| Michael son of Dayoub Davis of Zuwaytini Syria and Minnie daughter of
Aboud Achey and Helen Albert came to the United States in the
early 1900's from Syria. Zweitina or Zuwaytini is a small village located
in Western Syria close to the Lebanese border. Michael came through the port in
Philiadelphia around 1911 and Minnie through Ellis Island around 1913. They met here and
got married 23 January 1914 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Michael is one of three children, George and Sonya remained in Syria.
Minnie is one of three children, Sophia and Zakie also remained in
Syria. Michael was the owner and founder of Davis and Sons scrapyard. |
