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The History of the
Armenians of Charsanjak

By K. S. Yerevanian
Published by the
Compatriotic Union of Charsanjak
Beirut, Lebanon & Fresno, California
Printed in Beirut, Lebanon, 1956
From the Libraries of
Queenie Poochigian & Sonia Poochikian Sarkissian
Translated by Julie Poochigian & Sonia Poochikian Sarkissian

Just click on any picture to view enlarged image!

The History of the
Charsanjak Armenians
By K. S. Yerevanian

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Dedication Page

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Executive Committee
Compatriotic Union of Charsanjak
Beirut Lebanon, 1956

Souren Poochigian (Poutchigian/Poutchikian)
Sarkis Manookian, Vartyeres Asadourian
Boghos Marsoubian & Louder Arakelian
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Map of Charsanjak
Before 1915

Kharpert, Armenia, Turkey
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Map of Perri
Before 1915

Charsanjak, Kharpert, Armenia, Turkey
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Hoshe Village & Perri River
Before 1915

Scenery from Perri Village
Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Pertek Fortress
Before 1915

Third largest center in Charsanjak
Armenia, Turkey
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The Village of Perri
Before 1915

Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Ruins of Perri
1920

Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Costumes in Perri, Charsanjak
October 15, 1898

Haroutune Ermoian and his family
Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Costumes in Perri, Charsanjak
Before 1915

Haroutune Gopoian and his family
Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Guiragos Poochigian
Allepo, Syria, Abt 1912

Guiragos Poochigian (1870-1915)
was one of the most well-known
representatives of Charsanjak
In 1915, he was one of the first
Armenians captured by the Turks
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Muzour Bridge, Charsanjak
Before 1915

Location where many Armenians,
including Guiragos Poochigian,
were massacred by the Turks
in Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Medz Gerd Bridge
Charsanjak, Before 1915

Medz Gerd was a central city
connected to Perri
in Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Bagdasar Poochigian
New York, Abt 1923

Baghdasar Poochigian (1893-1963)
was an executive  member of the
elementary school in Perri,
Charsanjak, Armenia, Turkey
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Graduates of
The Charsanjak (Perri) School
in Aleppo, Syria, 1928

Kegham Poochigian (1914-1981)
and classmates
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Compatriotic Union of Charsanjak
Picnic in Beirut, Lebanon
July 8, 1951

Includes Poochigians:
Souren, Haiganoush, Hratch, Varoujan, Arpi
Kegham & Kevork
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Compatriotic Union of Charsanjak
Picnic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Early 1950's

Includes Armenouhy Poochigian Kalafian
(1903-1994)
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Kegham Poochigian
Beirut, Lebanon, Abt 1956

Kegham Poochigian (1914-1981) was an
Editorial Executive member for publication of
"The History of the Armenians of Charsanjak"
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Souren Poochigian
Beirut, Lebanon, Abt 1956

Souren Poochigian (1912-1957) was an
Editorial Executive Member for publication of
"The History of the Armenians of Charsanjak"
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Bedros Poochigian
Fresno, California, Abt 1956

Bedros Poochigian (1876-1960)
was called "Nahabed," the patriarch
of the people from Perri, Charsanjak  in 1956
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Compatriotic Union of Charsanjak
National Committee
Fresno, California Branch, Abt. 1956

Kachatoor Karakevoorian,
Eksa Arakelian, Aroosiak Mahakian,
Marie Kaloostian (1906-1981)
& Garabed Goshgarian
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Compatriotic Union of Charsanjak
Members
Fresno, California Branch, Abt. 1956

Includes Poochigians:
Bedros Poochigian (1876-1960),
Hamparzoom Dolabjian (1887-1965)
Aghavni Dolabjian (1891-1981) &
Marie Kaloostian (1906-1981)
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Last Updated 06/03/99

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