Garabed's father was taken to the Turkish army. His mother, a younger brother, a sister and he himself were deported to Deir-el-Zor. 

                  They passed the river, and on the other side they were attacked by Arabs, who selected several children from the caravan and took them to their tents. The remaining parts of the caravan were unclothed and thrown into the river. So happened to Garabed's mother and sister, who was but a little baby. 

                  Garabed was taken to one tribe and his brother Koorken to another one. Some days after his brother was killed by Arab boys, and one day also Garabed was surrounded by Circassian boys, who began to stone him till he fell down as a dead and remained there 3 days without any food

                  An Arab found him and brought him to his tent where he soon recovered. He stayed 10 years with the Arab and worked as a shepherd and servant.  

                  Garabed grew up and wanted very much to learn a trade and return to his own nation. He asked his master, and he being a good man permitted Garabed who went to Hassitshe. From there our agent sent him to us. 

Left our care: June 25, 1925. Relatives.