What are the most common challenges in Greek genealogy research and how to deal with them? Using real case study material, Gregory Kontos shares experience and tips to help you overcome your research brick walls!
Gregory Kontos is a leader in the field of Greek genealogy. He has managed all the Greek projects run by MyHeritage, and has a long list of co-operations with genealogy companies and projects, including, among others, AncestryProGenealogists, Trac
Hi Gregory! Fabulous presentation. I ran up against the Greek indifference to genealogical research when I went to Greece and finally got to my grandfather’s villages. I brought a copy of the genealogy as far as I’d gotten put on artists’ paper, big enough to be a scroll, in Greek. I also had a card explaining in Greek, why Greek-Americans are interested in their genealogy – how the US is British Isles majority, German next, and how there are more Italian and Polish descendants than Greeks! Once they read that, they’d go “ahhhh” like they finally got it. Luckily in 2010, the wonderful young people at the archives in one of the villages were pretty impressed with my genealogy scroll, and the fact that the village priest brought us over, and they let me copy the pages with the Kostiannis name from the old dhimitologia. There was even a cousin on my genealogy scroll who worked at the county building, and one of the people who worked there ran down and got her to come down! So cool!
Contextualizing is heard but often overlooked so I was glad to hear it again to keep it fresh in my mind. I appreciated the phrasing examples related to reaching out to potential relatives for the first time.
Genealogy research in Greece is sometimes hard, yes, but with a good knowledge of the different types of records available, one can overcome several challenges! This webinar will teach you everything you need to know about the most important types of Greek records: what to look for, where to find, how to analyze & how to use!
Genealogy research in Greece is sometimes hard, yes, but with a good knowledge of the different types of records available, one can overcome several challenges! This webinar will teach you everything you need to know about the most important types of Greek records: what to look for, where to find, how to analyze & how to use!
You are Greek but it's all Greek to you? This is an introduction to Greek genealogy research. How to prepare for your research? What do you need to know before turning to Greek records? What types of Greek records are useful and how can you access them? What do you need to know about DNA? Where can you find free additional help and resources? How can you participate in the latest developments in the field of Greek genealogy? Join this class and get ready for a unique research journey!
You are Greek but it's all Greek to you? This is an introduction to Greek genealogy research. How to prepare for your research? What do you need to know before turning to Greek records? What types of Greek records are useful and how can you access them? What do you need to know about DNA? Where can you find free additional help and resources? How can you participate in the latest developments in the field of Greek genealogy? Join this class and get ready for a unique research journey!
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Hi Gregory! Fabulous presentation. I ran up against the Greek indifference to genealogical research when I went to Greece and finally got to my grandfather’s villages. I brought a copy of the genealogy as far as I’d gotten put on artists’ paper, big enough to be a scroll, in Greek. I also had a card explaining in Greek, why Greek-Americans are interested in their genealogy – how the US is British Isles majority, German next, and how there are more Italian and Polish descendants than Greeks! Once they read that, they’d go “ahhhh” like they finally got it. Luckily in 2010, the wonderful young people at the archives in one of the villages were pretty impressed with my genealogy scroll, and the fact that the village priest brought us over, and they let me copy the pages with the Kostiannis name from the old dhimitologia. There was even a cousin on my genealogy scroll who worked at the county building, and one of the people who worked there ran down and got her to come down! So cool!
New and interesting info.
Contextualizing is heard but often overlooked so I was glad to hear it again to keep it fresh in my mind. I appreciated the phrasing examples related to reaching out to potential relatives for the first time.
Interesting session – no matter what country/nationality there are always quirks to confuse one.