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This is where you can search for lost Kytherian relatives and as well as seek answers to even the most difficult Kytherian questions. You can also announce events and activities associated with Kythera.
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My grandmother Maria Calligeros came to USA on the early 1900's from Kythera with her brother Steve and sisters Froso. She left behind her oldest sister- Stamatoula her youngest sister Koola-and whom has 3 children- Monogli,Irene (who moved to Aus...
I am searching for anyone related to Lambros Andres Tsirigotis born 1894 in Greece, most likely Athens. He had a sister Elaine (American version of her name). In 1916 Lambros came to America aboard the USS Patris, arriving at Ellis Island. He sett...
Looking for information on my late grandfather John Peter Cassimatis or Kassimatis. I know he was born in Kythira. I believe in the town of Levadi. He had a brother named George, and two sisters, one named Helen and one Irene. We believe Hele...
Olympic luncheon - see Photography Diaspora > Sporting life.- Peter Makarthis
My grandfather, Theo George Andronicos came to Sydney, Australia in 1897 on the ship "Oruba". His family lived in Potamos, Kythera. He was a young lad of fifteen when he left Greece, and turned sixteen on the voyage to Sydney. He first worked for...
I have received some information from Mr. Panajotis Fatseas that verifies that my Great-Grandfather was Nikolaos Fatseas from Fatsadika, Kythera. I also know now that my Grandfather Eugene Fatseas had four brothers and two sisters, making Panajotis m...
I am interested to know if Theodore Crithary and his wife Helene (nee POTIRI) had any children. They returned to Greece from Australia in 1933. Theo had a brother Peter who lived in Sydney. I have heard there are possibly descendants of Theo and Hel...
I received the email below from Kalie Zervos in July - the information in it is valuable to all Kytherians! If you'd like to contact Kalie please send them to me and I will pass them onto her. Kythera 23.07.04 Dear James, I am currently...
I'm searching for the siblings and parents of Panagiotos Vrettos Motis born Kythera about 1889. He arrived in Sydney Australia in 1901 with his father. His father returned to Greece in 1905. I'd welcome any information or suggestions from others.
I am unable to find the meaning of 'Bratsalis' which relates to the Fatseas Family from Kythera
Is there some kind person who would be able to search the archives at Hora for any information on the Margetis/ Marghetti or Marietti family. I am looking for information on date of death of my grandfather George Margetis & any other information on t...
An Argentinian friend thinks Fidel Castro refers to his Greek background in the book: Y la Historia me Absolvera. But she is not sure about the Kytherian part!
Rumour has it that a certain antique dealer located in Hora some years ago, now mysteriously untraceable, who spent ten years in Cuba, claimed that the grandfather of Fidel Castro, the brain and leader of the Cuban revolution, co freedom fighter of...
Hi, I am an Australian travelling for the year with a friend, and from the 29th of July to the 2nd of August I will be visiting Kythera. I am 18 years old, with an Australian license of 2 and a half years, and would ideally like some accommodation,...
Dr.Dimitris Stais, was proedros (Mayor) of Hora for many years. I beleive he was born in the Stais house at Kastro. Also he had a daughter who I beleive was the late Mrs.Livanos of the shipping fame. Any information would be appreciated.
I'd love to hear from or about anybody who may have worked in, or had anything to do with, the New York Cafe, Nowra, NSW, Australia, at any time between the years of 1930 to 1979.
I am looking for further information of the Margetis family (spelling maybe Marghetti, or Marietti) My father arrived here in Sydney in 1903 from Friligianika area. Was followed by his brothers Dimitri, Menas & sisters Panagiotista & Evangalia leavi...
I too am searching for distant members of the Fatseas family. My name is Stephen (Steve) Fatseas. I was born in New York City in 1945. My grandfather's name was Eugene (may be Americanized) Fatseas and my grandmother was Maria Fatseas (maiden name po...
I am looking for the ancestors of my children's great grandfather who's family oral history gives his name as Peter Paniotti Motties who came from the island of 'Sirigor' in Greece. He arrived in Sydney, NSW, Australia in the early 1900's with an unc...
Hello, I'm looking for information about my grandfather who was born on Kythera on or about 1912. Does anyone know of him? I think he was a sponge diver and his father (or him) was a city official. Thank you!
