottoman Empire. Amer-Bey or Amir-Bey was the name, later became Ameer-Beg for our family English surname.
He fell in love and married an English Lady who was carrying his child. She went back to England from Turkey. It was a forbidden love as at that time the Turkish and English were against eachother. My ancestor was turned away from the family for the relationship he had with the English Lady.
Later his Father told him to take whatever valubles and leave for England to be with his Wife. The valuables were Jewels and gold.
On the way to england the ship sank taking the Jewels and him with it.
The only thing that was left of him was his unborn child who would be the first Ammer-Beg of England.

If anyone knows of anything that could help discover the proof of the ship going down would be great, and any thing else. It is suspected that the ship was a Spanish Armada Ship.

Olivia

Ottoman Empire decendents

oliviacarrasco — 10 Apr 2008 4:46:02 GMT

Anyone with info on the Ottoman Empire and surnames? I have researched my Mother family name Ameer-Beg. Amir (Ameer) derived from arabic to mean Prince, Comander or master. Bey (Beg) derived from the Turkish language, Bey/Sultan, means originally a title denoting a local administrator in the Ottoman Empire. My family story is that we have some kind of Royal bloodline and I guess thats pretty close.
So I am trying to find the connection for the two names coming together. And the family ending up in England (well, my part of the family). An ancestor also once worked for or with, the Maharaja Duleep Singh, how did we get there???
Did someone from the empire marry someone and fled? Or married a English lady? An Arabic Lady, or even an Indian Lady? Very facinating and mysterious.

Any clues would be Great!!!

Olivia

Some help from your Turkish friend

Istemi — 14 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I think these people beneath who worked for Ottoman Empire can be your relatives :Agop Gýrcikyan Osmanlý imparatorluðunun ilk elçisi (Paris)
Reþid Paþanýn müþaviri
Osmanlý imparatorluðunun Paristeki Elciliðinin Maslahatgüzarý (1834-)

Krikor Agaton Osmanlý PTT Umumi Müdürü (1864)
Hariciye Vekaletinde görevli (1848-1850)
Sahak Abro Hariciye Vekaleti Umumi Katibi (1850-)
Sebuh Laz Minas Paris Türk Elçiliðinde Katip (1863)
Krikor Odyan Hariciye Muhakemat Müdürü (1870)
Serkis Efendi Hariciyede Baþ Sýr Katibi (1870-1871)
Ovakim K. Reisyan Ýstanbul Vize kasabasýnýn Mahkeme Reisi (1879)
Sakýz Adasý Ýhzari Mahkeme Reisi (1885)
Rodos Adasý Ýhzari Mahkeme Reisi (1887)
Artin Dadyan Paþa Hariciye Müsteþarý (1880)
Diran Aleksan Bey Belçikada Türk Sefiri (1862)
PTT Müfettiþi
Yetvart Zohrab Efendi Londra Sefiri (1838-1839)
Hýrant Düz Bey Mesine (Ýtalya) Sefiri (1900-1907)
Hovsep Misakyan Efendi La Hayede Elçi (1900-1907)
Sarkis Balyan Kardaðda ve Ýtalyada Türk Konsolosu (1900-)
Azaryan Manuk Efendi Hariciye Müsteþarý
Kapriyel Noradunkyan Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Paþa Kabinesinde Hariciye Nazýrý (1912)
Agop Kazazyan Paþa Maliye Nazýrý/Hazine-i Hassa Nazýrý
Mikael Portugal Paþa Maliye Nezareti Müþaviri (1886)
Ziraat Bankasý Genel Müdürü/Hazine-i Hassa Nazýrý (1891)
Sakýz Ohannes Paþa Hariciye Vekaleti Umumi Katibi (1871)
Hazine-i Hassa Nazýrý (1897)
Garabet Artin Davut Paþa Viyana Sefiri (1856-1857)
Lübnan Valisi (1861)
PTT ve Nafia Nezaretlerinde Nazýr (1868)
Krikor Sinapyan Nafia Nazýrý
Krikor Aðaton PTT Umumi Müdürü (1864)
Jorj Serpos Efendi Türkiye Telgraflarý Umum Sekreteri (1868)
Osgan Mardikyan PTT Nezareti Nazýrý (1913)
Tomas Terziyan,
Niþan Guðasyan,
Tavit Çýracýyan Mülkiye hocalarý
Krikor Zohrap,Bedros Hallacýyan Ýstanbul Mebuslarý

Help searching in the Chronicles of the Ministry of Finance

davutmuratoglu — 11 Mar 2008 4:58:52 GMT

Hello all,

Is their a annals or chronicles of the finance ministry that maybe someone can look this up for me in? I don't know the name, only this story that has been passed down through the family.

My Great-great-great-great-great Grandfather was a Ottoman minister of finance, he was falsely accused and executed, after a time the truth came to light, and they realized that he had been falsely accused. The Sultan was sorry, and so gave his two sons a pension for life.

Is that story good enough to find it in the records? Or are their many like it?

I would really appreciate any help!

-Davut.

Ahmed Osman,London 1900's

S. Jackson — 10 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My maternal gr. father was Ahmed Osman. He lived in London 1900's-1927 or so, and m. Dorothy Evelyn Greer, an Englishwoman. They had 5 children in Fulham, London. He was a pastry chef at the Ritz Hotel. We always were under the impression he was from Turkey. Is his a Turkish name, or could it be from another Eastern country?? I have no info. on them after about 1927, as the children were put into foster care, so I need any info about their origins and ultimate ends. Thanks.

British Consul in Smyrna

Cyril92 — 17 Nov 2001 12:13:41 GMT

In 1863 the British Consul in Smyrna was Charles BLUNT. Any information on this family would be welcomed but I have a number of specific questions:

1. Would the consulate staff have been included in the 1861 Census which was being taken in the UK ?

2. Would Charles Blunt have been a local businessman or someone especially sent out from the UK ?

3. Are there any records in Smyrna of British Births Marriages and Deaths which were recorded by the Consul ?

4. Is there a cemetery in Smyrna where British nationals were buried ?

Many Thanks,

Cyril

Is this ancestor from Turkey or Greece? Please help with this puzzle

BettyJane47 — 21 Jun 2007 2:38:03 GMT

Hello,

I've been researching an ancestor who said that he emigrated from Athens, Greece. However I located his 1909 naturalization papers that state he was born in Cashoria, Macedonia, Turkey and that he immigrated to the United States from Salonika, Turkey. When I look at a map, though, the only names that I can find that are close are in Macedonia, Greece. Does anyone know what the problem is here? Was part of Greece called Turkey for some reason or is there another explanation? By the way, I haven't been able to find his original name so far. He changed his name to James Thomas when he came to the US. I do have his birthday, but no names for his parents.

Thanks for any help!

Sincerely,

Betty

gutmaher sandler guver

myronhyman — 2 Feb 2008 9:41:35 GMT

hi i am looking for family in russia named gutmaher and sandler, they immigrated to turkey and became guver thank you myron hyman

Istanbul Armenians (Kazazian, Kouyoumjian, Madjarian)

ChristinaMarieScalise82 — 8 Jan 2008 1:13:21 GMT

Earliest ancestors include:

Kouyoumjian, Kazazian, Madjarian

my grandfather Kapriel Madjarian's (b. 1890's) parents were Artin and Yeghsapet (we do not know her last name). They lived on Kinali Ada.

My grandmother Azaduhi's (b. 1919) parents were Mihran Kazazian and Maritza Kouyoumjian

other names now associated with our Istanbul family are Ederyan, Bilemjian, Cidejian, Kosgeryan and Boduyan.

anyone who can add anything is welcome!!

Please help!!

Windy Mehder — 1 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find my father and only have a name. I have found some geneology but not for anything in the past hundred years and not for anyhting in the U.S. If you know anything please help.

Bingol from Sary

dr2bhdb — 18 Nov 2007 9:00:49 GMT

I am in search of living relatives of my husband. His father was a graduate of the Ankara School of MEdicine:Orhan Bingol, MD. He moved to Chicago after he had graduated in order to do a residency training in general medicine. He practiced in WI until he passed away suddenly at the age of 39. Soon after, his family was supposedly killed in the large earth quake in Turkey of the late 60's. He died in 1968. If you know of any relatives living please let me know.

Turkish Surname?

billb161 — 30 Oct 2007 12:36:18 GMT

I need some help if anyone can. I have no idea where to start. All I know is that my great grandfathers name is Abraham Baker but he came from Turkey and changed his last name. It was Baka(sp?) I dont know how to spell it. Maybe Bakka or Backa. I dont know. Is there anyone that can help me out?

Seeking Family Istanbul

Newburk — 9 May 2007 6:51:27 GMT

My husband's people were in Istanbul (Constantinople) and Izmir, also Salonika, until emigrating to France in early 1900s. Nissim Eskenazi, Jacob Sefami, Esther Litchi Myriam Cohen, Hoursi Galieo. Any connections out there?

archives offices in Kars and Cyprus

Rita Chernoff — 8 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for addresses of archives offices that would hold genealogical information. I am particularly interested in the Kars region of Turkey and in the island of Cyprus. I am researching a religious minority from Russia known as Doukhobors. At at one time they had several villages in the Kars region as well as areas that are now in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. A small group were settled in Cyprus brief time prior to the group's migration to Canada. Any information available for researching in this part of the world would be greatly appreciated.

Scopo, Tharchy, Turkey or Ekklesios, Turkey

jkharb1 — 22 Oct 2007 8:01:12 GMT

I am researching ancestors born in Scopo, Tharcy, Turkey in 1893 and residing in Ekklesios, Turkey in 1913. The nationality is listed as Turkish, with the race listed as Greek. I had only heard family speak of their Greek background, ans that the family was from Greece. Now I am thrilled to have a town to begin from, but I cannot locate any of these on a map. Any direction would be helpful. I read some previous posts on which country was ruling different areas. Perhaps this is another instance like that one? I am new to this global area of research, pardon my lack of knowledge here. Thanks,

Henry J. Tucker -British Subject

caspers1 — 29 Aug 2006 5:04:08 GMT

Does anyone know how to research British subjects born in Turkey? Henry J. Tucker was born in Smyrna, Turkey in abt. 1862. He was living at a boarding house in England in 1881 with his brothers. His parents were John and Harriet Tucker. Neither is in the 1881 British census.

Marash and Zeitun (Armenian Relatives)

refullamiii — 16 Sep 2007 11:49:10 GMT

My great-grandparents were born in Ottoman Turkey. My Great-grandfather, Rev. Haroutune Toumayan was born in Zeitun(other spellings inlcude Zeytoon, Zeytoun) and my Great-grandmother was born in Marash(Present dayKahramanmaraş). They both immigrated with my grandfather and his siblings in the 1920s. If anyone has any information on them or how to get information on them your help would be greatly appreciated.

Algranati

sgabai — 23 Mar 2002 7:46:24 GMT

My great grandparents were Gershon/Behor and Bolissa/Behora ALGRANATI (also spelled ALGRANTI) of Smyrne (Izmir), Turkey. Bolissa's parents were
Haim and Rebecca and ABOUAF; Rebecca's maiden name was CARMONA.

Gershon was born around 1863, Bolissa around 1868. They were married during the late 1880's and had 7, possibly 8, children in Izmir.

Most of the family, including my grandmother, immigrated to the US in 1920. They settled in New York City - Manhattan and the Bronx.

Gershon's parents might have been Issac (R.B.Itzhak) and Esther (Mirula). His (Gershon's) siblings may have been Josh (Yesuha), Jacob, Hachim (R. Haim), Raphael and Sol (I'm sure about Sol).

Sol married Zimboul and had 3 kids: Nissim, Claris and Regina (this entire branch of the familiy made their way down to Argentina).

Raphael married Rosa Gabay (Gabai, not sure if there is a connection). They had 8 children: Isaac/Israel,
Saidon, Judith, Sol, Esther, Abraham/Albert, Dave, and Godeva.

Hachim (R. Haim) married Sultana and they had 6 kids: Reyna, Luna, Sasbona, Camila, Rivka and Caden. (Assuming I have the right Hachim).

There is a chance that all of Gershon/Behor's brothers, except Sol, were half siblings. I'm not sure.

If anything sounds familiar, email: sgabai@hotmail.com

How to find Hadley Family in Constantinople

hadleyk01 — 24 Oct 2006 1:23:13 GMT

My G Grandfather was born in Constantinople 28/11/1857. His father was George Bernard Hadley Born in Poona Bombay India in 1834, he was married to Adelaide Pilett. It's possible that G B Hadley was in the East India Company. I am desperately trying to find any information on G B Hadley and / or his family in Constantinople. How and where do I start to look for records? Are there any record offices who can help in English? or are there any Turkish genealogists who can carry out research on my behalf?

Rebi (or Reby, Rebby, Rebbi, Ribi) of Smyrna

panthersfan27 — 22 Jun 2007 3:28:23 GMT

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any information concerning the Rebi family of Smyrna? I have very limited information about it other than some names and the fact I know the family is traced back to Spain in the 1200s, and left for Italy then to Greece and Turkey. Thanks!

Imvros Imbros Gokceada

daegdaeg — 12 Jun 2007 7:42:04 GMT

Can you tell me how could I get any birth records from Gokceada Imvros island before 1910? do you know if patriarchate can have it? I'm looking for Laskaris family from Imvros.
Best regards

Sephardic Genealogy

VAlkana1583 — 12 Sep 2002 8:57:34 GMT

I am researching all Sephardic families with roots to Rhodes, or Turkey or any Ottoman Empire areas. I now have over 37,000 people in my database and adding 500-1000 per week. I have helped 100's of families unite. I can help you.

John Nahas

ribli — 19 Jun 2007 3:06:38 GMT

Turkish Ancestry
Oil Field Supplier

Research in Turkey

Carrie — 21 Nov 2004 2:00:17 GMT

Is anyone able to point me in the right direction to have some genealogical research done locally in Turkey? The name I am reseaching is Greek and my ancestor was born in Izmir/Smyrna ca. 1814. I understand the records are possible few and far between due to the conflict in 1921; however, as I also understand, there were Ottoman censi done in the 1830's and would hope that someone locally might be able to help.

Thanks for any pointers.

Marica Douca

dsmint — 25 Apr 2007 4:15:00 GMT

My grandmother Marica Douca was born in Istanbul, Turkey.
Her father was Aristotes Douca a merchant. They were living in Alexandria Egypt in the early 1920's. Any information would be very welcome.

St. Anthony of Padua Church, Istanbul

attylori — 5 Apr 2007 5:06:47 GMT

If anyone knows the history of this church, especially its construction, which I believe was in approx. 1906-1911, please let me know. I am especially interested in whether it was built by Italian artisans. I am trying to determine whether Vitoantonio Limongelli worked on its construction prior to 1909.

Theodorakis/Theodore/Andronikas

yiayiabess — 17 Mar 2002 4:01:32 GMT

Seeking information about the Theodorakis/Theodore family who lived in Izmir(SMYRNA) during the turn of the century, who migrated to Greece then to the US, Australia, Etc. The name of Themistocles Theodorakis, his wife Haritini, her maiden name was Andronikas, and her brothers came together during the diaspora of people of Greek heritage from Turkey.
We want to find our relatives again. Thank you.

TOULOUKIAN from Turkey (Armenian)

M. Martin — 7 Jun 2006 8:12:08 GMT

Looking for info on the name Touloukian. They lived in Turkey but were Armenian. I think they came to the US sometimes between 1915-1940.
Any info would be deeply appreciated.

Origin of Arberesh name Di Legge

Lola1966 — 19 Feb 2007 1:58:26 GMT

Hello i am trying to find out the origin of my family name - Di Legge. My family is from Portocannone, Campobasso, molise, Italy, which is an arberesh community, and they speak albanian. I would like to find out what the albanian equivalent of the surname would be and any other information anyone can help me.

Thank you

Origin of Arberesh name Di Legge

Lola1966 — 19 Feb 2007 1:57:48 GMT

Hello i am trying to find out the origin of my family name - Di Legge. My family is from Portocannone, which is an arberesh community, and they speak albanian. I would like to find out what the albanian equivalent of the surname would be and any other information anyone can help me.

Thank you

help me to find my Ancestry

alahloub — 12 Oct 2006 11:59:04 GMT

can any one tell me how to prove that my great grandfather in turkish in origin and was a turkish citizen/? his named was Hassan Zahid and his wife called Nazektair

Kurkoglu

icurkovic — 4 Dec 2006 4:21:23 GMT

Like many Croatian families from Bosnia, the surnames are often derived from a Turkish word. In my case, Curkovic is derived from the Turkish word "kurk". My surname translates to Kurkoglu in Turkish. I am just curious to see if anyone knows anything about the history of the Kurkoglu families in Turkey.

During Ottoman times, many Catholic families in Bosnia had to give up one of their sons to be be trained for the Ottoman army (the so-called devsirme or blood tax). The young boys were sent to Istanbul for their education, converted to Islam, and then went on to secure positions within the Ottoman Empire. My curiosity has me wondering...do the Kurkoglu families originate from Bosnia or is it simply a coincidence that two different families in two different countries share the same meaning in their surnames? I am only speculating but it is an interesting theory that quite possibly might have some merit no matter how remote the possibility.

Thanks to all in advance.

Ivan

GREECE or TURKEY?

Tina — 28 Apr 2000 5:48:09 GMT

I am so happy to find naturalization papers for my great-grandfather, but it bring to light another puzzle. On some documents it says he was born on Leros Island, Greece. On 2 documents I have recently obtained it stated he was from Leroy Island Turkey.
His name was NICHITTA RUPLIOTE (H might have been K in first name, and last letter in last name may have been I), and he was born on October 23, 1888. Can you tell me a little about this?
Thanks!
Tina
tina_elena@hotmail.com

RELATIONS OF NEVSHEHIR/NEVSHEHIRLIAN

NIGEL NEVSHEHIR — 3 Apr 2001 1:08:01 GMT

I am trying to trace my relatives around the world with the above Surnames.My Grandfather used to live in Istanbul until 1910 when he fled to England because of the persecutions in Turkey.

Please can anybody help me in my search.

Styliani Aristotelous Verlai

Val Turley — 19 Oct 2006 5:35:08 GMT

I would lke to find out more information regarding my Grandmother Styliani, She was a Greek living in Constantinople in the 1920's. She married my Grandfather a British soldier and came to live in England. I know that she had at least one sister, so I may have relatives in Istanbul. Please get in touch if you can help.

BULCA - Romanian or Greek in Turkey??

Juniper — 21 Mar 2006 3:39:40 GMT

The name "Bulca" doesn't mean anything in Turkish, and it is not a very common name in the country either (aside from our immediate relatives, we don't know any other Bulcas). So we are left wondering as to the origin of this name.

An internet search uncovered a Bulca in Romania so there is a possibility the name originates from there. However, according to the information given to us from our father, there is also evidence that the family was from the Izmir (and southwestern coast) of Turkey, which makes it possible that they are originally from the Greek islands (?).

Any information on the origins of the Bulca name would be appreciated!

Seeking other relatives of Samuel (Sam) Gormezano and Rebecca Rousso

Keith_Gormezano — 1 Dec 2002 6:21:54 GMT

He was born in Channakkle and later lived in Brooklyn, New York. She was from Alexandria, Egypt.

Searching for family roots

Kathy Emirzian — 4 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on any of the names listed. All lived in the Urfa area before WW1.

DerBoghosian/Magherian Families

carol — 30 Aug 2006 2:35:52 GMT

Am looking for information on Rev Fr Boghos DerBoghosian and his Yeretzgin, Vartoohi Magherian. They were from Khoulou, Kharpet, Turkey. Der Boghos was killed in 1895.

ANAGNOSTOU

hdjohnson_1 — 29 Aug 2006 10:44:15 GMT

Looking for information on Temistodes Anagnostu (could be spelt differently) of Greek origin. Born in Turkey (formerly Asia Minor) c1892. Went to US in 1912.

looking for sezgin family

wanda — 25 Aug 2006 5:13:05 GMT

hi am trying to find my birth mom
and also other members
need help badly, have some idea
where one family member is
but need to find my mom

Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Naomi Bowman — 20 Jun 2006 5:49:03 GMT

Please could you give me the address and telephone number of the Office for Births Deaths and Marriages in Istanbul, Turkey.
Thank you,
Naomi

Xanthis, Xanthus, Xanthopolous, Xanthopolos, Smyrna Turkey to NY to MI 1916

sylviarnmlt — 23 Aug 2006 7:14:01 GMT

Looking for ancestors/relatives of Antoniosis (Athanasiosis)Xanthopolos or variant spelling, who was born abt 1893 and lived in Smyrna Turkey. Middle name may have been Spiros. Came to USA in abt 1916 and changed his name to Anthony (Tony) Xanthis (Xanthus), lived in Detroit, MI and died April 02, 1942. Married Frances Rupp in abt 1928. Had one son, Theodore Anthony Xanthis. Family legend says his family farmed olives in Smyrna and had to leave because of conflicts with Turks. Contact Sylvia Xanthis

Looking for Vartanian/Vartanyan family

bimmrgirl — 22 Aug 2006 1:36:53 GMT

Hi everyone,
Ok, I am looking for anyone lastname Vartanian/Vartanyan that might be related to my family. My great grand mother ( Zimtouth? Vartanian) was 7 years old on the armenian genocide, and she mannages to escape with her sisters and brother to Armenia, her mother died on the way and her father was killed ( so we heard, we dont know), however the rest of her family, aunt, uncles, were back in Turkey and they might have came to USA but we dont know! I am despredly trying tosee where they are! so please if you know anything, or how I can find them PLEASE let me know! tank you!
Father Vartan Vartanian
Mother Wartanoosh (Wartanoush) Vartanian
Daughter Zemrouth? Vartanian

Some Turkish Words And Meanings

Dirsehan — 21 Feb 2007 9:17:02 GMT

Hi, my name is dirsehan, from Turkey(Turkiye)
Here is some Turkish words-phrases and their meanings...
Hi - Merhaba
How are you - NASILSIN
i - ben
You - sen
He, she, it - O (there is no differentiete in turkish :)
We - biz
You - siz
i love you - seni seviyorum
turkey - turkiye
water - su
bread - ekmek
river - dere
mountain - dag
sun - gunes
moon - ay
God - Allah
Home - ev
turkey(animal) - hindi

Looking for Eray Aksoy

iris — 18 Aug 2006 10:29:14 GMT

Hello,
I meet Eray Aksoy on a holiday in Turkey in side he was working at pegasos world hotel he was from the joy animation group and I really like him but I forget to ask his telephone number maybe somebody can help me to get contact with him thanks.

Looking for Eray Aksoy

iris — 18 Aug 2006 10:29:13 GMT

Agha family >> Tracing Family Tree

cartoonbrickwalls — 5 Aug 2006 5:00:27 GMT

I am a palestinian born to a lebanese mother and palestinian father. my grandfather moved to lebanon from palestine in 1948. years later he recieved a letter form his 'ancestors' in turkey saying that they traced their family tree to him. But sadly the letter was lost and the name of the person who contacted grandpa was also lost. now i am trying to trace my family back to the aghas of turkey. can anyone help me here? thank you!

Dounis Family Name in Turkey or Greece

djjohnengland — 6 Jul 2006 2:14:09 GMT

Previously had searched for Costas Doumas, looks like the spelling is actually Costas DOUNIS. This is my grandfather. He came to USA from Smyrna in 1910. Name over here changed to Dumas. Trying to find information about him (brothers, sisters, mother or father, etc) before he came to the USA. Thank you.

Greek/Turkish Relatives

albrummett — 17 Jan 2002 7:05:10 GMT

I am trying to research my husband's family. I know that Elpiniki KESOGLU came to the US in the 1920's-30's. She was supposed to have been from the Greek minority in Istanbul (Constantinople), but have been told that KESOGLU is a very Turkish name. I believe that she came with an aunt by the name of Sultana MOULAKIS. Ring a bell to anyone? Any ideas where to start????

Eglise du Sacre Coeur - Bebek and Bomonti

callusancestors — 14 Mar 2006 6:57:06 GMT

I am trying to trace the orphanage which took in my great grandmother and her brother and sisters between about 1862-72. I have found out that this was a roman catholic institution and probably French run and based in Pera.

I am wondering whether the orphanage that used to be attached to the Eglise du Sacre Coeur or Sakrekor Fransiz Kilisesi at Bebek might be the place. I understand that this closed around 1998 and was moved to Bomonti.

I would be very grateful for some advice about who and where to write to in order to find out whether there are any archive records for the orphanage. Should I write to the church itself, or might the records be placed elsewhere? Do I need to write in French? Are there any other possible sites for the orphanage of my ancestors?

My g.grandmother's name was Christina Puchalski or Pouhalski.

Many thanks.

russian armenian from turkey 1923?

elizabethcaple — 10 May 2006 1:43:16 GMT

I have been trying to determine where my grandfather is from, I think I have discovered his immigration info at Ellis Island which lists him on the ship Themstocles departing from Constantinople in 1923. My grandfathers name was Khatchadour Boghessoff and his last place of residence was Conple, Turkey. My mother said that our Ethinicity is Armenian but not sure. I am new to the whole gene.thing. Any help would be appreciated, by the way he resided in Gary Indiana and retired from the steel mills there and died in 1963..thanks

MIKAELIAN, SAKLARIAN, OURGHANJIAN, HAJINIAN

Jerry Mikaelian — 2 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I wish to correspond with any descendants of Mikaelian, Saklarian, Ourghanjian, and Hajinian - sometimes shortened to Hajian. Ancestors with these surnames originated in Arabkir, Trebizond, Amasya, and Izmir areas of Turkey.

Trying to find my Greek Family

LindleyWicks — 30 Oct 2006 8:52:59 GMT

Hello,

My grandfather American name Anest Peters was born on Marmara, the Island of Galimi in Turkey. His parents names were.

I hope I am saying these name correctly. Anastassios Panagiotou or Panagiotou and his wifes name was Pelgia.

They were expelled off the Island in 1923. But I believe Anastassios and Pelagia were all ready passed away.

My grandfather went by the name something like his father's names. He had a brother who was a diver on Spoons? His name was Andrew and he had brother who came to the US. name o of Hidimenos.

I know there were more children in this family.

I just hope with the little I know that I can locate someone who has access to family data and that someone may know something about this family.

I was told when the Greek's were expelled off the island family went all over.

My grandfather came to the U.S. and married and had two daughter's.

I am sorry I know so little. Thank you for your time.

candy
candymjacobson@netscape.net

Peters family citizens of Turkey

Marilyn M Fair — 11 Feb 2006 3:56:54 GMT

Would anyone know anything about a town that looks like it is spelled Garzaze on a WWI draft card, it looks like town, Garzaze, state, Syria, nation Turkey. A man by the name of David Peters filed his exemption draft card in Louisville Ky. in 1917 saying he was born at the above place and was considered a citizen of Turkey. He was 29yrs old in 1917 and said he was born 25-Dec.-1888, believe he came to US around 1912. Were there a lot of surnames of Peters in Turkey? If not would he have been a descendant of German or other europeans in the area?. Would anyone know where more info on the above area for the time period of 1888 can be found. Thanks, Marilyn

Trying to find my Greek Family

LindleyWicks — 30 Oct 2006 8:52:59 GMT

Sevy's of Constantinople, Turkey

MSevy29039 — 20 Mar 2006 2:40:52 GMT

I'm looking for information on my grandfather Mordo "Max" Sevy.

ancestors of Kasbar Palouian (Armenian)

carylgershom — 12 Feb 2006 4:29:54 GMT

Looking for parents and other ancestors of Kasbar Palouian in Armenia (which was under Turkish rule at the time of his emmigration to USA). He was born around 1893 and arrived in USA about 1915. Some online data bases of the USA 1920 census list him as "Kasper Paloman" -- a misreading of the census taker's handwriting of "ui" for an "m" I think. (I have a copy of the doc.) His wife is listed as "Haigooj" on the 1920 census and "Haigathi" on the 1930 census. Also "Haigoog" on some online lists. His occupation is listed as storekeeper in 1920 and manufacturer of ice cream cones in 1930. He was living in Philadelphia both censuses and in 1930 had children John (M), Armenia (F), Araxy (F), Masis (M) and Haig (M). On some lists Masis is listed as Moses (again probably a handwriting problem -- whoever took that page of the 1930 census had AWFUL penmanship!) There was also a Maro Palouian (F) living in the USA who might have been a sister of Kasbar. She died in Delaware in 1998.

PALOUIAN-Sivas, Turkey

Michael McKinley — 10 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any and all information on the Palouian family of Sivas, Turkey. Many thanks for any help with this.
Regards...
Michael McKinley

Re : Surname

KathleenParr88 — 23 Jul 2005 6:57:57 GMT

Could someone be so kind as to help me out and tell me if the surname Csurolyai is Turkish.

Also, was there a time when Turkey overtook Israel in a war,
if so when was that.

My Gr Grandfather had a hat that he wore when he was married and it was passed down thru the generations, all sons were supposed to wear when they were married with this long black tassle, is this story true ? It was said that the hat was really an Israel hat. Thank you,
Kathleen Parr

Cosar/Çosar

Dora — 28 Nov 2004 3:19:35 GMT

Looking for ANY information about the surname Çosar/Cosar. Is it Turkish? What does it mean? Is it common? Also, is there any difference between Turkish and Kurdish Turkish surnames? Could Çosar be Kurdish?

PASHA FROST

dimar123_1 — 23 Jan 2005 11:24:28 GMT

Can any one tell me where i can source any type of records on the above person. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1838 and died somewhere in Turkey 1902. His give name was James Maurice Frost.

Thank you

Trying to ID port city or area in photo.

henryr10 — 21 Oct 2006 12:26:00 GMT

Recently a friend found this shot of her Father shot probably in the Korean War era, possibly WWII.

She's trying to discover any info she can on him as he was not a part of her life.
This photo was found in her Mother's estate.

It appears to be Greece or Turkey from the Tombs cut into the cliff face.
Any ideas on where this was taken?
What are the people in the photo doing?
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Ric

Turkish home life

Unity — 19 Dec 2004 5:44:25 GMT

Can all of you please post what traditional Turkish home life is like? Please only contribute if you're home life is/was very traditional (such as coming home from work, etc - what did you expect when you got home... music playing, mom cooking, etc)? The more detail the better.

Thank you!

missing family

brian crawford — 31 Dec 2005 5:36:15 GMT

posted message yesterday seeking family of George frederick Crawford and Margaret Yammalee Galata Turkey
Father of Edmond Hercules Crawford Born 1907 Galata
Seeking any help to locate descendants.
Posted incorrect email should be kss3@bigpond.com
Brian Crawford

seeking family

Brian — 30 Dec 2005 6:22:41 GMT

My Father was born in Galata Turkey 1907 his father was George Frederick Crawford, Mother Margaret Yammalee

I am seeking relatives of Edmond Hercules Crawford
now dec'd
Can any one help how to do this

Smyrna, Turkey: Immigration to America app, 1900's

djjohnengland — 29 Dec 2005 5:01:21 GMT

Trying to find information about my Grandfather who immigrated to New York November 25th, 1909 and settled in the Fort Pierce, FL area around 1917 or so. His name is my biggest problem, so here goes. He could be listed as Kostas Doumas, Costas S. Doumas, Catos Dumas, Kostas Dumas and even Charles (Chas) Dumas.

I am not sure how to go about finding more information but his naturalization papers states he came from Smyrna, Turkey on the ship Potress and arrived on the date above. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Kars

Rita Chernoff — 12 Jan 2002 2:38:57 GMT

I am seeking the names and address of archives offices and
or genealogical societies in the Kars area of Turkey. At one time this area was under Tzarist Russian control and there was an area near Kars settled by a Russian religous group known as the Doukhobors. Any information on record locations for this area of Turkey would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Verkhovsky from Turkey?

erinfinelli — 18 Aug 2005 6:33:32 GMT

My Verkhovsky relatives last lived in Ukraine before immigrating to the U.S. in 1904. I have been told that they may have originally come from Turkey. Does anybody know if the surname Verkhovsky could possibly have come from Turkey?

-Paul Wyckoff

ERzrum Records

Tatiana — 5 Dec 2005 10:15:02 GMT

I am trying to find any family members in Erzerum.

For all I know my great grandfather was an officer in the Turkish army, captured in the Russian -Turkish war of 1877.I know for sure that the family was big and there should be numerous descendants.

With the strict records in Ottman empire there should be birth records, of course, but must be difficult to have access to.
Are there any records of officers/soldiers missing in that war?
probably in local archives?

The difficult part of it, is that at those times the surnames still didn't exist and the name is too popuar (Omar Ottoman or Osman, as it should be prpoperly read in Turkish)

Thanks

MUS, TURKEY

Cynthia Vogel — 22 Nov 2005 7:11:57 GMT

Would like to know whether there is still an Armenian community in Mus, Turkey. Goal is to try and find written documentation of birth and marriage of an Armenian couple who lived in Mus (says from Mus area from town of Mus), Turkey around 1880-1905. Church records available (assume written in Armenian)? Civil registration required (assume that would be in Arabic or Turkish)? Or is this quest an impossibility? Thanks, Cynthia in California

Ancestors from Turkey

caroleswartz — 22 Nov 2005 6:48:41 GMT

My Grandmother, Zelda Tastassa married Victor Behar in NY in the early 1920s. Both immigrated from Turkey...lived in lower Manhattan then Brooklyn. Both Sephartic. I have yet to be successful in obtaining immigration papers. Since there are so few Tastassas...what are the chances they are somehow related?

Koushian/Kazanjian

Charles Rauscher — 3 Nov 2005 4:26:39 GMT

Looking for any information on these two names

Hampartzoum Koushian born in Hajin Turkey
Ariknza Kazanjian born in Selefkia Turkey

PIRLOGLOU, PERLOGLOU, PARLOGLOU

travelingmamma — 25 Oct 2005 3:51:43 GMT

Does anyone know the origin of the Greek/Turkish name Pirloglou, Perloglou or Parloglou?

I know that "oglou" means "son of" but the various spellings have turned up in my so-far fruitless search for ancestors and it has been suggested that a translation of Pirl, Perl or Parl might help in identifying the locale or occupation of that family.

Thank you for any help you may offer.

information about grandfather

handay80 — 16 Oct 2005 4:16:22 GMT

his name was nazmi yalvac and i was told that he was in the military in some stage of his life. i know that he died in 1922.

Military personnel in Istanbul, ca. 1915

Lauren Alwan — 2 Oct 2005 9:07:44 GMT

I would like to research my great-grandfather, who I've been told was a general in Turkish army, and lived Istanbul. His name (the surname spelling will surely be incorrect) is Adib Zembarechski. I have no birth date for him, but believe he was born approximately 1880.

Looking for Tulanian (Surname)

Jack — 1 Oct 2005 12:47:09 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandfather. His name was Mamigon Tulanian (my spelling may be off). He was born in Sisli, Turkey. He came to the U.S. in 1910. I need information on Sisli and any records of that area that are available. My grandfather was Armenian. Most likely Orthodox Christians.

Census records

hdjohnson_1 — 1 Oct 2005 9:04:35 GMT

Does anyone have access to old Turkish census records. I am researching the name Yannacopoulos originally from Asia Minor now Turkey?
Regards
Heather

Orphans in Constantinople 1860 onwards

Angela Fry — 28 Sep 2005 3:34:23 GMT

I think my great grandmother and her brother and sisters may have been placed in a Roman Catholic orphanage in Pera or old Stamboul during the 1860s. I would be very grateful for any information about possible sites.

During the 1870s I am told they lived at Maison Demillerille 303, Pera. I am wondering whether this might have been the address of an orphanage or whether it is the building on 303 Rue de Pera, now Istiklal Caddesi which houses the Rio Brava restaurant?

Any thoughts or theories on this would be most welcome.
Many thanks,
Angela Fry (UK)

City of Neda, Turkey

jn210003 — 4 Oct 2005 2:42:07 GMT

Does anyone know where Neda, Turkey is on the map? Do you have any information about Neda, Turkey?
Thanks, Jack N

Kasparian name

Edwin Bigler — 9 Sep 2005 10:57:54 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Kasparian name. It is from Manisa or Smyrna, Turkey fro 1892 to 1830. Any information would be helpfull. Thank you.

Tiomkin, Serebrinsky, Dorfman, in Constantinople in 1920s

dmd19691 — 24 Aug 2005 3:40:57 GMT

I'm trying to help my friend with his ancestry. His father, Hymen Dorfman, was born May 2 or May 6, 1921, in Constantinople. His parents were Simon Dorfman and Freida/Frinia Serebrinsky. Frieda/Frinia was the daughter of Chaim and Rachael Serebrinsky and she was born ca. 1898 in Odessa, Russia. In 1921 she was living in Constantinople and she sailed from Turkey to the USA with her son. Her cousin, Dr. Tiomkin, from Pera, Constantinople paid her fare. We don't believe that her husband, Simon Dorfman, ever came to the USA. She went to live with her uncle, Samuel Kaufman, in Amesbury, Massachusetts. A few years later, she contacted tuberculosis and went to Denver, Colorado, where she died in 1932. Her death certificate states that she was a widow. Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated.

Greeks in Ordu Turkey

Y. Moisides — 10 Aug 2005 4:22:48 GMT

I am trying to trace my grandparents and great grandparents life in Ordu Turkey, before the exchange. My great grandmothers maiden name was Eleni Hermides, married name Oustopasithou. My grandmother Sevasty Oustopasithou married Lazaros Moisides. Any advice on tracking down information from Turkey would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Stathopoulos, Nicolas

kms_katerina — 23 Oct 2005 12:36:45 GMT

I am looking for family somewhere in Turkey . I know they were in and around Smyrna in 1920's. Nick changed his surname to Stanley.He was in Newport News, Virginia in 1890s, Valejo, Ca. and Los Angeles in early 1900s;San Diego, Ca 1915 to 1935. He was married to Mollie Johnson . They had four children:Rosemary,Stratford.Andrew and Nicholas. Nick was a lobster fisherman.

Karkush and Horen Demirci of Kayseri?

J Ganjoyan — 8 Jul 2005 12:56:41 GMT

Greetings, I am seeking relatives of the following persons:

Karkush and Horen Demirci (Demirjian/Demirciyan), possibly from the Kayseri area. (I have photos for those interested ~circa 1940s?)

They seem to have been related to my grandmother Menoush Aroush (Haroushian or Arrouchian) and were her paternal cousins. My family now lives in Canada, however many surviving relatives relocated to Lebanon after the genocide.

Thanks for the help everyone!

JG

Ancestors of Nancy Gormezano

bedelheit1 — 6 Jul 2005 12:16:26 GMT

I found a part of your family tree listing my Uncle Jack Botchan (d. 1991), his wife and children. His wife is Babsy (Bertha) Koss, daughter of Abraham Koss and Malka Peterkowsky of Lodz, Poland, although Aunt Babsy was born in NYC. Just thought I'd help you get rid of that question mark next to her name. Babsy is my grandmother's youngest sister.

Pareda Solomon emigration to Ontario 1922

djahern — 31 May 2005 1:47:16 GMT

From The Irish Times, 10 November 1922 -

GIRL'S RECORD TRAVEL.
----<o>----
12,000 MILES TO VISIT A BROTHER
The Turkish girl, who left Liverpool yesterday by the
Cunard liner Ausonia for Canada, will at the end of her
travel probably hold the record for any person of her own
age for the longest unaccompanied journey.
She is only fourteen years. Her name is Pareda Solomon,
and she commenced her journey six months ago from her
native place, Mosul. From there she went to Bagdad and
Basra, where she joined a ship for Bombay. She arrived
from Bombay yesterday morning at Liverpool, and three
hours later embarked on the Ausonia. When she reaches
her destination at Fort William, Ontario, she will have
travelled over twelve thousand miles.
She is going to her brother for the purpose of finishing her
education.

Ireland Newspaper Abstracts
http://www.IrelandOldNews.com

Charlemagne

FRANKOLIGEE — 23 Sep 2006 2:52:19 GMT

Hello Turkey

I'm looking for anyone with ancient History in Greece and Turkey who may help me in finding where to write in Turkey or Greece for information on my ancient relative, Charmagne King of the Roman Empire in the 750 to the 800 Ad time. I have him traced back to his Great Grandfather Clodius in the 0006 AD time.
Then I have no more till his next Great Grand father, Antentor born 1239 BC wise man and king of the Cimbri.

Antentor ( above ) father was I- AEsyetes born about 1264 BC a Trojan of high rank and married to Cleomaestra.

All of these people came from Troy and were Trojans at the time. If you need more information I have a little more.

I would appreciate any help you may give me as to where to write for additional informmation in these countries.
Thank you for your time.

Frank Oligee
E- Mail foligee@isoc.net

looking for ancestors!

Martina — 21 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My greatgrandparents name in Turkey, Kayseri was Giridlian. Mariam and Jacob. My greatgrandma`s sister married in Egyptian a man named Bastinian(?), they lived in Alessandria. Who can help me?

Sad story...Grand Uncle - Nuri Kurtbelen

Kurtbelen — 13 Apr 2005 8:06:27 GMT

Grand Uncle Nuri Kurtbelen was a capitan in Ottoman army , fought against Russian. He was caught, prisoned by Russians and sent to Syberia, where he learned perfect Russian and escaped to Turkey. Later Russian wanted him as Ottoman military adviser in Moscou but he refuse the office work. Later he went to East of Turkey where Russian had attacked again to Turkey. Russian has promised to Armenias of Turkey, giving some cities of Turkey to Armenians,if they attack back of Ottoman army...and Armenians did it. Uncle Nuri was captured by Armenians and they cut his head.

Never meet to this tough, adventure loving grand uncle but he is in my heart forever...God bless him !

Tatarians from Harpoot, Turkey

Thomas Wright — 7 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for releatives of TATAVOS TATARIAN and MAREAM SHADBEBIAN that lived in Harpoot, Turkey. Family removed to U.S.A., sons names include Elhia and Garabed. Tatavos had a brother MANOOG TATARIAN who married YEGNAR YAGHJIAN and had sons Hosrof, Sarkis and Harry.

Archive in Istanbul-Serb from Belgrade

Mladen Mrdalj — 2 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello!
My name is Mladen Mrdalj from Belgrade. I'm 19 year old law student. Yes, I'm Serb, but politic issues are not the main here. Ofcourse.
I desperately need help , connection with anyone who knows how to contact state archives in Istanbul. Because, during Otoman rule in Balkans, Turks were making censuses of population to take taxes easier, ok? It was going on every ten years, and lists were send in Turkey (I presume Istanbul, as capital in that time). I desperately seek for info of that kind, and any help is appreciated.

One more thing. There are many turkish families with Serbian origin (institution of "yeni ceri"), any infos on that? This is not important in my search, but it's sure interesting.

Afterall, I'd like to thank to fans of Ghalatasarai and Turkish national football team for doing what they did to english hooligans.

Cheers!

name's records

CChristov — 4 Sep 2004 9:54:28 GMT

Dear Sirs, do you have any idea where should I look for name's records about people, who were born in XIX century in the town of Kilkis (Kukush)? Thanks!

Armenians born in Turkey

Shari House — 13 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for relatives of Armenian decent born in Efkere and Istanbul Turkey

HOW DO I OBTAIN TURKISH BIRTH RECORDS

carol1954 — 21 Jan 2005 12:06:17 GMT

My grandfather was born in Sinop, Turkey in 1889. Is there anybody out there who can tell me how to obtain his birth certificate, or any information at all????
Thank you,
Carol Jones
Omaha, NE

Info need my Family , Rosenstein & wolf

babyfundsales — 16 Jan 2005 2:16:59 GMT

My Grandmother Jean Mollie Rosenstein(she married Abraham Levine)she was born in constantinople(Turkey) in 1907 and Came to America(New York area) when she was a small child along with her brother and sister(Frank and Dottie). She died in NY in 1975 . On her death Certificate her parents were listed as Morris and Ester Rosenstein(And from the infomation off her SS aplication her mothers maiden name was WOLF). I am sure my grandmother name and her siblings name were americanized and I have had little luck finding more information about them and the ancestry. Any help would be great. I have been told my family members that her Father Morris Rosenstein was from Warsor(Warszawa) , Poland and that her mother Ester Wolf was born in Kairo Egypt. I look foward to the replys. Barbara