Guestbook
The Guest Book section of the site is where you can let us know what you think of the site and of anything Kytherian in general.
Please Note: if you are trying to find relatives or information or would like to announce a Kytherian event, please don't put it here. It belongs on the message board .
My biological Father came to Australia from Mitata in 1943 from what we can discern. His name was Minas Preneas and I did not meet him until I was 30 and unfortunately only one meeting. Is there anyone out there who might know some information regarding my heritage.
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Hi there I am trying to find a family tree that details the linage of my family. My father was George Sklavos, (his brothers, John & Noel) son of Jim and Kettie (Katherine)Sklavos from Brisbane. I believe that my grandfathers uncle was the early George Sklavos and we are related to Father Yianni Sklavos, a priest from the church Agia Triada, Mitata, Kythera however I am not sure how it all pieces together. If anyone has any information on this lineage I would really appreciate it.
with thanks,
Katrina
This is a great site I am proud of my Kytherian heritage My grandmother Kyriakoula Koula Anousas maiden name Feros was from Mitata She married Stelios Anousas Her parents my great grandparents were Nikos Feros and Stavroula Feros maiden name Prineas I have been to Kythera twice and love the island very much It is a beautiful island
contactCousin Basil, your family history in the opening web page is a wonderful insight to so much, and generates a great many memories. Sadly I fear much of my own family history may be lost, and may rest with cousin Andonis who now lives in his father's family residence in Mitata, and with his mother, my Aunty Katarina. My father, John Anthony (Ianis Andonis) Psaltis (Protopsaltis), born 4/12/1900 was brought to Aus by older brother Spiros in 1920, married Alice Henderson in Wagga Wagga in 1940. As with so many others, my brother and I have been fortunate in the choice of our parents and in the paths they took in providing for us. Thank you for this website, I look forward to learning much from it.
My father Angelo John Viaros passed away on September 21, 2006.
my parents are evangelos and eleftheria sklavos,we came to australia when i was very young i dont remember much of kythera but was fortunate to visit 3 years ago,it was a very emotional time for me and my family.my father is a priest in kythera he is very well known.They are currently living there,my father was in the local newspaper when the earthquake happened,perhaps you saw his picture.Itwas of two priests discussing the damaged church.my brother is steve sklavos and we hope to one day visit the island we grew up intogether and perhaps share happy and sad memories.
contactI haven't been on the site for a while. I want to add the new addition to my family Emmanuel Samios born on 4th november 2004.
contactMy father is Angelo John Viaros, my uncle, Menas John Viaros....my name is Lisa Viaros Hoffman and my grandparents are John Viaros and Christhante Castrisious/Viaros...
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This is the worlds greatest site. I spend hours looking in every corner and sometimes with tears. I’m so happy to see that time, distance or generations doesn’t stop the proud Kytherians looking back to our beloved Island that holds so many memories and natural beauty. I looked in the guest book and saw the names of some very dear friends, and by the way….. O Gianis and Katina on the head of this site are my relatives. Katina is my Mothers Sister married to Panagioti Feros (Elesos) who passed way year ago and she remarried to Gianni. They have 3 more Brothers and Sisters, Anna married to John Kontos (Kondogiani) Sydney, George Sclavos (Mbotsetas) married to Hriso Sydney, and Panagiotis Sklavos (Mbotsetas) married to Maria Avlemonas, what a small world.
My name is Steve Sklavos born in Mitata the first of January 1951. My Father is the now Father Evangelos Sklavos son of Stauros and Katina Sklavos (Pasas), born in Sklavianika Mitata, and my Mother is Eleftheria Sklavos daughter of Philipas and Stamatiki Sklavos (Mbotsetas) also born in Mitata. We left the Island when I was only 6 for Athens and left from there in 1966 for Sydney Australia.
My Father has become a Priest a few years ago in Agia Triada Mitata, and is serving in the Island now. My Sister is visiting there now and I hope soon I will be able to put a flower on the graves of my Grand Parents who loved us so much
To all that contributed to this site, THANK YOU
I was born in Mitata , Kythira. I am a Makras and Miliotis. I have been in the United States since 1971. I have 2 kids , Maria and Athanasios. Thank you for the site. With it we can meet other Kytherians from all over the world.
contactHello, I am the boy above's (Michael Samios) younger sister. My maiden name is Samios. I am also first generation Kytherian , and yes my parents are also Emmanuel and Matina Samios. Both born in Mitata, dad in 1941 and mum in 1951. My dad is the son of Michael and Erenie Samios, nickname (Hamouzas) and mum is the daughter of Dimitri and Kirani Protopsaltis nickname (Makras). My brother andI have been priveleged to have been back to Kithira many many many times to visit all out uncles aunts cousins and grandparents, and we hope to do so in the future many many times with our own families. Kithira holds a very special place in my heart because it is where my parents grew up and where we have had many special moments. Filakia to all.
contactWHAT A FIND!! STILL TRYING TO TAKE IN ALL THE INFO GET BACK TO YOU SOON.
How good is this. Originally from Sydney. Married with one daugter Matina (after her Yiayia ). I'm first generation Kytherian here in Australia. My parents, Emanual & Matina Samios born in Kythera, live in Bronte, Sydney. Dad (Harmouza) arrived in 1956, went back to Kythera and married Matina (Protopsaltis-Markra) in 1970. Then arrived back in Sydney.
I was born in 1971, my sister Erenie born in 1972. Brief history about my family . Thank you for the site to meet other fellow kytherians around the world
This is a great site. I am proud of my Kytherian heritage and I am hoping to make my first trip to the island later this year. I am the Grandson of Peter Psaltis and son of Kosma. I work in radio here in Brisbane and can't wait to get time off to travel to the Island. Once again congratulations on the magnificent site....well done
contactI am the second granddaughter of Evangelos Sclavos (Mavros). My maternal grandfather George Batsinilas was born and raised in Areopoli Mani (Peloponnisos) & took up a policing post on the island in 1945. Whilst on duty he met my grandmother (Patra Sofios). They courted and subsequently married, raising a family in Logothetianika. My grandfather has remained on the island since then. He is an encyclopaedia of local history, personalities and anectdotes. I am proud of being Greek and of my Kytherian ancestry. Thank you for this website and connecting people with their history & each other.
contactMaternal 1/2 from Logothetianika. **Above all i'm EXTREMELY proud of being Kytherian. This website once again showcases the beauty of our island,with it's people & places. My grandfather, Evangelos Sclavos (Mavros) migrated to Aust.in 1938. WWII kept his wife Annitsa and son Nicholas (my father) separated until their arrival in Sydney in 1947. It wasn't until 1973 that my late father embarked on a trip to Kythera to marry my mother, Chrisanthy Sclavos (nee; Batsinilas,gen.:Sofios).I am proud of my ancestry and my ancestral lands.
contactSinxharitiria kai kalo riziko! Words fail to capture the enthusiasm I felt as I peroused the site. I particularly enjoyed reading the pages – oral history – on the Kytherians of the far north coast of NSW. It brought back fond memories of my early years, growing up in Casino. Indeed, a time to reflect on the past. I wish you every success in 'bringing to life' the history of the Kytherians of the diaspora!
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