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.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Samaan on February 7, 1916. Confirms the birthdate of (name not clear, likely Effie) on April 22, 1902, and baptism on July 7, 1902. Also confirms the birthdate of Daowd on June 15, 1902, and…
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 letter from Rev. Moses Bohider certifying that Elias Nasser was born in Mt. Lebanon on May 12, 1896, and baptized June 18, 1896. The letter was sent from Hammana, Lebanon, on October 18, 1920.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Gabreil on September 20, 1912. Confirms the birthdate of Elias, son of Abdo Rocus, on September 15, 1896, and his baptism on October 22. Mother is Thuraya, godfather is Arshad alSahlany, and godmother is…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Elias on June 21, 1910. It confirms the baptism of Alesabath, daughter of Elias alSabbah, on June 21, 1894.
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…
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.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias (last name not clear). It confirms baptism of Emiline, the daughter of Murshud Hatem, on August 12, 1896.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias alHadshity on June 25, 1911. It confirms the baptism of (first name not clear), son of Ghalib Nema Hatem, on May 23, 1895.
This letter certifies Eva Baddour's baptism date as February 15, 1899, in St. Romane's Church, Hammana, Syria. It was signed by Rev. Elias Hadshety on October 8, 1915.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Khalil Hayek on August 21, 1912. It confirms the baptism of (first name not clear), the daughter of Daowd (David) Njaimi on May 1, 1896, by Father Khouri Careliss. The godmother is the mother of Habib…
A baptismal record issued by St. Anthony's Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, for Eva Mansor, born March 9, 1920, and baptized May 9, 1920. It lists Eva's father's name as Elias Mansour and mother's name as Rose. Their address was 379…
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 certificate of baptism for Fred Dowaliby, produced by the Saint Charles Church of Dover, New Hampshire, on February 27, 1923. It confirms his birthdate as March 3, 1907, and date of baptism as May 2, 1907. It lists his father's name as Elias…
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…
A letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Youssed Hatem on October 25, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Genvieve, the daughter of Dahir Abi Faisal, on March 15, 1898, and her baptism on April 25, 1898, by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem. Her…
A handwritten letter in Arabic by Father Khouri Ibraheem Najah, composed on March 20, 1910. It confirms the birth of George Abdalla in Mt. Lebanon on May 12, 1894, based on the information recorded in the baptisim book in the Roman Catholic Church in…
A letter sent for George Abdalla's employment written by Abraham al Hage on March 20, 1910. The letter states that al Hage consulted a copy of Abdalla's baptismal record in the church that Abdalla was baptized in. Abdalla was baptized on May 12th,…
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 record, produced by St. Anthony's Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, confirms George Assad's date of birth as May 17, 1917, and date of baptism as July 15, 1917. It lists his father as Charles Assad and mother as Freda Assad. The…
A handwritten letter in English and Arabic, certifying George Fadel's birthdate as July 15, 1895, and his date of baptism as September 3, 1895. It lists his father as Nicola Fadel and godfather as Youssef Shaheen. Written by Father Khouri Michael on…
Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khoury Youseef [unclear last name]. It was written to confirm baptism of George, son of Vilan Faris, on February 9, 1897. George's godfather was Ibraheem [last name unclear], and his godmother was Maryam, the…
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.
