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Looking for a Leo Herman Cox

lyromnis — 14 Nov 2008 7:32:43 GMT

Worked for the US army in Egypt around 1944 Hakstep camp.

Walter Meader

MegHunnisett — 20 Oct 2008 5:47:39 GMT

looking for ant information on walter Meader who was an aeroplane mechanic somewhere in Egypt from 1918 onwards.

PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY FAMILY

AMELIA — 9 Oct 2001 11:55:54 GMT

Does anyone know of any deaths in the Iraheta family? If you do please let me knwo of the circumstances pertaining to the deaths of these individuals. I am trying to trace my past.

Sabri-Sabet Girgis, born Cairo 19.04.1939

PascoeMeinecke — 1 Sep 2008 4:52:33 GMT

I am trying to find any information on, Sabri-Sabet Girgis, born in Cairo 19.04.1939

Cairo Cemetery Grave

Foremarkegang — 20 Aug 2008 7:01:54 GMT

Am looking for grave of Barrington John TOVEY died May 1924 aged 10 months. Known to be in a Cairo cemetery and was marked by wooden cross carved by father, Leslie John Barrington Tovey.The family only arrived April 1924 as father posted as part of Royal Engineers

Marriage in Alexandria

Maroomba — 20 Aug 2008 3:34:35 GMT

Am seeking help how to trace a marriage in Alexandria pre 1825 between a Captain James LEITCH and an Isabella DAWSON. Know no other details of date or location.

Reginald Isaac Rounsley

attridgefamily — 10 Jul 2008 9:18:15 GMT

Trying to locate my half brother Reginald Isaac ROUNSLEY who was born on 16th December 1946 at Alexandria, Egypt.
Reginald's parents were Frederick Charles and Ginette (nee SHAMA) ROUNSLEY,
Frederick (known as Charlie) was a member of RASC (based in Palestine, Egypt and Cyrenaica) and Ginette served with WAAF in Alexandria.
Any information would be much appreciated.

Ginette Shama

attridgefamily — 1 Jul 2008 9:31:18 GMT

GINETTE SHAMA (the daughter of EZRA SHAMA) was born on 22nd October 1917 at Alexandria, Egypt.
Ginette joined the WAAF in 1943.
Ginette married in 1944 at St. Mark's Church, Alexandria and a witness to her marriage was IDA SHAMA.
I would appreciate any information from anyone who knows/knew Ginette and/or Ezra/Ida.
I hope someone can offer me some assistance!

LIAN, BASSOUL, DIMOZANTO

ROS_BURKE — 15 Jun 2008 12:05:04 GMT

I am researching my daughter's family tree.
Her father (LIAN) was born in Alexandria, Egypt as was his Mother (DIMOZANTO). His father was born in England but his father's parents were Lebanese. The paternal Grandmother was a BASSOUL.
If anyone has any knowledge of these lines, I would be grateful for assistance. Alternatively can anyone refer me to archives, registration repositories etc which contain public records or births. deaths & marriages.
Ros

SS Nile, Port Said 1912

benitachell — 7 Apr 2008 4:46:26 GMT

Can anyone help me find any info about this ship? I had an ancestor die onboard [homeward bound] in April 1912, who was then interned at Port Said.

Baptism at the Cairo Citadel 1889

ChristineScottRobinson — 10 Feb 2006 12:03:28 GMT

I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction...

GGrandfather met and married GGrandmother (both British Subjects) in Egypt and produced my Grandmother.
Neither the marriage or birth are recorded in the British Indices.

Luckily I have my Grandmother's Baptism Certificate which was issued at the Cairo Citadel October 1889 but only gives her father's name. I know GGrandmother was alive so I assume they didn't think the mother was important enough to be noted!!

My questions are....

1. Is it possible to apply direct to the Citadel to see if they have more information than that recorded on the Baptism Certificate? If so how would I go about it?
2. Would the British Embassy at Cairo hold birth/marriage details for 1888/9.....I intend to e.mail them but just wondered if anyone on here knew from past experience.

Many thanks in advance for any help.
Chris

El Sherif records

richardelmer1 — 19 Nov 2007 2:51:40 GMT

I am trying to trace my wife fathers family. She doesn't speak to her father so that has stopped research so far, but I want to find out some more.
Her Father is Abdel Hady Abdel Fattah Mohammed El Sherif and was born in 1938 in Cairo Egypt, although i dont have confirmation of this as I dont know how to get a birth certificate.
And from the marriage certificate of her father her grandfather was adbul (or abdul) Fattah El Sherif, and his occupation was a General in the Egyptian Army.
Does anyone know where I should go from here to get some more information ?
Are their army records? or BMD records online ??

Professional Legal Services

egyptlegaldesk — 7 Oct 2007 10:53:29 GMT

Good Day,
I am an Egyptian Lawyer (Ph.D Montpellier University) who can advise and help you in all legal matters pertaning to Egyptian Law and Regulations.
Don't hesitate to send me a message to ask an advice or help.

Rabbath Family

ancestryj23 — 2 Oct 2007 3:58:57 GMT

Looking for info on Joan Rabbath. Married to Henri Rabbath
Lived in Cairo during the 1950's.

THOMAS CHARLES HAWKINS BORN 1820'S

thegenie49 — 28 Oct 2002 12:08:12 GMT

The above named was my GG Grandfather. He was in the Royal Horse Guards and was married to Jane Woodroffe in 1848. They had 3 children - Charles Lacy b 1849, Frank Leatham b 1851 and Louisa Jane b 1855. For some reason, both Charles and Frank changed their surname to Hobbs and then back to Hawkins when they were to be married. I have looked for Thomas's discharge papers at the PRO but can only find a Charlie Hawkins who went AWOL at the drop of a hat!! Is there anyone out there who can shed some light on my elusive GG Grandfather?

Douca, Ragaglia Families Heliopolis

dsmint — 15 May 2007 4:46:00 GMT

Im researching the Douca and Ragaglia families living in Heliopolis between 1900 and 1946. Aristotelis Doucas and Marika Douca came from Istanbul Turkey. Maria Ragaglia and Giovanni Ragagglia came from Ancona Italy originally.
Any help with these families would be great. My mother Babs Higgins worked in the operations room at Almaza in 1945.
Any help with these families would be great.

Maltese of Egypt

juliusborg73 — 30 Dec 2004 12:15:16 GMT

I have just recently discovered this site, which I find very interesting and possibly helpfull to my hobby of collecting details of Maltese of Egypt families and setting them up as individual family trees. I have been doing this for the past 13 years since I retired and I now have over 950 pages of several Maltese of Egypt family trees.
I would be grateful if you would contact me, as I may have your family tree on file.

Looking for Mossoba family

mberling1 — 24 Feb 2007 8:23:26 GMT

I'm trying to find information about my Grandmother. Her name was Marie Mossoba. She was born in Cairo on May 11, 1900. I believe she worked for the British Army in Cairo for some time before she came to the US in 1924. She had 3 sisters: Mary Mossoba (who I believe is my aunt Margot Mossoba Webb), Adele Mossoba, and Beatrice Samaan Mossoba. All were born in Cairo.

On one of the immigration records I found a reference to their father's name which is Boutros Khalil. I am assuming that is Boutros Khalil Mossoba. I know he died sometime before she came to the US. His last known address was 25 San Stefanos St., Heliopolis.

If you have any information on my family or know where I can get information such as birth/death records, I would be grateful to hear from you.

Thanks!
Michelle

Lost Father

equineheart — 22 Apr 2007 3:56:23 GMT

Lost Father

Classification: Query
Surnames: Abdel Rahman Maamoun Bayoumi
Anyone with information on Abdel Rahman Maamoun Bayoumi..Please contact me
AKA..Abdel Maamoun(Egyptian Heavyweight Boxing Champion 1945)
He was born in 1921...His father, Mohamed Bayoumi was Lt. Col. of the Cairo Police....Late 40's His sister was a Doctor.
Their family home is in Garden City, Cairo, Egypt
Must find him ...he would be 86 if still living!!!
Please Help
Carolyn

Records of Egypt

AprilWine5555 — 22 Jan 2007 5:59:17 GMT

Can any tell me where I can get copies of Egyptian records such as Census, Court, Birth, Marriages, Death and other miscellaneous records.

Time frame before the British Occupation of Egypt 1883, of the Ottoman Empire of Egypt

I live in Canada and don't speak arabic or egypian

Greeks in Cairo

nsutti — 28 Dec 2006 6:56:52 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for any Anton of Greek desceant. My family moved to Cario in the 1820's to work on the Mosque of Mohammed Ali. They were Greek Orthodox and were probably Masons. Does anyone have an email or phone number of the Greek Embassy in Cairo?

Greeks in Africa

Nobie — 29 Oct 2006 10:26:21 GMT

A PETMEZAKI FAMILY SEEKS OTHER PETMEZAKI'S…

May I beg you're indulgence by asking you to take a few moments to read the following and give it some thought?

My name is Denis Petmezaki, my sister is Daphne and my mother was Florence. I seek contact with anyone who bears this surname or perhaps knows of a person who does, or did. I am hoping to discover relatives.

Demetri Carolumbus Petmezaki, my father, was born in October 1895; his father was with the Greek consulate service in Ephesus. He and his two brothers, Kosti (b 1893) and Spiro (b 1897), left Asia Minor in appx 1920 and set up as planters and merchants in Anglo Egyptian Sudan. They also operated in Nigeria and Ethiopia and had offices in London and New York.

I am most anxious to make contact with anyone who might be of the Petmezaki family or who might just know of anyone with this rather unusual name. Please contact me if you can help in my search.

Thank you for taking the trouble to read this……Denis Charles Petmezaki.

Any advice or information, please contact Nobie, thank you.
Nobie@SpiceAssociates.com

DEMETRI CAROLUMBUS PETMEZAKI

Nobie — 29 Oct 2006 8:24:12 GMT

Bestawros/Bestavros - Cairo

christophermuller1 — 21 Oct 2006 6:25:41 GMT

Looking for others who are working on the Bestawros Family - particularly centered on Cairo

Jewellers in Cairo 1900 -1920

gabylaws1 — 5 Oct 2006 12:16:42 GMT

I am trying to find out about some jewellers in Cairo, on a photo of Coven-Lacloche jewellers in Argentina, there is a list of branches in various towns/countries and includes Cairo.

I believe that several of the branches were under different names (members of the same family) names may be Coven, Lacloche, Brook, Polak, Gompers.

Are directories available for this period?
Gaby

Polack, Dello Strologo, Nacamuli and Rosenberg in Alexandria

Teri ORourke — 28 Apr 2005 2:39:00 GMT

Researching families with surnames listed from Alexandria and certainly moved away by the 1950's. All descendents of Abraham Polack and Zebeda Baruch.

Ibrahim Oumeiha

Elaine Kaye — 28 Jul 2006 3:11:45 GMT

Does anyone recognise the above surname. He was a coptic Egyptian from Port Said in about 1800-1850. Because of his religion the rumour goes he had to leave Egypt and settled in Palestine and married Sirrieh Dayeh.

The spelling of the surname may not be exact.

Any help tracing the line back furher would be a great help.

Chalom Family, Heliopolis

elsinoe — 30 Mar 2006 2:21:45 GMT

I'm trying to find information on the Chalom family who were based in Heliopolis from probably the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. I say 'based' because it's not clear to me whether they had Egyptian or British or Swiss nationality, and this is making them difficult to trace. The Family consisted of William (Willy) Chalom who we think was born in Egypt around 1880 and his siblings Edwin and Daisy.

They seem to have moved around a lot and the only hard data I can find on any of them is Willy's marriage certificate to Helen Hirsch at the British Consulate in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1919. We believe that Willy died in Egypt in 1946. No births, deaths or other marriages appear to be registered in the British Consular records.

I think the Chalom family were fairly prominent in Heliopolist at the time, and that some were lawyers. Can anyone help with any information or point me in the right direction to find out more?

Many thanks.
~Andrea

Dello Strologo

John Slatford — 15 Apr 2006 4:41:56 GMT

Seeking information about a branch of this family who lived in England. Charles Dello Strologo was married in London in 1894 and was living in Shamley Green near Guildford in Surrey in the 1930s. Would like to know anything about him and his family.

Sherif Ibrahim/Ibrahim Sherif

Sue Morris — 15 Apr 2006 4:42:28 GMT

Please help me to find my grandfather who was born in Cairo and came to England in the 1920s and met my garndmother Elizabeth Harriett cooper aka Bessie White

Fatima Al-Beltagy - Looking for Information

Nada — 17 Feb 2006 5:09:12 GMT

To be more specific, she is from Al-Mahalla Al-Kubra area. Anyone know of a Beltagy family from that area ???

Nada

Fatima Al-Beltagy - Looking for Information

Nada — 17 Feb 2006 5:09:30 GMT

I would appreciate if anyone knows anything about the Beltagy family from sharqia. I am specifically looking for information about my great grandmother, Fatima Al-Beltagy.

Nada

HELP? Benn born in Cairo, Egypt 1889

PHelfand46 — 18 Mar 2005 7:36:09 GMT

I welcome any suggestions for where to look next for
a Theodore Alexander Benn, b. 14 July 1889 in Cairo, Egypt.
He attended the British School there. His father (possibly Theo or Alexander) was believed to be in the shipping business and is listed as being born in France in the 1930
US census. His mother's last name was Tedeschi and
was born in Italy. Theodore Alexander Benn immigrated
to England before 1912 and married Beatrice Martin of
London area around 1912. They moved from London>
Glascow>Birmingham (England)>Toronto (around 1920)>
Rye (Westchester) New York.
To make matters even more difficult, a family rumor says
that the name Benn was shortened but unknown from what
name. My questions are: (1) Can copies of birth records
in Cairo be obtained from 1889 and how do I go about
doing this? (2)Can I obtain a list of students or find out
if there is a listing for Theodore Alexander Benn who
attended the British School in Cairo for perhaps the
years 1895-1905? (3)Are there emigration/immigration records from/to England, France or Egypt available and
how might I access them? (4)Is anyone familiar with
the British School in Cairo and can they tell me anything
about it? (5)Any suggestions for where I might search
for additional info?
I welcome all ideas for possible research on this line.

Hanaya, or, Al Hanaya (sp.)

Tom L. Lee — 1 Jan 2006 4:11:50 GMT

I descend from a late 18th century/early 19th century Egyptian family, Hanaya (sp.) or, Al Hanaya (sp), but know absolutely nothing about the family. Would appreciate any information.

husband`s relatives

ebbschi — 28 Jan 2006 4:51:49 GMT

Hallo, Helmuth von Schilling is looking for descendants of Vivi (née Petrovich) and Berthe (daughter). Surnames are unknown, French name ? Family came to Port Said or Ismailia following the Suez-Canal projekt. Both were still alive in 1964. Helmuth is a grandson of Jeanne von Schilling née Petrovich and son of Nicolai von Schilling. Any hint would be nice. Helmuth

Census records

hdjohnson_1 — 17 Nov 2005 9:08:29 GMT

Looking for census records pre Suez war for the names Yannacopoulos and Dimitriadis. Does anyone have access to these? or can tell me how to do so.
Regards
Heather

Massoud - Cairo

M Massoud — 13 Mar 2004 4:13:04 GMT

I am looking for any information on my father's side of the family. My father, Said Massoud, lived in Cairo Egypt before immigrating to the states. He had one sister, Mervet, and brothers Ali Mohammed, Amin Lotfy, Mustapha, and Essadein (who I think moved to France). His mothers name was Dowlet and father was Mohammed (who I was told was a judge in Cairo). I may be a bit off with the spelling of the names.

I have been unsuccessful in finding any details for my family. Any information on this family or tips on how to find information is appreciated. Thank you!

SOBHI RAPHAEL and MARIE BOUDOUR HANNAH

VIRGINIAKINLEY72 — 19 Jul 2005 2:43:10 GMT

I am trying to find the death of Sobhi Guirguis Raphael who was killed in a car accident in possibly 1973 in Cairo ..his wife Marie Bourdour Hannah may have died also.

Any help would be great

1919 Egyptian Revolution: Davies

Yildizlili — 18 Mar 2005 7:35:23 GMT

Many many thanks for the info on this historical event and related subjects previously unknown to me. Walter William Davies was my distant relative by marriage. He was a Birmingham businessman, linguist and motor enthusiast residing at and assassinated in Cairo on 28 Mar 1919 when his wife was also injured. I have a British newspaper obituary and his death certificate and some photos of the family in Egypt. One of our family myths was that he was stabbed by his own servant while at dinner. Having read Mrs Baxter's mention of the Egyptian Gazette, I wonder whether copies are archived somewhere? I should also be fascinated to learn where he was buried - have the memorial inscriptions from any of the Egyptian cemeteries mentioned been listed? Most grateful for any help.

The last name "Wissa" - help

samwissa — 19 Jul 2005 2:43:34 GMT

Origins? Basis? Meaning?

Can anyone help me with that?

How common/uncommon is it?

Is it strictly "Christian" or "Coptic" or does it find it's way into both Muslim and Christian families?

Is it from southern or northern egypt?

Etc etc.. any information on the his name would be much appreciated as I have found ZERO information on it on the internet. Links would be great as well.

Sam W.

Evangelidis Family In Egypt

elliemonkey — 9 Oct 2004 9:24:43 GMT

Can anybody help me find some information on my Greek family in Egypt. My Grandfather was born 17 Sept 1919 in Fayed Egypt (George John Evangelidis) and i believe his parents owned a roller rink in Cairo. I've also been told his uncle was an engineer on the tramline in Cairo and another family member was an Ambassador to Greece in Cairo. Does anybody know where i could find any information on this. I am also told our family were given 24Hrs to leave Egypt in 1950's. The family then came to England.

Any help would be fantastic.

Thanks

Helene

Hamam Family Name

JoyceJackson223 — 9 Sep 2006 3:54:09 GMT

Searching for information on the Hamam family name. Grandfather, Hanna Hamam born in Egypt, 1878. Does anyone know the origin of the name or the tribe for the HAMAM family?
Thank You!

MINA SADEK GHALY - OBITUARY

BarbaraDobbinsTitle — 25 Apr 2005 2:50:06 GMT

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - April 12, 2005

MINA SADEK GHALY, 75, passed away 04/08/2005 at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Born in Aswan, Egypt, he was a Colton resident for 11 years. He worked as a civil engineer and retired from San Bernardino County Flood Control District after 25 years of service. Over 25-year member and founder of St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, and a member of their Board of Directors. Survivors: wife, Marie Ghaly of Colton; daughters Marguerite Ghaly Weaver of Redlands and Marlene Mancha of Colton; grandsons Damien Mancha of San Bernardino and Elliot & Austin Weaver of Redlands. Funeral: Thursday, 04/14/05 12 pm at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, 22700 St. Mina Ct., Colton, CA 92324. Interment following at Montecito Memorial Park.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only.

~RIP~

May I appeal to YOU Help , help help please to findany one with Chalkadrian, Chalgatrian, Tchalkatrian family name in Egypt

Marine Vahradyan — 15 Feb 2005 6:47:03 GMT

Hello kind man

would you be so kind respond me if you can prompt me
any web sites for free wite pages where I can find any one with
Chalkadrian, Tchalkadrian (or sound like that) family name, or if you know someone with that family name.
please respond me my email is vaspnors@arminco.com
I will appreciate very highly for any help my friend.
hope to hear from you soon.
sincerely Marine Vahradyan from Armenia

Kounellis family

Sherry — 18 Mar 2005 7:36:29 GMT

I am searching for info about Kimon and Ethel Kounellis. They were born in Cairo and left in 1919. Kimon was in the Egyptian Army. Help!

Rossie-Rasy-Racyi-Lebanon Relatives

JaneSmall45 — 22 Oct 2002 3:14:16 GMT

I am researching relatives from Lebanon and Syria emigrated to Egypt. Please contact.

Welsh miners in Egypt 1906

Martin — 29 Jan 2005 5:49:30 GMT

Hi all

Trying to locate the death of my Gt grandfather John Llewellyn who died somewhere in Africa, April 1906. I have heard that several Welsh miners died from the Fever sometime in 1906, somewhere near the Aswan dam area.......anyone have any ideas as to why they would be mining there ..........Gold perhaps.

any info greatly appreciated

Martin

where was/is Sae'ed Egypt?

Elaine Kaye — 3 Aug 2004 3:48:39 GMT

I have traced my paternal line to about 1820's where my GG Grandfather was a Coptic Egyptian living in Sae'ed Egypt before he had to leave settling in Palestine and marrying Sirrieh Dayeh and taking on her name.

I am trying to trace his line and also locate where Sae'ed was/is?

Can anyone help with regards to obtaining information/records of birth/marriage etc in the Coptic Egyption religion.

Cause of death of Alfred SHORT on 4th May 1919

andysmith141 — 15 Nov 2005 1:08:16 GMT

Would anyone know the cause of death of my wife's Great Grandfather Alfred SHORT in Egypt on the 4th May 1919 ?

He was aged 36 and died at Tanta. At the time of his death he was working as a Sub-Inspector of Egyptian markets. She currently has the UK death certificate but the cause of death
is blank.

If anyone can help it would be most appreciated.

Andrew Smith

Gibara & Forzly Surnames

Sue — 2 Jul 2004 1:45:01 GMT

I'm looking for some ancestry information/links to my Grandmother & Grandfather. Olga M Gibara was born in Alexandria, Egypt. Her father was a merchant.

She married Nacle Fares Forzly and they had 9 children: 6 boys, & 3 girls; my mother, aunts & uncles.

In particular, I'd like to make some connections with her sister (Simone) or brothers (Elie, Michel, Raphael) children, know who her great-grandfather was, find out her other sister's name & discover her REAL birthdate & their m

Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks.

OLIVER family in Ismailia and Alexandria

Kay Stanley41 — 3 Aug 2004 3:48:58 GMT

Would Eynia Oliver please contact me reference the Oliver family. I have been researching them for quite a long time.
George Oliver was my grandfather.

William Lyle Jamieson and Emma Rebecca Raud

the_oldies2 — 16 Sep 2005 5:37:19 GMT

William Lyle Jamieson and Emma Rebecca Raud
Does anyone know of this family?
I don't know anything about William or Emma except that they had 8 children all born in Alexandria between 1888 and 1905, 4 boys and 4 girls and that William was an engineer.
Can anyone help?
Thank you Narelle

Court Records from Egypt

wendybaxter1 — 14 May 2003 5:54:07 GMT

Please can anyone help! I am still trying to discover if it is possible to obtain copies of Court Records from Egypt. My grandfather was murdered in Egypt in 1919, I do not know where or when he was born. My only hope of finding out is to discover if his birth and birthplace are listed in the murder trial that followed in May/June 1919, possibly in Cairo. I fear that I will not be able to continue my family history on my paternal side otherwise.
Wendy.

Ismailia

Kay Stanley41 — 18 Feb 2004 6:55:19 GMT

Denis OLIVER born 1922 Ismailia. Served in the British Merchant Service.Did he return to Egypt after his discharge in 1944? Any info please.

search for family tree

Calogero — 9 Oct 2004 9:27:39 GMT

Hello,
Hi,am looking for ancestors of Ignazio Calogero 4th February 1914, in Port Said, married Salvina Polizzi in 1947 in Egypt. I seem to hit brick walls in my pursuit of names and dates, I would appreciate all and any information. They have three children, Claudia,Frank, and Lucy,
Kind Regards,
Marg Calogero

Al-Khasib (& variations) Family Surname

cdgreen(e) — 24 May 2003 6:43:42 GMT

Al-Khasib (& variations) Family Surname
Author: cd green(e)
Surnames: Al-Kasib, Al-Cosib, Al-Cosib, Al-Cosiba
Classification: Query

Can anyone transalate into English, what this name might mean?

Does anyone have any history on this surname or variations of this surname?

I have seen variations such as:

Al-Kasib
Al-Cosib
Al-Casib
Al-Cosiba

I believe there is a place named Al Khasib in Egypt & Iraq. Any Historical information would be appreciated about these places.

Thank you.

Help - Please I don't know where to go now!

lisa_kangur — 22 Apr 2003 10:49:45 GMT

Hi,

I am new to all this and am trying to trace my parents family history. I am stuck and really need some help.

I am trying to locate birth certificates for my paternal grandparents. I have their full names, dates and places of birth marriage date. I got all this from their British Passport.

The only issue I have is that they were both born in Alexandria, Egypt and I don't know where to find these certificates. They were born in the late 1890's.

Any help you can offer will be much appreciated

ELSOKKARY surname

Barb Kolanda — 2 Jul 2004 1:53:56 GMT

Looking for anyone searching the Elsokkary surname.
Thanks, Barb

Birth in Suez

macken_h — 29 Aug 2003 2:10:49 GMT

I need some help! I have an ancestor who was born in Suez in the 1870's. She was a British Subject. How do I go about finding some details of her birth? She may have been en-route to or from India with her parents.

KARALIS FAMILY

CLAUDIA KARALIS — 28 Jul 2001 11:53:19 GMT

My father's family is Greek. They lived in Port Said, Egypt. His mother's maiden name was Protapappas(spelling might be wrong) I believe his mother's name was Clara and his father's name was Peter. He left home when he was about 18. His Grandfather(maternal)worked on the Suez Canal. My father had a sister named Despina. My father was born around 1900-1901. Wondering if any of his family is still there. His name was Nicholas Peter Karalis.

Looking for Hoffer, Aspred from Alexandria

tirbjamnow — 15 Aug 2003 3:34:33 GMT

My GGG-Grandparents Rudolf Hoffer and Elisabeth Aspred had a daugther in Alexandria (I think) Egypt 11/8-1876 called Maria Elisabeth Hoffer also called Marietta.
If enyone knows anything about Rudolf and Elisabeth, then please reply.I know that they moved to Kumrowitz, Austria where my GG-Grandmother Olga Ulla Hoffer was born 8/4-1887.
Regards Majbrit

Nemec/de la Barre surnames

nytrink — 14 Jun 2003 2:27:26 GMT

Looking for info on Vilem (Wiliam) Nemec, married to Hedvig de la Barre. Lived in Cairo, Egypt in 1899. Had at least one child, son, Viktor Nemec who emigrated to USA in late 1940s. I am a descendant of Vilem and Hedvig, and looking for info on ancestors of either. I have additional descendant info.

Thanks for any help! :)

Gjoka family

balliufrenzie — 13 Mar 2004 1:27:52 GMT

Does anyone know/heard of the surname Gjoka (or Goka) in or around Alexandria/Cairo, Egypt? Looking for possible family (daughter, wife?) from 1946 onwards to 1955 - Muharrem Gjoka was security guard/lieutenant of King Zog of Albania and went to Egypt with him and stayed for 12yrs. He may have remarried.....any info appreciated.

Germans in Egypt after WWII

Lori — 2 Jul 2004 1:55:32 GMT

Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help me. A distant relative, SS-sturmbannfuhrer Wilhelm Borner went to Egypt to work for the Palestine Liberation Front (this info I got on-line from a book called 'Into the Pale'. Supossedly, he was a cousin of my G-G-grandfather. I was hoping someone would know how to obtain records, death, marriage, census(I don't know if these exist for egypt), newspaper articles or info on people associated with the above org. so I can trace Wilhelm back to the common link in my tree as I've hit a brick wall trying to work backwards from my G-G-Grandfather.

thank you for reading this post and any help you may be able to give.
Lori

Descendents of Prophet Muhammed

Tareq Gamal El-Dine Othman — 28 Jul 2001 11:45:07 GMT

My name is Tareq Gamal El-Din Muhamad Othman "Hassan Atallah".

I am sure that my grandfather, Muhamad Othman was a proven descendent of Prophet Muhamad (s.a.w.). The family had the written genealogy until the 1980's, when it was in the hands of Abdal-Menham .... Othman. When he died, his sister was given the information, but she died very soon thereafter and we don't know what happened to the information.
They lived in in Kafr-Atallah in Al-Sharkiya, the eastern province of the delta of Egypt.

As far as I know, all the occupants of Kafr-Atallah are descendents of Hassan Atallah, who emigrated from the Hejaz to Egypt at the time of Muhamad Ali.

Mr. Sobhi Eid and Mr. Ahmed Wifqi Muhamed Yasin are in charge of an organization of the descendents of the genealogy of Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w.) in the Middle East, called "Nikaabat Al-Ashraf." (Al-Ashraf Union.) Mr. Sobhi's phone number in Cairo is 453-0622. The organization's number is 341-1962.

Messeurs Sobhi and Yasin have published a huge volume of descendents of Prophet Muhamed (s.a.w.). You may be able to order the book from them.

My grandfather, Mohamed Othman, had 2 brothers: Mahmoud and Mustafa. His children are: Gamal El-Din (my father), Ihsan, Sameera, and Tawfiq.

I would be very grateful if you would share with me any information you uncover that would touch on my family or established genealogy.

Tareq Othman
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Vincenzo and Maria Muscara

jackne99 — 1 Dec 2003 4:47:38 GMT

Vincenzo born Noto Sicilia in 1863 and Maria Muscara (nee Caglia ) born c1863 Aquila, Italy lived in Alexandria Egypt, with daughters Armida b1900 (later Armida Newman) and Romilda Muscara (later Romilda Chellis) and son Pitagara. Any information relating to the Muscara's would be greatly appreciated. Maureen Newman, Australia

OLIVER family in Ismailia and Alexandria

KayStanley41 — 2 Jul 2004 1:56:22 GMT

Searching for information about my grandfather George OLIVER who left England in 1919 and married for the second time in Alexandria to Verginia PAPAEMMANUEL. At least one daughter Louise Bertha born. Any info on George and his descendants much appreciated.
Kay

My Grandmother Told me our ancestors were Egyptian.. Please help

rosa balenzano — 15 Apr 2002 4:05:12 GMT

My name .. rosa balenzano..
Granparents--( My fathers' side)-- Vito Gaetano Balenzano-wife-Maria Gasparri-- The egyptian ancestry????
Granparents -- (my Mothers's side)- Gaetano Desimini--wife Filomena Toritto--Great grand parents-- Vito Rocco Desimini-wife Giovanna Maffei.. HELP!!!
My parents Origin is from Province--Puglia.-- Bari--Sannicandro--Italy

MAHER's.

DebraLu37 — 25 Sep 2002 2:11:00 GMT

I am researching the name MAHER.
My grandfather was ALBERT or WILLIAM MAHER who was said to come from Austria.
Research has shown that many Maher's in austria now came from egypt.
Does anyone know anything about this name?
Does anyone know of connections between Austrai and Egypt?
Thanks.
Debra.

Ishac Family

rudytaylor50 — 1 Mar 2003 2:35:47 GMT

Searching for info on the Ishac family. Not sure of the town but they are Egyptian.

Zaglaka

awood26 — 28 Oct 2002 12:13:23 GMT

I am looking for anyone with the last name Zaglaka or if anyone has any info regarding the name. this is my Grandmothers maiden name. i am trying to find relatives of
hers.
thankyou

LOUISE NOUSSAIR KHALIL

susan_lorraine — 28 Oct 2002 12:15:54 GMT

I'm looking for some ancestry information/links to my grandmother. She was born in Luxor, Egypt. Her father was Noussair and his father was Khalil.

She married Nashed Hanna Tanyos (Nashed, son of Hanna, son of Tanyos). And they had 4 boys, my uncles,

In particular, I'd like to make some connections with her brothers/sisters, and know who her great grandfather was.

Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
susan_lorraine@yahoo.com

Nashed Hanna Tanyos

susan_lorraine — 2 Sep 2002 3:42:06 GMT

I'm looking for some ancestry information/links to my grandfather. He was born in Luxor, Egypt. His name is Nashed Hanna Tanyos. His father was Hanna Tanyos Tadaros.

He married Louise Noussair Khalil (see message on this message board). And they had 4 boys, my uncles,

In particular, I'd like to make some connections with his brothers/sisters.

Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
susan_lorraine@yahoo.com

Cemetery at Mansoura

Ernest Treagus — 12 Jul 2002 1:03:14 GMT

I would like to contact the custodian of the cemetery at Mansoura in Egypt, can anyone assist?

Egyptian Railways

Maureen Brown.au — 8 Jun 2002 11:39:38 GMT

I have been doing research on my husband's family history in Egypt (we've previously had some great assistance).

There are now have a few more questions that I'm hoping someone can help me with.

We've discovered that - in 1838 Muhammad Ali, Pasha of Egypt, visited Sudan, bringing with him a number of European engineers as he wanted to build a railway to Khartoum.

In 1852, construction of the Egyptian Railway was commenced (Alexandria to Cairo) - presumably with the assistance of some of the European engineers. Does anyone know if there are any records of the early engineers ? Would the Railway Museum in Cairo be likely to have this information ? Is there an internet contact for the Museum (and would they be able to communicate in English) ?

Another question relates to the building of the railway. Would the actual railway track have been manufactured in Egypt, i.e. that molten metal was used to make the track in Egypt ? OR Would the track have been acquired from elsewhere ? Also, the engines and carriages themselves - would they have manufactured in Egypt or obtained from elsewhere ?

Between 1871-75, 201 Europeans were appointed to the Egyptian Civil Service. Would there be records available of who these people were ?

Any information would be gratefully received.

Seeking information about Mukadder

orak dogu — 2 Jul 2004 1:47:07 GMT

Mukadder was born in Istanbul as a red hairy girl around 1912.
Fathers name was Ahmet. She was taken then to Egypy by a pascha's family (adopted ?) in 1922.
Any information relating her or her family will be appreciated.
O.D.

Seeking Lost Maternal Grandparents

ladybacjm — 8 Jun 2002 11:38:26 GMT

Looking for any information in reference to Thomas J (b.1850)and Maggie (b.1875) Vandergriff. They are recorded in state of Louisiana, US Census 1900 as coming from Egypt in 1870.
Please E-mail any info in reguards to this topic, will be appreciated..Thank you

The Abiad-El Abiad family from Palestine, now living in Egypt

Pascale — 24 Mar 2002 6:21:48 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my husband Imad Adel Salim Abiad, Palestinians now living in Egypt.......who can help me?

Invitation to Join NORTH-AFRICA-L Rootsweb Mailing List

KarimaAllison — 4 Aug 2004 7:15:16 GMT

Hello,

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join the newly formed NORTH-AFRICA-L Rootsweb mailing list. This is a discussion list for anyone who has an interest in researching their Family Genealogy (Nisbah) in the NORTH AFRICAN Countries of EGYPT, SUDAN, LIBYA, TUNISIA, ALGERIA, MOROCCO and MAURITANIA. We also welcome the discussion of history and culture of these countries.

You can find out more about the list by visiting the following web site where you can join, not only the NORTH-AFRICA-L mailing list, but also the genealogy mailing list of any or all of the North African Countries indicated on the map above by clicking on the country's respective Icon.

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If you would like to join the list, please send a message with the word SUBSCRIBE in the body of the message to:

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Hope you will join us.

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Erian Karas

kasandra hodsdon — 17 Oct 2001 4:11:15 GMT

i am looking for lilly karas, was married to erian karas, they lived in california and washington state. i was foster daughter.
erian was from eqypt and died in november 2000?sons name was tom grandaughter erin?please help!

Fred Clifford Dennis in Spain 1950's-60's

ralcolea — 2 Jul 2004 1:48:35 GMT

Any information on Fred Clifford Dennis ,born 1906 Knoxville Tennessee.His sister Joyce Lynn Dennis married in the NJAM family and is mentioned as living in Cairo,Egypt in Fred Clifford's Knoxville obituary in 1981. Fred Clifford Dennis was in southern Spain in the late 1950's ,probably was involved in the construction of the American military bases including Moron de la Frontera in Sevilla area,might have been a seabee(?).Also was at the military base in Yemen in late 50's-early 60's.In 1957 Fred Clifford Dennis married spanish citizen Aurora Garcia Diaz at either the American Consulate in Tangier,Morocco or in Gibraltar,UK about September 1957,son Raymond Fred Dennis born in Sevilla,Spain June 20, 1958.He was listed in the Knoxville City Directory in 1948-1949 . Then is missing till 1970 when he is listed again until his death in 1981.
I am trying to reconstruct the years he spent outside of Knoxville.
Thank you. Raymond Fred Dennis

Bazan Surname

GenghisKhan — 20 Apr 2004 1:37:08 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Bazan surname, such as it's origins and history.

Gabbai/Gabai

Steve Gabai — 8 Oct 2001 2:36:39 GMT

My grandfather had 2 siblings that moved from Izmir, Turkey to Egypt during the first half of the 20th Century: Abraham & Marie.

Abraham had 2 sons, Raymond who eventually moved to Italy and Victor (or Vittorio).

We think Abraham lived in Alexandria and he was a saleman for a pencil company.

Victor died in an accident of some sort.

Sound familiar? sgabai@hotmail.com

Harry Annis

athena — 28 Jul 2001 11:46:07 GMT

searching for relatives of my mother's brother--harry annis. he was born in alexandria, egypt, of greek decent. his birth name was haralabos papagianeris. the last record we have of him was in washington state--in 1939. we suspect he may have returned to egypt around that time. wondering if he has any living relatives or family there. any info will help. thanks.

Relatives of Mohamed Atif Shahen Dec 31/49

donna m shahen — 28 Jul 2001 11:46:58 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Mohamed Atif Shahen born Dec 31 1949, in Cairo, Egypt. Immigrated to Canada appr. 1980, has daughter Jasmin born appr 1978 in London, England, mother's name Susan.

Savvidis

Maria Savvidis — 28 Jul 2001 11:50:40 GMT

I would like to find any relatives. Please if your last name is Savvidis or you know someone with that last name, please contact me at msavvidis@cfl.rr.com thank you, meroula

HASSIM

salleynehassim — 19 Sep 2001 12:54:39 GMT

Looking for information on any HASSIMs.

Thank you

Sayess

Shirley Kathan-Sayess — 28 Jul 2001 11:52:14 GMT

My father-in-law, Mohammed Ibraheim Sayess, was born in Jaffa, Palestine, son of Ibraheim I. Sayess and Fatima M. Gawi. He had 1 brother and 3 sisters: Bulous Afif, Zahra Sayess, of Jordan, Safiya Sayess, of Egypt, and Rashida Sayess, also of Egypt. I would like to learn news of their families if possible.