A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Father Khouri Youhanna Maron Alraara'ai on September 13, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Elias Sulaiman bu Jawdwh on June 21, 1894.
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Najah Boutrus on July 5, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Beshara, son of (first name not clear) Elias Aboud in Saydet El Maounet Church on February 5, 1894. Beshara's godfather was his paternal…
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…
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 (7 pgs). Subjects include the birth of his children, health of his family, and his search…
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. Confirm birthdate of Elias son of Abdo Rocus on September 15, 1896, and baptism on October 22. Mother is Thuraya, godfather is Arshad alSahlany and godmother is Handoma al…
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 date of baptism as February 20, 1905. It lists his father's name as Mikle Shaia and mother's name as Habouba Hable and their address as 323 Elm St. His godfather…
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 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,and their address as 379…
A letter, written by Rev. Aftimios Ofiesh, head of the Syrian Greek Orthodox Church in Montreal, on March 16, 1912. It testifies that Farideh Ghantus was born on January 4, 1895 in Muhaidithel, Lebanon. It states that she was baptized by Rev. Gabriel…
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 birth date as March 3, 1907 and date of baptism as May 2, 1907. It lists his father's name as Elias…
A letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Youssed Hatem on October 25, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Genevive the daughter of Dahir Abi Faisal on March 15, 1898, and her baptism on April 25, 1898 by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem. Her godmother…
Letter handwritten in Arabic by Father Khouri Ibraheem Najah, composed on March 20, 1910. It confirms the birth of George Abdalla in Mount Lebanon on May 12, 1894, based on the information recorded in the baptisim book (records) in the Roman…
