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Yianni Cassimatis Family

Yiannis Petrohilos of Alexandrathes village. History and origin yet to be determined.

Like most Kytherians we know our "paratsoukli", but where did it come from and what does it mean? Can anybody help me find out the full story?

My husband's grandfather, George S. Tzannes of Fratsia, was nicknamed Pasha Ali. I've been told that it was because, like the Turkish Pasha, he was such a wealthy man. Papou had a large family, a beautiful house, lots of...