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Does anyone know who is in these photos? (Surnames: Panaretos, Trifilis, Mellitas)
Recently found some old photos from my dads trip to Kythera in 1960s/70s and wondering if anyone recognizes people in...
Frilingianika Samios, Mavromatis, Psaltis and Frilingos
This photo was likely taken in Frilingianika. The lady on the step in pearls is Poppy Mavromatis nee Samiou...
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Facebook Old Photo - Stamatis Gianniotis - 2018-01-09
Κάρτα του Νικολάου Γιαννιώτη, (δεν πρόκειται για τον πατέρα μου), αποσταλείσα από το μέτωπο του Εσκί Σεχίρ στις 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 1921, ημέρα Ύψωσης του Τιμίου Σταυρού. Import source: Παλιές φωτογραφίες από τα Κύθηρα Imported submitter: FB Old Photos Original Facebook poster: Stamatis...
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Does anyone know who is in these photos? (Surnames: Panaretos, Trifilis, Mellitas)
Recently found some old photos from my dads trip to Kythera in 1960s/70s and wondering if anyone recognizes people in...
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Frilingianika Samios, Mavromatis, Psaltis and Frilingos
This photo was likely taken in Frilingianika. The lady on the step in pearls is Poppy Mavromatis nee Samiou...
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The Kalokerinos Sibling Story
The Kalokerinos Sibling Story By Andrea Kalokerinos (daughter of Dr Emmanuel Kalokerinos) From left to right Dr’s: James, Leo,...
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The Life of Ioannis Panagioti (John Peter) Venardos
I’ve been researching my ancestor Ioannis Venardos (John Peter Venardos), and I thought people here might appreciate his story because...
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Coroneos Name
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Vasiliki "Vicky" Demos Obituary
Vicky's grandparents were Konstantinos Cavacos (Trifilis) from Potamos, and Pothiti (Lula) Chlentzos from Christoforianika Vasiliki, "Vicky" Demos, age 78...
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Chrysoula "Chris" Ponticas Obituary
Chrysoula was the daughter of Anastasia George (Tzortzopoulos) who was the daughter of Panagiotis Tzortzopoulos (Koumounduros) and Erini Tzortzopoulos (Georgas) ...
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Venardos Family History
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Mitata from the air
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The Lion of Kythera
© The Greek Herald. For the full article click here. By George Vardas One of the most unique...
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