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…
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…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Boutrus on August 23, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Najeeba, daughter of Naoum Ayash Yezbek, on August 10, 1893. Godfather was Elias Ayash Yezbek and godmother was Nimnim, wife of Hannah…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Yakob (Jacob) al Bahani on July 21, 1913. It confirms the baptism of Maryam, daughter of Gabriel Mansour Saad, on July 17, 1897. A pencil notation on the bottom reads "Mary Mansour [illegible] 8-19-13."
A personal statement by Joseph Norsiff of Dover, New Hampshire, stating that Najeb E. Mansur was born November 17, 1895, and was christened on the same date in Hamana, Lebanon. The letter is typewritten, signed by both Norsiff and the State of New…
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.
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.
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,…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias alHadshity on May 19, 1912. It confirms the baptism of Nazeera, daughter of Nekoula Nema Hatem, on April 29, 1895.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem on January 18, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Abdou, son of Nekoula Nema Hatem, on June 10, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Aoun on June 11, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Khalil (Charles Owen), the son of Tannous Aoun, on January 15, 1895. At the bottom is a phrase handwritten in English: "Oliver School Register-…
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.
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…
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…
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…
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Rev. F. Michael Kouri, it certifies that Nazira Joseph Saidy was born on February 10, 1893, and baptzied on March 25, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Bronobabas Elia alAntaki on March 5, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of George, son of Michael Saliba, on June 15, 1895, and his baptism on July 5.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Bronobabas Elia al Antaki on March 5, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of Karima, daughter of Michael Saliba, on July 24, 1896, and her baptism on August 15.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Samaan on August 14, 1911. It confirms the baptism of Oganine, daughter of Saleem Lahoud, on December 27, 1905.
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 and English certifying the age of Karim Saliba. Lists their date of birth as March 3, 1903, and date of baptism as March 10, 1903. The letter in Arabic certifies the birthdate of Hanna Saliba on March 21, 1901, and her…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem on January 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Shahla, daughter of Saleem Abi Khedher, on January 15, 1893.
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.
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.
Letter in French and Arabic written on September 23, 1913. The French states that it is a certificate of baptism for Paul Sejean. It states that Sejean was baptized in the Parish St. Georges in Aquora, Lebanon [Akoura, Liban]. The letter reports that…
A handwritten letter in Arabic confirming the baptism of Youssef Tannous on March 1, 1896, by Father Khouri Youwakim alZughbi. Godfather was Youssef Thabit and godmother was Milana, wife of Youssef Afram. Also confirms the baptism of Saba Tannous on…
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 handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the baptism of Youssef Tannous Shaheen Rezqallah in 1893. Written by Father Khouri Youhanna Maron alRaghraghi on May 17, 1909.
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 handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Assaad, son of Sulaiman Ta'my, on October 1, 1894, and their baptism on November 5. Written by Father Khouri Romanos on October 9, 1909.
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 handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the baptism of Tannous Shaheen Touma on April 19, 1894, by Father Khouri Youhanna Barakat. Written by Father Khouri Nematallah on September 25, 1909.
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…
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 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.
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.
