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Lebanon Site

Carlos Jaile — 20 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Lebanon Internet Site that has information concerning surnames in Lebanon. Also, what government offices in Lebanon maintain emigration records dating back
to late 1800's.

Surname search

Dan Suse SR — 7 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking to do a family tree on the SUSE family. I am interested in retrieving all the information I can get. Is there anybody out there??

George Family

Joseph George — 4 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I searching for any information on the surname George. My grandparents emigrated from the north of Lebanon in 1920 from the mountain village of Itoo (I think).

Also, does anyone know if this name has been "anglesized" in America? If so, does anyone know what it was before it became "George" in America.

Thanks,
Joe George

Shamaly/Mourad/El-Tourk

elgato5164 — 23 Jun 2008 3:28:52 GMT

I am trying to find information for my husband on any Shamaly, Mourad or El-Tourk names. My understanding is that they came from Syria and/or Lebanon.

Thanks!

Shamaly/Mourad/El-Tourk

elgato5164 — 23 Jun 2008 3:28:27 GMT

I am trying to find information for my husband on any Shamaly, Mourad or El-Tourk names. My understanding is that they came from Syria and/or Lebanon.

Thanks!

Maloof's of Boston

John Hanron — 10 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ties to Syria and Lebanon for George S. Maloof and spouse Settekal Maloof whocame to this country around 1912-1913. We have no record of port of immigration. Anyone with ties to this family?? They settled in West Roxbury and had 5 children; Emil, Agnes, Elizabeth, Alice and Jean.

BETROS

jean demoranville — 26 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

the county this name is associated with is hasroun

medawar

noelmedawar — 5 Jun 2008 10:46:33 GMT

any medawar out there? :)

Researching Lebanese Families in SC for Thesis

whitake — 3 Dec 2006 1:34:45 GMT

I am a graduate student in History at Clemson University
in South Carolina. I am writing my thesis on
the families that came from Lebanon and arrived in
South Carolina before about 1949. I have been doing
research for my thesis since January and have
accumulated quite a bit of material, but still have
some questions -- and might be able to provide
some answers.

I do not have any Lebanese heritage, but I have been
doing family history since 1984 and became interested
in the Lebanese community in South Carolina after
finding out that my part of South Carolina has a large
Arab-American Catholic community. (I am a convert
to Catholicism and occasionally attend Maronite
Mass.)

I am aware that there are many Lebanese descendants
here in South Carolina who are Protestant, and I would
like to hear from you, too.

Thank you for your time.

Elizabeth Whitaker
whitake@clemson.edu

Families of Torbay

HDarby1445 — 23 Feb 2002 12:06:28 GMT

(From Australia) Searching for falimy names of; Torbay, Tarabay, Tarbey, Turrabay, Tahhan,Tahan,. Hakil

Chamieh & Maamari Family tree in Eastern Saida-LEBANON

joekozhaya — 19 May 2008 10:32:29 GMT

From 1998, I made several investigations & researches regarding the Chamieh & Maamari Family tree in Majdelioun - Eastern Saida-LEBANON since 1715.

If you know anyone from these families, please contact me via the email nicolaschamieh@hotmail.com or phone 009613855132, in order to extend the tree to all the members.

Finding people with last name Slaimen

momemi3 — 29 Aug 2007 12:17:06 GMT

My gramdfather's name was Butrus Slaimen, born in Lebanon, came to Cuba and changed his name to Pedro Rodriguez. He married my grandmother who was cuban and named Irene Rodriguez and they had five children. I think that anybody with that last name should be somehow related to us. If somebody reads this and knows anybody with that last name please advise.

Family search - Tadross, Jabour, Kerge, Abousleman, Freji

muled — 11 May 2002 4:38:34 GMT

Doing genealogy research on my family from Lebanon and Syria. Family members in Lebanon were from Tripoli and Zahle. Syrian side was probably from the Damascus area. Any info would be helpful. Also looking for translation into Arabic of surname "Kerge", supposidly pronounced (phoentically) "kurridsh"? This may assist finding family that changed spelling upon entry into U.S.

BABY GIRL UP FOR ADOPTION JUNE/JULY 1959 IN LEBANON

frieda176 — 22 Apr 2008 3:56:23 GMT

Did you put a newborn big brown eyed, dark brown curly haired baby girl up for adoption at Creche St. Vincents in Lebanon in June or July of 1959????

Hello,

I was born in Lebanon in 1959 and left in an orphanage named Creche St. Vincent. I believe the orphanage named me Faride on my certificate.
(It is now Frieda)
Thanks to Fathr Bodie Essa, and Sister Bassoul, I was adopted by an American family, at the age of 19 months and brought to America where I still live.
I am in search of possible half brothers and sisters as I understand that I was possibly the first child born to this woman.
The names on my records state Mahel as my biological last name...Gabriel, as my biological father...and Theresa, as my biological mother. I am not certain how true these names are though.
I was told that I am a full blooded Lebanese and that I supposedly have royalty in my family blood line. I really not even sure what that means...
My USA parents are very good to me, so please do not misunderstand my reason for my search.
There are two reasons I am searching...
Firstly, I am looking for my siblings to gain a bond with them. I am ill and wish to do this before I am too ill to seek this out. I am 48 1/2 years old.
Secondly, I wish to find medical records too, as to possibly give me insight on my families medical history...and possibly help me with my current illness.
Should anyone feel that they have information or leads for me to find my biological siblings please contact me...Your input is always welcome.

Thank you and have a great day!
Faride/Frieda

BABY GIRL UP FOR ADOPTION JUNE/JULY 1959 IN LEBANON

frieda176 — 22 Apr 2008 3:53:53 GMT

BABY GIRL UP FOR ADOPTION JUNE/JULY 1959 IN LEBANON

frieda176 — 22 Apr 2008 3:52:59 GMT

BABY GIRL UP FOR ADOPTION JUNE/JULY 1959 LEBANON-SEEKING SIBLINGS

frieda176 — 22 Apr 2008 3:51:58 GMT

Simon:George &Frieda ,Joe

J.Simon — 12 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching info on grandfather George Simon from Lebanon came in the USA early 1900's and wife Frieda and son Joe.They came to NY and then moved to Det.MI. Joe Simon was born in Sept. 1908. Joe Simon retired in Las Vegas,NV. and died in 1977.
I would like any info.on George I can get.

seeking half sisters/brothers in Lebanon

frieda176 — 21 Apr 2008 5:01:09 GMT

Born in Lebanon 1959...
Left in Creche St. Vincents for 19 months.
My name on birth certificate Faride' Mahel.
My biological parents names were Theresa and Gabriel.
Baptized Roman Catholic on July 4th.
I was the eldest so I am thinking siblings are a possibility.
I am pretty certain the names were feigned (for the protection of the biological mother) when cthe ertificate was made.

Thank you.

Thank you

Saffy (Safi) Family

johnHayes278 — 10 Jul 2007 6:48:33 GMT

My grandfather Alexander William Saffy (b.1869) and his siblings, Richard (b.circa 1870), Calil (b.1872), and Elias (b.1876) were born in the Beyrouth area. Parents were Wavdon Saffy and Mary Bahroc. Seeking any possible connections.

Abraham Family from Lebanon

chgorushfan — 24 Mar 2008 11:28:16 GMT

Looking for any information on the Samuel/Julia Abraham family that came from Lebanon to Clarksdale, Mississippi. I am not sure where in Lebanon, but I was told they were married there before they came to the U.S. It is also believed they had a daughter, named either Genevieve or Mary Margaret or Margaret Mary on the boat over from Lebanon in about 1914. Now we are also told this could of been from Syria as well.
We do know they had other children, Sam Jr.,(married Eugenia), Georgette (married George Adams: had sons Mickey & George Jr.), Pauline (called Polly, married Victor "Buddy" Rossi), Arthur(known as A.C. died after 1959 of t.b), Seema (married Leo Bolos), Mamie (married KJ Meena: had 3 sons Edward deceased, 2 others unkn) and Louise.
Samuel opened a store in Clarksdale, MS called Jitney Jungle Grocery Store.
If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Some say Samuel and Julia are from Syria, his obituary says they were married in Lebanon. We are trying to get the correct information and of course all ancestry information we can.
Thank you and I will update the information I get as soon as I can.

SALOMAO

Jose Roberto — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

I WANT TO COMMUNICATE WITH A PERSON WHO KNOWS PEOPLE FROM LEBANON WITH SURNAME SALOMAO OR SLEIMAN OR SULEIMAN OR ISLEIMAN OR NEAR THESE ONES. THANK YOU!

Simon from Syria to Uniontown, PA

deeann2591 — 21 Feb 2008 6:29:09 GMT

Supposedly the Simon family had a different last name before entering Ellis Island in the 1890's where an attendant changed it from Slaimon/Solomon or some version....
My father in laws mother & father, Joseph Michael Simon b. 1870 & Mary Simon b.1884, came from (Saida) Syria to America in late 1890's. They settled in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. In the 1920 census they lived at 193 Gallatin Ave. George age 18. Anna age 16, William age 9,Julia age 3, Catherine age 2, Mitchell age 3 mos..

The 1930 census at 203 North Gallatin Ave, Simon's Bakery (might still exist). Kids still living at home were William age 19, Julia age 14, Catherine age 12, Mitchell age 9 and Harry age 8 (my father in law). All children were born in PA.

I believe George moved to Ohio, possibly Cuyahoga.

I haven't been able to find any descendants of the brothers & sisters. I know you're out there. Please contact me if you see a connection.
Thanks,
Dee Simon

B'Shellah, Looking for Anton, Domit, Rizk

canton53 — 14 Jun 2002 2:14:53 GMT

Mansoor Anton, b. 9 Feb 1886, entered USA 1904.
Arzeh Domit, b. 4 Feb 1891, entered USA 1909, in company of her mother Noor Domit (maiden name Rizk). Couple were married in or near Los Angeles, California prior to 1922. Arzeh and Noor known to have entered US via New York, Mansoor believed to have entered through Mexico. All were from village of B'shellah (sp?). Sincere thanks in advance for any information.

Simon from Syria to Uniontown, PA

deeann2591 — 21 Feb 2008 6:12:02 GMT

My father in laws mother & father, Joseph Michael Simon b. 1870 & Mary Simon b.1884, came from Syria to America in late 1890's. They settled in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. In the 1920 census they lived at 193 Gallatin Ave. George age 18. Anna age 16, William age 9,Julia age 3, Catherine age 2, Mitchell age 3 mos..

The 1930 census at 203 North Gallatin Ave, Simon Bakery (might still exist). Kids still living at home were William age 19, Julia age 14, Catherine age 12, Mitchell age 9 and Harry age 8 (my father in law). All children were born in PA.

I believe George may have been born in Syria, not PA and he might have fought in WW 1. Perhaps he moved to Ohio, possibly Cuyahoga.

I haven't been able to find any relatives of these people. I know you're out there. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dee

Tobic Attalla

Hamilton Boyce — 14 Feb 2000 10:02:07 GMT

Tobic Attalla anyone?

fikani

mailfordenise — 15 Aug 2006 7:56:46 GMT

Looking for descendents of brothers Faris and Abraham Fikani who immig in 1905 and settled in carbondale, PA and I'm assuming died there. I know in 1948 the Fikani's were in Segundo, colorado but can't seem to make the family connection.

Saada

JaneRossie — 8 Jan 2008 3:20:07 GMT

I am trying to find information on a Saida Saada brn about 1853. Her children were Hanna, George, Salim and Michael. They immigrated to Boston Ma. She is somehow connected to Faomia Rassi.

searching for Shamaly ancestors

elgato5164 — 20 Dec 2007 5:38:43 GMT

I am trying to research my husband's family. His grandfather came from Lebanon through Ellis Island and his grandmother from Syria through Ellis Island. I cannot find any information on the surname "Shamaly" and have tried different variations. Any ideas?

Lorie

ABOU FADEL, CARAM, TABET

James Demers — 1 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I have some information about my jiddo, Thomas Caram, and his parents, Albert Caram and Miriam Tabet. Albert and Thomas immigrated to Lawrence, MA, from Ras el Harf, Lebanon in the early 1900s. Related cousins in Lebanon have the surname Abou Fadel. Please contact me if you would like to exchange information about tracking family trees in Lebanon and Syria.

Matta/Matthews and Farrar families

Pamela Schenian — 2 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching my sister's husband's family. His great-grandfather was Anthony MATTA/MATTHEWS who was from Beirut, Lebanon, who served as the Lebanese Ambassador to France. Anthony MATTA married Margaret FARRAH, also from Lebanon. Anthony and Margaret had son Francis born in Beirut, daughter Victoria born in Canada, son Edward born in USA, and daughter Alice Margaret MATTHEWS in 1903 in Hunson, NY. Family changed name from MATTA to MATTHEWS after arrival in USA.

Milkie family tree

GeraldMilkie — 25 Oct 2004 4:50:02 GMT

I am working on a family tree for the Milkie (Melki, Milki, and spelled mim-lem-kef-ye in Arabic) family from Bishmizzine. Earliest known ancestor was Elias Milkie, late 18th century. My great grandfather was Abdullah Milkie, grandson of Elias. Would appreciate any info or contact from currently unknown relatives.

Have info on US branches, but can always use more.

I know of an Australian branch, and have some contact.

There is an Argentinian branch, descended from Anisseh Milkie (b. about 1880-95?, died in late 60's or early 70's) from Bishmizzine, about which I would like any info or contact possible.

There are some Milkies left in Lebanon, and would appreciate any info and contact from them, too.

Searching for Grandad

LuckiLivi — 9 Feb 2006 1:55:00 GMT

My grandfather was a doctor who commited suicide in 1960 or 1961. My mother was not even a year old (she was born in June.)

He isn't on any websites and has Lebanon roots- I'm also looking for great grandparents who escaped Lebanon.

Doctor John Ellis Saade

given name

Judura — 14 Nov 2007 9:04:07 GMT

What does the given name Whatuni mean?

Looking for Book of Lebanese Family Names

JoyceJackson223 — 9 Sep 2006 3:54:09 GMT

Hello!
I am looking for a book called Admad Abû Sa'd, Mu'jam asmâ' al-usar wa-l-ashkhâs wa-lamahât min târikh
al- 'a'ilât
(Dictionary of Family and Persons' Names and Insights into
the History of Families),Beirut, Dar al-'Ilm lil-Malâyîn, 1997

If anyone has this book or access to it, I would very much like to have a search for the name HAMAM/HAMMAM. If you can be of help, it will be very much appreciated.Perhaps if there is an entry, it could be scanned. Any information regarding the origin of the name would be very much appreciated!
Thank You!
Joyce Hamam

Families From Zahle Area

Margaret Poll — 23 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Jowdy, Jody

Laura Jowdy — 1 Sep 2000 10:23:49 GMT

My great-grandfather came to the United States
in the early 1900's from Lebanon. His name was
Elijah Jowdy. If anyone could possibly aid me in
finding information on him it would be greatly
appreciated. The name may also have been changed
(upon immigration) to Jody or Jodee or Jodi or
Joaude or Joaudy...get my drift? I've been looking
for two years for this guy...could someone out there
help? Thank you so much!
~Laura

Kadri-"Adrey"-Emez(maybe misspelled) Surnames Zahle, Lebanon

STurnbMiles — 4 Oct 2007 5:37:32 GMT

I am interested in finding family ( I know they still exist as late as the 1970's)--family at one time owned Kadri Hotel and Abraham Kadri was once Mayor of Zahle. How do I find existing family in Zahle? Once immigrated to USA late 1800/early 1900 changed to Adrey Surname

Albert Family from Lebanon, to Ironwood, Michigan, USA

weary80 — 3 Oct 2007 9:25:29 GMT

Hello All!

I am searching for the Albert family from Lebanon, specifically the immediate family and ancestors of George Albert (B: 1888, Lebanon; D: 1970, Ironwood, Michigan).

What I know is that George married Lulu Hyder (or Hydar) c. 1910 and had ten children, all born in Ironwood, Michigan. George owned and operated Albert's Clothing Store in Ironwood, Michigan... the store just recently closed in the last ten years. George also had a brother Mose (or Moses) who owned a jewelry store, also in Ironwood, Michigan.

There is a colorful family story that as a young man, George left Lebanon by stowing away in the cargo hold of a ship. However, that's where the story ends. Before opening his own store, he supposedly worked for a railroad to save up money to bring other members of his family to the US. I don't know if anything predating the opening of the store is true.

I can find George in the 1920 and 1930 US Federal Censuses, but before that, it's a mystery. I would like to find out when he immigrated to the United States, where exactly he was from in Lebanon and any info on additional family members. Also, I would like to know if "George Albert" was his given name or Americanized name.

Any ideas? Your posts are sincerely appreciated!

Thanks!

Hyder / Hydar Family from Lebanon, to Ironwood, Michigan, USA

weary80 — 3 Oct 2007 9:20:50 GMT

Hello All!

I am searching for the Hyder/Hydar family from Lebanon, specifically the immediate family and ancestors of Lulu G. Hyder Albert (B: 1896, Lebanon; D: c.1960, Ironwood, Michigan).

What I know is that Lulu married George Albert c. 1910 and had ten children, all born in Ironwood, Michigan. Lulu had a sister named Hazel, who lived with them for a while. Lulu may also have had a brother named Nick.

I can find Lulu in the 1920 and 1930 US Federal Censuses, but before that, it's a mystery. I would like to find out when she immigrated to the United States, where exactly she was from in Lebanon and any info about additional family members. Also, I would like to know if "Lulu Hyder" was her given name or her Americanized name.

Any ideas? Your posts are sincerely appreciated!

Thanks!

Hasroun families-Abdoo, Ishakk

Mitch395 — 26 Apr 2005 5:39:46 GMT

I'm researching ancestors from Hasroun and have come across a web site that says there are four main families in Hasroun (Assemani, Alafarita, Awad and Hawarina). There is a chart naming the four families, with a list of family names in each column. What exactly does this mean? The names Abdo, Abdou and Ishakk appear in the Alafarita column, but none of the people have an Alafarita last name.
Can someone explain this system to me?

I'm also seeking information on Abdoo and Ishakk families from Hasroun. They moved to the U.S. around 1910 and before.

Thank you.
Mitch

Seeking Information

kwalters505 — 14 Sep 2007 2:20:26 GMT

I'm looking for information about my grandparents and I'm having trouble because of different names/spellings for both my grandfather and grandmother. If anyone can help with information about family names or give direction I'd appreciate it. Here are the names:
Grandfather: Ferris Williams-born Aug.27, 1889, immigrated 1909. Aslo known as Ferris W. Ghareeb,Faris Milhem (Ellis Island record)
Grandmother: Afeefa (Eva)Assaley-born approx. June 1898. Also know as Afeefa Asaley, Afeefa (Eva) Aboasley. Father- Elias Assaley (Aboasley), Mother-Deheny Teen

Looking for Aun & George (Girgis?) families from Hamate & Wajh al-Hajar

edwardsc5 — 3 Sep 2007 5:34:48 GMT

Hello, I am looking for the Aun & George (Girgis?) families from Hamate & Wajh al-Hajar. My great grandfather's name is Habib Ibrihim Aun and he was born in 1901 in Hamate, Lebanon. He died there in 1929 or 1930 after getting ill on ship to the US and being deported. I am also looking for his wife's family who were from Wajh al Hajar (just a couple of miles west of Hamate on the coast in N. Lebanon). Their names were Nasif George (or Girgis?)who was born in 1882 and immigrated in 1901 to US - and his wife Dalia Gabriel (unsure of her name). I have someone who can translate for me if need be but don't even know where to start. Any idea of how to gain census records or who I should talk to? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

SMAHA FAMILY

JosephSmaha1561 — 23 Jun 2001 1:22:05 GMT

GRANDFATHER WAS BOLIS GEORGE SMAHA BORN IN 1880'S IN ZAHLE. HE ALONG WITH THREE BROTHERS ENTERED U. S. IN 1900 AND SETTLED IN GEORGIA. ONE BROTHER RETURNED TO ZAHLE. GRANDMOTHER WAS HONDUME MONSOUB BORN IN CONCHARRA.IN 1880'S AND CAME TO U.S. IN 1901. SHE WAS DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH MONSOUB WHOSE PARENTS WERE FROM THE SOOSA OR SOUSA FAMILY. ANY ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING REMAINING FAMILY ON EITHER SIDE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. ZAHLE AND CONCHARRA ARE NOW CONSIDERED TO BE IN LEBANON BUT IT WAS A PART OF SYRIA UNTIL AFTER THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE WAS DISSOLVED AFTER WORLD WAR II.

ZARZOUR, ZARZAUR, ZARZOOR

cherielynn251 — 11 Jan 2006 10:00:38 GMT

Two George Zarzour's both born about 1888 immigrated to the US in about 1905. One went to Alabama and one went to Ohio. Can anyone distinguish the two to their families in Lebanon? Does anyone have additional info about the family who went to Alabama.

geneological research

PIERRE HOBEICH — 24 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I 'd like to have some information for my family in the past

Basha-Baalbak and Srour-Zahle

Jan Hyde — 25 Jun 2002 1:42:00 GMT

My great grandfather was Najeeb Basha and his father was Tanuis Basha. They both immigrated to the US in around the 1880's. They were from Baalbak and I have a family tree that lists several of their ancestors. The earliest one listed is Hajj Elias Basha.
My great grandmother was Najeeby Basha. She and her family immigrated to the US in 1892. Her father was Habeeb Srour and her mother was Almas Belish. It is said that the reason they came to the US was to enter Habeeb's candy and arrak drink in the Chicago World's Fair. He is said to have won first prize and that there is a plaque in Zahle were they came from that commemorates the event. Does anyone know anything about these families?

Gerios Yousseff - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 22 Jun 2007 8:03:26 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1313/

Gerios Yousseff

Born: *** source has conflicting age date of 26 and 45
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Occupation: Shoemaker
Destination: Youngstown, Ohio USA
Status: died in sinking - body recovered
Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Traveling Companions:
cousins Shawneene George Whabee, Tannous Thomas and Tannous Doharr

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Youssiff Gerios - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 22 Jun 2007 8:05:24 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1314/

Youssiff Gerios / Gerious Youssiff

Born: ***source has conflicting ages of 28 and 45
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Destination: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

frangieh, michel said

janimon1 — 3 Jul 2007 8:05:40 GMT

michel came to the united states in the early 1980's, he married a u.s. citizen, named susan.

UNION(YOUNAN,YUNAN)

DENISE CRIDER — 8 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES AND INFO. RELATING TO SAMUEL UNION (YOUNAN) WHO CAMETO STATES BETWEEN 1897-1904. REC'D CITIZENSHIP IN DETROIT IN 1904. POSSIBLY FROM BSHARRI. WE HAVE NAMES OF RELATIVES LISTED MISC. ON PAPER: AZEEZE RAYMOND TOMA FROM KOUSBA, AL GOORS; SAAD BON NASSIF - KANNOUBIN ? . NOT SURE OF SPELLING. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP. HIS WIFE'S NAME WAS ALMOZA (MARY?) . ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED ON THIS GENEALOGY RESEARCH. THANKS.

Thabit/Swydan Families

skiddie95 — 30 Jul 2007 12:38:26 GMT

Seeking additional information about the following:

"Albert" Abdullah Thabit, born in Kfeir, Lebanon.

Shukria Swydan (Souiedan), born May 7, 1893, Jdeidet Marjeyoun, Lebanon. Daughter of Khalil Swydan and Mary Khoury.

Said Saleem Souiedan (Swydan), born around 1900 in Husn, Jordan. His wife was Selma Saleem Souiedan, born around 1909 in Jdeidet Marjayoun, Lebanon.

Thank you!

Jody family searching for kin

jody1959155 — 2 Aug 2007 12:26:55 GMT

lost my connection to a cousin, Matthew if your reading this please e-mail me, I`ve lost your address!!!!!!
Edwards niece
Cathy.....

Selini "Celiney" (Alexander) Yazbeck - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 22 Jun 2007 8:00:47 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1312/

Selini "Celiney" (Alexander) Yazbeck
d/o George Alexander
Married Antoni Yazbeck

Born: 15 July 1896
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Destination: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: Survived
Died:10 March 1966
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia
Traveling Companions:
Husband
Remarried Elias M. Decker lived in Norfolk, Virginia

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Antoni Yazbeck/Yasbeck - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 22 Jun 2007 7:53:01 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1311/

Antoni Yazbeck/Yasbeck

Born: abt 1885
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Occupation: General Laborer
Destination: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

Traveling Companions:
Selini Yazbeck

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Yousif Ahmed Wazli - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 22 Jun 2007 4:54:01 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1296/

Yousif Ahmed Wazli (Wazli Yousif)

Born: abt 1887
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Occupation: Farmer
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Georges Youssef Touma - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 21 Jun 2007 4:32:19 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1270/

Georges Youssef Touma

Born: 9 February 1904 Tibnin, Lebanon
Residence: Tibnin
Destination: Dowagiac, Michigan USA
Status: Survived
Died: 9 December 1991
Burial: Crestwood Memorial Gardens, Grand Blanc, Michigan
Traveling Companions:
Mother and Sister

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Maria Yourssef Touma - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 21 Jun 2007 4:29:23 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1269/

Maria Yourssef Touma

Born: 16 October1902
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Destination: Dowagiac, Michigan USA
Status: Survived
Died: 12 August 1953, Flint, Michigan USA

Traveling Companions:
Mother and brother

Married: Nicholas Haddad

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Hanna Youssef (Razi) Touma - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 21 Jun 2007 4:26:34 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1268/

Hanna Youssef (Razi) Touma
Wife of Darwis Touma
Mother to Maria and Geoges

Born: 10 April 1885, Assyria / Lebanon
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Destination: Dowagiac, Michigan USA
Status: Survived
Died: 25 June 1976
Burial: New Calvary Cemetery, Flint, Michigan
Traveling Companions:
Children Maria and Georges

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Assad Torfa - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 21 Jun 2007 4:16:39 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1266/

Assad Torfa

Born: abt 1892
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Occupation: Farm hand
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Daher Shedid - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 20 Jun 2007 1:51:22 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1209/

Daher Shedid

Born: abt 1893
Residence: Lebanon / Syria

Destination: Kulpmont (State not given) USA
Status: died in sinking - body recovered
Burial: Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania USA

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Youssef (Joseph) Samaan - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 17 Jun 2007 11:42:42 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1197/

Youssef (Joseph) Samaan

Born: abt 1897
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon /Syria
Occupation: Laborer
Destination:Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

Traveling Companions:
Father Hanna Elias and brother Elias Samaan

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Elias Samaan - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 17 Jun 2007 11:40:11 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1196/
Elias Samaan

Born: abt 1895
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon / Sryia
Occupation: Laborer
Destination: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

Traveling Companions:
Father Hanna Elias and brother Youssef Samaan

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Hannah Elias Samaan - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 17 Jun 2007 11:37:55 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1195/

Hannah Elias Samaan

Born: abt 1872
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon / Syria
Occupation: laborer
Destination: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

Traveling Companions:
Sons Elias and Youssef

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Raihed Razi - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 14 Jun 2007 1:26:15 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1149/

Raihed Razi

Born: abt 1882
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Occupation: Unknown
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

We live in Mobile, Alabama.

Peter Petro — 29 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My family, a century ago, lived in the mountains at the line of the cedars, in Lebanon (the old country).We have, in the early century lived in Birmingham and in Mexico. But long since, we all now live in Mobile, Alabama. My family ties into the following: Betro, Mizzerani, Zabour, Khourie, Tanorie. Most of us have a dark complection, but green eyes/blonde hair come out on few. We come from a long line of powerful people. -The absolute best in all sports! We are generous, intelligent, healthy people who love to eat. We pride ourselves as respectable, conscientious people.

Long ago-Khourie somehow transmuted into Betro..and then...Petro.

Family(main): Peter Paul Petro and Mary Petro Petro,

children:Paul,Louis,Anthony(Tony),Gene,Rosemarie,Ricky

Mansouer Nofal - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 8 Jun 2007 2:02:52 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1079/

Mansouer Nofal

Born: abt 1892
Residence: Kafr Mishki, Lebanon
Occupation: Journalist
Destination: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Status: died in sinking - body recovered
Burial: at Sea on Wednesday 24th April 1912.

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Saade Nassr Rizq - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

I_Volunteer — 7 Jun 2007 4:45:14 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1067/

Saade Nassr Rizq

Born: 1892
Residence: Sir'al, Lebanon
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Mustafa Nasr Alma - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

I_Volunteer — 7 Jun 2007 4:43:23 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1066/

Mustafa Nasr Alma

Born: 1892
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Toufik Nakhli - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

I_Volunteer — 7 Jun 2007 4:16:40 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1060/

Toufik Nakhli

Born: abt 1895
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Occupation: Laborer
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Adele Jane Kiamie Najib - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

I_Volunteer — 7 Jun 2007 4:11:55 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1059/

Adele Jane Kiamie Najib
d/o Najeeb Kiamie and Merion Nasias

Born: 14 November 1896
Residence: Ash Shuwayr, Lebanon
Destination: Brooklyn, New York USA
Status: Survived
Died: 8 February 1924 of Cancer
Burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, New York City, New York
Traveling Companions: Latifa Baclini and Mrs Baclini's daughters

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Fatima Mousselmani - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 1 Jun 2007 4:31:57 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1048/

Fatima Mousselmani

Born: 12 January 1890
Residence: Tibnin, Lebanon
Destination: Michigan City, Indiana USA
Status: Survived
Died: 16 February 1971
Married Mohammed Mustafa Ajamy in 1912 in South Bend, Indiana

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Mantoura Boulos Moussa - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 1 Jun 2007 4:27:51 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1047/

Mantoura Boulos Moussa

Born: abt 1877
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Occupation: Housewife
Destination: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania USA
Status: Survived
Died: Unknown
Burial: Unknown

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Halim Gonios ("William George") Moubarek - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 1 Jun 2007 4:25:29 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1046/

Halim Gonios ("William George") Moubarek

Born: 15 July 1907
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Destination: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania USA
Status: Suvived
Died: 29 August 1975
Burial: Unknown
Traveling Companions:
Omine Moubarek
Gerios ("George _") Moubarek

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Gerios ("George _") Moubarek - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 1 Jun 2007 4:22:28 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1045/

Gerios ("George _") Moubarek

Born: 27 November1904
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Destination: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania USA
Status: Survived
Died: 24 October 1979
Burial: Unknown
Traveling Companions:
Omine Moubarek
Halim Gonios ("William George") Moubarek

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Omine Moubarek (née Alexander) - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 1 Jun 2007 4:20:19 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1044/

Omine Moubarek (née Alexander)

Born: 1881
Residence: Hardin, Lebanon
Destination: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania USA
Status: Survived
Died: 1922
Burial: Unknown
Traveling Companions:
Gerios ("George _") Moubarek
Halim Gonios ("William George") Moubarek

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only, and I have no more information regarding this passenger.

Hanna Mamee - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon (Syria)

titanic_project — 26 May 2007 1:10:06 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/1001/

Hanna Mamee

Born: abt 1892
Residence: Tripoli, Lebanon (Syria)
Occupation: Unknown
Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Status: Survived
Died: 1940s - 1950s
Burial: Unknown
Married: Elizabeth Starr in the 1920s

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

Sarkis Lahoud Ishaq Mowad - 3rd Class Passenger on the Titanic from Lebanon

titanic_project — 25 May 2007 12:59:44 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/954/

Sarkis Lahoud Ishaq Mowad

Born: abt 1882
Residence: Zgharta. Lebanon
Occupation: laborer
Destination: Waterbury, Connecticut USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

Hatty Family

Liz Jarvis — 13 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Hatty family. Tannous Elias Hatty from Knaiwer was my great grandfather. He was born in 1873. He married Rachel Andary, daughter of Phoebe Saady and ? Andary. Rachel as born in Knaiwer in 1887.

Thanks in advance!

SAIDY

Barbara Cullings — 24 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Naiphie SAIDY was born 4 DEC 1883 in Fourzol, Lebanon and emigrated to the United States in the late 1800's. She was living in Denver, Colorado when she was introduced to Thomas George ALLAM and married him 14 AUG 1902 then moving to Del Norte, Rio Grande Co., Colorado to live. Seeking relatives or ancestor information on the SAIDY family. Looking for someone to check the cemeteries near or in Fourzol for ancestors.

Otto Surname

imzadi143 — 8 May 2007 4:57:58 GMT

I am researching Faris and Julia Otto from Zahleh, Lebanon. I can't figure how to research them in Lebanon. Is/was Otto a Lebanese/Syrian surname or was it given to those immigrants whose names couldn't be pronounced? Also, is Julia a Syrian name?
Thanks for any help.
Sunny Worden
Nevada USA

Yousseff Ibrahim Shawah - 3rd Class Passenger - Titanic from Lebanon

I_Volunteer — 4 May 2007 7:59:16 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/883/

Yousseff Ibrahim Shawah

Born: abt 1879
Residence: Beirut, Lebanon
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

any relatives in Hasroun?

Enrique Arciniega Hakim — 7 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Marhaba, I am mexican-lebanese. My grandmother was Elvira Hakim Shahade, her parents were Elias Hakim Farah and Karime Shahade, both were born in Hasroun. My grandfather was Federico C. Abdo, son of Maria Abdo, she born in Hasroun too.
I would like to have information about the relatives in Hasroun and around the world.

Shukran wa ahla ma'ak.

Assaf Gerios Thamah - 3rd Class Passenger - Titanic from Lebanon

I_Volunteer — 27 Apr 2007 1:47:20 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/823/

Assaf Gerios Thamah

Born: abt 1891
Residence: Kafr Mishki, Lebanon
Occupation: farm laborer
Destination: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

Searching for immigration info

mlstockstad — 23 Apr 2007 6:42:29 GMT

Hello,
I am attempting to find information on my grandfather, whose full name I believe was Abdul Karim Ahmed Omer Issa. So far all I've been able to discern is that he came to the US about 1913 and changed his name to Albert Karim Omer. I know he came from Al-Karoon, but looking at the Castle Garden and Ellis Island websites, I'm unable to locate exactly when he came and what ship he arrived on. When websites ask for a surname, do I use Issa?
Thanks-
Marcia

Information on the Cleveland Ohio Kassouf/Tuma Family

mamasita67521 — 21 Apr 2007 10:58:04 GMT

My families are both from Zahle, Lebanon and reside in Cleveland, Ohio. I am looking for anything on my great grandfather Najib Habeed (called James) Kassouf. Thanks

Emir Farres Chehab/Shihab - 3rd Class Passenger - Titanic

I_Volunteer — 18 Apr 2007 2:20:40 GMT

Source, photo and biography:
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography/719/

Farres Chehab/Shihab

Born: abt. 1883
Residence: Beirut, Lebanon
Destination: Unknown
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

JLELATI and SALIBA or SALEEBA

Jonnisue — 16 Sep 2003 1:47:00 GMT

Joseph Jlelati, born about 1850 in Lebanon (possibly of Zahle)had son Michael who stayed in Lebanon when most of his brothers and sisters emigrated to America. Michael had children: Jamil, Mary, Rose, Rene', Ivan and Joseph. They were living in Zahle in 1939. I would like to locate descendants of these Jlelati's. I am a descendant of Frank Jlelati and Sadie Saleeba (Saliba) who came to America in the early 1890s.

Attalla, Jabbour, Maloof

mere1026 — 27 Mar 2007 7:08:33 GMT

Hello to all the Attallas, Jabbours and Maloofs out there. I'm just curious if there are more distant relatives out there of Lebanese origin. My ancestors came to America from Lebanon around 1890 and settled in the Akron, Ohio and Roanoke, Virginia area. If the names Fannie Maloof (1891-1962), Michael George Attalla (1887-1960), George Attalla, or Ernest Elias Jabbour and Labebe (Noumair) Jabbour sound familiar to anyone, I'd like to hear from you.

MARON or MANSOUR

Martha — 13 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my grandmother's family. Her maiden name was Martha Maron Mansour or Martha Mansour Maron. Her married name was Pharo or Pharoan and lived in Birmingham, Alabama.

We think they may have immigrated to Argentina in the early 1900's from Zahle, Lebanon.

Any help in locating our cousins will be greatly appreciated.

Descendants of Besh'ela, Lebanon

Leon Young — 29 Mar 2003 5:07:25 GMT

Hi,
My Grandfather, Shaheen George Bishalaney, was from Salima near the village of Besh'ela. A friend of mine is currently translating "The History of Salima" by father Estephan Beshelany from Arabic. It names the descendants of Abou Youssef Rezk bin Abou Rezk Nasr Al Besh'lani. There is a section on Domt House and Domt bin Eissa Moussa Shedid who had 5 sons, Anton, Mikhail, Tanous, Hanna and Khairallah. Some their offspring ended up in Los Angeles.

Surname Research

Dr. Balthasar B. Buhidar, Ph.D. — 29 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am doing research on these family surnames for genealogical purposes. I am interested in any information on any similar surnamed individuals or families. The linkage from Lebanon is via Canada, Mexico, Texas, and South America. Common ancestor is Simon Francis Abouhaidar.

Mrs Busma JALBOUT obit 1959

Obits101 — 8 Jan 2007 8:48:43 GMT

...from the Oklahoman Newspaper archives in Oklahoma City, OK, USA, dated:

09-26-1959
p.7

MRS BUSMA JALBOUT
DUNCAN- Mrs Busma Jalbout, 82, died here Friday. Services will be at 2 pm Monday at Duncan. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery at Oklahoma City.
Mrs Jalbout was born in Judiet Majoun, Lebanon, and had
lived in Duncan sine 1947 when she came to America.
Surviving are two sons, H.N. Bird, Duncan, and Charles Jalbout, Ontario, Canada; and three daughters, Mrs R.S. Hamsey, 2201 NW 27; Mrs Saleva Salamon, Detroit, Mich, and Mrs Nabiah Jalbout, Lebanon.

Re: Murray family

JulieDucrot30 — 2 Aug 2006 4:01:44 GMT

I am helping a lady research the MURRAY family who lived in Lebanon.
Lottie Murray (born Shwier,Mt Lebanon, Syria) - Father Joseph Khouri; Mother Sophia - Lottie married Kaliel Murray.
Kaleel Murray (born 1853 Shwair(?)) - Father: John Murray (English stonemason); Mother: Lillie Jacob. Kaleel migrated to New Zealand around 1898.
Emily Murray (born 25 October 1896 - Kafasghreb, Lebanon) - married to Frederick Murray in New Zealand. Father: Howa Maree Amar (Draper).
Frederick Murray (born 20 June 1895 Zweir, Lebanon). Father: Khalil Murray (stonemason); Mother Lottife Khouri.

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Julie

Looking for Schwairy

Jana Schwairy-Vandelaar — 2 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great uncle, Charles Saba, came to America in the early 1900's and became a tailor in Denver, Colorado. He went back to Syria/Lebanon and returned with his sister,(my grandmother)Annie who married a Lebonese gentleman named Schwairy. They had 3 children, Edward? who died as a young fireman, Clara who married a Chuck Reid and my father, William Joseph Schwairy. My father married Joyce Evelyn Berndt and they had four children. Debra Schwairy (married to Peter Bergmann), Kenneth Edward Schwairy (married to Julie Bostrom), William Joseph Schwairy (single, living in Denver) and me Jana Kay Schwairy (married to Jack Vandelaar and living in Key Largo, Florida)
We're just trying to find family that would tie in with ours. Thanks.

Najmaldin/Dib/Dieb/Deib

najmaldin — 20 Dec 2006 11:29:39 GMT

I am seeking family tree information. I believe that my great-great-grandfather was Kasim (___________) Najmaldin and my great grandfather was Mohammad Kasim Najmaldin. I know Mohammad Kasim Najmaldin had one son who was my grandfather Dib Mohammad Najmaldin. These names come from Lala Lebanon near Zahle. Kassim and Dib moved in the early 20th century to North America eventually ending up as merchants (fur trader) in the St. Paul, Alberta, Canada region. I am not certain, but believe Mohammad Kasim Najmaldin was married to a Saedi Tamer or Saedi Jemha living in Lala, Lebanon. Both men are deceased. Mohammad Kasim Najmaldin died in Edmonton, Alberta 1955 and Dib died in St. Paul Alberta 1976. A mystery to my family is when and why my great grandfather changed his name to James Bell when he moved to Canada. My grandfather did the same and changed his name to Peter Bell. I would be honored to correspond about Lala and the Bekka Valley as I have yet to visit, but have a strong desire to in the future.

Samaha

John Moses — 1 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Samaha name or town. I think
it was in Syria at that time of my families immigration into
the US. My family ended up in Southeast Missouri,and Southern Illinois.

Searching for family of Carlos Zayden

Cindy Glenn — 4 Mar 2006 2:39:05 GMT

I understand Zayden is a Lebanese name. Am searching for the families of Carlos Zayden and Paula Coy or Coye. They lived in Belize City during the early to mid ? 1900s. These are my grandparents. My mother was born to them in 1935 and came to the United States around 1952. Has had no contact with anyone from her family since...

Searching for McBean

Keith — 9 Nov 2006 6:11:06 GMT

Does anyone out there know how I can contact the McBeans. Specifically I am looking for Melton both Snr. and Jnr. Beverly, Naomi, Wayne, or anyone along that line. They have lived from Westmoreland to Kingston. Any response would be greatly appreciated.

ancestors

E. Buehler — 24 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Kassim Abas Atallah from Ain
Dara , Lebanon and his family