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58 born in Greece - U.S. Passport Applications from Alabama, 1906-1925

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  FamilySearch.org has a FREE database titled "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925". There are 58 applications for people born in Greece .  An application could include more than one family member (see example above). Description of database: Passport Application, Alabama, United States, source certificate #8168, Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925 , 187, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

161 born in Greece, Obituaries State of Alabama 1980-2014

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FamilySearch.org  has a  FREE  database titled  " United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 "  which  includes 161 people born in Greece that were in Obituaries in the state of Alabama. This collection is created in partnership with www.GenealogyBank.com.   You will be able to view FREE indexed information that was created by FamilySearch.org.  There is a link to view the original obituary on GenealogyBank.com where fees may apply.

Greeks listed in "Alabama Mobile Magnolia Cemetery Interment Cards, 1836-1995"

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FamilySearch.org has a database named "Alabama, Mobile Magnolia Cemetery Interment Cards, 1836-1995" which includes 11 people born in Greece. You will able to view the Interment Cards online for FREE . These cards include the following information.  As an example I have included the data for Calliope Coumanis. Name:  Calliope Coumanis Event Type:  Burial Event Date:  18 Nov 1987 Event Place:  Mobile, Alabama, United States Residence Place:  Mobile, Alabama Age:  79 Marital Status:  Widowed Birth Date:  13 Aug 1908 Birth Year:  1908 Bityh Place:  Patmos Island, Greece Death Date:  16 Nov 1987

67 born in Greece - FREE Alabama Naturalization Records

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AlabamaMosaic is a repository of digital materials on Alabama's history, culture, places, and people. Its purpose is to make unique historical treasures from Alabama's archives, libraries, museums, and other repositories electronically accessible to Alabama residents and to students, researchers, and the general public in other states and countries.   Alabama Mosaic - www.alabamamosaic.org I did a search using the word "Greece" and received the following results.  All of these people have some type of Naturalization record on file that you can view online for FREE.   DECLARATION OF INTENTION Cutrulis, Alexander Papageorge, Nick Johnson, Peter M. Papanicolaon, George Gianondis, John Contorupis, George Stathakis, Theodore Papageorge, Peter Yortiz, Demitrius Catharios, John Fraggot, N. Zotalis, Panagiotis Flecher, N. Chronis, George Stathakis, Grigorios Kotzorasilis, V. Catechis, Sam Makres, Peter Grones, Nick Mastores, Peter Droganis, To...

Greek American -- A Centennial Marker Unveiled for Chris' Hot Dogs -

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THE LONG STAND: A CENTENNIAL MARKER UNVEILED FOR CHRIS' HOT DOGS Published in The National Herald, July 22-28, 2017 Issue Authored by Steve Frangos TNH Staff Writer ------------------------------ I am excited to announce that  The National Herald  has given Hellenic Genealogy Geek the right to reprint articles that may be of interest to our group.  ------------------------------ ----------------------- On May 2, Chris' Hot Dogs of Montgomery AL was the location for a series of the celebrations surrounding the unveiling of a centennial historical marker. Erected by the state of Alabama this marker reads: “Greek immigrant Christopher Anastasios Katechis opened Chris' Hot Dogs on May 1, 1917, at 138 Dexter Avenue. Until the 1960s, Chris' offered curb service for its hot dogs, leading to long lines of cars cued for service. The hot dogs featured Chris' “secret” chili sauce, known only to a few family members and shipped all over ...

Greek-American History for sale : THE HISTORIC LANDMARK BENACHI-TORRE HOUSE OF NEW ORLEANS

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The Benachi House in New Orleans, LA is for sale; the asking price is just under $4 million. FOR SALE: THE HISTORIC LANDMARK BENACHI-TORRE HOUSE OF NEW ORLEANS Published in The National Herald, September 17-23, 2016 Issue Authored by Steve Frangos TNH Staff Writer ------------------------------ We are excited to announce that  The National Herald  has given Hellenic Genealogy Geek the right to reprint articles that may be of interest to our group.  ------------------------------ ----------------------- Houses related to the history of Greeks in North America are scattered all across the United States.  Among the most prominent are the Avero House in St. Augustine Florida said to the house of worship of the Greek survivors of the Ill-fated 1768 New Smyrna Colony; the Ludwell-Paradise House in Colonial Williamsburg the home but never the residence of John Paradise (d 1795); the Volcano House the resort and home of George Ly...