Theodore Georgas
Helping people learn about their family history is my passion.
Georgas Genealogy
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Currently accepting clients for...
- Family History Research
Family History Research
- Dual Citizenship
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
- Heraldry / Lineage Societies
Writing/Publishing
- Author/Writer
- Publisher
Other Speciality
- Dual Citizenship
I have extensive knowledge of family history research in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Germany, Greece, and Italy. In Illinois, I am incredibly familiar with the history and records of Cook and DuPage Counties. My areas of expertise in Pennsylvania include Bucks, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties.
I have prepared extensive family lineages for people of German and Italian descent. I am knowledgeable about the records available in both Germany and Italy.
My father was 100% Greek, so I learned to research using Greek documents. I have studied and interpreted several Greek history books into English and used these documents as a basis for my knowledge of the background of my Greek ancestors.
I have been doing family history for the last 30 years, ever since my grandmother passed away, and I found a file in her basement where she had started to create a family tree. I was immediately hooked and loved visiting archives and libraries to sift through books, maps, and microfilm. As the internet became more prevalent in genealogy, I studied the treasures now available online and used them daily in my research. I have developed a deep love of history and searching for meaningful stories from the past.
I have successfully prepared and submitted lineage society applications to the Sons of The American Revolution, Chicago Genealogical Society (CGS) Pioneer Ancestor Certificate, and Illinois State Genealogical Society Prairie Pioneer Certificate. The reviewer for the CGS told me, “I looked at your submission. SUPERB! I wish that all the submission[s] which come to us would be as well done as yours is!”
I recently finalized and submitted my paperwork for Greek citizenship and my application portfolio to become a certified genealogist. I now await the decisions of the Greek government and the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
In Greece, my emphasis has been on the Peloponnese, and I have worked with documents dating back to the early 16th century. I created a family tree website for my Greek ancestral village. I participated in the 1st Greek Ancestry’s Village History Projects Initiative Virtual Gathering in May 2021. I have helped several clients find their Greek ancestral roots.
I was even fortunate enough to write and publish a local history book about a small village in Greece that flourished out of my love for genealogy. A book reviewer said, "Great book written about a small village and region in the mountains of Greece. Really enjoyed how the author wove local history and family history together. Some of the stories about the region during WWII were incredible.” Another endorsement of my book was by the Pangrati Kalavryton Association, “Valuable and fascinating story of the small village of Pangrati in the mountains of southern Greece. The reader can vicariously walk through the village during times of oppression and war, in both happy and sad times. Incredibly well researched using sources in numerous languages. This book will be especially meaningful to English language readers who desire to learn about this small but important village. As the local Association of this village, it is important to keep our history and heritage alive especially for the future generations. Bravo, Theodore Georgas for collecting and documenting the history of not only the village but the region and its traditions!”
I am experienced at creating research plans, reports, family histories, narratives and proof documents, and DNA & genetic genealogy.
I have prepared extensive family lineages for people of German and Italian descent. I am knowledgeable about the records available in both Germany and Italy.
My father was 100% Greek, so I learned to research using Greek documents. I have studied and interpreted several Greek history books into English and used these documents as a basis for my knowledge of the background of my Greek ancestors.
I have been doing family history for the last 30 years, ever since my grandmother passed away, and I found a file in her basement where she had started to create a family tree. I was immediately hooked and loved visiting archives and libraries to sift through books, maps, and microfilm. As the internet became more prevalent in genealogy, I studied the treasures now available online and used them daily in my research. I have developed a deep love of history and searching for meaningful stories from the past.
I have successfully prepared and submitted lineage society applications to the Sons of The American Revolution, Chicago Genealogical Society (CGS) Pioneer Ancestor Certificate, and Illinois State Genealogical Society Prairie Pioneer Certificate. The reviewer for the CGS told me, “I looked at your submission. SUPERB! I wish that all the submission[s] which come to us would be as well done as yours is!”
I recently finalized and submitted my paperwork for Greek citizenship and my application portfolio to become a certified genealogist. I now await the decisions of the Greek government and the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
In Greece, my emphasis has been on the Peloponnese, and I have worked with documents dating back to the early 16th century. I created a family tree website for my Greek ancestral village. I participated in the 1st Greek Ancestry’s Village History Projects Initiative Virtual Gathering in May 2021. I have helped several clients find their Greek ancestral roots.
I was even fortunate enough to write and publish a local history book about a small village in Greece that flourished out of my love for genealogy. A book reviewer said, "Great book written about a small village and region in the mountains of Greece. Really enjoyed how the author wove local history and family history together. Some of the stories about the region during WWII were incredible.” Another endorsement of my book was by the Pangrati Kalavryton Association, “Valuable and fascinating story of the small village of Pangrati in the mountains of southern Greece. The reader can vicariously walk through the village during times of oppression and war, in both happy and sad times. Incredibly well researched using sources in numerous languages. This book will be especially meaningful to English language readers who desire to learn about this small but important village. As the local Association of this village, it is important to keep our history and heritage alive especially for the future generations. Bravo, Theodore Georgas for collecting and documenting the history of not only the village but the region and its traditions!”
I am experienced at creating research plans, reports, family histories, narratives and proof documents, and DNA & genetic genealogy.
Geographic Specialities
Research Counties
Research Counties
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Du Page County, Illinois, United States
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Illinois, United States
- Iowa, United States
- Massachusetts, United States
- Michigan, United States
- New Hampshire, United States
- Ohio, United States
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Vermont, United States
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- United States
Testimonials
“Well about all I can say is WOW! This is truly amazing what you came up with. That was a lot of work and thank you.” Ella Smith, upon receiving a copy of the Settertobulte Kinship Determination (KDP) Project (aka A Descending Narrative Lineage).
“You have really found out much more about the Settertobulte family and its ancestors than we have. Although we live here in Germany and are in contact with the remaining relatives, we could hardly contribute anything to your extensive genealogical research.” Ralf Settertobulte.
“I looked at your submission. SUPERB! I wish that all the submission[s] which come to us would be as well done as yours is!” The reviewer commented on my Lineage Society application submitted to the Chicago Genealogical Society (CGS) Pioneer Ancestor Certificate.
“Well about all I can say is WOW! This is truly amazing what you came up with. That was a lot of work and thank you.” Ella Smith, upon receiving a copy of the Settertobulte Kinship Determination (KDP) Project (aka A Descending Narrative Lineage).
“You have really found out much more about the Settertobulte family and its ancestors than we have. Although we live here in Germany and are in contact with the remaining relatives, we could hardly contribute anything to your extensive genealogical research.” Ralf Settertobulte.
“I looked at your submission. SUPERB! I wish that all the submission[s] which come to us would be as well done as yours is!” The reviewer commented on my Lineage Society application submitted to the Chicago Genealogical Society (CGS) Pioneer Ancestor Certificate.
Additional specialities or search keywords
• German American • Greek Immigrants • Italian American • Lineage Societies
• German American • Greek Immigrants • Italian American • Lineage Societies
Publications/Media
- The History of Pangrati Kalavryta, Peloponnese, Greece: Author and Publisher: Theodore P. Georgas (December 20, 2019); ISBN-10: 0578610329, ISBN-13: 978-0578610320
- John Raklios: What Was His Name Before He Migrated to America, A Proof Argument, Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly (Spring 2024)
- Wrote two articles for the North Suburban Genealogy Society Newsletter: 1) My Journey Towards Certification (Mar./Apr. 2023) and 2) An Iconic Automobile Creator, a Bank, a Restauranteur, and Alcohol during Prohibition: First Trust Savings Bank v. Raklios (Sept./Oct. 2023)
Repositories
NARA, Chicago
Newberry Library, Chicago
NARA, Chicago
Newberry Library, Chicago
Research Time Periods
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
Languages
English, Greek, German
English, Greek, German
Certificates
- Boston University, Certificate Program in Genealogical Research, Fall 2020
- Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, Get Your Hands Dirty! A Workshop in Land and Property Records, 2022
- Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Writing and Publishing for Genealogists, 2022
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Applied Genealogical Methods Workshop: Hands-on Skillbuilding, 2022
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum, 2022
- GenProof Study Group, Fall 2022
Affiliations
- Association for Professional Genealogists
- DuPage County Genealogical Society
- Greek Ancestry
- Illinois State Genealogical Society
- National Genealogical Society
- National Hellenic Museum
- New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
- North Suburban Genealogical Society
- Northwest Suburban Genealogical Society
- Seattle Genealogical Society
- Sons of the American Revolution
- Utah Genealogical Association
Degrees
BS degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Illinois.
BS degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Illinois.