It is an honor for this blog to be included in the FamilyTreeMagazine July/August 2012 article, “Around the World in 40 Blogs.” As my research progresses in the months to come, I hope that what I learn will benefit others with ancestral ties in Sparta and its neighboring Lakonian villages.
Spartan Roots (Σπαρτιατικές Ρίζες)
Researching My Greek Genealogy & Family History
Spartan Roots (Σπαρτιατικές Ρίζες) 
About 6 months ago, we found out my grandmother was born in a village outside of Athens. Her last name was Sylva, not a very common Greek name…The article in Family Tree magazine gave me hope of finding out more about her family…Thanks!
Thank you for writing, Ellen! There are online resources to help. Please email me at spartanroots1@gmail.com and I will be happy to help you.