Individual Details
Charles Apostolos Zarafonitis
(1878 - 8 Jul 1975)
I think the Amykles my family is from is Machmoutbei; my great-great-great-grandmother (Katherine Kargakos, b. 1840s) was also from the same village. Zarafonetis is a place-name, and according to other family members, before it was Amykles/Machmoutbei, it was Zarafona.
Katherine married a Georgios Zarafonetis, though I don't have much on him yet. According to the 1872 Voting List, there are several George Z's in both Machmoutbei and Sklavahori that would fit his age.
They had seven children (I'm missing one son's name): Georgios, Charles Apostolos (b. 1878), Nicholas George (b. 1884), James D, and two daughters Garifalia and Pepecha (who married a Georgios Vlahakos). All the children, except for one daughter, immigrated. A female first cousin married a Mantzuranis and also immigrated.
My great-great-grandfather was James D. Zarafonetis, born in Amykles in 1885, immigrated with two brothers to Texas, and set up several confectioneries. James went back to Greece in 1908 and married Helen (Eleni) Skouros, but I haven't had much luck tracing her lineage. My grandfather seemed to think it was nearby Vordonia.
Eleni's Koniditsiotis Kostakos' grandmother, Eleni, was the daughter of George (Georgios) Zarafonitis and Kargakou (first name unknown). They were five children, Eleni, Vasilis, Apostolos, Nikos and Panagiota (Panagiotitsa). From Panorea Kostakos to Carol Petranek, September 2016
Fom Panorea Kostakos, July 2016, Agios Ioannis, Sparta, Laconia to Carol Petranek. "Eleni had a brother, Apostolos, in America and one more brother."
Events
| Birth | 1878 | Amykles, Lakonia, Greece |  |  | |
| Male Register | 1878 | Line #13 - Amykles, Lakonia, Greece | | | |
| Birth | 26 Jul 1878 | Machmoutbei now Amykles, Sparta, Lakonia, Greece | | | |
| Immigration | 1895 | | | ||
| Marriage | 23 May 1906 | Of Sparta, Lakonia, Greece - Kanelio Saketas | | | |
| Census | 1910 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | | ||
| Draft Registration | 1918 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | | ||
| Census | 1920 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | | | |
| Census | 1930 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | | | |
| Residence | 1930 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | |||
| Burial | Jul 1975 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | | ||
| Death | 8 Jul 1975 | Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States | | | |
| Burial | 10 Jul 1975 | Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States | | ||
| Alt name | Apostolos Georgios Zarafonitis | ||||
| FamilySearch ID | L1VN-179 | ||||
| Emigration | | |
Families
| Spouse | Kanelio Saketas (1885 - 1941) |
| Child | Pepecha Zarafonitis (1907 - 2002) |
| Child | Angelos Apostolos Zarafonitis (1908 - 2005) |
| Child | Katherine Zarafonitis (1911 - 2013) |
| Child | George Apostolos Zarafonitis (1912 - 1943) |
| Father | Georgios Zarafonitis (1843 - ) |
| Mother | Aikaterini P. Kargakou (1848 - ) |
| Sibling | Pepecha Zarafonitis ( - ) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Georgios Zarafonitis ( - ) |
| Sibling | Garifalia Zarafonitis ( - ) |
| Sibling | Vasileios Georgios Zarafonitis (1870 - 1915) |
| Sibling | Panagiota G. Zarafonitis (1872 - ) |
| Sibling | James George Zarafonitis (1876 - 1926) |
| Sibling | Nikolaos Georgios Zarafonitis (1881 - ) |
| Sibling | Eleni G. Zarafonitis (1885 - ) |
Notes
Birth
Mitroon Arrenon - Male RegisterVillage: Amykles (may also include Sklavachori and Machmoutbei)
Entries handwritten at the Sparta Dimarheion (Town Hall) by Carol Kostakos Petranek, July 2018. No photos permitted.
Village. Year - Line # - Surname - First Name - Father's Name - Death.
Amykles. Year: 1878 - Line #13 - Zarafonitis - Apostolos - Georgios
Male Register
Mitroon Arrenon - Male RegisterVillage: Amykles (may also include Sklavachori and Machmoutbei)
Entries handwritten at the Sparta Dimarheion (Town Hall) by Carol Kostakos Petranek, July 2018. No photos permitted.
Village. Year - Line # - Surname - First Name - Father's Name - Death.
Amykles. Year: 1878 - Line #13 - Zarafonitis - Apostolos - Georgios
Birth
Birth date from death certificateImmigration
Immigration date from 1920 censusMarriage
Metropolis of Sparta, Marriage IndexBook: Sparta,1899-Sept 1907; Year: 1906, Entries: 190-213
Entry #199
License Date: May 23, 1906
Marriage Date: not given
Groom: Apostolos Zarafonitis; father: G., village: Machmoutbei
Bride: Kanella Saketa; father: G., village: Sparta
Church Name: not given
First marriage for both bride and groom
Image DSC_0151
Photographed at the Metropolis of Sparta in Sparta, Greece by Carol Kostakos Petranek, July 2017
Census
1910 US CensusHillsborough, Hill, Texas
Lines 20-26
Zarafonetis, James, head, male, white, age 34, 1st marriage; married 2 years; born in Greece; parents born in Greece; immigration year not given; able to speak English; occupation: part-owner, confectionery
Zarafonetis, Helen, wife, female, white, age 23, 1st marriage; married 2 years; mother of 1 child; 1 child living; born in Greece; parents born in Greece; immigration year not given; speaks Greek; no occupation
Zarafonetis, George, son, male, white, age 4/12; single, born in Texas; parents born in Greece
Zarafonetis, Charles, brother, male, white, age 32; 1st marriage; married 4 years; born in Greece, parents born in Greece; speaks English; occupation: part-owner, confectionery
Zarafonetis, Canelio; sister-in-law; female, white, age 26; 1st marriage; married 4 years; 2 children born, 2 children living; born in Greece, parents born in Greece; speaks Greek, no occupation
Zarafonetis, Pepitsa, niece, female, white, age 3, single, born in Texas; parents born in Greece
Zarafonetis, Angelos, nephew, male, white, age 6/12; single, born in Texas; parents born in Greece
Source: FamilySearch, accessed August 17, 2019
Draft Registration
World War I Draft RegistrationSerial # 179
CharlesApostolos Zarafonitis
Address: 519 East Elen, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas
Age: 40
Birth: July 26, 1878
White; Naturalized citizen
Occupation: Merchant
Address: 1036 Franklin, Hillsboro
Nearest relative: Mrs. Kaneli Zarafonitis, 519 East Elen, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas
Height: medium
Build: medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Date: September 12, 1918
Census
1920 US CensusHillsboro Ward 3, Hill, Texas
E.D. 37
519 East Elm Street
Lines 1-6
Zarafonetis, Charles E., head, male, white, age 41, married, year of immigration: 1895; naturalized in 1903; can read and write; born in Greece; parents born in Greece; mother tongue: Greek; can speak English; occupation: proprietor, Candy Kitchen, employer
Zarafonetis, Kanell, wife, female, white, age 35, married, immigrated 1906; naturalized; can read and write; born in Greece; parents born in Greece; mother tongue: Greek; can speak English; occupation: none
Zarafonetis, Pepita; daughter, female, white, age 12, single, attended school; can read and write; born in Texas; parents born in Greece; can speak English; no occupation
Zarafonetis, Angelus; son, male, white, age 11, single, can read and write; born in Texas; parents born in Greece; can speak English; no occupation
Zarafonetis, Katherine; daughter, female, white, age 8,single, can read and write; born in Texas; parents born in Greece; can speak English; no occupation
Zarafonetis, George, son; male, white, age 7, single; can read and write; born in Texas; parents born in Greece; can speak English; no occupation
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RXB-FT1?cc=1488411&wc=QZJR-TJH%3A1037034201%2C1038123201%2C1038420701%2C1589332639 : 14 December 2015), Texas > Hill > Hillsboro Ward 3 > image 29 of 32; citing NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Census
1930 U.S. CensusHillsboro, Hill, Texas
Ward 4, Sheet 5A
420 Craig
Lines 35-40
Zarafonetis, Charles, head; rents at $40 per month; does not own a radio; male, white, age 51, married; age at first marriage: 27; not in school; can read and write; born in Greece; parents born in Greece; language spoken before coming to US: Greek; immigrated: 1895; naturalized; can speak English; occupation: proprietor, candy store
Zarafonetis, Kanell; wife; female, white, age 44, married; age at first marriage: 20; not in school; can read and write; born in Greece; parents born in Greece; language spoken before coming to US: Greek; immigrated 1906; naturalized; no occupation
Zarafonetis, Angelus, son, male, white, age 21, single, in school, can read and write, born in Texas; parents born in Greece; no occupation
Zarafonetis, Katherine; daughter; female, white, age 18, single, in school, can read and write, born in Texas; parents born in Greece; no occupation
Zarafonetis, George, son, male, white, age 18; single, in school, can read and write, born in Texas; parents born in Greece; no occupation
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GR88-99JM?cc=1810731&wc=QZF4-FCY%3A648808001%2C650322901%2C649525301%2C1589282363 : 8 December 2015), Texas > Hill > Hillsboro > image 9 of 36; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).
Burial
Birth: Jul. 26, 1878Death: Jul. 8, 1975
Dallas County
Texas, USA
Family links:
Spouse:
Kanelio Saketas Zarafonetis (1885 - 1941)
Children:
Pepecha Zarafonetis Booziotis (1907 - 2002)*
Angelus Apostolos Zarafonetis (1908 - 2005)*
Katherine Zarafonetis Catis (1911 - 2013)*
George A. Zarafonetis (1912 - 1943)*
Burial:
Ridge Park Cemetery
Hillsboro
Hill County
Texas, USA
Plot: Section 12
Created by: Cathy Creger Shelley
Record added: Nov 30, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6975055
Death
Charles Apostolos ZarafonetisTexas, Deaths, 1890-1976
Name Charles Apostolos Zarafonetis
Event Type Death
Event Date 08 Jul 1975
Event Place Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 26 Jul 1878
Birthplace Sparta, Greece
Father's Name George Zarafonetis
Mother's Name Katherine Kargakos
Certificate Number 50231
Place of Death: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, Medical City Hospital
Name: Charles Apostolos Zarafonetis
Date of Death: July 8k 1975
Male - White - Widowed,
Date of Birth: July 26, 1878; age 95
Occupation: Retired Confectioner
Birthplace: Sparta, Greece
Citizen of USA
Father: George Zarafonetis
Mother Maiden name: Katherine Kargakos
Was ever in US Armed forces? No
Informant: A.A. Zarafonetis
Cause of death: Cardiac Arrest; post op above knee amputation of r. leg for gangrene secondary peripheral vascular disease
Name of Cemetery: Ridge Park, Hillsboro, Texas
Burial: July 10, 1975
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25176-75280-40?cc=1983324 : accessed 3 November 2015), Death certificates > 1975 > Vol 101, certificates 050001-050500, Jul, Dallas county > image 241 of 521; State Registrar Office, Austin.
Burial
Birth: Jul. 26, 1878Death: Jul. 8, 1975
Dallas County
Texas, USA
Family links:
Spouse:
Kanelio Saketas Zarafonetis (1885 - 1941)
Children:
Pepecha Zarafonetis Booziotis (1907 - 2002)*
Angelus Apostolos Zarafonetis (1908 - 2005)*
Katherine Zarafonetis Catis (1911 - 2013)*
George A. Zarafonetis (1912 - 1943)*
Burial:
Ridge Park Cemetery
Hillsboro
Hill County
Texas, USA
Plot: Section 12
Created by: Cathy Creger Shelley
Record added: Nov 30, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6975055
Emigration
Email, Nicole Zarafonetis to Carol Petranek, August 26, 2015All the children [of Georgios & Katherine], except for one daughter, immigrated
Endnotes
1. Male Register - Mitroon Arrenon, Sparta Dimarheion, Amykles. Year: 1878 - Line #13.
2. Male Register - Mitroon Arrenon, Sparta Dimarheion, Amykles. Year: 1878 - Line #13.
3. Zarafonetis, Nicole.
4. "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSYB-D5X : accessed 3 November 2015), Charles Apostolos Zarafonetis, 08 Jul 1975; citing certificate number 50231, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,243,953..
5. "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XPNX-5YQ : accessed 3 November 2015), Charles Apostolos Zarafonetis, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)..
6. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/CM6K-CMM : accessed 7 February 2017), Charles Zarafonetis, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 5, sheet 5A, line 36, family 110, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2357; FHL microfilm 2,342,091. .
7. "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHYC-C6J : accessed 8 February 2017), Charles E Zarafonetes, Hillsboro Ward 3, Hill, Texas, United States; citing ED 37, sheet 15A, line 1, family 323, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1818; FHL microfilm 1,821,818..
8. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/CM6K-CMM : accessed 7 February 2017), Charles Zarafonetis, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 5, sheet 5A, line 36, family 110, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2357; FHL microfilm 2,342,091. .
10. "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHYC-C6J : accessed 8 February 2017), Charles E Zarafonetes, Hillsboro Ward 3, Hill, Texas, United States; citing ED 37, sheet 15A, line 1, family 323, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1818; FHL microfilm 1,821,818..
11. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/CM6K-CMM : accessed 7 February 2017), Charles Zarafonetis, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 5, sheet 5A, line 36, family 110, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2357; FHL microfilm 2,342,091. .
12. "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSYB-D5X : accessed 3 November 2015), Charles Apostolos Zarafonetis, 08 Jul 1975; citing certificate number 50231, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,243,953..
13. Zarafonetis, Nicole.