I am looking for anyone with a surname/last name Abdo from Ferzol/Furzol (near Zahle) in what is now Lebanon. I believe that some Abdo's from Ferzol may have moved to Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, because I have found WWI draft registration cards for WIlliam Abdo (b. 1895) and Sam Abdo (b. 1888), both of Mankato, stating they were born in Ferzol, which is a small village near Zahle.

William's card states he lives on James Avenue, Mankato, and is employed by N. Abdo, whom I suspect is Naiff Abdo who owned and operated Abdo's Store on James Avenue in Mankato. William had many siblings. I do not think Sam is from the same immediate family - he was a shoemaker.

I believe these Abdo's may be related (perhaps cousins) to Mary Farris, nee Nishmay Abdo (b. app. 1865), daughter of Michael (Mikhool) Abdo, a mill man from Ferzol, and his wife Nustas Abounajem, also from Ferzol.

Mary (nee Abdo) and husband Rachid Assad Ferris emigrated in 1892, going first to Duluth, MN, then to Wahpeton, ND, then to Williston, ND. Mary had one brother Abraham (b. app. 1860), who stayed in Ferzol and had many children, including Serrea, Mitrie, Nustas, Abdo, George, and Michiel, all of whom were born in or around Ferzol.

Any information as to descendants would be appareciated.