A fragment from the Hobeiche family records regarding the birth and baptism of Namtallah Hobeiche (spelled Namtallah Galib Yousef Badr Hobeiche) who was born on 22 November 1963. The record is undated, but was translated by Angele Ellis on 16 July…
A fragment from the Hobeiche family records regarding the birth and baptism of Namtallah Hobeiche (spelled Namtallah Galib Yousef Badr Hobeiche) who was born on 22 November 1963. The record is undated, but was translated by Angele Ellis on 16 July…
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Sadie Aboushar's age as 16 years and three months. The letter states that she was born on June 3, 1897, and was baptized on June 20, 1897. The letter also provides the name of Sadie's father,…
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.
Arabic letter handwritten by Father 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…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef (last name not clear) on October 11, 1909. It confirms the baptisms of the children of Rasheed Ghassan al Harfi: his son Majeed on March 21, 1900, and daughter Dhab on May 12, 1903.
This letter, written from Saghbin, Syria, on October 8, 1911, states that Temam was born on May 29, 1895, and was baptized on July 2, 1895. It provides the name of her father, George Aoun, and her godmother, Mrs. Handouma Khalil Ghanim.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Maron (last name not clear) on March 25, 1911. It confirms the baptism of Rashid Maron Marie in 1894.
An Arabic letter handwritten by by Father Khouri Rafael (last name not clear) on August 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Youssef, son of Saleem Shalhoub, on August 10, 1893, and age (16). Written in pencil at the bottom is "Card 10-8-09 Page 266…
A handwritten letter, in both English and Arabic, written by Priest M. Koury, certifying that Tanous Habeeb Abi Hamad was born on November 12, 1895, and baptized on December 17, 1895.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias [Last name unclear] on August 15, 1913. It confirms the baptism of Nabih Hatem on July 10, 1896. An English notation on the page states that "Mahiva Hatem" was 17 years and 2 months old.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Chirs al Mughabghab on August 12, 1909. Confirms the baptism of Maryam, the daughter of Antoin alHumsey, on May 5, 1893, by Father Khouri Philippos alBatal. Her mother is Hana, the daughter of Ibrahim…
A handwritten letter in both Arabic and French. It was written by Father Khouri Youssef (Joseph) Chebli el-Hachem from Acoura, Mount Lebanon, on February 8, 1914, to confirm the birthdate of Lamyaa, the daughter of Jirjis Youssef, on December 15,…
A certification of baptism of (name not clear) in August, 1895. Written by Father Khouri Rafael (last name not clear) in 1910. The document is damaged. On the bottom are a few penciled notations: "Adla Kellil Father Joseph August 15 1895 Mary Kalil."
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef (last name not clear) on February 15, 1910. It confirms the birthdate of Abdullah Najim Salloum in January, 1894, and baptism on January 30, 1894. Godfather was Abduallah Hannah and godmother was…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias (last name not clear) on January 8, 1914. It confirms the baptism of Abduallah, son of Naoum Yezbek, on January 3, 1897.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri (name not clear) on October 15, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Kaisar, son of Melhem Saba, on July 2, 1893, by Father Khouri Gregor Rius. Godfather was Faris (last name not clear) and godmother was Saud…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Rafael (last name not clear) on June 5, 1913. It confirms the baptism of Maryam Saleem Shalohoob on April 15, 1895.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the baptism of Najeeb, son of Tannous Awadh, on April 2, 1897, by Father Khouri Necholas Ghattass. Written by Father Khouri Elias (last name not clear) on August 3, 1913.
A letter to Father Tobia which likely requests certificates of baptism for: As'ad [last name not clear] and Najla Gabriel (married on May 1st, 1926), and Joseph Kalil and Frangier [last name not clear] (married on May 8, 1926). Years and locations of…
A copy of the baptism certificate of Toufic Kmeid, from Deir (Church) Mar Abda Al-Mshamar, date of baptism November 14, 1895, by father Aghnatios alAnthony. Certificate signed by father Youssuf Baroud.
A handwritten letter in Arabic, written by Father Yousef Mansour El-Khoury on November 18, 1912. The letter testifies to the birth of Saoud Abdallah. This record provides information about Saoud Abdallah, including place and date of birth.
A letter from Rev. Thomas Griffin of Henderson, North Carolina, written on December 11, 1915. It certifies that that Kalile Francis was born on September 27, 1904, in Henderson, North Carolina, and baptized by missionaries from the Sacred Heart…
A handwritten letter from Rev. Moses Abihider, pastor of the Syrian Greek Orthodox Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on June 29, 1911. It certifies that Abraham Faris Abihider's (AbiH-ider) birthplace was Baskinta, Lebanon, and his date of baptism…
A record, produced by St. Mary's Church on July 31, 1910, that certifies Mary Batel's baptism date as June 28, 1896. It lists her parents as Habab Batel and Mary Elias.
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.
A letter from Basile Nahas, written on September 12, 1912, certifying that Bashir [Bashiri] Simon was baptized on June 5, 1907. The letter was written on behalf of Kathkfa Simon on the request of her husband, George Simon, who was going to New York.…
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…
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, issued by St. Ignatius Church, certifying Victoria Hajjar's date of birth as April 9, 1906, and date of baptism as May 10, 1906. It lists her father as Charles Hajjar. It was signed by Rev. A. J. Rezek on September 23, 1921.
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 baptismal record, issued by St. Anthony's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, confirming Lillian Gabriel's date of birth as April 10, 1920, and date of baptism as October 30, 1920. It lists Lillian's father's name, William Gabriel, and mother's…
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 baptismal record, issued by St. Anthony's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, confirming William (Welhem) Joseph Abe Ganem Farris's date of birth as March 29, 1916, and his date of baptism as June 4, 1916. It lists his father's name, Joseph Abe…
A letter certifying that Kizhia Elias Koury was born May 17, 1903, and baptized December 3, 1903. Written by Rev. Gabriel Bostany, Rector at St. Anthony's Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts. The note is written in both Arabic and English.…
A baptismal record from St. Anthony's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, certifying that Adele Macoul was born January 12, 1920 and baptized on October 3, 1920 by Rev. G. Bistany and Rev. Joseph David. It lists her father's name as Nassif Macoul and…
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…
A baptismal record issued by St. Anthony's Church on 256 Elm St. signed by Gabriel Bostany and B. Belloma. It certifies Mary Nassif's date of birth as February 1, 1917, and date of baptism as June 19, 1917. It lists her father's name as Assad Nassif,…
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 birth record, issued by St. Anthony Syrian Maronite Roman Catholic Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, lists Alice Assaf's date of birth as March 5, 1906, and date of baptism as July 3, 1906. It also provides her father's name,…
A letter written by Simon Abojalad from Kab Elias, Syria, on September 4, 1910. It testifies that Jahja Hawy, son of Namat Ulla Hawy, was born in Kab Elias and baptized on October 12, 1894.
A certificate of baptism issued on May 21, 1919. It certifies that Jonas Rudis was born on August 28, 1906, and baptized on September 5, 1906. It lists his father's name as Vicentos Rudis and mother's name as Petronele Debesuke. His sponsors are…
A handwritten letter from Rev. Mosa Boohaider of Baskinta, Lebanon, on April 23, 1909. It confirms the date of birth of Lewis Hider as November 15, 1892, and his date of baptism as December 29, 1892. Handwritten notes in English at the bottom…
An Arabic letter, handwritten by Rev. G. Bostany on 25 June, 1918. Letter confirms the birth of Ogene Abdulla Al Siah on June 14, 1904, and states that her baptisim occurred in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon, at the Church of Saidet et Talle, by Father…
Handwritten extract from a baptism register. It was copied on July 20, 1911, by the church Notre Dame du Secours [Our Lady of Help] in Sakiet-El-Misk, Lebanon. Records the baptism of Kalil Constantin Aboud on May 5, 1895, the son of Constantin Aboud…
