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 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 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 birth record issued by the City of Lawrence City Clerk's Office on November 16, 1922. It certifies that Adella Solomon, child of Bashara Solomon and Raffaela Habib Solomon, was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on March 20, 1906.
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 typed document created in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and signed by the notary public in August, 1922. It contains the testimony of Sarah Sofeir of 384 Elm St. that her daughter, Deebey Sofeir, was born on August 17, 1906. It states that Deebey was…
A note created on May 14, 1917, handwritten and stamped on the top and the bottom with the name of Basile Nahas, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, 293 Oak St., Lawrence, Mass. It confirms that Kareem Smaho, son of John Smaho Wadish, was born May 25,…
Copy of a birth record issued by the City of Boston Registry Department certifying that Ethel Shukrallah, child of Najeeb and Mary Shukrallah, was born on December 2, 1896.
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 certificate from the New Hampshire Department of Public Instruction, Manchester District, certifying that Rasheedy Shedeed was born in Syria on April 7, 1896. It was signed by Curtis N. Davis, Superintendent of Schools, on October 11, 1912.
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.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Youssef, son of Abdullah alSabbah, on December 25, 1897. Written by Father Khouri Youhanna alNadaf on July 16, 1914.
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 birth record produced by the City of Boston Registry Department on September 6, 1935. It certifies that Edmund George Samra, son of Abraham and Ella Samra, was born on March 12, 1930.
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 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 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 birth record issued by the Town of Methuen, certifying that William Saba, the child of Mike Saba and Salemmy Bshara Saba, was born on October 3, 1921. It was reissued on September 17, 1936.
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 Fr. Basila Nahas on November 28, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of Annie alRaei on August 15, 1897. A stamp at the top indicates that it was written by the pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias alHadsheti on September 9, 1915. It confirms the birthdate of Elias Fahous alRamey on December 15, 1898.
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 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…
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."
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…
A birth record issued by the Town of Methuen Clerk's Office on April 10, 1917, certifying that John Henry Nassar, child of Najib Nassar and Mary Brock Nassar, was born on December 13, 1904.
An affidavit signed by William Nader of 73 Hampshire St, father of Mary Nader, attempting to establish Mary's true age as 17 rather than 14. He states that he was incorrect about her age due to a culture of not keeping track of ages in his home…
An affidavit signed by Mrs. Aseen Aoun of 262 Hampshire St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, attesting that Mary Nader was 17 years old. This testimony is based on the fact that her own 16-year-old daughter was born one year after Mary Nader. This testimony…
An affidavit signed by Mary Aoun of 262 Hampshire St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, attesting that Mary Nader was 17 years old and not 14, as her father believed, based on the fact that she lived in the village when Mary Nader was born. The testimony was…
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.
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 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…
A letter from E. U. Butterfield, Superintendent of Schools of Dover, New Hampshire, to Bernard Sheridan, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, stating that he is sending Najeb Mansur's birth certificate with the letter. The letter is…
A birth record, issued by the town clerk's office of Everett, Massachusetts, certifying that Dana Mansur, child of Alfred and Jennie Mansur, was born April 5, 1908. The certificate was signed by the clerk on September 30, 1922.
A record from the Town of Methuen, Massachusetts, stamped on September 13, 1931. It certifies that Katherine Maloof, child of William and Salone Maloof, was born on April 8, 1916
A record from the City of Boston Registry Department certifying that [illegible] Maloof, child of William Maloof, was born June 8, 1908. The document is accompanied by an envelope.
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 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."
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 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…
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…
A letter from Arlington Mills composed on November 11, 1913, explaining a complicated situation detailing different records and employments for Michael Kalil, which provide contradictory evidence for his age.
