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Badouh Family
Ellis Island immigration records indicate Antonio Badouh, a Syrian male age 18, occupation clerk, departed from LeHavre on the French ocean liner LaBourgogne bound New York City. The ship arrived on October 28, 1895. [Note: the family was from Tripoli, Lebanon, but it was a part of Syria at the time of their immigration.]
It is not known how long Anton stayed in New York City, but he was in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas by October 16, 1905.
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Bay City, Texas,
October 14.—Some of the business men of this place have promoted a
Young Men’s Christian Association, and the probabilities are that
within sixty days Bay City will have as fine equipment in the way of
baths, gymnasium and reading room as any city of her size in Texas.
The upper part of Boney’s new brick has been secured and
improvements will be made at once. The officers selected to serve
until January 1, 1906, are: E. Fowler, president; William Cash, vice
president; A. D. Hensley, secretary and A. M. Badouh, treasurer. It
is expected that 100 members will be secured easily. --Houston Post,
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E. M. Badouh of the firm of Badouh Bros. will leave tomorrow morning for Galveston. He will sail from there via the Mallory line for New York, where he will spend about two months. --Houston Post, July 13, 1906
A company has been organized for the purpose of building an opera house here of sufficient size and equipment to meet the demands for the next fifteen or twenty years. The capital stock amounts to $10,000. The incorporators of the new enterprise include the following successful business men of this city: J. M. Corbett, T. J. Poole, Henry Rugeley, John T. Sargent, J. W. Rugeley, A. M. Doubek and A. M. Badouh.—Houston Post, February 21, 1907
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Bay City, Texas, March 25.—President Moore of the Ten Thousand club has appointed a reception committee to receive and entertain our country cousins the Houston trade excursion of Bayou Boosters, who will be Bay City’s guests from 5:30 till 6:30 Friday evening.
Following is the
committee:…A. M. Badouh --Houston Post, March 26 1909 |
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BAY CITY, Tx., March 30—A Royal Arch chapter of Masons was organized here last night with fifteen charter members. The following officers were elected: John W. Gaines, high priest; T. J. Poole, banker; John Sloan, principal sojourner; J. M. Corbett, secretary; Dr. T. C. Brooks, scribe: A. M. Badouh, third veil; L. LeTulle, first veil: J. W. Miller, guard.
Houston Post, March 31, 1909 |
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His parents, Michail [Anton Michael] and Asma Badouh, arrived in New York City on October 27, 1908. They traveled aboard the ship Nord America, departing from Naples. Their nationality was listed as Turkish having been born in Turkey. Their last residence was also Tripoli. At their time of immigration they were 65 and 50 years of age. They continued their travel to Galveston and then on to Bay City to join their sons, Edward M. and Anton.
Most of the records for the Badouh family indicate they were from
Syria [Lebanon] except for the parents Turkish nationality. They had
been living in Tripoli prior to immigration which is present-day
Lebanon. Their fellow countrymen would be known as the Syrian and
Lebanese Texans.
The Badouh family in Bay City were: Nellie Badouh born February 10, 1885 – immigration unknown
Asma’s obituary listed another daughter, Hana Debe/Dibe still living in Lebanon although when asked about her children on the 1910 census, she said she had three children and three still living. Hana was also mentioned in Edward’s will in 1946.
The only picture available of Mr. and Mrs. Badouh was taken during the 1913 flood in Bay City.
It is unknown whether the house in the background is their home. They lived at 2520 Avenue J and the house was no longer standing in 2015. A railroad track was built on the Avenue J street bed in that area of town.
Called By Father’s Death
A. M. Badouh has been called to Bay City, Texas, by the death of
his father, Mitchell Badouh, 85 years old. Surviving the father are
his wife and two daughters, and another son, E. M. Badouh. El Paso Herald, February 16, 1920 A. M. Badouh, Sr.
Mr. A. M. Badouh, Sr., father of our fellowtownsman, E. M. Badouh, died at his home in this city last night and will be buried in Cedarvale Cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Only yesterday Mr. Ed. Badouh took his father and mother to Gulf in an automobile. After returning home the elder Badouh complained of feeling bad and was helped to bed. Shortly afterward he passed away.
Decedent was in his 88th year of his age. He was born and raised in Syria and has been living with his children in this country for the past ten years.
Besides his wife, three children survive, Ed. M. Badouh, of this city; A. M. Badouh, of El Paso, and Mrs. Nellie John, of Cuero.
The Tribune joins the many friends of the family in sympathy for them in their bereavement.
Daily Tribune, Bay City, Texas, February 16, 1920
98-Year-Old Bay City Resident Dies Here
Mrs. Asma Badouh, 98-year-old resident of Bay City, died at John Sealy Hospital yesterday afternoon at 12:40 o’clock. She was born in Syria in 1848.
Her body was taken overland to Bay City last night by J. Levy & Bro. funeral home for service and interment there.
Houston Post, December 5, 1946 Mrs. Asma Badouh Dies At Age 98
Mrs. Asma Badouh, 98, died in a Galveston hospital Wednesday at 12:40 p.m.
A resident of Bay City since 1907, Mrs. Badouh was a native of Syria, and one daughter, Mrs. Hana Debe, still lives in Tripoli, Syria.
Funeral services will be held from the Episcopal Church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Reverend Aubrey Maxted will officiate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Matchett-Newman Funeral Home. The active pallbearers will be J. C. Lewis, Frank Thompson, P. G. Huston, William Walker, Gifford Reiman, R. O. Kiser.
Besides her daughter in Syria, she is survived by two sons, Anton Badouh of San Antonio and E. M. Badouh of Bay City. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Daily Tribune, December 5, 1946
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Edward M. Badouh and Anton M. were in business together. They owned and operated the Badouh Bros. General Merchandise store on a 7th Street corner.
Another store location was the northeast corner of 7th Street and Avenue G, the 2016 location of Wells Fargo Bank. It is the store location on the left on the following 1907 Bay City block 105 map marked D. G. & Clo.
By 1912, it is believed the Bay City store was moved across the street to the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Avenue G. It would be the store on the right in on the map below marked as Dept. S. A bank had been built on the previous location by 1912. The new location was known as the E. M. Badouh Dry Goods.
Just down the block to the west was the Simon Bros. store and the two were fierce competitors for the business of the Bay City residents.
This aerial view of Bay City indicates the locations of the Badouh stores on the north side and the Badouh home in the southeast corner.
The Bay City store was in the same location on the 1917 map and labeled as Dry Goods.
A map which appeared in the 1937 paper indicated that the business of E. M. Badouh was located at 216 7th Street. The streets were later renumbered, so the location would be the 2015 location of the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation.
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Anton Michael married Muneerah K. Maluf on July 27, 1907 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Maneerah was born August 15, 1883 (according to her death certificate) in Syria. After moving to Bay City, she moved her church membership from the Presbyterian Church in Pottsville to the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City. Family tradition says that Muneerah traveled around the United States conducting poetry readings and during her travels met Anton.
Anton's family about
the time they moved to El Paso.
Muneerah with children. Evidently, two children
died between this picture and the one above.
As Anton was preparing to open the store, he advertised in the El Paso Morning Times on that date a new store, Badouh Bros., and offered a $10.00 cash prize to the person who could suggest a name for the “up-to-date shoe store which will be located at 105-107 San Jacinto street, next to Ardoin’s Confectionery.”
When December 3rd arrived, the readers must have been surprised to find that Anton kept the money and named the business himself. The store was opened in December, 1916.
New Shoe Store Is Opened Here By Bay City, Tex., Men The Badouh shoe store has been opened at 105-107 San Jacinto street by Badouh Bros., formerly of Bay City, Texas. Looking around for a change of location, they selected El Paso as the most promising city that came to their notice. They will carry a large line of shoes for both the wholesale and retail trade. “The store that sells the same shoe for less money” is the motto of the firm.
Badouh Shoe Co. Is Enlarging Its Quarters
For the second time since entering business in El Paso last December, the Badouh Shoe store is forced to enlarge its quarters to take care of its increasing trade. In February over 50 feet of space was added to the store, and plans are now being made to still further enlarge the place. A. M. Badouh, the proprietor, is enthusiastic over El Paso as a business community.--El Paso Herald, May 5, 1917
As in Bay City, the family became a part of the business, social and religious community in El Paso. They were especially active in the Syrian-Lebanese community of El Paso and participated in support of the United States in World War I.
Syrians Form a Team.
One of the newest teams to be organized is the Syrian-American. This team was organized Tuesday night and practically every Syrian in El Paso has allied himself with the team in an effort to make the contributions of the Syrian-Americans stand out prominently.
Lieut. S. David, of the 82d field artillery, a Syrian by birth, is heading the team. He made a patriotic speech to Syrians Tuesday night. The other members of the team are S. Abdow, Joe Bouissliaman, A. Malouly, Joe Ayub and A. M. Badouh. --El Paso Herald, April 10, 1918
Syrians Bring in $4800.
The committee of Syrians headed by M. Badouh, reported $4800 worth of bonds sold, when called on at the luncheon. This was the committee’s first day’s work.
Lieut. S. David, medical corps, 82d field artillery, responded to complimentary remarks at the luncheon. Other members of the committee are E. A. Malooly and S. Abdon.
Dan Scurlock sang the Liberty loan song, “What Are You Going to do to Help the Boys,” and Joseph M. Evans sang a patriotic song of his own composition. --El Paso Herald, April 12, 1918
The September 26, 1918 issue of the El Paso Herald noted that A. M. Badouh, 904 Upson avenue, was the first Syrian-American to purchase a bond. He subscribed $1000 on Thursday morning. He is a member of the Texas Limit club, war stamps, and so is his brother, E. M. Badouh.
The shoe business continued to expand.
Big Stock of Sample Shoes
A stock of 15,000 pairs men, women and children’s sample shoes has been received from New York and Boston by the Badouh Shoe company and has been added to the large stock at its store, 105-107 San Jacinto street. The stock includes all of the latest spring styles in pumps, oxfords and high shoes for men, women and children and is one of the completest stocks in the city.
A. M. Badouh, manager of the Badouh Shoe company, has returned from New York, where he bought up the output of spring sample shoes direct from the large shoe factories in New York and Boston. He has been in the east for the last month buying for the El Paso store, and has secured a stock of high grade shoes which will equal that of the leading New York stores.
“I have been dealing in sample shoes for years and have secured the most up-to-date stock for the Badouh Shoe company at El Paso which I could obtain in the country,” said Mr. Badouh. “I visited the largest factories in New York and Boston and have bought their entire output of high grade shoes which I will offer to the El Paso trade. The experience I have had in sample shoe stocks has enabled me to purchase the factories’ output of shoes at a very reasonable price and my El Paso customers will benefit by this. They will be able to secure the very best grade of shoes at most reasonable prices. The shipment of 15,000 pairs of spring shoes has been received at my store at 105-107 San Jacinto street and have been added to the large shoe stock which the Badouh Shoe company has maintained at its El Paso store.”—Adv.
El Paso Herald, March 3, 1917
Badouh Shoe Co. Is Enlarging Its Quarters
For the second time since entering business in El Paso last December, the Badouh Shoe store is forced to enlarge its quarters to take care of its increasing trade. In February over 50 feet of space was added to the store, and plans are now being made to still further enlarge the place. A. M. Badouh, the proprietor, is enthusiastic over El Paso as a business community.—El Paso Herald, May 5, 1917
During that time, the El Paso business continued to grow. In November 1917, Anton was preparing to open a new store in El Paso known as The White Bootery.
“The White Bootery,” Badouh Bros., will be one of the prettiest shoe stores in the city when the repairs and renovations on the building on Overland near Stanton street, are completed. The fronts are being put in at a cost of $1800. The fixtures are in white.-- El Paso Herald, November 24, 1917
Anton’s family made the long trip from El Paso to Bay City to visit the grandparents and Uncle Edward.
Mrs. A. M. Badouh and her five children have returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Bay City, Tex. Two of Mrs. Badouh’s children, Ed and Louise, have been visiting for several months in Bay City, the guest of their grandparents. Mrs. Badouh and the other three children were in Bay City for four weeks. –El Paso Herald, September 1, 1919
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Nellie, the sister of Edward and Anton married on February 10, 1917 to Abraham John who lived in Cuero. The wedding took place at the Badouh home in Bay City. Abe was also Syrian and had immigrated to the United States in 1889. He became a naturalized citizen in 1905 and owned a grocery store on West Main Street in Cuero.
JOHN – BADOUH Mr. Abraham John, of Cuero, and Miss Nellie Badouh, of Bay City, were united in marriage at the bride’s home Saturday morning, February the tenth, the Rev. John Sloane of the Episcopal church officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. John will make Cuero their home, the groom being a business man of that city.
The bride has lived in this city for a number of years and has many friends who join in wishing her a successful and happy life.
The wedding was a quiet home affair, the ceremony being held in the presence of the members of the family and a few intimate friends.--Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer, February 13, 1917
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Stranger’s Dog Gets In Wrong Auto; Keeps Owner Out; Police Help
A. M. Badouh, 1018 Montana street, called on the police
department Friday afternoon to assist him in recovering his
automobile from the possession of a strange collie dog.
Mr. Badouh attempted to enter his car after lunch but was met by
a growl. The dog had taken charge of the car and refused to
evacuate.
A neighbor boy who happened to be passing, noticed the dog and
whistled. The dog leaped from the car and followed the boy home.
“The thought he was guarding dad’s car,” the boy said.
El Paso Herald, February 17, 1922
Anton’s children attended El Paso schools and excelled in their
studies. Asma in music and Anton Jr. was the valedictorian of the
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1917 – Anton was manager of Badouh’s Shoe Co. Wholesale and Retail shoes 1918 – Anton M. manager Badouh Shoe Co 105-7 San Jacinto – residence 800 Upson Ave.
1919 – Anton M. prop of White Bootery, manager Badouh Shoe Co. res. 904 Upson Ave.
1920 – Anton and brother, Edward – Badouh Bros. Anton was living at 904 Upson Avenue
1921 – Anton M. – Badouh Bros. residence 1018 Montana
1922 – Anton White Bootery residence 1018 Montana – brother Edward also listed as living in Bay City
1923 – Anton – White Bootery – 1018 Montana
1924 – Antonio M. (White Bootery) residence 1018 Montana [September 18, 1925 – last ad for the White Bootery in the El Paso Herald)
1927 – Anton M. – proprietor White Bootery, manager Badouh Shoe Co
– residence 904 Upson Ave.
1928 – Anton – no occupation listed – residence 1018 Montana
1929 – Antonio M. (Muerah) residence 1000 E Rio Grande
1932 – Anton selling real estate in the Abdou Building – residence
1311 Montana
1934 – Anton M. Jr. – 237 Encina
1935 – Anton selling real estate in 714 Caples Building – Living at
2019 Montana
1937 – Anton M. selling real estate at 714 Caples Building. Their
residence was 2019 Montana
1937 – Anton M. Jr. – 21 Toyon – Palo Alto, California
1939 – Anton - selling real estate – still at 2019 Montana
1940 – Anton M. – no occupation listed – residence 2019 Montana
1941 – Anton - no occupation listed
1942 Anton selling real estate
1943 - Anton - real estate – residence 404 E. Lowenstein San Antonio Directory
1948 – Anton M. (Minerva) residence 231 W. Mulberry Ave. The last mention of the A. M. Badouh family in the El Paso newspaper was an ad.
BARGAIN—Triplex, furnished. Good condition. Close in North of Montana. Income $70 month. Price $5250. Nothing like it for the money. A. M. Badouh, M4007.—E. Paso Herald-Post, April 12, 1945
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La Bourgogne, S. S. Nord America, flags and map photos courtesy of Wikipedia |
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