A birth record for Gabriel Joseph, born on December 3, 1904, in Waterville, Maine. It lists the father's name as Abraham Joseph and his occupation as Merchant, and the mother's maiden name as Raphael Joseph.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. The letter was sent from Reverend Father Gabriel on October 20, 1904, and confirms that Wadiah, the daughter of George abi Shaja, was 15 and was born in Saghbeen, Syria.
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 handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Shukrallah Ibrahhem Tannous in 1892. Written by Father Khouri Nickola Aqel on December 5, 1907.
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 written in English and Arabic by Father Khouri Gabriel on December 18, 1908. Certifies that Naim Jasser, son of Tannos Jasser, was born on April 10, 1893, and baptized on June 5, 1893. The Arabic portion lists the mother as Khazna, the…
Handwritten letter in Arabic and English. The letter certifies that Tom Nassif Ajamie was born on December 28, 1892 and was baptized on February 2, 1893. The letter was signed by Rev. Gabriel Kouri on December 18, 1908.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Mubarak on February 24, 1908. It confirms the age of Maryam, daughter of Mansour, as 16. On the back of the letter, handwritten in pencil, is "Mary Mansour."
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Nofia on October 5, 1908. It confirms the birthdate of Fadwa, daughter of Fadhleh Njaimeh, on August 26, 1893.
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Father Khouri Hannah Zizhzghy on August 18, 1909, the letter certifies that Amia Nimy, daughter of Makhoul Nimy, was born March 3, 1894, in Falougha. A note on the bottom, in different…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef on March 27, 1909. Confirm the birthdate of Wada Youssed Farah on July 14, 1893, and baptism on August 9, 1893.
An Arabic letter by Father Khouri Youssef Mansour on March 3, 1909. It confirms the birthdate of two children of Nassif al Bistany: Kaisar on June 29, 1892, and Ogany on August 12, 1893.
A letter stating that Nejib Khelil Yusif Sallum was born on January 12, 1894, and baptized on January 22, 1894. His godfather is listed as Elias Khelil and his godmother as the wife of Elias [name unknown, ? aroon]. It was written by Father Khouri…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Mousa Abi Haidar on May 3, 1909. It confirms the birthdate of George Assaad Jirjis Freige on June 29, 1893. In addition to his name and birthdate, written on the bottom is "Card [are?] 9-8-09 Page 247."
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.
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Olga George Aboutaja's birthday as October 15, 1893 and baptism as November 26, 1893. Godmother was Farah Rafael. The record also identifies her father as George Aboutaja and was signed by Rev.…
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 birthdate of Antonios Mari'a Tannour on July 29, 1893. Written by Father Khouri Elias Qardahi on September 12, 1909.
A handwritten document in both English and Arabic. The English portion lists Mary Jacob's date of birth as September 20, 1893, and date of baptism as September 28, 1893, in Bdadoun, Mount Lebanon. It names her godfather as Yusef Alis Fransis and her…
A handwritten letter from Clark Carter, Secretary of the Lawrence City Mission written on September 18, 1909, on a page with the mission's letterhead. It was written to help prove that Charles Own [Khalil Aoun] was 14 years of age. It explains that…
A birth record for Nassef (Narsif) Haddad, issued by the State of New Hampshire. It lists Nassef's date of birth as February 2, 1910, and place of birth as Berlin, NH. It gives his father's name, Abraham Haddad, and occupation, laborer, and his…
This letter, signed by Rev. Namtallah Jidoun on April 25, 1910, certifies Shafika Anton's birthdate as April 3, 1896, and baptism as April 25, 1896, in Saghbine, Syria.
A City Clerk's Office record detailing the birth of Nezira R. Abounader on May 8, 1904, in Worcester, Massachusetts. This copy of her original birth record was created on August 18, 1910, but the original birth record was created in January, 1905.…
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 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…
An Arabic letter confirming the birthdate of Minem, son of Tannous Faris Jaser, on (month not clear) 1, 1895, and baptism on June 10. The godfather was Daowd Jubran and godmother was widow of Abdullah Khater. The letter was written by Father Khouri…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Gabreil al Afeesh on March 29, 1910. It confirms the birthdate of Olga, daughter of Mousa al Aqal, on January 2, 1894. "Olga Moser" is written on the bottom in pencil.
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.
A handwritten letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Youssed Mansour on May 30, 1910. It confirms the birthdate of Majid Elias al Bistani [Bistany] on February 5, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Aoun on November 4, 1910. It confirms the birthdate of Martha, daughter of Arsula Serkis, on April 20, 1895. Included with the letter is an envelope with the name "Bshara, Martha" handwritten in…
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus on (month not clear) 17, 1911. Confirms the birthdate of Chickery Youssed Naseef Abu Kher on January 15, 1896.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Basilius Hayek on July 16, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of Sulaiman Fahous as April 5, 1897. Written in the bottom in English are notations that read: "Wadan Nassar or Henry Norris July 1897."
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Andraous Essa on June 10, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of Rasheedy Youssed al Batel on July 14, 1895, and baptism on September 25, 1895.
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 handwritten letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Rafael on March 10, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of Nematallah and Kathrine (Twins) on November 2, 1894. A penciled note reads "Nantala Makray."
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Khalil on March 21, 1911. It confirms the birthdate of Marie Ayoub al Hajjar on October 15, 1894, and her baptism on November 30, 1894.
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 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.
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.
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.
A record certifying that Najieb Joseph was born in Syria in August, 1896, and was 19 years and 2 months old when the form was filled out by his father, Joseph [Psherda?].
A letter to Father Tobia Attallah from Mansour Elias AlBitar. Mansour informs Father Tobia of the birth of his son but with a medical/physical condition, he was born without [anus], and underwent several operations. Mansour asks Father Tobia if he…
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…
A birth record issued on May 28, 1912, by Lawrence, Massachusetts City Clerk's Office certifying that Abraham P. Khoury was born November 28, 1902, to Peter Khoury and Julia Sawan of 351 Elm St. His father was a mill operative.
A handwritten letter confirming the age of (first name not clear), the daughter of Asaad Khutar Abi Raad, as 16, and her birthdate as August 6, 1897. She was baptized in the same month. This letter was written by Father Khouri Boutrus Bakalbani on…
