Seraf Aown Letter

This letter, handwritten in both Arabic and English, certifies Seraf Aown's birthdate as July 21, 1896 and baptism on November 26, 1896. His home town is listed as Saghbeen, Syria. It lists his father as Faras Nekowla Elias Aown, and his mother as Handowme Samia Aown. His godfather is listed as Najem Aown and his godmother as Mrs. Beder Saigh.

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Saghbine, Lebanon