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Post by genc on Feb 6, 2008 20:55:05 GMT 10
I have found out a little more of the family history of my sister-in-law that I thought you may be interested to hear about. Firstly the name Jacomas is wrong - it is Areti Iacomos - now that is more like it. She married Stavros Athanasios. Tell me, when it is spelt Athanasiou what is the difference? Can you let me know? Can you check the dowries? With regard to your suggestion on the National Archives, I did find information of MICHAELIS COUANIS and MIHALAKENA STAVROS ATHANASIOS which I am yet to purchase. Will let you know if anything comes to light when I get this info. With kind regards Nicholas and hoping to hear from you soon...
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Post by genc on Jan 15, 2008 11:39:16 GMT 10
Hi Nicholas Found your wonderful site a few days ago and also Allan Cresswell whom I have since communicated with. He has posted a reply to me on your forum and emailed me directly. He suggest that I ask you to look up the Wedding Dowry Contracts perhaps relevant to Couanis family/Stavros families. On the maternal side. Stavros Athanasos married Unknown Jacomas. Their son Michael Couanis married Mahalakena Athanasos. (could be Athanasios) They married in 1920 in Port Pirie, Adelaide. Could you have a look for me - if you need any more information please let me know. With thanks in anticipation Gen Campbell
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Post by genc on Jan 10, 2008 14:28:29 GMT 10
Hi Allan I have only joined this site today - I am updating my family history database for my sister-in-law who has Greek parents. Her father was John Louis Couani(s) born 21 Jan 1927 in Port Pirie SA, son of Michael Couani(s) born in 1899, Port Said, Alexandria, Egypt who married in 1920, Mahalakena Athanasos (or is is Athanasios?) in Port Pirie SA. Mahalakena was born in 1901 in Kastellorizo, Greece and died in 1969 in Port Pirie, SA. I am hoping someone can direct me as to where I can look for information on these families. I obvioiusly have some info, hower John Couani(s) memory is vague and this is the first website that I have found dedicated to Greek family history and more relevant to my research. Mahalakena's parents are Stavros Athanasos and Panzata Jacomas. Can someone help me as to where to look for the emmigration of John and his parents. My normal shipping resources are bringing up nothing. Other children of Michael Couanis and Mahalakena Athanasos are Steve (married & lives in WA) Mary (married & lives in SA), Rita (lived in SA & is dead) Goldie (married & lives in SA). Michael Couanis was apparently a merchant seaman Any assistance would be most appreciated - I am preparing this for my niece's 21st birthday & would like any information out there or advice. With much thanks Genevieve Campbell
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