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HARRY B. PLACKAS - Born in Greece - 1939 Indiana Funeral Record

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The above image is the first page of this record, the second page is displayed below. Evans-Godby-Trout Funeral Home Records Hamilton County, Indiana Funeral Home Record for Harry B. Plackas, dated October 30, 1939. About Hamilton County, Indiana, Compiled Records From Hamilton East Public Library, 1891-1962 This database consists of various records that were provided by the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville, Indiana Within this database appears: Funeral Home Records from Evans-Godby-Trout Funeral Home Indiana Teacher's Directories, Hamilton County 1920 City Directory of Noblesville, Indiana Funeral Home Records comprise most of the database. These records often have details regarding a person's death and burial. They typically tell you when and where an ancestor died, how old they were, and where they were born. Some records have the name and birthplace of the deceased's parents, as well. Source Information: Ancestry.com.  Hamilt...

The Book Nook: Yet Another Important Building in Greek American History

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THE BOOK NOOK: YET ANOTHER IMPORTANT BUILDING IN GREEK AMERICAN HISTORY Published in The National Herald, May 28-June 3, 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.  ------------------------------ ----------------------- When the book on Greek-American Monuments is finally compiled a lengthy entry on the Book Nook in Bloomington IN must see inclusion. Through various archival collections, historical markers, public statues and other sustained preservation efforts it is clear Americans clearly recognize the importance of this structure, the actions of its various Greek owners and how their daily lives have had a lasting influence on the people and culture of southern Indiana. My account here is merely to make these local efforts known more...

In Retrospect: Greek Mothers of World War II

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June 1943 photo of the Gary IN Greek Mothers of World War II taken inside the Sts. Constantine and Helen Church there.  On the back wall are photos of then-President Franklin Roosevelt, and Greek-American WWI Hero George Dilboy.  IN RETROSPECT: THE GREEK MOTHERS OF WORLD WAR ii, UNIT 109 INCORPORATED Published in The National Herald, Jan 21 - 27, 2015 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.  ------------------------------ CHICAGO -   Little is known about the full spectrum of civilian programs supported by Greek immigrants during World War II.  Some accounts do report on the Greek War Relief efforts and the singular role of Greeks in the war bond drives.  Still, that is not the full scope, by any means, of Greek immi...

781 Born in Greece - Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959

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FamilySearch.org has a FREE database titled INDIANA, MARRIAGES, 1811-1959 which includes 781 people born in Greece. You will be able to view a copy of the actual marriage application. RECORD DESCRIPTION This collection was indexed in partnership with the Indiana Genealogical Society. It consists of a name index of marriages recorded in the Indiana Territory and in the State of Indiana between 1811 and 1959. Marriage records from 1882 to 1905  may give the additional information: Age, birthplace and residence of bride and groom Names of parents of bride and groom, including mothers' maiden name Race, color and nationality of bride and groom Occupation of bride and groom Number of the marriage for bride and for groom Marriage records after 1905  may contain the additional information: Birth date of the bride and groom (instead of the age) Birthplace and residence of parents of bride and groom Occupation, color and nationality are no longe...

Indiana - Greek Immigrant Articles

If you live in the United States, chances are that your local library has a subscription to HeritageQuest Online (maybe even allowing you access online from home).  From there you can search PERSI  (The Periodical Source Index) at the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN.  You can print a form online and order a copy of any article listed in the PERSI Index. Here are the titles of articles pertinent to  Greek immigrants in Indiana : "Greek candy store marks 89th year"  Gibson County Lines. Princeton IN: Oct 1995. Vol. 8 Iss. 10 "Saints Const. & Helen Greek Orth. church history"   Steel Shavings. Gary IN: 1983. Vol. 9  "Greek community of East Chicago"  Steel Shavings. Gary IN: 1976. Vol. 2  "Greek experience in Gary"   Steel Shavings. Gary IN: 1975. Vol. 1