This is old Ottoman Turkish. It is likely an acknowledgment by a man called "Abdulraheem the son of (name not clear) Hassan Asfahani from the state of Iran and a resident in Najaf" to "Joseph Oussani from Ottoman state who resides in Baghdad." It…
Ottoman identification card written in old Ottoman Turkish. Name stated in ID: Nassri Flehan. Father: Dr. Melhim Flehan. Mother: Yassemin [Jasmin] (name not clear). Born in 1317 [circa 1899]. Religion: Protestant. Occupation: Engineer. Marital…
Ottoman Passport in old Ottoman Turkish and French. Holder's name is Joseph Thomas, born in Baghdad and resident therein. Addressed to officials and military members in friend states to the Ottoman Empire to allow him "lesser passer" and provide help…
A baptismal record certifying that Tufic B. John was born August 9, 1906, and baptized on September 11, 1906. It lists his father's name as Peter John, his mother's name as Masowda B. John, and their address as 377 Elm St. Tufic's godfather is listed…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 10, 1911, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Amin Vagibey arrived in the United States…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 25, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Nahas Wadik arrived in the United…
A baptismal record for Nicholas Wakeen created on July 20, 1917. It certifies his date of birth as July 3, 1906, and his date of baptism as July 14, 1906. It lists his father's name as Peter Wakeen, mother's name as Zanee Assad Wakeen, and their…
An immigration record for Abdulla Woysouf issued on December 30, 1911, in Marseille, France. It lists his age as 16 and his destination as Lawrence, Massachusetts. Handwritten on the bottom is a pencil notation that reads "Card [ill.] 1-19-12 Joseph…
A baptism certificate from St. Mary's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, certifying that Elizabeth Yazbek, daughter of Abdella Yazek and Julia Abila, was born on February 15, 1914, and baptized on May 25, 1914.
