She was deported with her parents. Near Sheddade the caravan was divided into two parts, one consisting of only men and the other one of women and children. The first party was sent forward in an unknown direction, the second one was plundered, killed and ill-treated in such a manner which brings shame upon mankind.

                  Mother and child escaped the disgrace by hiding themselves in a neighbouring forest. The next morning they were discovered by an Arab and were taken to his house in Mardin (their native country). After some years they had the opportunity to come to Aleppo, where Zahara was placed as a maid servant in a Jew's family, but the Jews were trying to induce her to embrace their religion. A Catholic clergyman was informed, he took her out of the Jew's house and sent to us. We took Zahara in, because her mother too poor. We found her aunt in Aleppo. Zahara went to live with her.

Left our care: March 29, 1926. Relatives.