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submitted by Carlos Benardos on 28.02.2008

I do not know where to even start, but here it goes..My great grandfather left a fishing village in the Peloponesus..some time around 1850...went to S America and landed in Chile..Where all my BENARDOS branch of that tree is from.. My father moved to...

submitted by Peter Poulos on 26.02.2008

We are looking at getting some local advice regarding a family property in Kythera. Can anybody recommend somebody in the design and engineering field in Kythera.It would be much appreciated if there details and email address can be forwarded to m...

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 24.02.2008

Hi does anyone have any information on a Stelios Andronikos that might have been known as Stylianos Andrew? All I know is that a Stelios Andronikos, son of George Andronikos (d. 1937) and Fotine Souris (b. 1890s) went to Australia. Before that he pr...

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 23.02.2008

Here is some newly found info on my Trifillis family, found through immigration records and passport applications online. If anyone has any information please contact me. A Emmanuel Trifillis, married possibly an Eleni (her maiden name was poss...

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 23.02.2008

Hi, has anyone had any luck doing research for Kytherians that were in Smyrna? The following people in my family were in Smyrna at one point- 1) A brother to my ancestor Ioannis Emm. Trifillis was a Panayotis Trifillis. He lived in Smyrna for a w...

submitted by Adrienne Kalligeros on 22.02.2008

Dear Kytherians: I was luckky entough to get some wonderful VLITO SEEDS that I want to plant in New York this spring 2008. What advice can the elders give me for thavma crops this summer???????????????????? Efharisto Andrianna Kalligeros

submitted by Lynn Magulas Nickell on 17.02.2008

My cousin and I are looking for the relatives of our grandfather, Haralambos Magoulas born 24 January, 1878. His father was Andreas Magoulas and mother Cali(ope)Stratigos. Our grandfather came to the United States in 1903 and returned to Kythera for...

submitted by Kytherian Newsflash on 12.02.2008

Hellenes and Philohellenes note: Download flyer here: MediterraneanMomentFlier.pdf Hellenic Event: Tess Mallos reveals the history of the exotic food of the Mediterranean region - from Minoan times to the present - as she talks about...

submitted by Spyro Calocerinos on 10.02.2008

One bedroom , furnished, airconditioned home, plenty of parking, wonderful views, available in Kythera for summer months 2008, or longer. Please contact spyro@kythera-family.ne...

submitted by Helen Fardoulis on 28.01.2008

If anyone has a unit in Athens or Pireaus and is interested in selling I could be interested. My telephone in Australia is 0416103262.

submitted by Nicholas Papadopoulos on 25.01.2008

I note in the list of names that you can not enter Zouroudis. My mothers maiden name is Zouroudis,and her branch comes from SYMI. Her father is Meletios Zouroudis and is descendant from the man nicknamed "Miaoulis". Is there any connection between t...

submitted by Panagiotis Magonezos &Skevofulax on 23.01.2008

We are a dynamic young team in kythera & seek property for future kytherians. If you & your reli\s wish to sell dont hesitate to contact us, we can advise you on all matters required. Parallel to this we have a team working to restore & or build a ho...

submitted by Michelle Rees on 22.01.2008

Hello I have a birth in 1883 at Miller's Point, NSW, Australia of this Sottero Coughkellar. The mother is listed as Elizabeth Alexander who married on Oct 1875 in NZ and the father Nicholas Nursey born in Greece. I think this child maybe illegitim...

submitted by Stella Carnall on 22.01.2008

I would love to hear from anyone who was acquainted with my grandfather from Karvounades (who I've never met, nor seen a photo of). He had four sons, Theo, George, Anthony, and Jack and I am George's daughter, Stella (now in my late 50s) My grandmoth...

submitted by Diana Stratigos Garvey on 21.01.2008

Hello. I know this is a long-shot, but I thought I'd try...I am a TESOL certified teacher of English with 12 years experience with children and adults. What are the chances of finding work on Kytheria? Is there a need anywhere for English instruction...

submitted by Efstathia Kentroti on 21.01.2008

My grandfather, Yiannis Kentrotis, died the other day at age 100 in Thessaloniki. He was born in Asia Minor of Kytherian parents (Eleni Pavlaki from Mylopotamos and Efstathios Kentrotis - his father was a Manousos Kentrotis) and came to Greece during...

submitted by Caroline Dick on 19.01.2008

Panagiotis Aronis-born 1896 in Kastristranika commumity Friligianika. Brother George Aronis. Sister Eleni. Mother Yannoula(Yiannoula). Father Anastasius(Anastassios). I am keen to locate more information about the family history. Caroline Dick

submitted by Caroline Dick on 19.01.2008

My grandfather was born in Kythera and I am very keen to know about needlework, including knotting, which was/is done in Kythera. In particular, I would like to know if there is a special type of needlework which originated there or is identified wit...

submitted by Caroline Dick on 19.01.2008

My grandfather Panniotos Moustakis Aronos(not sure about spelling) came to Australia with his uncle about 1904-06.His father was born in 1866. He became known as Peter Aroney. He was a fisherman and had a fish shop in Maroubra and and worked for a lo...

submitted by Spyro Calocerinos on 16.01.2008

Thanks to Margaret Tuit, a number of Gravestones unidentified until now, have been identified and the information will be provided as soon as possible. Again, thank you Margaret for the wonderful job.