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Descendancy Narrative of Antonios Sideridis
I. Antonios Sideridis
A. Ioannis Sideridis married Marou Hondrogiorgaki, daughter of Georgios Hondrogiorgakis.
1. Eleni Koulouroudi. Her married name was Sideratou.[1] She married Pantelis Sideratos, son of Antonios Sideratos.[2] She was present when a dowry contract between her daughter Marouka and Konstantinos Serbos was signed in 1905. Together with her husband, they offered Marouka an icon depicting the Virgin Mary of the groom's choice, some land they had purchased in the area of Dafnonas known as Voula, 2 blankets, 2 large pillows, 6 sheets, 12 personal outfits, a console table, a wall mirror and a dozen wall towels. Eleni also offered Marouka a plot of land in Voula she had received as dowry.[3] Pantelis died between 24 Sep 1905 and 23 Mar 1913, leaving her a widow.[4],[5] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her brother Georgios. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her brother's death, to be distributed by their niece Theodora, daughter of their late brother Nikolaos.[6] Eleni granted a piece of land on 23 Mar 1913 to her son Ioannis. The property was located at Agios Polikarpos (or Kanalia) and was the remainder of the inheritance due to him from his late father.[7] She resided in Voula, bordering the Pafilida neighborhood of Dafnonas. She was an illiterate homemaker.[8]
She created a will on 20 Nov 1916 at her home with the help of notary Haralambos Vassiliades. Witnesses were Stavros Petrakis, Ioannis Gomaras, Stephanos Demetriou Psarou and Ioannis Nikolaou Vassilakis, all farmers and residents of the Pafilida neighborhood of Dafnonas. They promised to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was probated.[9] Eleni died between 21 Nov 1916 and 4 May 1927.
Her will was probated in May 1927 at the Chios Court of First Instance.[10] In summary, it read as follows: All my fortune is composed of various agricultural fields which I have in various locations on the periphery of the village of Dafnonas in the municipality of Chios, as well as some furniture and domestic utensils of little value. To my fortune, I designate as heirs my male children, Demetrios, Konstantinos, Antonios, Eugenios and Ioannis P. Sideratos and my daughters Theodora, spouse of Emmanouil Stoupaki, Marouka, spouse of Kosti Serbos, all the children of Pantoleontos Sideratos. To my sons Konstantinos, Antonios and Ioannis and to my daughters Theodora, wife of Emannouil Stoupaki, and Marouka, wife of Konstantinos Serbos, I leave each 10 drachmas, to the five of them a total of 50 drachmas. My wealth is so little that the expenses of maintaining me and the inheritance I leave are greater than my wealth. These expenses are a large burden to my two children Demetrios and Eugenios. I want to say that my two sons, Demetrios and Eugenios, have spent more for my upkeep and my old age than I am leaving them, although my other children otherwise cared for me. If my son Konstantinos wants my field in Kourela he is able to have it, but without the ten drachmas above which I left him, and with the obligation that he must arrange a memorial service for me. If he doesn’t want to arrange this memorial service, to my son Demetrios I leave as inheritance my portions of property from my deceased husband Pantoleontos Sideratos, including my share from the village of Dafnonas in the area of Gkremou, the ruins. I obligate him to arrange two memorial services in Karyes (village). To my son Eugenios I leave my furniture and domestic utensils as well as my fields in the area of Langadakia, from my own possession. I obligate him to disburse to the above beneficiaries the fifty or the forty drachmas and I obligate him to pay for all the expenses of my funeral according to Christian rules and the traditions of our village.[11]
a) Antonios Sideratos was born circa 1873 in Dafnonas.[12] He was born circa 1877 in Dafnonas.[13] He was present when a dowry contract between his sister Marouka and Konstantinos Serbos was signed in 1905. He signed the documents on behalf of his illiterate father.[14] He married Panagiota Leonardos. In 1907, He was a laborer who could read and write and stood 5 feet 10 inches with a brown complexion, black hair and black eyes.[15]
He travelled to the United States on board the SS Roma from Naples, arriving at the port of New York in May 1907. The trip was paid for by himself and he carried $20 in his pocket. He was going to his friend Stylianos Anagnostou in New York City.[16] He married second, Katerina Kefala.[17] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of his mother. He would inherit 10 drachmas, to be distributed by his brother Eugenios. Although many of the expenses of his Eleni's care were incurred by his brothers Dimitris and Eugenios, she admitted Antonis and the others tended to her.[18] In Sep 1918, he, his wife Katerina and their nephew Haralambos K. Sideratos were denounced by their fellow villager Deacon Ierotheos K. Riskakis who claimed that they attacked him at his Kalamotousi property and wounded him to the head with a bar and caused injuries to different parts of his body.[19] Antonios died on 21 Nov 1958 of senile decay at his home on Odos Agios Vlassios in Kambos, Chios.[20]
(1) Athanasios Sideratos
(2) Styliani Sideratos
(3) Vasilia Sideratou was born circa 1918.[21] She married Nikolaos Kiliaris.
(4) Konstantinos Sideratos was born circa 1919.[22] He married Marika (--?--).
(5) Stamatia Sideratou was born circa 1922.[23] She married Petros Konstantas.
(6) Haralambos Sideratos was born circa 1924.[24] He married Evangelia Striftos.
(7) Eleni Sideratou was born circa 1926.[25] She married Christos Zoumis.
(8) Elias Sideratos was born circa 1928 in Chios.[26] On 25 Sep 1955, he married Artemis Kouneli, daughter of Mihalis and Christina Kounelis, at the Church of Panagia Agiodekteini in Kambos, Chios. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Georgos Sitaras.[27]
b) Demetrios Sideratos was born circa 1870 in Dafnonas.[28] He was born circa 1872.[29] He married Angerou Giannoulaki, daughter of Georgios Giannoulakis and Doukena Nikolaou.[30],[31] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of his mother. He and his brother Eugenios had incurred many expenses for her care, in an amount larger than what she was leaving them, whereas the other children simply tended to her. If his brother Kosta did not arrange for Eleni the agreed upon memorial service, then Dimitri would inherit the ruin in the Gremou neighborhood of Dafnonas and her portions of several properties from her late husband. In return, she obligated him to arrange two memorial services for her in the village of Karyes.[32] In 1935, He was an illiterate laborer who stood 5 feet 7 inches with a medium complexion, gray hair and brown eyes.[33]
He travelled to the United States on board the SS Byron from Piraeus, Greece, arriving at the port of New York in Jun 1935. He and his wife were travelling together, intending to remain in the U.S. permanently. They were going to stay with their son George at 5124 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.[34] He and his wife eventually returned to Greece.
He created a will on 5 Apr 1957 at the notary office of Socrates P. Ganiaris at Odos Endekatis Noembriou in Chios. Witnesses were shoe salesman Ioannis Elias Arvanitakis, commission agent Georgios Vikentiou Kourpa, and grocer Stamatios Nikolaou Fousfoukas. They promised to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was probated.[35] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of his wife. She entitled him to any real estate available after her death.[36] Angerou died on 6 Apr 1960 of heart failure at her son-in-law's home in the Bourou neighborhood of Dafnonas, leaving him a widower.[37] Demetrios died on 1 Dec 1961 of cholecystitis at his home in the Bourou neighborhood of Dafnonas.[38]
His will was probated in Jan 1962 at the Chios Court of First Instance on the same day his wife's will was probated.[39],[40] In summary, it read as follows: My wife Angerou Georgiou Giannoulaki, is granted usufruct of my fortune, real estate and personal items, in whichever form the fortune manifests. To my daughter Maria, spouse of Demetrios Giasemis, I grant my share of half an impartible row of land in the northern section, located in Agious Sarantes, bordering the fields of Ioannis Ntilis and on the south, the other half of the plot. To my daughter Marika, spouse of Har. Tsabarlis, I grant in the same area, my share of the row of land in the middle section which was divided by a wall by the previous allocator. To my daughter Irini, I grant my share of the southern section of that field. To the north is the portion allocated to Marika with the dividing wall and the land of I. Koulouroudis, M. Neamonitis and Maloni. In my corner of Langadakia, 3 rows of land I give to her. I grant the right of passage through the lower sections to my daughters Maria Giasemi and Marika Tsabarli, to access their own allocated sections. To my daughter Gramatiki, widow of Paraschos Sotiriou, I grant half of the impartible share of three rows of land in Boulitsi as well as lifelong residence at her part of my home in Bourou, consisting of a kitchen, an adjacent small room, and two cellars beneath these. Any foodstuff found should be handed out after my death to my wife and to my daughter Gramatiki. The remainder of my fortune I surrender equally to my two sons Georgios and Stylianos, in whichever form it manifests, personal items and real estate. Here the testator finished his declaration and in response to my question of whether he would like to add anything further or to set aside something for philanthropic or religious charities, he replied no. He added that his two sons Georgios and Stylianos must perform three memorial services according to the customs of the village as well as his funeral. They must take charge of any possible debts.[41]
(1) Georgios Sideratos was born on 3 Jan 1899 in Chios.[42] He was born on 3 Nov 1899 in Chios.[43]
He travelled to the United States on board the SS Duca D'Aosta from Napoli, arriving at the port of New York in May 1916. He was going to his friend John Xenakis at 511 East 3rd Street in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.[44] Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. At the third registration, Georgios filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918.[45] In 1918, he resided at 1514 3rd Street in South Bethlehem with his brother-in-law Harry Tsabarlis. At the time, George was a machinist at Bethlehem Steel.[46] Georgios was listed on the 1920 Census recorded 8 Jan 1920 at 1517 3rd Street in Northampton Heights, Pennsylvania. He was a lodger in the household of Kostas Kalliangas and was employed as a steel mill laborer. Stavros Kardas, Nick ?Larish? & Angelos Roufakis were also lodgers in this household.[47] In 1921, he resided at 233 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.[48] On 7 Sep 1921, he initiated the naturalization process by completing a Declaration of Intention in the Supreme Court of Kings County at Brooklyn. The declaration required him to "Renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty and particularly to Constantine of the Hellenes."[49] After meeting the requirements for United States citizenship, he completed and signed a Petition for Naturalization, including an "Oath of Allegiance," on 21 Feb 1924.[50],[51] In 1923, he resided at 5918 4th Avenue in Brooklyn.[52] On 9 Sep 1923, he married Maria Neamonitis, daughter of Stylianos Neamonitis and Chariklia Xenakis, in Brooklyn. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Dorotheos Bourazanis of the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, 155 Cedar Street, New York City.[53] Georgios moved into Maria's residence at 5124 5th Avenue after the ceremony.[54] Georgios was listed as the head of household on the 1930 Census. As of 26 Apr 1930, together with his wife Maria, he lived at 5101 8th Avenue in Brooklyn. He was employed at a fruit store.[55] On 11 Sep 1931, he departed from the United States.[56]
He returned to the United States on board the SS Byron from Piraeus, Greece, arriving at the port of New York in Apr 1932. His traveling companion was his wife.[57] He departed from the United States. He took a return flight to the United States on Air France which departed from Orly Airport in Paris and arrived in New York on 10 Sep 1953. His wife and daughter were with him.[58] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of his father. The remainder of his fortune, consisting of personal items and real estate, he surrendered equally to George and his brother Stylianos. They would arrange his funeral and three memorial services and take charge of any possible debts.[59] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of his mother. Bare ownership of their mother's field in the area of Voula was assigned to him and his brother Stylianos. They would be responsible to perform three memorial services for her after death, according to the customs of the village.[60] Georgios died on 2 Dec 1967, leaving Maria a widow.[61]
(2) Marika Sideratou. Her married name was Tsabarlis.[62] She was born on 15 Sep 1891 in Chios.[63] She was born circa 1892 in Dafnonas.[64] She was born circa 1895.[65] She was born in 1898.[66] Circa 1924, she married Haralambos Tsabarlis.[67],[68] On 16 Jul 1927, a fire erupted at her husband's residence in Karyes in the evening hours and burned until the next day. The building and everything in it was completely destroyed. Early reports could not pinpoint a cause but it was believed to have started in an oven on the bottom floor. Damages amounted to 160,000 drachmas but her husband had insurance. She and her daughter lived in Karyes at this time, possibly this was their home.[69],[70]
She travelled to the United States on board the SS Byron from Piraeus, Greece, arriving at the port of New York in Oct 1928. Her traveling companion was her daughter Theodora and they were going to her husband Harry at 233 Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.[71] She stood 5 feet tall with a dark complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.[72] She was also known as Mary Tsabarlis. Mary was listed as the wife of Haralambos Tsabarlis on the 1930 Census recorded 26 Apr 1930 at 5101 8th Avenue in Brooklyn.[73] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her father. In Agious Sarantes, she inherited the middle section of a field which was divided by a wall by the previous allocator. To access this property, he gave her the right of passage through the lower fields belonging to her sister Irini.[74] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her mother. She was granted bare ownership in Agious Sarantes, also known as Mavrogeni, of half the impartible field, namely the one which on the South was divided by a wall. Her sister Maria inherited the other half. Due to the fact that entry and exit from this property required crossing through her sister Irini's fields, Marika was given the right of crossing.[75] Haralambos died in May 1965, leaving her a widow.[76] Mary died on 27 Dec 1968[77] and was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.[78]
(3) Ioannis Sideratos
(4) Xenobia Sideratou
(5) Irini Sideratou. Her married name was Sideridi.[79] She married Reverend Stylianos Sideridis, son of Ioannis Sideridis and Stamatou Kontoudi.[80] She became the godparent of her niece Angeliki Sideratou on 11 May 1936, at the Church of Agios Panteleimon in Dafnonas, Chios.[81] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her father. In Agious Sarantes, she inherited the southernmost section of a field. Her sisters Maria and Marika were granted the right of passage through her field in order to access their own allocated sections. He also willed her three rows of land in Langadakia.[82] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her mother. She was granted bare ownership of half the impartible field in the area of Agious Sarantes, namely the southernmost section, the other sections inherited by her sisters Marika and Maria. Both these sisters were granted the right of passage through Irini's field as their only entry and exit points.[83] Stylianos died on 4 Apr 1962 in Dafnonas, leaving her a widow.
(6) Nikolaos Sideratos. Nikolaos died. He was drafted into the army during WW1. Family lore states he was captured as a prisoner of war and that he died in Izmir, Turkey but research has not yet provided further details.
(7) Gramatiki Sideratou. Her married name was Sotiriou.[84] She was born circa 1900 in Dafnonas.[85] She had a glass eye. In May 1928, she married Paraschos Sotiriou in Dafnonas. Gramatiki and Paraschos never had children. They lived in Athens for a short while in the early 1950's where Paraschos was employed as a taxi driver.[86] Paraschos died in May 1956 in Athens, Greece, leaving her a widow. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her father. She inherited half his share of three rows of land in Boulitsi as well as lifelong residence at her part of his Bourou home, consisting of a kitchen, an adjacent small room, and two cellars beneath these. Any foodstuff would be given to her and her mother.[87] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her mother. She would be granted bare ownership of a field in Boulitsi with a bountiful well nearby. Along with her mother's personal items, she would be granted bare ownership in Mpoulitsi of half the impartible field, the one with the back steps purchased by her parents.[88] Gramatiki died on 20 Jul 1962 of heart failure at her home in the Bourou neighborhood of Dafnonas.[89]
(8) Maria Sideratou. Her married name was Giasemi.[90] She was born in 1908 in Dafnonas.[91] She married Demetrios Giasemis.[92],[93] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her father. She inherited his share of a northern row of land in Agious Sarantes or Mavrogeni and to access this property, he gave her the right of passage through the lower fields belonging to her sisters Marika and Irini.[94] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of her mother. She would be granted bare ownership of a field in Damala, originally a wedding gift to Angerou from her parents. Additionally, she was granted bare ownership of half the impartible field in Agious Sarantes, also known as Mavrogeni, namely the one which on the North bordered the fields of Ioannis Dilis and which on the South was divided by a wall. Due to the fact that entry and exit from this property required crossing through her sister Marika's and Irini's fields, she was given the right of crossing through both. It was agreed that she would arrange her mother's funeral and the distribution of bread afterwards.[95] Maria died on 24 Feb 1997 of respiratory edema, cardiorespiratory failure, Parkinson's disease and old age at her home in Dafnonas.[96]
(9) Stylianos Sideratos was also known as Stelios.[97] He was born on 18 Oct 1912 in Dafnonas.[98],[99] On 20 Jan 1935, he married Perdika Politou, daughter of Demetrios Politis and Irini Begaki, in Dafnonas. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Nikiforos Kalliangas.[100]
He served as president of Dafnonas for a time. He also owned a small cafe there named "Kafenio kalis kardias." He sold the cafe to Manolis M. Haviaras and his wife Katina Lambrinoudis when he departed for America.
He travelled to the United States on board the SS Saturnia from Patras, Greece, arriving at the port of New York in Nov 1955. His traveling companions were his wife and 4 children.[101]
After his arrival in the US, he worked as a restauranteur, first as a dishwasher, then a waiter and later as as a co-owner with friend George Mamounas.[102] Stelios became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[103] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of his father. The remainder of his fortune, consisting of personal items and real estate, he surrendered equally to Stylianos and his brother George. They would arrange his funeral and three memorial services and take charge of any possible debts.[104] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1957 will of his mother. Bare ownership of their mother's field in the area of Voula was assigned to him and his brother George. They would be responsible to perform three memorial services for her after death, according to the customs of the village.[105] In 1965, he and Perdika resided at 270 68th Street in Brooklyn, New York.[106] Stylianos died at age 52 on 4 Mar 1965 of heart disease, leaving Perdika a widow. He passed away at home.[107],[108] Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.[109],[110]
c) Theodora Sideratou married Manolis Stoupakis.[111] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of her mother. She would inherit 10 drachmas, to be distributed by her brother Eugenios. Although many of the expenses of his Eleni's care were incurred by her brothers Dimitris and Eugenios, she admitted Theodora and the others tended to her.[112]
(1) Marigo Stoupaki married Demetrios Haviaras, son of Manolis Haviaras and Kalliopi Papamichalaki.
(2) Pantelis Stoupakis married Aikaterini Giannoulaki, daughter of Ioannis Giannoulakis and Sophia Casanova.[113] He and Aikaterini resided in Greece in 1980.[114] Pantelis died after 10 Mar 1980.[115]
(3) Demetrios Stoupakis married Paraskevi Donta.[116] He and Paraskevi resided in the U.S. in 1980.[117] Demetrios died after 10 Mar 1980.[118]
(4) Styliani Stoupaki. Her married name was Politis.[119] She was born on 15 Sep 1912.[120] She married Georgios Politis, son of Demetrios Politis and Irini Begaki, in Chios.[121] Styliani died at age 67 on 10 Mar 1980, leaving Georgios a widower.[122],[123] Burial took place at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.[124]
d) Marouka Sideratou and Konstantinos Serbos signed a dowry contract on 24 Sep 1905 in Dafnonas. Her parents gave her an icon depicting the Virgin Mary of the groom's choice, their property in the area of Dafnonas known as Voula, 2 blankets, 2 large pillows, 6 sheets, 12 personal outfits, a console table, a wall mirror and a dozen wall towels. Her mother passed down her own property in Voula. Her father offered her his houses south of his olive mill in the area of Dafnonas known as Bourou and the unbuilt area above the mill. She would receive after her parents' death the kitchen in the south and the western pantry. Marouka would be financially compensated in the amount of 30 gold Ottoman lira if Konstantinos abandoned her after signing the dowry contract.[125] After 24 Sep 1905, she married Konstantinos Serbos.[126] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of her mother. She would inherit 10 drachmas, to be distributed by her brother Eugenios. Although many of the expenses of his Eleni's care were incurred by her brothers Dimitris and Eugenios, she admitted Marouka and the others tended to her.[127]
e) Konstantinos Sideratos was born circa 1866 in Dafnonas.[128] He married Lambrini Kontoudi, daughter of Neamonitis Kontoudis and Argyria Giannoulaki.[129] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of his mother. He would inherit 10 drachmas, to be distributed by his brother Eugenios. Although many of the expenses of his Eleni's care were incurred by his brothers Dimitris and Eugenios, she admitted Kostas and the others tended to her. If Kostas wanted her property in "Kourela," he would forfeit the 10 drachmas and would perform a memorial service for her. If he chose not to perform the memorial service, his brother Dimitris would perform two memorial services in exchange for further inheritance.[130] He worked as a farmer and was a landowning resident of the village of Dafnonas.[131]
He created a will on 19 Aug 1932 at the notary office of Socrates Gianiaris at Odos Aplotaria in Chios. Witnesses were the farmers Iacovos Theodorou Klimis, Ioannis Demetriou Galatis and the chef Ioannis Petrou Begakis. They promised to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was probated.[132] Konstantinos died on 2 Jul 1936 of a severe hernia at his home in the Bourou neighborhood of Dafnonas, leaving Lambrini a widow.[133]
His will was probated in Apr 1937 at the Chios Court of First Instance.[134] In summary, it read as follows: In Chios today, on the nineteenth of August, in the one thousandth nine hundred and thirty second year, on a Friday, at Aplotaria of Chios, appeared before me, the notary Socrates Ganiaris, the adult Greek Christian civilians, Iacovos Theodorou Klimis, farmer and resident of Dafnonas, Ioannis Dimitriou Galatis, farmer and resident of Ververato and Ioannis Petrou Begakis, chef and resident of the town of Chios. Also present was Konstantinos Sideratos, farmer, landowner and resident of Dafnonas. He declared the desire to compile his will and that none of his senses were lacking. Convinced of the sincerity of his declaration, I instructed the witnesses to take an oath, with their right hand on the Holy Bible, that they will maintain secret the instructions of the will until its publication. I invited the testator to express his last wishes. He declared orally the following: “I designate as heirs to any possessions available after my death, my children Leonardos, Haralambos and Ioannis and my wife Lambrini. My son Leonardos I designate as heir to a field and the home situated on my estate in Agious Saranta. Excluded is the vineyard which I grant to Haralambos and Ioannis, the round field which I grant to Haralambos and four northerly rows of land which I grant to Ioannis. I give him my mule and ask him to perform, for the repose of my soul, a six month memorial service. My son Haralambos I designate as heir to land in Kourelika. Excluded are the three rows of land which I grant to Ioannis. He will also receive the round field in Agious Saranta, adjacent to the fields of Leonardos on the east and south, the church of Agious Saranta on the west, and the crossing on the north. He will also receive half the vineyard at Agious Saranta, adjacent to the home on the north, the other half of the vineyard belonging to Ioannis on the south and land belonging to Leonardos on the east. I give him my black mule and ask him to perform the three month memorial service. My son Ioannis I designate as heir to the southern half the vineyard and four northerly rows of land, both at Agious Saranta, and to three rows of land at Kourelika, adjacent to Haralambos’ land on the east, Antonios Sideratos’ land on the north and to a mountain on the south. I give him my cow and ask him to perform the one year memorial service. My wife Lambrini will be granted lifelong possession and use of my olive press and after her death ownership and command of the olive press will be shared equally by my sons."[135]
(1) Leonardos Sideratos also went by the name of Linardis. He was born circa 1903.[136] He married Kanella Kaviri. He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1932 will of his father. He was promised the house and a field from the family estate in Agious Saranta. He was also given a mule and asked to perform a six month memorial service for the repose of his father's soul.[137] He was a witness when the 1942 will of Antonis Ioannou Manolias was dictated. He and two other witnesses appeared at the notary office in Chios and took an oath to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was publicized.[138]
(2) Haralambos Sideratos was born in 1903 in Dafnonas, Chios.[139],[140] In Sep 1918, he, his uncle Antonis and aunt Katerina Sideratos were denounced by their fellow villager Deacon Ierotheos K. Riskakis who claimed that they attacked him at his Kalamotousi property and wounded him to the head with a bar and caused injuries to different parts of his body.[141] He married Irini Stoupaki, the daughter of Ioannis Stoupakis.[142] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1932 will of his father. He was promised a black mule and some land in Kourelika. In Agious Saranta, he would receive the round field and the northern half of the vineyard. His father asked him to perform the three month memorial service.[143]
He created a will on 28 Sep 1976.[144] He worked as a farmer and was a resident of the village of Dafnonas in 1984.[145]
He created a will on 25 Jul 1984 at the notary office of Panagiotis S. Ganiaris at Odos Voupalou 18 in Chios. Witnesses were Anastasios Georgiou Ntaikou, Ioannis Georgiou Patelidas and Pantelis Demetriou Gkialis. They promised to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was probated.[146] Haralambos died on 24 Feb 1988, leaving Irini a widow.[147]
His 1984 will was probated in May 1988 at the Chios Court of First Instance.[148] In summary, it read as follows: I designate my wife Irini as the heir to all my mobile property. Everything that remains following her death shall be divided lovingly amongst my five children. I grant her life estate of all my immovable property. Regarding my residence, comprised of a loft and a cellar located at Bourou, I recommend flat ownership. This property that includes two evenly divided and distinguished properties shall be owned as follows: The first property on the ground floor/basement of the house includes the stable (already a storeroom) with the exception of the main small room of approximately six square metres. The second property consists of the small bedroom to the north on the ground floor/basement and the first floor, including the stable (storeroom) an area not fit for building on. I provide my son Antonis the ground floor/basement as divided and determined above and my son Konstantinos the first floor past the northern room at the ground floor/basement as divided and distinguished above. Each property shall have a co-ownership percentage half of the entire parcel of land approximately seventy square metres. Concerning the remaining immovable property belonging to me, my public will drawn up in 1976 shall apply.[149]
(3) Ioannis Sideratos was born in 1904 in Dafnonas.[150] He married Despina Kalamara, daughter of Nikolaos Kalamaras and Ourania Haviara.[151] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1932 will of his father. In Agious Saranta, he would inherit the southern half of the vineyard and four northerly rows of land. He was promised three rows of land in Kourelika and a cow and his father asked him to perform a one year memorial service.[152] He lived in Dafnonas until shortly after his marriage and the birth of his daughter, Demetria. Around 1933, Ioannis bought from his uncle, Lambros Evgenios Sideratos, the house and the land surrounding it in the area known as "Voula" or "Agious Sarantes". He raised his family there. In Jun 1938, Ioannis was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and sentenced to 2 months in prison.[153] A law had been passed on the island disallowing guns in private hands. Friends came to spy on each other and their neighbors, turning in gun owners to the powers that be for monetary reward. John was betrayed in just this way but as he was loved and well known by many, he managed to avoid jail time.[154] Ioannis died on 17 Aug 1992 of cardiac arrest at his home in Dafnonas, leaving Despina a widow.[155]
f) Lambros Sideratos was also known as Eugenios when he became a monk. He was born circa 1871.[156] In 1913, Eugenios was unfairly attacked by N. Koukourakis of Dafnonas, who was eventually court martialled and found guilty, resulting in a month prison sentence.[157] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of his mother. He and his brother Dimitri had incurred many expenses for her care, in an amount larger than what she was leaving them, whereas the other children simply tended to her. Eugenios would receive all her furniture and domestic utensils as well as her fields in Langadakia. He agreed to disburse the appropriate monetary inheritance to his siblings and pay all her funeral expenses.[158] Lambros died on 31 Dec 1944 of pneumonia in Dafnonas.[159]
g) Ioannis Sideratos was born on 10 Jan 1881 in Dafnonas.[160],[161] Before 29 Mar 1909, he married Marianthi Xeniadi.[162]
He travelled to the United States on board the SS Laura from Patras, Greece, arriving at the port of New York in Apr 1909. He was going to his friend Konstantinos Gianniodis at 949 Schoonmaker Avenue in Monessen, Pennsylvania.[163] He departed from the United States. On 23 Mar 1913, as the son of Eleni, Ioannis Sideratos was the recipient of a piece of land. The property in the area of Agios Polikarpos or Kanalia was the remainder of the inheritance due to him from his late father. Ioannis was allowed to pass it on or use it as he chose.[164] In 1916, he was an illiterate workman who stood 5 feet 9 inches, had a dark complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.[165]
He returned to the United States on board the SS Vasilefs Constantinos from Piraeus, Greece, arriving at the port of New York in Aug 1916. His traveling companion was his brother-in-law Emmanuel Stoupakis. He was going to his friend Konstantinos Kalliangas at 149 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City.[166] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1916 will of his mother. He would inherit 10 drachmas, to be distributed by his brother Eugenios. Although many of the expenses of his Eleni's care were incurred by his brothers Dimitris and Eugenios, she admitted Ioannis and the others tended to her.[167] In 1918, Ioannis resided at 1514 East 3rd Street in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with his brother-in-law Emmanuel Stupakis. At the time, he was employed as a fireman in the boiler house of Bethlehem Steel.[168],[169] Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. At the third registration, Ioannis filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 (at age 37).[170] Ioannis was listed on the 1920 Census recorded 9 Jan 1920 at 1111 Schoonmaker Avenue in Monessen. He was a roomer in the household of John Flamos and was employed as a steel mill laborer. John Xenakis, Jim Karnedis & Gust Preonis were also lodgers in this household.[171]
(1) Anika Sideratou married Michalis Kalliagas.
(2) Nikolaos Sideratos was born circa 1908.[172] He married Argyro Kalamara.
2. Nikolaos Koulouroudis. His name was changed to Sideridis. He married Maria Papanikolaki, daughter of Ioannis Papanikolakis. He purchased a piece of land on 29 Oct 1882 at Dafnonas. Nikolaos appeared before the memorandum keeper along with the village council of Dafnonas and the committee of Agios Panteleimon church of Dafnonas and other witnesses. The village council expressed their desire to sell a 9 meter piece of church property in the area of Agious Teserakonta (or Agious Sarantes). It is noted that Nikolaos lived nearby as did Neamonitis Kontoudis as well as Despinou, daughter of Ioannis Manolias. The property was to be sold debt and mortgage free at the cost of 500 grosia. The church committee received this amount soundly and without fail down to even the "widow's mite" and the property would be surrendered to the buyer to grant, sell, give as dowry or exchange for equal value, as he chose.[173]
a) Theodora Sideridis married Petros Begakis, son of Ioannis Begakis.[174] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her uncle Georgios Sideridis. She inherited his entire field in "Selanous" although his wife Annou would retain lifelong possession. She also inherited the house called "Vota" in the area of "Langadakia," two rows of land in "Koureli" and his mule if it was available after his death. She agreed to distribute 50 grosia (currency) to each of her uncle's sisters Maria, Sofoula, Eleni and Despina and to each of her own sisters Angerou, Marouka, Kalliopi and Kyriaki.[175] She was present when a dowry contract between her daughter Irini and Demetrios Politakis was signed in 1908. She offered Irini a piece of her own dowried property in Mavrogeni and together with her husband, an icon depicting the Virgin Mary of the groom's choice.[176]
(1) Ioannis Begakis was born circa 1895 in Dafnonas.[177],[178] He was born circa 1896.[179],[180] He married Evangelia Meni, daughter of Konstantinos and Maria Menis.[181] He owned a popular restaurant in Hora and was known to be an excellent chef. With his wife and children, he lived on Odos 'Agios Thomas' in the area of 'Agia Marina Kaloplitou' in Hora. He was a witness when the 1932 will of Kostas Sideratos was dictated. He and two other witnesses appeared at the notary office in Chios and took an oath to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was publicized.[182] He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1936 will of his father. Excluding the inheritance of their three sisters, he and his brother Georgios would share the remainder of their father's personal belongings and real estate. Ioannis agreed to distribute 500 drachmas to each sister, Augoustou and Maria.[183] Evangelia died on 2 Mar 1970 of syncope and diabetes at her home at Agion Anargiron parish in Chios, leaving him a widower.[184] On the day of his sister Irini's funeral, he went up to Dafnonas and collapsed in front of Kostantinos I. Sideratos' home. Presumed to be dead, his body was returned to town for burial preparations and when he regained consciousness, he had no memory of what had occurred. The villagers took to calling him 'Lazarus' until his actual death about 40 days later. Ioannis died on 3 Jul 1973 of severe pulmonary edema at his home on Odos Agion Anargiron in Hora, Chios.[185]
(2) Augoustou Begaki. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1936 will of her father. He gave her some property in Limbounaria of unspecified dimensions along with a field in Agios Isidoros that belonged to her deceased brother Nikolaos. She would be obligated to pay all funeral and memorial expenses and generally be responsible for all his monetary requirements, both income and debt. He willed her two jars, a walnut chest, a large mirror, all his domesticated animals and 1000 drachmas, which her brothers Ioannis and Giorgios would disburse equally to her.[186] She became the godparent of her nephew Petros Begakis on 10 Nov 1937.[187] She married Stamatios Riskakis. Stamatios died on 4 Oct 1950 in Athens, Greece, leaving her a widow.
(3) Maria Begaki. Her married name was Batsi.[188] She married Georgios Batsis.[189] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1936 will of her father. As she had already received a dowry, he only willed her 1000 drachmas. Her brothers Ioannis and Giorgios would give her 500 a piece.[190] Maria died in Jul 1968 in Chios.
(4) Georgios Begakis was born circa 1898.[191] He was born circa 1900.[192] He married Argyro Giasemi. He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1936 will of his father. Excluding the inheritance of their three sisters, he and his brother Ioannis would share the remainder of their father's personal belongings and real estate. Georgios agreed to distribute 500 drachmas to each sister, Augoustou and Maria.[193]
(5) Nikolaos Begakis. In Dec 1920, during World War One, he served as an infantry warrant officer in Asia Minor.[194] On 14 Aug 1924, he mailed a postcard of himself in military uniform to his sisters Maria and Augoustou. On the reverse he penned an ominous verse of poetry in Greek. Translated, it reads "Receive my body with breath, life or blood no trace, receive also my photograph as I'm a foreign place."[195] Nikolaos died. According to family lore, he was killed in the military but research has not yet provided further details.
(6) Alexandros Begakis was born circa 1888.[196] His name was changed to Parthenios when he entered the priesthood.[197] Archimandrite Parthenios was the vicar at the Holy Chapel of Christ, located at Halkopaga in the village of Varvasi, Chios.[198] Parthenios died on 2 Oct 1923 of meningitis and complications from acute rheumatism of joints in Varvasi, Chios. His illness lasted only a few days.[199],[200] His funeral was conducted according to his plan and paid for by Nea Moni monastery. Except for the clergy of the monastery, all the priests from nearby parishes were present. His death notice read that he died prematurely, a chaste Levite of the most Most Holy and that he executed his duties as a good priest before God and man, leaving a lasting memory.[201]
(7) Irini Begaki. Her married name was Politi.[202] She was born circa 1889 in Dafnonas.[203] She was christened Greek Orthodox by Makarios Kostomenos.[204] She and Demetrios Politis signed a dowry contract on 18 Oct 1908 in Dafnonas. Her parents gave her an icon depicting the Virgin Mary of the groom's choice. Her father gave her 10 gold Ottoman lira and a piece of his dowried property in Mestarhato. Her mother gave her a piece of her own dowried property in Mavrogeni. From her godfather, she would receive 10 gold Ottoman lira. Her grandaunt Annou Begakis gave her a piece of her own dowried property in Mestarhato if she agreed to perform memorial services for Annou after her death along with 12 personal outfits, 2 blankets, 2 large pillows, 6 sheets, a mirror, a clay pot, copperware, the use of Annou's servant and a console table. Irini would be financially compensated in the amount of 3000 grosia if Demetrios abandoned her after signing the dowry contract.[205] She married Demetrios Politis, son of Emmanouil Politakis and Antonia Giannoulaki.[206] She became the godparent of her niece Theodora Begaki on 4 May 1924.[207] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1936 will of her father. As she had already received a dowry, he only willed her a field in Vestarhato, of unspecified dimensions.[208] She was referred to in the 1952 will of her husband. Their four children were the primary beneficiaries. However, she and his sister Kyriaki were granted lifelong residence at the two story house in Bourou of Dafnonas and lifelong use of Dafnonas land in the areas of Loutra, Gourna, Kontis, Lavrina and Frangou. Her son Pantelis agreed to pay for her and her husband's funerals and to arrange their 40-day and 3-year memorial services. Their son George would be responsible for any additional memorial services.[209] Demetrios died on 28 Oct 1954 of a brain hemorrhage in the Bourou neighborhood of Dafnonas, leaving her a widow.[210] Irini died on 30 May 1973 of severe pulmonary edema and heart failure at the home of her son Pantelis in the Bourou neighborhood of Dafnonas.[211]
b) Kyriaki Sideridis. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her uncle Georgios Sideridis. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her uncle's death, to be distributed by her sister Theodora.[212] She married Ioannis Zaglanis. Kyriaki died after 4 Jun 1918.
(1) Maria Zaglanis
(2) Panagiotis Zaglanis
(3) Despina Zaglani married Sophronios Menis. She married second, Nikolaos Lambrinoudis.
(4) Eftihia Zaglani married Nikolaos Neamonitis.
(5) Ploumi Zaglani married Pantelis Neos.
(6) Marika Zaglanis
(7) Olga Zaglanis
(8) Stylianos Zaglanis. Stylianos died while serving in the military.
(9) Angeliki Zaglani married (--?--) Kontogiannis.
(10) Stavros Zaglanis was born circa 1913.[213] He married Stamatia Mousourouli.
c) Angerou Sideridis. Her married name was Politaki.[214] She was born circa 1858 in Dafnonas.[215] She married Alexandros Politakis. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her uncle Georgios Sideridis. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her uncle's death, to be distributed by her sister Theodora.[216] Angerou died on 25 May 1948 in Dafnonas.[217]
(1) Markella Politakis
(2) Marika Politakis married Leonidas Kavadas. Leonidas died before 7 Feb 1937, leaving her a widow.
(3) Alexandra Politakis
(4) Georgios Politakis
(5) Stylianos Politakis was born circa 1895 in Hora, Chios.[218] He was born circa 1896 in Hora, Chios.[219] On 15 Jan 1931, he married Hypatia Rakitzi, daughter of Stamatios and Despina Rakitzis, at Agios Ioannis Prodromos parish in Hora, Chios.[220] He was employed as a fruit dealer. Stylianos died on 1 Apr 1969 of bronchial pneumonia at his home on Odos Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Hora, Chios.[221]
d) Marouka Sideridis. Her married name was Dili.[222] She was born circa 1876 in Dafnonas.[223] She married Konstantinos Dilis. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her uncle Georgios Sideridis. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her uncle's death, to be distributed by her sister Theodora.[224] Marouka died on 22 Oct 1938 of stomach cancer in the Tsoumbari neighborhood of Dafnonas.[225]
(1) Irini Dili married Markos Haviaras, son of Manolis Haviaras and Kalliopi Papamichalaki.
(2) Demetrios Dilis married Marigo Papamichalaki.
(3) Antonios Dilis married Theodora Mamouna.
(4) Stavrinos Dilis was born circa 1904.[226] He married Apostolia Mamouna, daughter of Demetrios Mamounas and Katingo Augoustidou. He was a witness when the 1942 will of Antonis Ioannou Manolias was dictated. He and two other witnesses appeared at the notary office in Chios and took an oath to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was publicized.[227]
e) Kalliopi Sideridis. Her married name was Kontoudi.[228] She was born circa 1879 in Dafnonas.[229] She married Ioannis Kontoudis, son of Neamonitis Kontoudis and Argyria Giannoulaki.[230] She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her uncle Georgios Sideridis. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her uncle's death, to be distributed by her sister Theodora.[231] Ioannis died on 3 Feb 1943 of marasmus senilis in Dafnonas, leaving her a widow.[232] Kalliopi died on 21 Feb 1959 of heart failure in the Kritharakia neighborhood of Dafnonas.[233]
(1) Argyro Kontoudi married Georgios Menis.
(2) Demetrios Kontoudis. On 14 Aug 1924, he mailed a postcard of himself in military uniform to his maternal first cousins Maria and Augoustou Begakis. On the reverse he penned an ominous verse of poetry in Greek. Translated, it reads "Receive my body with breath, life or blood no trace, receive also my photograph as I'm a foreign place."[234]
(3) Georgios Kontoudis was born circa 1906.[235]
f) Ioannis Koulouroudis was born circa 1879 in Dafnonas.[236] The villagers nicknamed him 'Mbarba Ioannis o Orfanos' because he was orphaned at a young age. He was raised by his father's brother, Georgios Sideridis, but we know his father's sister, Eleni, also looked after him. He married Angerou Manolia, daughter of Sotiris Manolias and Kyriaki Tsimbikos. He was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of his uncle Georgios Sideridis. He inherited a piece of land in "Pigadakia."[237] He was a witness to the signing of his aunt Eleni Sideratou's land grant, dated 23 Mar 1913.[238] Ioannis died on 31 Mar 1968 of a stomach puncture in the Aghio Panteleimon neighborhood of Dafnonas, leaving Angerou a widow.[239]
(1) Maria Koulouroudi married Konstantinos Skordias, She and Konstantinos had no children together.
(2) Mimika Koulouroudi. Her married name was Lambrinoudis.[240] She was born on 25 Jun 1911.[241] She married Panagiotis Lambrinoudis. Mimika died at age 83 on 15 Apr 1995.[242]
(3) George Koulouroudis was born on 22 Nov 1913.[243] He married Paraskevi Sitara. Paraskevi died, leaving him a widower. He was a witness when the 1959 will of Despina Kostopouli was dictated. He and two other witnesses appeared at the notary office in Chios and took an oath to keep the provisions of the will a secret until it was publicized.[244] After Paraskevi's death, he was consoled by his first cousin, Ioannis Begakis, who introduced him to Margarita and encouraged them to marry. He married second, Margarita Sideratou. George was the adoptive parent of Margarita's son Michael. He will fondly be remembered as 'Mr. George' to the students of S.E.S. in Brooklyn, NY, serving lunches and doing custodial duties there for many years. George died at age 82 on 16 Jan 1996, leaving Margarita a widow.[245]
(4) Sophia Koulouroudi was born circa 1916.[246] Circa 1954, she married Ioannis Haviaras, son of Ioannis Haviaras and Amalia Casanova, in Dafnonas.[247] Sophia died in Evia island, Greece. She was living there with her daughter Olga and her son-in-law Eleftherios at the end of her life.[248]
3. Georgios Sideridis. In 1862, he married Annou Begaki, daughter of Petros Begakis.[249]
He created a will on 14 Mar 1906 at his Dafnonas home. He designated as his executors Nikolaos Georgiou Stoupakis and Nikolaos Michail Mamounakis.[250] In summary, it read as follows: He leaves to his nephew, Ioannis Nikolaou Papa Sideridis, his field in the area of "Pigadakia," with a pathway on the East, the land of Stamatios Augousti Gomaradis on the South and the land of his nephews and nieces Theodora, Ioannis and Kalliopi, children of Nikolaos Papa Sideridis, on the North. He leaves 10 gold Ottoman lira to his counterpart Ioannis Georgiou Stoupakis, asking that the entire amount be given to the church of Agio Panteleimon in Georgios’ name and 10 gold Ottoman lira for any Church fees incurred. Nikolaos must pay for burial and, as a charitable gesture, distribute a piece of bread to the men attending the funeral and half a piece to the women. Additionally, he should arrange a memorial service 40 days after burial and distribute some cakes. He leaves to his niece Theodora Nikolaou Papa Sideridi his entire field in the area of “Selanous,” with the field of Konstantinos Papa Haralambou Riskakis on the East, the field of Demetrios Papa Marmarinos on the North, the pathway on the West and the field of Argyri, daughter of Haralambos Papa Riskakis, on the South. This field will remain in the hands of his wife Annou for the rest of her life and after her death it will be available to Theodora. He leaves her the home named “Vota” located in the area of “Langadakia” with the homes of the children of Georgios Koutsouradis on the East, the road on the Northwest and her dowry property on the South. He also leaves her two rows of land in the area of “Koureli” with some of her property on the East and the property of George’s sister Eleni on the West. He leaves her his mule if it is available after his death. He obligates her, in return for all that he is leaving her, to give to each of his sisters, Maria, Sofoula, Eleni and Despina, 50 grosia (currency) and 50 each to his four nieces, Angerou, Marouka, Kalliopi and Kyriaki. For the guardians of his will, he incorporates the need for their right, as required by the government, to sell a proportional amount to execute his rights and any surplus money will be theirs to keep.[251]
4. Maria Koulouroudis married Stephanos Konstantides. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her brother Georgios. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her brother's death, to be distributed by their niece Theodora, daughter of their late brother Nikolaos.[252]
5. Sofoula Koulouroudis married Pantelis Arathimos. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her brother Georgios. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her brother's death, to be distributed by their niece Theodora, daughter of their late brother Nikolaos.[253]
6. Despina Koulouroudis married Stephanos Prinias. She was listed as a beneficiary in the 1906 will of her brother Georgios. She would receive 50 grosia (currency) after her brother's death, to be distributed by their niece Theodora, daughter of their late brother Nikolaos.[254]
7. Antonou Sideridi
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[1]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 4966 (1916) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[2]Ibid.
[3]Dowry Agreement concerning Marouka Pantoleontos Sideratou and Konstantinos Serbos, 24 September 1905 (OS); bk. 919, pp. 52v-53r, document no. 258; Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914; General State Archives (GAK), Chios, Greece.
[4]Dowry Agreement concerning Sideratou and Serbos, 1905, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 52v-53r, document no. 258.
[5]Land Transaction concerning Eleni Sideratou to her son Ioannis, 23 March 1913 (OS); bk. 921, pg. 55r, document no. 53; Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914; General State Archives (GAK), Chios, Greece.
[6]Last Will and Testament of Georgios Ioannou Sideridis, 14 March 1906 (OS); bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264; Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914; General State Archives (GAK), Chios, Greece.
[7]Eleni Sideratou to her son Ioannis, 1913, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 921, pg. 55r, document no. 53.
[8]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[9]Ibid.
[10]Ibid.
[11]Ibid.
[12]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. son acting as declarant gave 85 as age of deceased.
[13]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 886, SS Roma, 6 May 1907, for Antonios Sideratos, stamped p. 17, line 4; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007). age reads 30.
[14]Dowry Agreement concerning Sideratou and Serbos, 1905, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 52v-53r, document no. 258.
[15]Passenger and Crew ... New York, 1897-1957, NARA T715, roll 886, SS Roma, 6 May 1907, for Antonios Sideratos, stamped p. 17, line 4.
[16]Ibid.
[17]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958.
[18]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[19]"Traumatismoi" [Injuries], Nea Xios (Chios, Greece), 6 September 1918, p. 2, col. 4; digital images, Historical Public Libary Chios "Koraes" (http://www.koraeslibrary.gr : accessed 13 June 2009); Image 210 of Nea Xios 1918.
[20]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958.
[21]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958. age of daughter of deceased given as 40 by her brother acting as declarant.
[22]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958. age of son of deceased given as 39 by his brother acting as declarant.
[23]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958. age of daughter of deceased given as 36 by her brother acting as declarant.
[24]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958. age of son of deceased given as 34 by his brother acting as declarant.
[25]Antonios Panteli Sideratos death record, no. 215/A/1958. age of daughter of deceased given as 32 by her brother acting as declarant.
[26]Sideratos-Kouneli marriage record, no. 179/B/1955; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 27.
[27]Sideratos-Kouneli marriage record, no. 179/B/1955.
[28]Demetrios Sideratos death record, no. 7/1961; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. non-relative acting as declarant gave 91 as age of deceased.
[29]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 5658, SS Byron, 18 June 1935, for Demetrios Sideratos, stamped p. 52, line 16; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007). age reads 63.
[30]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 19160 (1957) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[31]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 19144 (1957) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[32]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[33]Passenger and Crew ... New York, 1897-1957, NARA T715, roll 5658, SS Byron, 18 June 1935, for Demetrios Sideratos, stamped p. 52, line 16.
[34]Ibid.
[35]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[36]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[37]Angerou Sideratou death record, no. 3/1960; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[38]Demetrios Sideratos death record, no. 7/1961.
[39]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[40]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[41]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[42]George Sideratos declaration of intention (1921), naturalization file no. 30686, Eastern District of New York; Records of the District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives-Northeast Region, New York City.
[43]"World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 July 2007), George Sideratos, serial no. 5908, order no. 5672, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918, NARA microfilm publication M1509; roll 1907407.
[44]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 2467, SS Duca D'Aosta, 14.May 1916, for Giorges Sideratos, stamped p. 38, line 16; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007).
[45]World War I draft registration card for George Sideratos, serial no. 5908, order no. 5672, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
[46]World War I draft registration card for George Sideratos, serial no. 5908, order no. 5672, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Harry mentioned as resident.
[47]1920 U.S. census, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Northampton Heights, enumeration district (ED) 149, sheet 9-A, dwelling 125, family 137, George J. Sideratos; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 August 2007); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 1608.
[48]George Sideratos declaration of intention (1921), naturalization file no. 30686, Eastern District of New York.
[49]Ibid.
[50]George Sideratos petition for naturalization (1923), naturalization file no. 30686, Eastern District of New York.
[51]George Sideratos oath of allegiance (1924), naturalization file no. 30686, Eastern District of New York.
[52]Kings County, New York, Marriage Records, no. 14403, Sideratos-Neamonitis, 1923, recorded license and return; Office of the City Clerk, New York City.
[53]Ibid.
[54]George Sideratos petition for naturalization (1923), naturalization file no. 30686, Eastern District of New York.
[55]1930 U.S. census, Kings County, New York, population schedule, Brooklyn, enumeration district (ED) 24-1199, sheet 39-A, dwelling 407, family 940, George and Mary Sideratos; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 August 2007); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1511.
[56]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 5136, SS Byron, 4 April 1932, for Maria Sideratos, stamped p. 10, line 8; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007).
[57]Passenger and Crew ... New York, 1897-1957, NARA T715, roll 5136, SS Byron, 4 April 1932, for George Sideratos, stamped p. 10, line 7.
[58]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 8363, Air France Flt. AF-051, 10 September 1953, for George Sideratos, stamped p. 4, line 22; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 4 November 2007). passenger no. 52.
[59]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[60]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[61]"KHDEIA, GEOPGION DHMHTPIOY SIDEPATON" [Funeral, Georgios D. Sideratos], Ethnikos Kêryx (New York City), 4 December 1967, p. 4, col. 1; microfilm no. 14192, Hellenic Parliamentary Library, Lenorman Annex, Athens, Greece.
[62]Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn, New York), Mary Tsabarlis marker, section 39, lot 38325, digital photograph supplied by internet volunteer, 6 May 2007; Copy in possession of researcher.
[63]Harry Tsabarlis petition for naturalization (1924), naturalization file no. 34326, Eastern District of New York. according to her husband.
[64]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 4356, SS Byron, 3 October 1928, for Marica Tsambarlis, stamped p. 202, line 18; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007). age reads 36.
[65]1930 U.S. census, Kings County, New York, population schedule, Brooklyn, enumeration district (ED) 24-1199, sheet 39-A, dwelling 407, family 941, Harry, Mary, Theodora and Harry Tsarbalis; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 August 2007); citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1511. age reads 35.
[66]Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn, NY), Mary Tsabarlis marker.
[67]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[68]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[69]"Pirkaia eis Karues" [Blaze in Karyes], Pagxiaki (Chios, Greece), 21 July 1927, p. 2, col. 3; microfilm no. 14620, Hellenic Parliamentary Library, Lenorman Annex, Athens, Greece.
[70]Passenger and Crew ... New York, 1897-1957, NARA T715, roll 4356, SS Byron, 3 October 1928, for Marica Tsambarlis, stamped p. 202, line 18. Marika and Theodora's last residence listed as Karyes in October 1928.
[71]Passenger and Crew ... New York, 1897-1957, NARA T715, roll 4356, SS Byron, 3 October 1928, for Marica Tsambarlis, stamped p. 202, line 18.
[72]Ibid.
[73]1930 U.S. census, Kings County, New York, pop. sch., ED 24-1199, sheet 39-A, dwelling 407, family 941, Harry, Mary, Theodora and Harry Tsarbalis.
[74]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[75]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[76]Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 August 2007), entry for Harry Tsabarlis, SS no. 082-28-8841.
[77]"KHDEIA, MAPIKAN X. TSAMBAPLH" [Funeral, Marika H. Tsambarlis], Ethnikos Kêryx (New York City), 30 December 1968, p. 4, col. 1; microfilm no. 16613, Hellenic Parliamentary Library, Lenorman Annex, Athens, Greece.
[78]Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn, New York), The Green-Wood Cemetery, (http://www.green-wood.com : accessed 4 September 2007), entry for Marika Tsabarlis; citing section 39, lot 38325.
[79]Angeliki Stylianou Sideratou birth record, no. 12/?/1936; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[80]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[81]Angeliki Stylianou Sideratou birth record, no. 12/?/1936.
[82]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[83]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[84]Grammatiki Sotiriou death record, no. 5/1962; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[85]Grammatiki Sotiriou death record, no. 5/1962. brother-in-law acting as declarant gave 62 as age of deceased.
[86]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[87]Ibid.
[88]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[89]Grammatiki Sotiriou death record, no. 5/1962.
[90]Maria Giasemi death record, no. ?/?/1997; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[91]Ibid.
[92]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[93]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[94]Ibid.
[95]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[96]Maria Giasemi death record, no. ?/?/1997.
[97]Demetrios Stylianou Sideratos birth record, no. 133/B/1938; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece.
[98]Stylianos Sideratos, Greek photo ID card, 1 March 1951, John N. Haviaras Family Documents; supplied by Mary (Kalliangas) Haviaras, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Brooklyn, New York, 2003; Owner is Styliano's granddaughter. Digitized copy in possession of researcher.
[99]Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 August 2007), entry for Stylianos Sideratos, SS no. 125-30-2477.
[100]Sideratos-Politis marriage certificate (1935 marriage); issued 2005, Holy Metropolis Greek Orthodox Church, Chios, Greece; privately held by author, Vouliagmeni, Greece.
[101]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 8662, SS Saturnia, 24 November 1955, for Stylian D. Sideratos, stamped p. 128, line 1; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007).
[102]New York City, Kings County, death certificate no. 156-65-304955, Stylianos D. Sideratos; Office of Vital Records, New York City. Details provided by his daughter Irene.
[103]New York City, Kings Co., death certificate no. 156-65-304955, Stylianos D. Sideratos.
[104]Demetrios Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 906 (1962).
[105]Angerou Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 907 (1962).
[106]New York City, Kings Co., death certificate no. 156-65-304955, Stylianos D. Sideratos.
[107]Ibid.
[108]"KHDEIA, STYLIANON D. SIDEPATON" [Funeral, Stylianos D. Sideratos], Ethnikos Kêryx (New York City), 5 March 1965, p. 6, col. 1; microfilm no. 14184, Hellenic Parliamentary Library, Lenorman Annex, Athens, Greece.
[109]New York City, Kings Co., death certificate no. 156-65-304955, Stylianos D. Sideratos.
[110]Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn, New York), The Green-Wood Cemetery, (http://www.green-wood.com : accessed 4 September 2007), entry for Stylianos D. Sideratos; citing section 39, lot 38325.
[111]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[112]Ibid.
[113]"KHDEIA, STYLIANH G. POLITH" [Funeral, Styliani. G. Politi], clipping, ca. 1980, from unidentified newspaper; Petrides Research Files, privately held by Debbie Sideratos Petrides, Vouliagmeni, Greece, 2009.
[114]Ibid.
[115]Ibid.
[116]Ibid.
[117]Ibid.
[118]Ibid.
[119]Ibid.
[120]Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 August 2007), entry for Styuani Politis, SS no. 104-42-1846.
[121]"KHDEIA, STYLIANH G. POLITH" [Funeral, Styliani. G. Politi], Petrides Research Files.
[122]Ibid.
[123]"Social Security Death Index," entry for Styuani Politis, SS no. 104-42-1846.
[124]Cypress Hills Cemetery Office (Brooklyn, New York) to Debbie Petrides, letter, undated, providing administrative records for Styliani and Georgios Politis, grave 933, Mount of Olives, section 15 and Konstantinos Politis, grave 1332, Mount of Olives, section 15.
[125]Dowry Agreement concerning Sideratou and Serbos, 1905, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 52v-53r, document no. 258.
[126]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[127]Ibid.
[128]Konstantinos Pant. Sideratos death record, no. 10/1936; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. non-relative acting as declarant gave 70 as age of deceased.
[129]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 8841 (1932) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[130]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[131]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937).
[132]Ibid.
[133]Konstantinos Pant. Sideratos death record, no. 10/1936.
[134]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937).
[135]Ibid.
[136]Maria L. Sideratou death record, no. 4/1953; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 50.
[137]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937).
[138]Antonios Ioannou Manolias, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1715 (1955); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 16596 (1942) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[139]Haralambos K. Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, volume 1240, Arithmos Katahoriseos 217; Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 24032 (1984) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[140]Lambrinos Haralambou Sideratos death record, no. 7/1932; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 29.
[141]"Traumatismoi" [Injuries], 6 September 1918, p. 2, col. 4.
[142]Haralambos K. Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, volume 1240, Arithmos Katahoriseos 217.
[143]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937).
[144]Haralambos K. Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, volume 1240, Arithmos Katahoriseos 217. Will No. 12206/1976 mentioned.
[145]Haralambos K. Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, volume 1240, Arithmos Katahoriseos 217.
[146]Ibid.
[147]Ibid.
[148]Ibid.
[149]Ibid.
[150]Ioannis Konstantinou Sideratos death record, no. 20/1992; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[151]Nikolaos Mihail Kalamaras, clerk's copy of will, volume 129, Arithmos Katahoriseos 135 (1973); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 2717 (1968) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[152]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937).
[153]"Dikastika" [Judiciary], Pagxiaki (Chios, Greece), 21 June 1938, p. 2, col. 5; digital images, Historical Public Libary Chios "Koraes" (http://www.koraeslibrary.gr : accessed 30 August 2009); Image 90 of Pagxiaki 1938-1942.
[154]Recollections of Alexandros I. Sideratos (Brooklyn, New York).
[155]Ioannis Konstantinou Sideratos death record, no. 20/1992.
[156]Eugenios Sideratos death record, no. 1/1945; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. nephew acting as declarant gave 73 as age of deceased.
[157]"Stratodikeion Xiou" [Chios Court Martial], Nea Xios (Chios, Greece), 10 January 1913, p. 3, col. 3; microfilm no. 14331, Hellenic Parliamentary Library, Lenorman Annex, Athens, Greece.
[158]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[159]Eugenios Sideratos death record, no. 1/1945.
[160]"World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 July 2007), John P. Sideratos, serial no. 8541, order no. 882, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918, NARA microfilm publication M1509; roll 1907407.
[161]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 2482, SS Vasilefs Constantinos, 7 August 1916, for John Sideratos, stamped p. 136, line 2; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007).
[162]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 1243, SS Laura, 15 April 1909, for John Sideratos, stamped p. 78, line 2; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007).
[163]Ibid.
[164]Eleni Sideratou to her son Ioannis, 1913, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 921, pg. 55r, document no. 53.
[165]Passenger and Crew ... New York, 1897-1957, NARA T715, roll 2482, SS Vasilefs Constantinos, 7 August 1916, for John Sideratos, stamped p. 136, line 2.
[166]Ibid.
[167]Eleni Sideratou, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1294 (1927).
[168]World War I draft registration card for John P. Sideratos, serial no. 8541, order no. 882, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
[169]"World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 21 February 2008), Mike Stoupakis, serial no. 8545, order no. 5817, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918, NARA microfilm publication M1509; roll 1907407. Name listed as Mike. However, ship manifest for Emmanuel Stoupakis corroborates year of birth and relative/roomate mentioned on draft card. In addition, the draft card of his nearest relative refers back to Manuel Stupakis as a relative/roomate. It's likely the name Manolis was misinterpreted as "Michalis" which translates to "Mike" in English.
[170]World War I draft registration card for John P. Sideratos, serial no. 8541, order no. 882, Draft Board 3, South Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
[171]1920 U.S. census, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Monessen, enumeration district (ED) 156, sheet 10-A, dwelling 119, family 189, John Sidoratos; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 August 2007); citing NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 1666.
[172]Maria N. Sideratou death record, no. 3/1953; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 45.
[173]Bill of Sale Concerning Nikolaos Ioannou "papa" Sideridis, 29 October 1882; bk. 916, pp. 33v-34r, document no. 108; Codices of the Village of Dafnonas,1862-1914; General State Archives (GAK), Chios, Greece.
[174]Dowry Agreement concerning Irini Petrou Begaki and Demetrios Emmanouil Politakis, 18 October 1908 (OS); bk. 921, pp. 5v-6v, document no. 6; Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914; General State Archives (GAK), Chios, Greece.
[175]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[176]Dowry Agreement concerning Begakis and Politakis, 1908, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 921, pp. 5v-6v, document no. 6.
[177]Ioannis Petrou Begakis death record, no. 143/A/1973; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. son-in-law acting as declarant gave 78 as age of deceased.
[178]Petros Ioannou Begakis birth record, no. 333/A/1937; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 42.
[179]Sofia Ioannou Begaki birth record, no. 29/A/1922; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 27.
[180]Theodora Ioannou Begaki birth records, no. 163/A/1924; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 28.
[181]Evangelia Begaki death record, no. 62/A/1970; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. spouse and in-laws of deceased named.
[182]Konstantinos Panteli Sideratos, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1988 (1937).
[183]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 12287 (1936) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[184]Evangelia Begaki death record, no. 62/A/1970.
[185]Ioannis Petrou Begakis death record, no. 143/A/1973.
[186]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936).
[187]Petros Ioannou Begakis birth record, no. 333/A/1937. baptismal info appended.
[188]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936).
[189]Ibid.
[190]Ibid.
[191]Petros Ioannou Begakis death record, no. ?/1936; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 38.
[192]Anthippi P. Begaki death record, no. 5/1932; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 32.
[193]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936).
[194]"Stratiotika," Embros (Athens, Greece), 19 December 1920, p. 2, col. 3; digital images, National Library of Greece (http://www.nlg.gr/digitalnewspapers/ns/main.html : accessed 24 October 2007).
[195]Nikolaos P. Begakis, photographic postcard taken during his military service, 14 August 1924, John Kalliangas Family Documents; supplied by Maria (Mavrikos) Kalliangas, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Brooklyn, New York, 2007; The postcard was originally in the possession of Mr. Begakis' sister Maria Begakis (Batsis). The present owner is Maria's granddaughter, who allowed the researcher to digitally scan both sides.
[196]Parthenios Petrou Begakis death record, no. 196/A/1923; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. non-relative acting as declarant gave 35 as age of deceased.
[197]"Penthi" [Mourning], Nea Xios (Chios, Greece), 4 October 1923, p. 2, col. 2; digital images, Historical Public Libary Chios "Koraes" (http://www.koraeslibrary.gr : accessed 10 June 2009); Image 212 of Nea Xios 1923.
[198]Ibid.
[199]Parthenios Petrou Begakis death record, no. 196/A/1923.
[200]"Penthi" [Mourning], 4 October 1923, p. 2, col. 2.
[201]Ibid.
[202]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936).
[203]Irini Politi death record, no. 3/1973; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. son acting as declarant gave 84 as age of deceased.
[204]Dowry Agreement concerning Begakis and Politakis, 1908, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 921, pp. 5v-6v, document no. 6.
[205]Ibid.
[206]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936).
[207]Theodora Ioannou Begaki birth records, no. 163/A/1924. baptismal info appended.
[208]Petros Ioannou Begakis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1096 (1936).
[209]Dimitrios Emmanouil Politis, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1932 (1958); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 2999 (1952) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[210]Demetrios Politis death record, no. 10/1954; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[211]Irini Politi death record, no. 3/1973.
[212]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[213]Kyriaki Zaglani death record, no. 1/1958; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant he stated his own age as 45.
[214]Angerou Politaki death record, no. 5/1948; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[215]Angerou Politaki death record, no. 5/1948. likely relative acting as declarant gave 90 as age of deceased.
[216]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[217]Angerou Politaki death record, no. 5/1948.
[218]Stylianos Alexandrou Politakis death record, no. 77/A/1969; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. son acting as declarant gave 74 as age of deceased.
[219]Politakis-Rakitzi marriage record, no. 17/A/1931; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Chios, Chios, Greece. as declarant stated his own age as 35.
[220]Politakis-Rakitzi marriage record, no. 17/A/1931.
[221]Stylianos Alexandrou Politakis death record, no. 77/A/1969.
[222]Marouka K. Dili death record, no. 7/1938; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[223]Marouka K. Dili death record, no. 7/1938. son acting as declarant gave 62 as age of deceased.
[224]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[225]Marouka K. Dili death record, no. 7/1938.
[226]Marouka K. Dili death record, no. 7/1938. as declarant he stated his own age as 34.
[227]Antonios Ioannou Manolias, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 1715 (1955).
[228]Kalliopi Kontoudi death record, no. 3/1959; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[229]Kalliopi Kontoudi death record, no. 3/1959. son acting as declarant gave 80 as age of deceased.
[230]Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957, microfilm publication T715 (Washington: National Archives), roll 2466, SS Duca Di Genoa, 5 May 1916, for Joanis Contoudis, stamped p. 148, line 16; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 August 2007). referred to simply as Kalliopi.
[231]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[232]Ioannis Kontoudis death record, no. 4/1943; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece.
[233]Kalliopi Kontoudi death record, no. 3/1959.
[234]Demetrios I. Kontoudis, photographic postcard taken during his military service, 14 August 1924, John Kalliangas Family Documents; supplied by Maria (Mavrikos) Kalliangas, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Brooklyn, New York, 2007; The postcard was originally in the possession of Mr. Kontoudis' first cousin Maria Begakis (Batsis). The present owner is Maria's granddaughter, who allowed the researcher to digitally scan both sides.
[235]Kalliopi Kontoudi death record, no. 3/1959. as declarant he stated his own age as 53.
[236]Ioannis Koulouroudis death record, no. 2/1968; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. son-in-law acting as declarant gave 89 as age of deceased.
[237]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[238]Eleni Sideratou to her son Ioannis, 1913, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 921, pg. 55r, document no. 53.
[239]Ioannis Koulouroudis death record, no. 2/1968.
[240]Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 August 2007), entry for Mimika Lambrinoudis, SS no. 084-52-2252.
[241]Ibid.
[242]Ibid.
[243]Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 August 2007), entry for George Koulouroudis, SS no. 104-42-2587.
[244]Despina Kostopouli, clerk's copy of will, Arithmos Praxis 8050 (1965); Court of First Instance, Office of Wills, Athens, Greece; refers back to original will no. 17582 (1959) at Chios Court of First Instance.
[245]"Social Security Death Index," entry for George Koulouroudis, SS no. 104-42-2587.
[246]Ioannis Ioannou Haviaras death record, no. 4/1972; Vital Records Office of Municipality of Kambohora, Chios, Greece. as declarant she stated her own age as 56.
[247]Recollections of Alexandros I. Sideratos.
[248]Ibid.
[249]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[250]Will of Georgios I. Sideridis, 1906, Codices of the Village of Dafnonas, 1862-1914, bk. 919, pp. 58r-58v, document no. 264.
[251]Ibid.
[252]Ibid.
[253]Ibid.
[254]Ibid.