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Charles Simon to USA in 1908

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Charles Simon to USA in 1908

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 12:31AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Simon, Slymon, Selayman
We have no records of my grandfather who was born in Syria in 1892. He came to America with his uncle when he was about 16. He ran away from his uncle. I was told that they think his uncle returned to Syria at some point. changed his name to Charles Allen Simon. We know he came into New York but we do not know if it is through Canada or Ellis Island. We have been told it sounded something like Slyman or Selayman. He ended up in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. I know nothing about his uncle or where he came from. I was told his father was a Shayk (Sheik).

Does anyone have any ideas of where to go from here? Can you tell me what this American name could have been?
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bamag8r 24 Apr 2015 6:31AM GMT 
bamag8r 24 Apr 2015 6:34AM GMT 
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