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My great grandfather Dimitre Lazzareti came from Kythera and was born about 1857. His father Constantine was a solicitor according to the marriage certificate.Dimitre came to Britain sometime before 1880 and was a sailor. If anyone knows this name(no...
Hi I am new here and trying to find out information about my great grandparents George and Mary Calogredis ( Mary Frangeskaki) They ended up in Palacios Texas in 1907 and had 3 daughters..2 of which ended up in Maryland. I would like to know anythin...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2009 Παμε στο Kαραβιτικο! Learn more about the Karavitiko, and its history and iconography Dear Fellow Karaviti, Kytherian and Friend, Once again it is our pleasure and delight to invite you t...
DOSE ANY ONE KNOW ELENI KYPRIOU WHEN AND WERE SHE BORN AND WHEN SHE DIED A.KYPRIADIS (GRANDSON)
I have reports that my 1st Cousin James Gavrilis, in Kempsey Australia has passed away. Has anyone seen an obituary or death notice for him. I would like to see a copy for my family tree, and just for the information. He was the Brother of Con P. Ga...
Hi my name is Vrettoula Chirva. My name before marriage was PANARETOS. My father (who adopted me) was Zaxarias Panaretos and my mother (An australian) is Theodora Panaretos. My papou and giagia were Vretto and Eleni Paretos and are buried in Potamo...
Hello, I'm looking to send about 300kg of stuff on an LCL basis to Greece. Can anyone recommend a particular freight/logistics company? Any tips? Thanks, John john@unitedpress.com.au
I wish to take this opportunity to thank George Poulos for bringing Louradianika for immortalising Louradianika. On behalf of my family, I would like to express out heartfelt thanks. This tiny village, which is where my mother was born, my beloved Un...
There was a query in our last newsletter about a house on the right hand side of the road near the hospital in Potamos. I have spoken to my closest friend, whose mother was a Panaretos, and he has told me the house is owned by a family in America, bu...
Was in Kythera this summer and saw beautiful black & white pictures of Kythera.The artist is M. Gavriely. I was told the prints were on a Kytherian calendar a few years ago and that the artist lives in Australia. I would like a copy of these prints....
Hi, I am doing research for the family tree on my wifes relatives, her grandparent's on her father's side were Vasiliou and Jovanna Petrohelos and Arthur and Marietta Pavlakis from Fratsia on her mothers side.Her father George emmigrated to Australia...
Can someone send a big hello to my Aunty Anna and Uncle Dimitri in Agia Pelagia please and if anyone can put some photos of their new shop that would great, thanks, Fiona
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Today, I was paid such a high honour. James Prineas of Berlin has requested that I post my memories for all to read. He has also asked that I write a colum called "Maria of Louradianikas Memories". I have a passionate love for Kythera. I feel humbled...
I have been searching for Lourandianika. Also spelt Louradianika. My grandfather The Reverend Emmanuel Lourandos founded this village and it consisted of seven homes, all occupied by the Lourandos family. I spend many happy times there when I was 15...
I learned recently that Mirtidiotissa struck a reef and is out of service. Since It is the only boat I am aware of that sails to the island, I am concerned. I plan to atempt to sail to the island around the 28th of September, if possible. I unde...
Hi, I found that the Mormon church in the USA and probably Australia has records from Kythera on microfilm. For example below is a listing of all the churches they have records on. I was wondering, does anyone know where all of these churches...
INSTITUTE OF KYTHERAISMOS Kytheraismos Institute LOGO 3rd International Symposium of Kytheraismos Hetero-Kytheraismos: The 21st century Kytheraismos From the Kytherian Identity to multi-cultural heterocity (diversity] Kythera (Myrtidi...
Hi Fellow Kytherians, My blood has thinned. I am 4th generation now living in Brisbane, Australia. My Greek Mother and Grandmother were both born in Egypt after my great grandfather settled there leaving Kythera in the 1880's to work on the Su...
