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Shemas

Posted: 10 Mar 2002 2:22AM GMT
Classification: Query
Seeking information on Samuel Shemas; born in Beirut, July 1883, and immigrated to USA at age of 16. He lived in Peoria, Illinois. Anthony Shemas was his brother. Samuel was a 33 year veteran of the Peoria Police Department. Any information about the family while in Beirut would be appreciated.

Re: Shemas

Posted: 3 Jan 2014 4:34PM GMT
Classification: Query
He was my Great Great Grandfather. We have a picture of him shortly before he was forced to immigrate. He married Elizabeth Shemas and they had a daughter named Lillian Shemas, who was my Great Grandmother. I am also looking for information on the family in Beirut, have you found anything?

Re: Shemas

Posted: 6 Jan 2014 1:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
I an so excited to get this message. My husband is the grandson of Victoria Shemas, one of Lillian's sisters. My husband is Mark Rigsby, son of Delores Nash Rigsby and Francis Rigsby. Delores (Dee) is Vicky's daughter. Sadly, Vicky, Dee, and Francis (Frank) are deceased. We just recently got boxes of Dee's family pictures. We have pics of Samuel and Elizabeth. i also have his badges from his time as a police officer. There are lots of pictures of people we have no clue who they are. There are still two sisters living, Janet (Piez) and Betty (Mullen). Both live in the DC area near us. My husband also has a sister, Marcia. My kids were always told that Samuel attempted to kill a sultan in Turkey which is why he fled the country. Did you ever hear that one? My email is: locorigs@yahoo.com
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