Zaven's father was killed in his native country. He with his mother, one sister and one brother were exiled as far as Dipsi, where his brother died and his sister was taken by the Arabs. Mother and child were forced to continue their terrible journey. On reaching Meskene the Kurds attacked the caravan and robbed all the money and clothings which they had, then separating Zaven and his mother from the caravan they beat both of them so terribly that they were unable to move forwards for eight days.

            One day an Arab came and took them to his house where Zaven's mother died, while he being recovered eleven years with his master. Once he came on business to Bab, where he met with our agent who sent him to us.

Left our care: June 6, 1927. Relatives. Mother in America.