A note created on May 14, 1917, handwritten and stamped on the top and the bottom with the name of Basile Nahas, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, 293 Oak St., Lawrence, Mass. It confirms that Kareem Smaho, son of John Smaho Wadish, was born May 25,…
An Arabic letter by Father Khouri Youssef Mansour on March 3, 1909. It confirms the birthdate of two children of Nassif al Bistany: Kaisar on June 29, 1892, and Ogany on August 12, 1893.
A letter from E. J. Cate, Truant Officer for Lawrence Public Schools written on January 4, 1912. It requests the opinion of Dr. J. H. Bannon on the age of Jennie Salem. It lists her birthdate as December 27, 1895, although he questions it. On the…
A personal testimony by Joseph Nassif of Dover, New Hampshire, given on May 13, 1912. It translates the Arrabic letter sent to certiffy Jadoun Hatem's age. Nassif testifies that that Jdou [Jadoun] Hatem was baptized on May 8, 1896 in Hammana,…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Basilius Hayek on July 16, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of Sulaiman Fahous on April 5, 1897. Written in the bottom in English are notations that read: "Wadan Nassar or Henry Norris July 1897"
A handwritten letter from Anna Murphy of the Special School in Lawrence, Massachusetts, stating that George Salmi lost his passport and wants to go to work. She states that she saw his passport when he came to school and was born on October 25, 1906.…
A letter from Edward Wade, City Clerk of Lawrence, Massachusetts, sent on July 20, 1918. It addresses a birth record for George Mussawir, correcting his name to read Alfred George (from Joseph) Mussawir.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Mousa Abi Haidar on May 3, 1909. It confirms the birthdate of George Assaad Jirjis Freige on June 29, 1893. In addition to his name and birthdate, written on the bottom is "Card [are?] 9-8-09 Page 247."
A letter handwritten in Arabic by Father Khouri Boutrus Aoun in November 1914. It confirms the age and baptism of Freda the daughter of Youssed Michael Ghanim on March 14, 1899 in Mar Elias Church. Her godfather was Tanous Aboud Martinious, and her…
Arabic letter handwritten at an unknown date, perhaps composed by Father Khouri Youssef Aoun. It confirms the baptism of Fred Youssef Ghanim Aoun, born in Mt. Lebanon on September 10, 1901, by his father Father Khouri Youssef Aoun.
An Arabic letter handwritten by FR. Basile Nahas on March 4, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of (name not clear) the daughter of George Francis on March 20, 1897.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Hannah Bekfaya on October 2, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Fareeda Ameen Mahiouf on November 16, 1895, age (18).
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Nofia on October 5, 1908. It confirms the birthdate of Fadwa daughter of Fadhleh Njaimeh on August 26, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutruson on August 30, 1912. It confirms the age of Fada'a the daughter of Kanan el Zain, indicating that she was approximately 16. A handwritten English note on the bottom has the date Febuary 1896.
Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssed Mansour Al Qizzi on January 28, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Eskander Youssef Shaheen AlKhouri as November 1, 1897.
A typed document created in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and signed by the notary public on August 22, 1922. It contains the testimony of Sarah Sofeir of 384 Elm St. that her daughter, Deebey Sofeir was born in on August 17, 1906. It states that Deebey…
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus on (month not clear) 17, 1911. Confirm the birthdate of Chickery Youssed Naseef Abu Kher on January 15, 1896.
Arabic letter handwritten by Fatehr Khouri Khalil (last name not clear) on October 15, 1913. It certifies and confirms the baptism of Ayda (or Allia), the daughter of Boutrus Abi Arrajj, on April 5, 1897, by Father Khouri Basileious. Her godmother…
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Al Nyaf on November 20, 1908. It confirms the baptism of Zora (last name not clear) on June 4, 1893.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirm birthdate of Antonios Mari'a Tannour on July 29, 1893. Written by Father Khouri Elias Qardahi on September 12, 1909.
An Arabic letter handwritten FR. Basila Nahas on November 28, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of Annie alRaei on August 15, 1897, age (17). A stamp at the top indicates that it was written by the pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Lawrence,…
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Father Khouri Hannah Zizhzghy on August 18, 1909, the letter certifies that Amia Nimy, daughter of Makhoul Nimy, was born March 3, 1894 in Falougha. A note on the bottom, in different…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Francis Basile on August 30, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Adele Abdullah Aqel alBistany on January 20, 1896, putting their age at 17 years and 7 months.
