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…
Handwritten autobiographical notes made by Maron Domit Barkett written in February of 1939. Some of the overlaps with the diary that Barkett kept between 1905-1915, focusing on his marriage, the birth of his children, and ending with the death of…
A letter from a priest, Abraham al Hage, stating that he consulted a copy of the record in the church George Abdalla was baptized in. Abdalla was baptized on May 12th, 1894 in Falougha, Lebanon. This letter was sent for Abdalla's employment and was…
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…
A handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Khouri Yousuf Sharabiah on August 7, 1920. The letter confirms the baptism of Mansour Hanna Sulaiman on November 13, 1901, and his brother Abdallah Hanna Sulaiman on July 6, 1903 in Saydet El Maounet Church.
Handwritten letter in Arabic from Khouri Minas Kfouri, composed on August 9, 1911 The letter confirms the age of Yousuf Abdalla (16) based on the information mentioned in the baptism book (record), which gives his date of birth as January 1895.
A handwritten letter in Arabic, written by Father Yousef Mansour El-Khoury on November 18, 1912. It testifies to the birth of Saoud Abdallah. This record provides information about Saoud Abdallah, including place of birth, Ayn Assad, and date of…
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. The baptism was of Kalil Constantin Aboud in July of 1895. He was the son of Constantin…
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…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Silversteros Malouf. It confirms the baptism of Saada, whose father is Khalil Abi Salih of Shweer and whose mother is Rashida, daughter of Murad Akomi, on January 19, 1897, by Father Khouri Bartholomew…
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 handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Sadie Aboushan'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,…
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Olga Aboutaja's birthday as October 15, 1893 and baptism as November 26, 1893. The record also identifies her father as George Aboutaja and was signed by Rev. M. Kouri on November 27, 1909, from…
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…
This letter, dated June 16, 1913, was handwritten by Father Georges Kallass. It confirms Najeeb Assad's birthdate as October 1896 and states that the Father performed his baptism at the St. Shalitah Church on October 23, 1896. It lists his father…
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, Wadih,…
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.
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 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.
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 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…
Handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Father Khouri Boutrus Shaj Boutrus on September 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Maryam the daughter of Assad Soma on March 5, 1894. Her godfather was her uncle Youssef Soma, and her godmother was her aunt…
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.
Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Ethnasious Ghannam on October 25, 1909. It confirm the baptism of Nazeera the daughter of Saeed Asi on October 11, 1894, by Father Khouri Boulus Faraj. Her mother was Wordi the daughter of Youssed Afees,…
