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ABOU ASSALI or ASSALY

Emy Core Stewart — 23 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my grandfather's family. He was born in 1878 and his parents were Miriam and Betros ABOUASSALI or ASSALY. They were from Damascus and Rasheyea-el-Wadie. They died when he was young and he then lived with an uncle, who was in the shoe business. My grandfather's name was changed when he came to America to George CORE (KOURY or KOURI). He had two sisters who lived in Ohio, Sada Afeefee and Tecla. Sada had a daughter Eva SHAHEEN and Tecla had a child, Kaleel COREY. My grandfather went to Canada first after leaving Syria, and then moved to Ohio and later to Ada, Oklahoma, where he had a store on Main Street. He married Wadia SHAMAS. Any help in finding out more about my family would be very appreciated. Thank you!

American by Choice: The Syrian Colony of Jacksonville, Florida

aethahn — 24 Aug 2008 3:03:56 GMT

By Angela Thaden Hahn. This narrative covers Syrian immigration to America by following the author’s families of Nicholas, David, Ladkani, Yeager, Yazigi, Tubel, and Tabbal through their own experience at the turn of the last century. Numerous charts, maps, photos, and careful documentation accompany the text for a thorough look into what life was like in Syria and the various reasons for immigration. The reader will be pleased to learn of the integrity of these people and of their valuable contribution to this country. Go to this site to purchase the book: http://www.lulu.com/content/1332782. The author is making no profit off of this publication. A PDF version can be downloaded at the same web address for free.

Salim and Pete Kassis

samuel kassis — 28 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

i am looking for names of ancestors of Salim (Samuel) and Peter Kassis from the Damascus, Syria area, possibly from Ine Isha'ara, Syria. a source at
http://web.indstate.edu/community/vchs/wvp/!kassisf.pdf
suggests they are distant cousins to William Kassis, who has three sons: Charles (d.), George (living), and Mose (living) Kassis.
Some of Salim's sons are Hanna (John), Debe, and Ed. Salim's wife's (my great grandmother) name was Maheba (Mabel).
i am building my family history. thank you for your help.

Sabbag Family

vastlimi — 3 Jul 2007 3:15:59 GMT

I am looking to find relatives of Assad Sabbag (b. 1871 Syria, d. 1945 Florida) and Naifee Saieg Sabbag (b. 1885 Syria, d. 1957 Florida)

He arrived here in the US around 1895 and brought Naifee a few years later.

Their children were Mary, Abraham, John, William and Nargess.

If anyone has any information on this family I would love to hear about it.

Thanks so much,
Valerie Sabbag

Searching for the surname ATWAN

kjatwan — 6 Aug 2008 4:19:09 GMT

I am looking for any information on the surname ATWAN. They came from the Alleppo Halab Syria area.
Please email...

Syrian Records?

Katrinka772 — 31 Jul 2008 10:28:40 GMT

Does anyone know if you can get any records from Syria? My husband's family came from the Syria area, Farzul and Holmes or Homes(?). We have surnames of Farroh, Faroh, Aratas, Tanber and Bohlim/Bohlin although we think that they took the Bohlim name after coming to the States in 1880-1900.

Any hints would be helpful we are trying to find records on the 7th generation.

Mohammed Allay Bomrod, bio

ccountr1 — 27 Jun 2008 6:48:15 GMT

MOHAMMED ALLAY BOMROD

Mohammed Allay Bomrod was born near Beirut in Damascus, Syria in 1895. He arrived in the Edinburg, North Dakota area in 1915, using that town as his mailing address while he traveled around Walsh, Pembina and Cavalier counties, selling his wares and working on farms during the busy seasons.

As a country peddler, he first made his route with a sack on his back selling notions, toiletries, dress goods, medicines, jewelry and other essentials.

In 1917, he bought his first horse. In 1922, his "one hoss shay" was replaced with a wagon when he bought a second horse, making a team - Bud and Biada, which he treated with utmost care. When talked sharply to them, he would say: "I'm talking Irish."

He wasn't "fussy" about where he slept, hay stacks, hay lofts, but later as he was better known, he would find lodging and a bite to eat at some farm home. For a number of years, he frequently stayed at the Sigurdson home west of Gardar.

Although he was thrifty, he was known for his kindness and generousity. During the flu epidemic of 1918, he spent weeks helping farmers who were victims of the "flu bug," never mentioning pay. He loaned money, trusted his customers when they were unable to pay. He sent much money to relatives in Syria and retained his Moslem religion by reading publications. He made regular trips to Vang on election days to mark his "X" as he had received his citizenship papers in Cavalier County. He stated it was a privilege for an American to vote.

Although he had enjoyed good health he had been the victim of several accidents, runaways and once losing all his wares when his horses stepped off a bridge crossing a flooded area.

While all his material possessions could be contained in his wagon, he stated his wealth was immeasurable.

His unfailing health permitted him to be amid the beauties of nature, the joy of music and most of all - the hundreds of friends he had acquired while living in this country.

Eventually he retired to Canada where he expected to enter a nursing home among relatives.

--page 564 Walsh Heritage, ND USA 1881-1981 Vol 1
**

If go to the Institute of Regional Studies, Fargo,ND website: www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu
you can find his Naturalization papers

BOMROD, Mathy: Syria, Oct 5, 1937, 1st papers Rolette Co, Vol D-7, p.330

BOMROD, Mathy: Syria, Oct 5, 1940, 2nd papers Rolette Co
Vol P-18, p. 255

BOMROD, Mohamed Allay: Syria, May 18, 1928, 2nd papers Cavalier Co, Vol F-22 p. 008

**NOTE: I am not related to the above person

Shaheen-Hajjar

msshaheen — 26 Jun 2008 1:12:24 GMT

I am the great granddaughter of Joseph Beshara Shaheen and Anne Khoury. They had 3 or 4 sons however I only know names of 3. Beshara Shaheen was married to Maheba (Ghannom ??) and had at least one child named Nick. Shaheen Shaheen was married to Rose (Antoon) and had 3 children, Ed, Fred and Ned. George Shaheen was married to Emily (Hajjar) and had 4 children, Ed, Peter, Louis (my father) and Emil. I am looking for any information I can find. Thank you ahead of time for your assistance.

surname history

yunis claudia — 10 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Im not sure wich one is the real surname of my family there
in Siria because when my granfather came to argentina
the migration autoritis change the surname to YUNIS in his
document.]
tanks

Shamaly, Mourad, El-Tourk

elgato5164 — 10 Jun 2008 4:28:55 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.

Asfour of Damascus

mlstockstad — 23 May 2007 1:27:18 GMT

Hello,
I'm currently searching for information on my gr-grandfather prior to his arrival in NY on 19Dec1899 on the Statendam. His name was Ismael Abraham Asfour, born 1878 in Damascus, Syria. Once arriving in NY, he changed his name to Joseph Bird.
I am having a hard time figuring out how to do research on family members from the Middle East, and was hoping for some guidance. I do not have any other information on Ismael such as his parents names.
Thanks,
Marcia

JOSEPH

Cam Miller — 13 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for my family history. My great grandparents were natives of Syria, and I am very interested in finding out about them. I f anyone has anything about them, feel free to e-mail me.

Sama A. Nader, Sam Albert, Moses, Deep family from New Castle, PA

Princessbrowneyes1 — 7 Apr 2008 2:13:59 GMT

I am looking for info on my family from New Castle,PA. My grandfather Sama A. Nader (he went by Sam Albert) born June 15, 1873 in Syria Died march 10, 1956 in New Castle, PA he married Budweah (spelt wrong) Moses or hakeem, Hakim. She went by Mary B. Moses Albert born abt. 1890 in Syria and died Jan. 18, 1943 in New Castle, PA. Mary's mother was jamelee Moses hakeem or Hakim She went by Jenny Moses born in Syria and died in Pittsburg, PA. Jenny Moses had 3 daughters that lived in New Castle, all went by the name Mary Moses. One married George Deep born June 16, 1890 in Syria lived in New Castle, PA. The other daughter Mary Moses born abt. 1908 in Syria Died Jan. 11, 1955 in New Castle, PA married Gust Talaganis born Nov. 10, 1984 in Greece Died Aug. 22, 1980 in New Castle, PA. They belonged to St. ELias Orthodox Church in New Castle, PA.

I was told that my Grabdfather had a brother that went to Brazil and he use to write letters to him. I also was told that the brother had a business called NADER'S exports of South America. i have had no luck trying to find his family or the father or brother of the Mary's Moses sisters. I was told that Sam Albert came from Tripoli, Lebanon.

If you have any info on this family, please contact me.

Thank You,

Gloria

Americanized Syrian Name

novelangel1 — 4 Apr 2008 12:59:44 GMT

I have been searching Ellis Island records in search of my greatgrandfther. I only have a little information. He came over with 2 young sons and his wife in 1907 from Homs, Syria. His americanized name is "Abraham Zahand", but there are no records for that name.

My mom told me that in Syria they pronounced "Zahand" like "Zahoot" (my spelling of how I think it is pronounced.) If anyone has any idea how "Zahand" would be spelled for the Ellis Island records it would be greatly appreciated.

Rassi

JaneRossie — 15 Feb 2008 7:34:10 GMT

I am searching for information on Barbara Rassi from Aitaneet. Born around 1820. Married Hanna Rassi. She may have had a brother named Joseph or her father may have been Joseph Rassi. Any help woud be appreciated.

Trying to find the missing name

jamangee — 17 Apr 2007 1:06:05 GMT

Hi to all,
I wonder if anyone out there may be able to help me find my partner's heritage. His name is Tartoosie, you would think that would be esy enough to find but I have spent hours and hours researching and always 0 results. Maybe the name was changed once they got to Australian soil? He tells me the name originated from Syria and research has indicated it perhaps came from the name Tartous. I have researched another member of Tartoosie and discovered he served in WW1, he listed his place of birth as Mount Lebna, Syria. I thought it would be easier than my name Smith to research but I was so wrong. Can anyone help me please?

Abraham Family from Lebanon

chgorushfan — 24 Mar 2008 11:26:28 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.

Samaha

John Moses — 1 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Samaha/Moses line originally
from Syria. My Grandfather came from Syria/Lebanon in the late 1800's. Any information is appreciated.

Surname Farris

cstarcher73 — 21 Nov 2007 3:04:45 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great-Grandfather and any help would be greatly appreciated. He immigrated to the us in the 1900's, he was born 1884,last place of foreign residence was Albaruk, Mt. Lebanon, Syria. There are different variations of his name: Salomon Din Farris, Mike Farris, Sa Mel Ja Mel Dean Farris, and Salman Jamil Dean Farris. I am at a loss when looking for records outside the US.

Syrian Roots

Cathy — 14 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the surname of Azar and Ade surname of Syria. Relatives of these two surnames supposedly came from the village of Bloudan, Syria, ca 1898. How can I find information on the village of Bloudan and of the Azar/Ade surnames from that area of Syria?

Simon from Syria to Uniontown, PA

deeann2591 — 21 Feb 2008 6:03:37 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'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.

Surname Munyer

lmunyer — 2 Dec 2001 5:14:43 GMT

Can anyone tell me about the surname of Munyer? I am trying to locate immigration records from 1885, however, have been told that this may not be how the name was originally spelled. Also, my Grandfathers name was "Frank", but I can't believe that was his original name. Is there a translation I should be looking for? He came from Zahlie originally.

Yatche

sernja2008 — 14 Dec 2007 8:17:57 GMT

Family name from Damascus. Anyone have any information about this family? Is there a meaning for the word Yatche or a trade? Are there any Yatche family members left in Damascus?

Origin of Syrian surname - help if you speak Arabic!

muled — 11 May 2002 4:38:34 GMT

Trying to trace my family back to Damascus. Family name was translated in English to "Kerge". I was told by older family members, now deceased, that the name was translated from the arabic word defined as "a sack on a donkey's back" and that my ancestors were nomadic merchants. Anyone who speaks Arabic who can help translate this back to Arabic, I would appreciate it.

Anyone recognize the name - also helpful. I believe my great-grandfather, Abdo, cam to the US (possibly via Canada) around 1900.

Abraham Family

CAbraham4248 — 7 Oct 2001 8:32:43 GMT

Hi, We are looking for information on my husbands randfather Joseph Abraham. He is supposed to be from the area of Daher Safra Syria. They say he was from a large family. He was the first to move to America in the early 1900's. Some how he ended up in Louisiana. But there is a large population of former Syrian decendants. Names such as Khoury, Mahfouz, Salem, Moses, Ackel, Solomon.

Thanks Cindy

Looking for Charshoodians

Kimberly Bunting — 1 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have relatives that are Charshoodians. I am researching my family history and need some help.
Anyone know of any Charshoodians? They live in the
Massachuetts, USA or maybe Syria? Please help me
fill my family tree. Anyone with any information
please email me. My Great grandfather's name is
George Charshoodian born on March 26-1896 and married Rebecca Avedian. They lived in the Watertown/Worchester area of Massachuetts and finally settled in Port Charlotte Florida-USA.
They had a daughter named Louise Rebecca Charshoodian. They came to the USA from either Syria or Armenia. I am not sure how or when they met.

HELP!

EmiliePond — 4 Aug 2003 2:22:56 GMT

I'm trying to find info on my grandfather's mother.....her name was Araoxi Mahtasian. She married B(p?)edros Surabian (from Armenia). I don't EVEN know where to begin searching.....any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Moise Joseph Haddad

Buddy Arrowsmith — 3 Oct 2002 10:32:47 GMT

Searching for relatives of Moise Joseph Haddad who was born in Yaraune, Syria on March 15th, 1879 to Joseph Haddad and Idie Sallaum.

Looking for Nasser family

geachfamily — 12 Feb 2007 11:22:38 GMT

I am trying to find more information on my Grandmother's family. What I have so far.

Grandmother's Parents - John Elias Nasser B. Jan 15, 1894
Sarah A. Nasser B. around 1888

Grandparents Elias Nasser and Mary Nasser. I am unsure of birth and death dates. They immigrated from the Syrian Arab Republic in 1898. I have been unable to find anything on the Syrian Arab Republic from that time and would love to know more about where they came from. I also know they were Catholic when they immigrated, but wonder what they were before that.

Samuel and Dorothy Otto - Ohio

imzadi143 — 8 May 2007 5:07:51 GMT

anyone related? Maybe a connection can be made in more recent names and work our way back. I have lots of info on them and their parents.

Requesting info on Ogdie family

pandvh — 25 May 2007 3:49:17 GMT

Ollie J. Ogdie came to the US in 1901 and married Ruth Stewart in 1923 in South Dakota. His father, Alex (Aleck) Ogdie (Ogde) is listed in the 1920/30 census with his wife Fatima and several children (Samuel, Abdo, Abraham, Ella, Amelia (a granddaughter), Mohamnet). Ollie, his mother, and father were all born in the Syrian Arab Republic as was Ollie's grandfather, Asa Ogdie. Ollie was born in 1885, Alex in 1856, and Fatima 1874 or 1880 (by looking at the census).

I am looking for any information on the descendants of Ollie and Ruth Ogdie as well as any information on Ollie Ogdie's parents and/or grandparents.

I have seen the name Ogdie in South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, and Michigan. I am aware of some of the Ogdie family in Florida and Michigan, but I would like any information anyone can provide about the Ogdie family in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Texas.

If you have any information, please contact me at pandvh@charter.net.

Thanks so much!
Valerie Hughes
- great granddaughter of Ollie J. and Ruth Ogdie
- granddaughter of Joan R. (Ogdie) Scudder and Alfred Wheeler

Barrack Family

betttx1 — 10 Jun 2007 3:07:37 GMT

Seeking any information on John Barrack.
Syrian/Lebanese>Turkey>Colorado
d.o.b. abt 1892 immigrated abt 1909
Seeking information Janet Ramsey Barrack
d.o.b. 30-Aug-1915 Trinidad, Colorado
died 05-Feb-1970 buried Trinidad , Colorado
Married Charles F. McCabe
George Barrack also born in Trinidad Colorado
Ramsey's brother.
This is about all the information that i have.
I believe that John lived with a brother Richard and family, after coming to America.
I do not know the Syrian spelling for any of their names.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Syrian colony in Jacksonville, Florida

Angela Thaden Hahn — 15 Jun 2005 1:21:17 GMT

I am looking for anyone who has an interest in the Syrian colony in Jacksonville, Florida.

Great Grandparents

Louis Zogby — 23 Jul 2006 1:48:15 GMT

I would like to get a clue about my great-grandparents. My grandparents, George (or Jorgi) Sabbagh and his spouse, Miriam Sabbagh (nee Moushati -?). Miriam migrated to the US in 1912, but George never made it. This is as far as I can get.
Cannot find any information on either's parents or lineage.

Reahab Albek

HRFFW — 9 Jul 2007 1:38:58 GMT

A Syrian who immigrated 1912 listed subject location as birthplace on his 1941 draft registration: Can anyone identify or suggest correct spelling?

Tracing my Syrian/Lebanese roots

najmaldin — 21 Dec 2006 1:21:21 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. Mohammad Kasim Najmaldin had one son who was my grandfather Dib/Theeb Mohammad Najmaldin. These names come from Lala (Syria)Lebanon. 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 have yet to visit Syria/Lebanon, but have a strong desire to in the future.

Mahfouz family, Arkansas & Louisiana

Bernadine — 16 Feb 2005 11:36:45 GMT

Hello, I am a Mahfouz descendent and am looking for information on the ones I don't know. I am the granddaughter of Antoine (Antoon) Mahfouz from Dahr-Safra, Syria. I know he had three brothers, Khalil, Paul, and Mourad. My branch settled in the Natchitoches/Rapides parishes of LA. I will be happy to find any information of any family connections. Thanks. B

Translations of names

KBorgoy — 23 Nov 2006 4:29:07 GMT

I would appreciate the Syrian translations for the following names: Star, Stella, Charles, Charlie, Cook and Quail. I have spent several years looks for my grandparents immigration records and have not been able to find them. I have documents showing my grandfather's name as David Charles and David Charley. He died in 1960 under the name of Charles Davis. My grandmother died in 1962 under the name of Stella Davis.

Thank you for your help.

Kathy

SYRIA, Halabi,Hallaby,Halaby,Busada.

rcsandman911 — 17 May 2005 12:15:29 GMT

iN 1905 My Grandfather went to Canadian from Syria with his Uncle that being his mothers brother his name was Joe Halabi,Hallaby, or Halaby i am not shur what is the right spelling . I was told the uncle had a dry cleaning store or a tailer store it was some kind of a clothing bissness That he owned in Canadian .anyone with any info please respond
canucme15@yahoo.com thank you

Suffidy

cwaye — 7 Mar 2007 2:43:14 GMT

Searching Jim Suffidy, born Cetar, Damascus, Syria
Anyone hear of this name

My family's missing name.

Brandy B — 6 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My ancestors are from Syria. When they came to America, their name was changed to Younis because the immigration officers couldn't pronounce their name. I am wondering what their real last name was. Could someone please tell me of some family names the start with Y? Maybe even YOU. Anything will help. Thanx

Ghannam family on Mount of Olives

orbispictus — 8 Mar 2006 11:07:17 GMT

My grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Palestine in the early part of the twentieth century. His family lived on the Mount of Olives; they were the caretakers for the Tomb of the Ascension. When he came to the U.S., his name became David Abraham. In Palestine, he was known as Daud (sp?) al Ibrahim abu Ghannam. I would appreciate any help in locating information about him, his parents, grandparents, and great grandparents.

His brother, John Abraham, also came to the U.S. Both brothers eventually settled in Pennsylvania. My grandfather ended up in Reading, PA after living in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Mahonoy City, PA. My great uncle John settled in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Shwaery Family

kirs1063 — 7 Jan 2007 10:53:53 GMT

I am looking for my great grandparents, grandfather was Esper Alexander Shwaery married to Ida Thomas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Surname HEBECCA

Shirley Whitcombe — 9 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to trace the surname HEBECCA, my grandmother was Syrian,and at some stage she moved to Eygpt and married my grandfather.Can anyone please help.

Tamer Surname

hmoral — 30 Sep 2006 4:51:09 GMT

I'm looking for information on John Tamer from Syria. He is married to Helen. Were not sure what her maiden name is. They lived in New York. Any help wold be appreciated.

abed hajjar

vazzkantine — 17 Dec 2006 4:49:33 GMT

hey i am abed hajjar lebanon i am wondering about the origins of hajjar's family, and plz someone tell me that i am right and i am not arab any info send me to my email vazzkantine@hotmail.com

Rayes

Roger McClure — 2 Nov 1999 6:53:44 GMT

Looking for info on the Rayes family from Damascus Syria

haddad family, kafar sousse village , sidi amoud quarter

ARIELBARRERA — 4 Dec 2006 10:21:51 GMT

hello , my great grand father was born in kafar sousse close to damascus, and lived and rised in sidi amoud quarter later renamed harika because was bombarded by french air force in 1925, and his parents died there, I would like to know about his brother george descendants, and his sister ophelia who I think died there in that date too, his parents were antonio haddad and katherine mansour, and his name was antonio haddad, they were a notable family from damascus, my great grand father reached to colombia where I'm from between 1905-1910, and was seminarist.
I hope anybody can tell me news.

Faris & Julia Otto - name changes

Sunny — 11 Feb 2006 4:26:19 GMT

I am searching the Faris & Julia Otto family from Syria and wondering if it was common practice to use made up names (i.e. Otto) as the name when they couldn't pronounce it? If so, was it Otto specifically or is it just any name they chose?
I have noticed in searches that several families from Syria are named Otto. I also wonder about the name Julia - certainly not Syrian, do you think it was a made up name as well? any help appreciated.

Searching for relatives of ABDULL DARWISH from Damascus,Syria

TammySipe — 2 Nov 2006 12:55:29 GMT

I was told that my great grandpa Abdull was born in 1894 and immigrated to Michigan in 1904 with a Mike Hassen. He also may have had a sister named Esma. Abdull married Victoria Latour in 1931. My grandma ( Esma Thomas of Michigan) is his daughter and we'd really love to know of any relatives.

DAMASCUS, SYRIA GREAT GRANDPARENTS

northridgechurch — 31 Oct 2006 12:31:09 GMT

I am trying to find out anything about my great grandfather Elias Adis and grandmother Sarah Baccouby AROUND THE 1800s FROM DAMASCUC SYRIA I AM told. i pray someone will know something of that name. thank you joan

Abdullah Rai, Alleppo Syria 1778-1905

Deborah Moye Samra — 26 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

We have discovered the Rai/Samra line back to Aleppo, Syria.
We are trying to locate and family members with the same information. Hoping to reunite and possibly add information we do not have.
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Bojalad surname

dodasso1 — 18 Jul 2006 12:32:43 GMT

Was this original name from Syria/Lebanon? What are other possibilities?

Mchaka and Ajami

Joseph Rose — 19 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on the Ajami and Mchaka families of Syria. George Ajami was the son of Abdallah Ajami. George married Aseen Mckaka in the late 1800s in Damascus. They had about seven children: Abdallah, Edma, Emily, Melvina, Khalil.

Melvina Ajami married an American WWI soldier named Robert Elvin Smith. They had three sons: Elvin, Herbert, and Gerald. Melvina and Robert lived Damascus, Syria and Beirut, Lebanon. Melvina and Robert came to the United States after WWII.

I wouild appreciate any information on this family.

Thank you

Unknown location in Syria

casharper — 25 Sep 2005 4:18:59 GMT

I am the g-granddaughter of John Solomon, born 1894 in Syria per 1920 & 1930 PA census. Listed as immigrated 1911. WW1 draft card lists Matten, Syria, Turkey as location of birth. Unable to identify location, any help GREATLY appreciated. John had possible brothers George and Nicholas.

missing pieces

Adrien Moses — 22 Jun 2006 1:48:29 GMT

i know my great grandfather came from syria/palestine
but little is known about it, as my parents are divorced this makes it very difficult. i know the name was americanized and i believe the name to be either deeb, moosa or samaha based on translations of and searches. but im not positve. i would appreciate any infformation that would help me put the pieces together. thanks and if i can help you let me know.

Hadvamani/Hadumanie

Lily Valley — 4 Jul 2006 1:43:19 GMT

Searching for family name of Hadvamani or Hadumanie in the 1800's in Syria. Possibly the towns of Zahle or Damascus. Perhaps spelled slightly different than the above names.

Ebbess family

imabonedigger2 — 27 Jun 2006 3:43:53 GMT

Looking for anyone connected to the Ebbess family from Syria. Name may have been Ebbers before they came to America. I need information on Mustafa Ebbes born in Syria About 1890. Thanks so much....

Betros (Peters) , Thomas -syria to Mass. 1912

Pam — 22 Jun 2006 12:14:02 GMT

Looking for any info on the families of Thomas Betros listed as age 50 in 1920 Mass census along with wife Sarah age 45
Michael age 22 , Nelson age 15, Philip age 5 and daughter Saddie age 11 and son Joseph age 27 with wife Anne age 24 and son Elias age 1. Family emmigrated in 1912 from Syria Arab Republic.

Daoud(Daywood)Dahoud, David

DonellaDaywoodLove — 19 Jun 2006 1:19:52 GMT

My ancestors came to America in 1882 from Rhoumi, Lebanon. The Arabic last name Daoud, became Daywood when they came over here. I am told Daoud means David in Arabic. Hykal (Michael) Daywood and Amelia Assef were married and had 8 children total. Their son Louis, is my grandfather, Richard Daywood's dad. I have my tree posted at genebase.com username ddlove42. If you have any information on this family please contact me.

Surname Mahtuh, from Damascus | in Spanish too

Javier H. Luque — 13 Jun 2006 1:36:29 GMT

I'm a great-grandchildren of a inmigrant from Syria. She arrived between 1920 and 1930, to Argentina. Her surname is Mahtuh, and she told me of parents in that lands.

If everybody knows something.
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Soy bisnieto de una inmigrante de Siria. Ella llegó al país entre las décadas del '20 y del '30 a el país de sudamérica Argentina. Tengo entendido que el apellido se escribe Mahtuh, a pesar de pronunciarse "matúf".

Si alguien sabe algo al respecto, será agradecido.

Clara Lucero

Rebecca Madera — 3 Jun 2006 5:06:32 GMT

Does anyone have information regarding Clara Lucero of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico? My guess is that she was born in 1901 or 1902. Clara was my grandmother's girlhood friend. My grandmother attended the Allison James Presbyterian Boarding School for Girls in Santa Fe, NM and Clara may have been one of her classmates.

Mary Saba (Mass.)

Joseph Saba — 26 May 2006 12:13:29 GMT

My name is Joseph Saba i am from minnesota i met a woman named mary saba in las vegas nv. 15 yrs ago she found my wallet. then i met her daughter at a marronite covention in minneapolis 5 yrs ago she had said her grand father was a john saba from massachusettes and he might be related to my gr. grandfather joseph saba who was married to mary (chelte)saba. I am trying to find the daughter so we could talk. if anyone knows the family of Mary Saba from Mass. usa i know she passed about 9 years ago please contact me.

Saady, Toonia, Fahed, Deep, Soffee, Trabilsy, Hamway, Gannan, Rizk

NoraTrabilsy — 31 Jul 2002 9:35:30 GMT

Looking for information on these surnames. Doing family tree. Interested in any and all information. Looking for information on Maria Hoze Saade. Was my grandmother's sister and emigrated to San Paolo Brazil. Had several children. Please help.

haddad and mansour families from Sur el leja Syria

ariel barrera haddad — 12 Mar 2006 1:09:49 GMT

Hello my great grand father came from syria to colombia in the earliest 20 century, he was born in sur el leja which is a small village in the hauran between damsacus and the jordan border, the people there now are druze , but my ancestores were christians may be greek orthodox or greek catholic,
they were land owners there and merchants in the maydan quarter in damascus, I want to know if I have relatives there as maydan as sur el leja.

my great grand father was antonios haddad born on 1878, and his parents were antonios haddad and catherine mansour , his siblings were george and ophelia, I know ophelia and her parents died in damascus during the revolt in 1925 during the french bombardment over damascus.

Looking for great-grandfather

SuGenClayFL — 26 Mar 2006 2:30:43 GMT

Stephen Saleen Hodge
b.April 8 1885 Syria d.May 1967 Detroit, MI

Immigrated 1901
m. Florence Irene Hegeman 1909/1910 NY or NJ
3 daughters: Emily b1911NY, Elizabeth (my grandmother) b1912 NJ, Antionette b1917 NJ.

Can anyone tell me if Hodge is a Syrian name, or was it changed when immigrated?

Thank you,
Susan

Arbeeny

Daniel Arbeeny — 9 Mar 2006 8:04:43 GMT

Hi cousin!
You can go to www.arbeeny.com

Arbeeny

Daniel Arbeeny — 9 Mar 2006 7:58:18 GMT

Please go to www.arbeeny.com
Our family all started in NYC (by the Holland Tunnel), then moved to Brooklyn and went to St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral +1 (718) 855-6225.

We mainly lived downtown brooklyn all a few blocks from each other. Then they spread out a bit into other parts of the NYC area. Part of our family then migrated primarily to Boston.

We have some pretty good genealogies. Please contact if you want more info.

Regards
daniel

Koury/Khoury/Feris/Faris/Ferris

Michele Orr — 22 Jul 2001 5:15:17 GMT

Help!! I'm just starting out. I'm looking for info on my grandparents. Abraham Khoury(sp) and Fahada Ferris(sp).\
Abraham came over with his brother Elias. Fahada came over with her sister Theba, and brothers Assad and Habib.
They also had a sister Mariam that ended up in Argentina.
I would appreciate any help, from anyone.

Thanks

Mulroon/Morin/Tabgez from Blaouza??

DDMorin — 16 Nov 2004 7:16:37 GMT

I am trying to trace my husband's family who according to some documents found, were from Blaouza. However, I cannot seem to find any information on this area. In other documents they refer to Mount Lebanon. Can anyone help me with the distinction between the two. Also, there is much confusion as the the original name. It is believed that Mulroon was the ancestor name and americanized to Morin. However I have one document that mentions Tabgez. Do these name sound familiar to anyone? Three sons of "Mulroon" came to the U.S. around 1900s and settled in Berkshire, Massachusetts. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

Dawn Morin

My family's Changed Name

suswalcott — 29 Jan 2002 1:10:36 GMT

Hello. My G-Grandparents (Vedon [?] and Helen [maiden name: Rebaze]) came over from Syria. From what I understand, the immigration officer couldn't say or spell their last name, so he gave them the "new" name Otto. I am looking for anyone who has information on Otto's from Syria. I really want to know what Vedon's given name was. PLEASE HELP if you can! Thank You.

Karraz family

Georgia Abraham — 30 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for members of the Karraz family, originally from the Tartous/Latakia area in Syria. Some are in the US, others in South America and the Carribean. Any information welcomed.

Khoury/Farris Granparents from Saidnaya, Syria

mpojfo — 1 Jun 2004 10:38:47 GMT

I am still searching for any info on my grandparents who came through Ellis Island. My grandfather Abraham(Ibrahim)
Khoury(sp) probably in the early 1900s with his brother Elias.

My grandmother came through probably around 1910 or so.
Her name was Fahada Farris(sp) Sisters Mariam and Eva.

They ended up settling in Pennsboro (Ritchie County) West Virginia.

Americanized spelling of last name was Corra.

I have no idea what the actual original spelling was on their papers.

ANy help at all would be appreciated.

Khoury Family

Debra Corra — 17 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on the family of Elias Khoury.
He came from the town of Saidnaya, Syria. He immigrated
to the United States around 1897 and became a citizen in
1900. I believe his father's name might have been Albert, but not sure if that is correct. His wife's name was Theba
(Eva) Farris. She had a sister Fada and two brother's that
I know of named Habib and Assad Farris. The name Khoury
was changed to Corra after coming to America. I believe
there are still relative's living in Syria. Any help would
be appreciated.
Debra Corra

obit: Saad Abdallah, Lowell, MA, 1934

djahern — 3 Feb 2006 6:43:45 GMT

From The Lowell Evening Leader, 2 July 1934 -

SAAD ABDALLAH
Saad Abdallah, a prominent member of the Syrian community,
died yesterday afternoon at his home, 22 Lagrange street, after a
brief illness. He is survived by his wife; one son, Albert Abdallah,
and two daughters.

Dennis Ahern [no relation]
Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws

Hassen Mohammad Mustapha Sirhan

Terry Hacker — 2 Feb 2006 1:33:20 GMT

I am looking for information about Hassen Mohammad Mustapha Sirhan. Hassen was born in Aromta, Syria on July 15, 1895. At the age of 18, he came to America, leaving from Beirut, Lebanon in 1913. On Feb. 29, 1916, he married Mariam Hazel Beardsley. When Hassen came to America he changed his name to Charley Aleck.

I would like to find out more about his Syrian family, mother, father, brothers and or sisters. I would like to trace the family back as far as I can. Hassen is my grandfather.

Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Mike and Sadie Ronanus

bfgregg — 29 Dec 2005 11:30:18 GMT

Michael and Sadie Romanus came to the US in 1912 or 1913 from the Ottoman empire and were Syrian or Lebanese. The are in the Census records in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pa in 1920 and 1930. They are buried in Pittsburgh in St. Wendelin's Cemetery. BUT, I can not find any record of their immigration to this country. Have searched the Ellis Island Site and have found nothing.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone know what the equivalent name for Michael would have been? Or a different name for Romanus? Does anyonr know how to get a scanable list of Syrian/Lebanese immigrants for the years 1912 and 1913?

Help. I do not know where to turn next.

correct spelling of village Kfar hounet where Solomon is from

Norm Hall — 21 Jan 2006 1:26:10 GMT

I am looking for the spelling and location of the village in the late 1800's in what was then Syria. The family of Faris Solomon and Fashehe" (spelling) included John Solomon (born about 1884) and his 6 brothers ( Elias, Joseph, Abraham, David, George, Charles) who immigrated to the United States in early 1900's.

Thank You,

Norman Hall

Abdou Ajami

joop_mutsaers — 7 Apr 2006 9:34:47 GMT

I am trying to find more details about my in-law family. I am looking for general genealogy information on Abdou Yousuf Ajami, or Al-Ajami, born around 1840 in Damscus. Amongst others he is the father of Marie (Mary) Ajami (1888-1965), the wellknown female poetress and writer. She was the daughter of Zahiya Yourghaki, one of Abdou's wifes. Abdou also had a son Michel, from which my wife decends.

This Abdou Ajami is apparently the grandson of a Ilyan Al-Hamaoui or Hamawi, and the son of Yousuf Al Ajami or Yousuf Al-Hamaoui.
Does anyone have more historical data on this family?

Relatives in Syria

Sonia Horn — 10 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any possible relatives in Syria. My greatgrandfather was born in Damascus and by the end of the nineteenth century he immigrated to Brazil. He lived in Rio de Janeiro. His parents'names were Salomão and Sara Gibara.I will be very pleased if I find any information about them.

FOX / SEAL of Virginia

Tara — 2 Jan 2006 6:51:30 GMT

Hi there,

My husband's family oral history states that "someone" on his mother's side is Syrian. I have no more detail on location.

So here is what I have:
Mary Skirginia Seal (August 05, 1913-March 07, 1945 born in Warwick Co., VA)
d/o Berman/Burman K. Seal (b Abt. January 1889 in Shenandoah, Page Co., VA) Berman was the h/o of Ruth I. Fox (b November 1894 in VA per 1920 Census).

Ruth I. Fox was the d/o of Robert Fox (b October 1874 b in VA per the 1920 Census). Robert married Mary J. ? (b October 1873 b in VA per the 1920 Census).

I have a bit more on the Seal line - they were in Madison Co., VA in the mid 1800s.

I'm thinking that if there is a Syrian connection, it was through the "Fox" line (or the unknown "Mary J." who was the wife of Robert Fox).

Interestingly enough, before I found out about this possible connection I swore up and down that my husband had a middle-eastern connection. He looks just like a fellow in a photo from a recent edition of National Geographic - they were focusing on what "happened" to the Phoenicians! When I heard the Syrian story, I squealed and ran through the house like an idiot to tell my husband (who had no idea).

I'd welcome any suggestions on where I could start trying to pinpoint this connection.

I'm assuming that if FOX is the line I need to track, that the spelling would have changed from the original. So any name suggestions are also appreciated.

Thanks!

Tara Fields.

Hadayia family (originally from Aleppo or Saidnaya?)

Michelle Hadayia — 28 Dec 2005 6:24:47 GMT

My great grandparents Nebia & Fargo Hadayia were born around 1896. In the early 1900's they came to the united states - Boston, Massachusetts. I was wondering if anyone has any info on the Hadayia family?

Looking for information on Haddad Line

Jennifer Haddad — 1 Jul 2002 9:25:54 GMT

Grt-Grandfather's Ancestors in Syria...

Loretta Edwards Pipkin — 17 Jan 2004 7:09:48 GMT

My Grt-grandfather, Erastus Nebraska Edwards, bn. circa 1860 in Syria, came to the US with his brother, Peyton Edwards. Erastus, an engineer, was instrumental in the design and building of the bridges along the first Shreveport to New Orleans railroad route.

In 1882, in Caddo Parish, La., Erastus, a Christian, married Irene Victoria Duralde, whom he met in New Orleans. They raised a family of 5 sons and a daughter. In the 1890's, Erastus was employed at the Victoria Lumber Co., in Shreveport.

Peyton Edwards was married in Caddo Parish, in 1880.

I am looking for Erastus' birth place in Syria, info on his ancestors there; and info on Peyton's, descendents here, in the US. Thank you.
Loretta Edwards Pipkin

Looking for Aleck family information

Terry Hacker — 27 Nov 2005 5:09:15 GMT

I am looking for information about the Charley Aleck family. Charley lived in Syria or Lebanon before coming to the United States. I don't know which town or city they may have lived in while living in Syria or Lebanon. I would like to trace the Aleck family as far back as I can. Charley's son Acie Aleck is my father. Catholic Charities tells me his family came from Syria. I have two sisters who have tried to get more information from both the Syrian and Lebanonise governments, but , they are not helping.

Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Davis family of Slatington

jvb7070 — 26 Nov 2005 1:23:52 GMT

My maternal grandmother was Norma Tabiay (Tabiki?) Davis (sometimes David or Daoud), born 1902 in Slatington, but moved after her mother's death to Mashta al-Azar. She married John (Hanna) Bashur Haddad about 1925. I don't have her mother's name, but her aunt was Umm Frenj Azar of the Khal family. She had a sister, Emma, who I believe moved to New Castle, PA. Does anyone have any information about her or her family? Thank you.

hadad or haddad family from Damascus

ARIELBARRERA — 30 Oct 2005 8:09:20 GMT

I'm tracing my syrian ancestors in my amternal side , I'm looking for haddad families members, my great grand father was antonio haddad( he used to sign up as hadad), he was born in 1878, and got to arrive to colombia between 1905-1910
his parents were antonio haddad and catalina or catherine manzur or mansour, they died during the french borbarding over damascus in 1925 , his siblings were ophelia and george or jorge , if somebody know about this story do not hesitate to contact me to my email:abasal70@yahoo.com , I would like any haddad or mansour from damascus write and tell me more. my great grabd father got to arrive to cartagena port he came with a nephew who died for a plague on the ship where they came and died in some hospital here and was buried here.

best regards

ARIEL
CARTAGENA COLOMBIA

Spelling for last name Kalani??

stephanietbrowning — 27 Sep 2005 12:53:53 GMT

Does anyone know how to spell the last name Kalani...Khalani....Kahlani....Kahlany??? I'm trying to find an old friend who was from Syria but lived in Tennessee 20 years ago and I can't remember the correct spelling of the last name? Please help!!! Thanks!

Zayat

researchlady49 — 13 Jun 2004 7:40:49 GMT

I am looking for relatives in Damascus. My grandfather was
Habib Zayat.

Anita
duckula@bellsouth.net

geneology search

Tanzee — 21 May 2003 10:39:42 GMT

I am trying to trace my ancestors but am unable to go beyond finding the ship my father and his family sailed on the Oceanic from Greece to Ellis Island, USA in 1912.

I have not been successful in trying to locate my grandfather's birth records from Aleppo, Syria. His name is Selimi Nahas, born in 1882.

Could you please direct me as to where to find such records so that I could begin tracing back further. Thanking you in advance, I remain,

Very truly yours,

Tanzee Nahas

'FERRIN' not sure of the correct spelling

MICHELLE — 14 Mar 2005 3:09:59 GMT

I am not sure of the spelling but I am in search of relatives of my ggrandmother Ferrin. Her parents migrated to Jamaica West Indies. She married a Wilson from Jamaica and resided there until her death. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Khoury

etrabils — 8 Aug 2005 12:43:27 GMT

There is an Elias Khoury on my husband's family tree. He was married to the daughter of Hanna Khaled Traboulsi, Janette. That is the only information that I have on him. I was also wondering if you know if the surname Priest translates to Khoury? I have heard that but I can't remember where or if I heard correctly.

Lucero family Alburquire New Mexico

luckymcleod — 13 Aug 2005 5:49:46 GMT

please help if you can to get information on family history,

I an looking into family history; starting with my dad ,Antonio Lucero Jr, /b; 1906.- Antoio Lucero Sr born abt; 1875 / Jesus Lucero 1825/ jose de jesus lucero sept 1777/who married Maira Dolores Garcia about 1808, his father was Diego Lucero born about 1755 married juana Montoya all belive from alburquire New Mexico

Lucero family Alburquire NewMexico

luckymcleod — 13 Aug 2005 5:47:16 GMT

I an looking into family history; starting with my dad ,Antonio Lucero Jr, /b; 1906.- Antoio Lucero Sr born abt; 1875 / Jesus Lucero 1825/ jose de jesus lucero sept 1777/who married Maira Dolores Garcia about 1808, his father was Diego Lucero born about 1755 married juana Montoya all belive from alburquire New Mexico

GRANDPARENTS

ADEL SANYOUR FADOOL CUMBER — 4 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME WAS CATHERINE KAUNI. HER SON WAS ABRAHAM SANYOUR WHO IS MY GRANDFATHER AND HE MARRIED ROSA ARDETY.

Charles / El-khal from Amar, Syria

nlcharles1 — 23 Nov 2006 4:52:40 GMT

Looking for any info on my relatives from Amar, Syria. My great-grandfather, Charles Abraham Charles (originally named Brahim El-Khal, I believe) emigrated from Amar, Syria in 1900, when he was a teenager. He settled in Allentown, PA, and worked as a laborer in Slatedale(?), then worked at Allentown Hospital, the Franklin Theater, and later owned the Charles Luncheonettes. He was a member of St. George Syrian Orthodox Church in Allentown. He had a sister in Allentown named Hasibe Elias, and his other siblings in the U.S. were Tannous (Thomas), Wardee (Rose), and Marian. His brothers Bashour and Azizie remained in Syria, and his brother Yousef went to Trinidad. Charlie, as he was known, was married to Amelia Bishwaty, and they had 4 children, Eddie, Tommy, Eleanor Durkin, and Delores Beck. Eddie lives in Whitehall and is the chairman of the Great Allentown Fair. Tommy lives in Bethlehem, PA, and Delores is in CA. Charlie also had a daughter named Arlene Jones, from a previous relationship. Charlie died in 1979, well in his 90's. Any info on Charlie, the El-khals, or Amar in general would be greatly appreciated.

mansur ancesotrs

r_wank — 1 Sep 2003 11:20:04 GMT

looking for the ancestors of Alexander and Victoria Mansur, who came from syria/Lebanon about 1900, moved to Detroit Michigan. Any help appreciated.

Safita, (Burj Safita) families.

Antoun Koht — 19 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Information regarding members of these families and others from Safita (Burj Safita) Syria. Also, information about Safita Reunion August 2000 in Chicago, IL. can be shared with you.

Davis Family

cassandraborgia1 — 7 Jul 2005 11:29:36 GMT

I am still searching for information about my grandparents Charles and Stella Davis. My grandfather, Charles Davis was born 12-25-1889 in Syria and died on 2-1-1960 in Cleveland, Ohio. My grandmother Stella Cook Davis was born 6-14-1886 in Syria and died 6-1-1962 in Cleveland, Ohio. They were married in the United States. I have not been able to locate a records of their marriage. My grandfather also used the name David Charles and David Charley. My grandmother used the name Najume; they lived in New Castle PA until the early 1940's when they moved to Cleveland. The family story is that my grandmother's uncle brought her to this country. I believe his last name was Hanah and he owned a department store in Pittsburg. My grandfather is supposed to have been born in a Christian village outside of Damascus. They did not become citizens or register as aliens. There is no record of my grandfather registering for the World War 1 draft. I cannot locate them in the 1910 census. In the 1920 census they are living in New Castle under the name David Charles. In the 1930 census they are still living in New Castle but under the name Charles Davis. I have spent hours looking for them on the Ellis Island website to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Kathy

Family in Al-Malkeya (Derek)

tmleafs4life — 28 May 2005 2:56:31 GMT

My father Aziz was born in Derek (Al Malkeya) to Gorgiz Chamoun and Khatoon Murad.

I'm trying to extend my family tree to learn of who my ancestors were. Does anyone know of this family?