Right: Shakir Katen, Nabiaha Gorab & Family c. 1913, showcasing the rich family genealogy that traces back to their Homs Syria ancestors and highlights the Katen Gorab family history.
For those interested in exploring their family genealogy, especially if you have ancestors from Homs, Syria, or if you are researching the Katen Gorab family history, feel free to reach out at 919 740 2939.
My ancestry has always been significant to me. Who am I? Where did I come from? What were my Homs, Syria ancestors like? Why did they migrate from Homs, Syria, and other areas of the Ottoman Empire?
Through interviews, phone calls, an old family bible, and discussions with relatives before they passed on, I can illuminate some of these questions regarding our family genealogy. Perhaps, you may find some answers as well.
This site features genealogy reports and video and audio recordings related to the Katen Gorab family history. Due to privacy concerns, the Media menu is available only upon request.
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The Katen Gorab family history can be traced back to Saman (b. 1735), providing a fascinating glimpse into their family genealogy and connection to their Homs Syria ancestors.
The Gorab family's genealogy on this site begins with Abd-Allah Gorab (c. 1790 to 1830), who is an important figure for those tracing their Homs Syria ancestors and exploring the Katen Gorab family history.
Bishara Azar is the earliest ancestor we can trace in our family genealogy. He died in 1930, and his roots connect us to the Homs Syria ancestors, enriching the Katen Gorab family history.
Mueseff Oujile seems to have been born in the early 1800s. The Oujiles, part of a larger family genealogy that traces back to their Homs Syria ancestors, migrated to Hooker, OK, where they continued to develop their Katen Gorab family history.
Boustras Alwan (1830 to 1890) is as far back as we can trace the Alwon name within our family genealogy. George Zrake (d. 1911) is an ancestor from my paternal grandmother’s line, linking us to our Homs Syria ancestors, and contributes to the rich Katen Gorab family history.