An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Mujas on March 31, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Charlie Faris (Ferris) Hebea on September 1, 1894.
Handwritten diary entries of Maron Domit Barkett providing an account of the early years following immigration of to America, arranged chronologically by date. Subjects include the birth of his children, health of his family, and his search for work.
A handwritten letter in Arabic from Priest Koury Mikael Koury, written on July 20, 1907. It is also translated into English. It certifies Elias Mousa Bicharah's birthdate as August 2, 1893, and his baptism date as September 1, 1893.
A baptismal record for Elias Shaia, certifying his date of birth as January 14, 1905, and his date of baptism as February 20, 1905. It lists his father's name as Mikle Shaia, his mother's name as Habouba Hable, and their address as 323 Elm St. His…
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.
A photograph, printed as a postcard, of Footeena Francees and her family. Caption from [source]: "[I can't be sure if "maternal grandmother" refers to Footeena's grandmother, although you said she never came to this country. Could it be possible that…
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.
A photocopy of a photograph of a large family. Labeled as "from left to right: Top Row: Nasri, Najla, George, Bottom Row: Anis, Michael (Mickey) on Yasmine's Lap, Louisa, Selma, Milhelm, and Miropi. Taken in 1902."
A birth record for Gabriel Joseph, born on December 3, 1904, in Waterville, Maine. It lists the father's name as Abraham Joseph and his occupation as Merchant, and the mother's maiden name as Raphael Joseph.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus al Haj Boutrus on July 20, 1909. It confirms baptism of George Youssef Abdullah on October 10, 1893. His godfather was his uncle (father's side) Melhem Abduallah Mansour, and his godmother was the…
This birth record, issued by the City Clerk's Office of Lawrence, Massachusetts, on April 4, 1904, confirms George Akel's birth as June 20, 1903. It provides further information about George, including place of birth, 383 Elm St., name of father,…
A letter handwritten by Rev. Moses Otto Hider in Baskinta, Lebanon May 3, 1909. It certifies that George Fireige, son of Assad Fireige, was born in 1893 and baptized on August 15, 1893.
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 photocopy of a chart noting the departures and arrivals of Toufic Ellis and Angele Ellis from 1914-1926 from Lebanon to the United States of America.
