Callas - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: George Callas

nanajanet — 2011-07-22 13:23:25Z

I dont believe our callas' are related, as i was mistaken about ellis island, MY gf, james a callas, immigrated to halifax not the states.

Re: George Callas

paulcalogaras — 2011-06-03 04:06:56Z

My name is Paul Calogaras and I believe that George Calogaras may be my uncle born in Greece and travelled to New York. My father Alexander Nicholas Calogaras was born in Wellington, New Zealand son of Nicholas Calogaras (my grandfather). I would like to know if anyone has any more information, especially what part of Greece the family came from. Cheers, Paul Calogaras

Re: George Callas

sgshake — 2011-01-25 02:41:08Z

Do you happen to know if the pronounciation of the name sounded like "Collis" instead of Callas as in Maria Callas? My relatives pronounced it Collis.

Re: George Callas

sgshake — 2011-01-25 02:17:12Z

Thank you for the information, however, I imagine there were many men named George Callas or Calagaras and other similar greek names that were shortened to Callas. I haven't been able to find any definitive info about my George. Why do you think this is the man I'm looking for. If it is, I'm very excited!

Thank you again!

Re: George Callas

sharnzB — 2011-01-24 05:50:09Z

George's last name before he changed it was Calogaras.He was 27 when he came to the states on 25/7/1914 on the ship saxonia. he lived in Sovalacon,Greece. i don't know much about him but my great grandfather had the same last name 'Nicholas Calogaras'. He came to Wellington Newzealand on 14/12/1891 aged 30 from Greece. this is where i found the info about George Callas/Calogaras.
http://www.ellisisland.org/search/FormatPassRec.asp?ID=10049...

CALLAS Grace A and Milton G

t42Moore — 2008-10-29 01:48:17Z

CALLAS Grace A and Milton G

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Re: ella may stankiewicz/ruff

ChristineMarro23 — 2008-05-04 03:41:06Z

We are related, I sent you an email through Ancestry. Please contact me. We are cousins. And the name is Kallas you are looking for :)

CALLAS

nanajanet — 2008-04-06 23:57:27Z

I too am having a hard time finding any info on my Greek relatives!! This I rhink is due to the fact the my grandfather a) changed his name,b)may have lied about his age in order to come here and c)we aren't even sure of his birthdate as we have two different ones, 2 years apart!!! and d) don't even have his parents full names!

Re: George Callas

nanajanet — 2008-04-06 23:45:58Z

my grandfather came to canada via halifax not ellis island, sorry.

ella may stankiewicz/ruff

disasterblaster — 2008-04-05 22:24:02Z

Can anyone tell me the connection to the Callas family?

Re: George Callas

2006-10-09 06:16:35Z

Yes, I'd be interested in seeing the pictures. I only have 2 or 3 pictures of my grandfather but I may be able to notice a resemblance or maybe my aunt, his daughter, could. You can send the picture to my email address at lyonsjanet@msn.com . Thank you.

Re: George Callas

2006-06-21 03:43:45Z

Thank you for replying to my query. It's possible that there could be a relationship. The George I'm looking for lived in Indianapolis, IN for some years. I have pictures of him. Would you be interested in looking at them to see if there is a resemblance?
Thanks for your answer.
Sharon

Re: George Callas

nanajanet — 2006-06-19 21:19:50Z

My grandfather's name was James A. Callas, with it being shortened from Kalageropoulis when he arrived. He too came over in about 1910, at the age of 14. His mother had died and he and his step mother did not get along very well so he left with a few cousins. I recall hearing something about Ellis Island and from there he came to Canada, montreal area before settling in Kingston Ontario where he opened a restaraunt called 'Callas Restaraunt'. Think they could be related??

George Callas

sgshake — 2005-01-26 03:56:17Z

Looking for information about a George Callas (Greek ancestry) name possibly was Kalegeropoulos. Came from Greece around 1910-1920 to the US was located in Indiana in 1920. Was a tailor by trade and was at one time engaged to Lolla Able of Birdseye IN.

I can be reached at (812) 462-8249 (812) 535-3803. My email is sgshake@hotmail.com and my address is 3413 Thralls Avenue, West Terre Haute, IN.

Thank you

George Callas

sgshake — 2005-01-26 03:56:17Z

Carla:
I have my emails about Callas history automatically go to a file and have not checked it for a while. Sorry it took so long to answer.

Do you have more information about your Callas family? Do you know when your relatives came into Ellis Island and could you find out what the Greek name actually was before it was changed to Callas.

I have been struggling for over three years to find any information about my Greek relatives and have found so little. Please email me again or call me at 812.462.8249 during the day.

Where are you from? Do you know if any of your ancestors lived in Indiana. I thought perhaps George came into Ellis Island and then migrated to Chicago, IL, then to Indiana but I can find nothing on him in Indiana with the exception that he was listed in the 1920 City Directory. I have pictures of him and postcards he sent to my Grandmother but nothing else. I'd love to find out more about your family history.

Thanks for your time,
Sharon Shake

George Callas

sgshake — 2005-01-26 03:56:17Z

Thanks so much, if you will give me your name address, I will send you copies of pictures so that you may know if our Callas' are perhaps related.
Again, thanks for your reply.
Sharon

George Callas

sgshake — 2005-01-26 03:56:17Z

Kay:

Hi and thank you for emailing me about your family history. It is encouraging to know that at least some Callas family members were known to be in the Indiana area.

I have information that shows George Callas lived in Indianapolis in 1921. I have postcards that cause me to believe George lived in Molene IL around the early 1920's. I can't find anything about him after that. I have pictures of George but after three years of research, have come up with nothing.

It would be very nice if we could put some connection to our families. Please let me know what I can do. I have no other information about his family. george supposedly was engaged to marry my Grandmother Lolla and the marriage was called off for some reason.

Are you connected with the church? Perhaps they have records that would help you and me.

Best regards,
Sharon Shake
(812) 462-8249 WK
(812) 535-3803 HM

Seeking Knowledge

2003-10-08 03:14:28Z

Hello, My name is James Callas, I was born to James M Callas and Leslie Carlile. I have been told that I have a great deal of relative family that I never got a chance to meet due to family difficulties. My grandfather, on my fathers side, used to spell his name Kallas. The reason I write this is to find out if anyone with this last name can tell me if they are or if they know of these people. I am a United States Marine currently stationed at Ft. Huachuca AZ to learn Morse Code. I ask because family is important to me and finding out ones roots is even more important. The family I belong to is now alittle far spread. I am told that some live in UTAH, although this information is old. I have an aunt who now has the married name of Mcdonald. I implore any who read this to respond, whether the answer is wither yes or no does not matter. Thank you for your time,
Semper Fidalis,
Lance Corporal James Callas USMC

Re: James R. Callas/Chicago or Detroit.

2003-06-03 12:24:23Z

Please contact me by email.
Thank you.

query

celene11 — 2003-02-04 23:54:49Z

Does anyone know anything about a man named Louis Jim Callas? He immigrated from Porin, Greece...year unknown...and moved to Beatrice, Nebraska where he worked on the railroad. He barely spoke English and people thought he was saying "Collins" when he told them his name so it was accidentally changed to Collins on all of his legal papers. He married a lady named Elmira Helen Schultz and they had 2 daughters, Phyllis and Anastaria. I would really like to help my husband with his family tree so ANY information would be greatly appreciated!

James R. Callas/Chicago or Detroit.

2002-02-06 04:28:50Z

Searching for informaion regarding James R. Callas b. abt. 1922 in or about Chicago or Detroit. Served in military during WW2 - 942 eng. avn. topo. bn. England and Germany. Last contact 1946 living in or about Detroit. Jimmy married in 1946. Would appreciate any help in this matter.

John Dennis johnchrisdennis@aol.com

Re: callas

2001-09-21 09:48:46Z

My name is Katina Nicole Callas. I am 18 and I just want to know if I have any family that I dont know about... I dont see my father's side of the family often besides one aunt. My father and mother divorced when I was just two. My grandparents don't speak English so I can't communicate with them other than "How are You?" I know that I have family in Athens (on my grandfathers side) and my grandmother was from a poor family in Greece. I have many second cousins and a great uncle named George. I have not met any of them, but I would like to know if anyone has information on this branch of the Callas family tree.... God Bless....

John D. Callas Hraous, Greece

zenuba — 2001-08-23 18:38:14Z

My maternal Grandfather, John D. Callas--does anyone know any information on: (1) I think the original splling was (somehting like) Kalegopolis, and (2) I realize both the surname & town name are transliterated, but if anyone knows Greek, or Greece geography, where might "Hraous" be? Or, also, "Hrane" where my Grandmother was from?

Pam
irenecastle_2000@yahoo.com

callas

2000-06-26 20:59:51Z

Sharon,
This may seem really far fetched, but my grandfather James Kalley was from greece. he died when my father was very youn. My father always said our name had originally been Callas. Dad also thought his father might have had a brother named George. I can]t find any records for my grandfather, but his marriage certificate to my grandmother, (she also died when my fathr was very young)he stated he lived in Indianapolis in 1914. After marrying my grandmother they moved to Il. when she died Dad and his fater moved back to Muncie In where we have lived every since . Again I think this may be far fetched, but do you think we could be related?

Callas Surname

2000-05-09 17:05:01Z

I will need to speak to my mother. My grandmother will not discuss much about Grandpa with us. I will see what mom knows. And will try to call the Cousins in Lefkas to see if they can help. It will take a while.

Callas

2000-04-17 11:09:02Z

My mother's maiden name was Callas, Andrew had such a long last Greek name that I can bearly remember it. However, we still have Greek relatives on the Island of Lefkas in Greece. I remember my mother saying something about a relative name George. Not sure if the same. The last name is spelled Callas. Andrew landed in Ellis island where he changed his name. Not sure what year. Please respond with info. Thank You Carla