Early Christian Families in Kerala

FAMILY HISTORY IN THE 1st century AD

FIRST GENERATION: Maliakkel Thomman Tharakan 1560-1662

SECOND GENERATION: Maliakkel Madukkamoottil    Chacko(Kochacko)     Tharakan 1600-1662

THIRD GENERATION: (A): Madukkamoottil Thomman 1648-1715

THIRD GENERATION: (B): Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko 1650-?

FOURTH GENERATION: Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman 1680-?

FIFTH GENERATION:  Kaithayil Padinjarekkuttu Chacko 1720-?

SIXTH GENERATION: (A): Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman 1755-?

SIXTH GENERATION: (B): Kaithayil Chacko 1760-?

SEVENTH GENERATION: (A) :Pattarmadathil Thomman 1778-?

SEVENTH GENERATION: (B): Padinjrekuttu Korah Malpan 1780-1845

SEVENTH GENERATION: (C): Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamadam) Chacko 1785-?

EIGHTH GENERATION : (A) : Vengaloor Chacko(1816-?)

EIGHTH GENERATION: (B) :Padinjarekuttu Geevaughese Kasheesha(1818-1874)

EIGHTH GENERATION: (C) :Cheriyamdathil Korah(1821-1860)

EIGHTH GENERATION: (D): Palayil Ualhannan(1825-?)

NINTH GENERATION: (A) :Cheriyamadathil Valiya Yakkob Kathanar(1851-1941)

NINTH GENERATION: (B): Puthumana Cheriyamadathil Cheriyan (1859-1928)

TENTH GENERATION: (A): Thoppil Cheriyamadathil Korah Anthrayose Kathanar(1876-1943)

TENTH GENERATION: (B): C J Mathiyas(1878-1966)

TENTH GENERATION: (C): C J Paul (1880-1959)
 
TENTH GENERATION: (D): Cheriyamadathil Kochu Yakkob Kathanar (1891-1948)

TENTH GENERATION: (E): C J Skariah Malpan(1894-1952)

ELEVENTH GENERATION: (A)  :C P Jacob (1910-2001)

ELEVENTH GENERATION: (B): C P Thomas (1916-1999)

TWELFTH GENERATION: (A): Paul Jacob (1940)

TWELFTH GENERATION (B): Philip Jacob(1946)

TWELFTH GENERATION (C): Thomas Paul(1949)

Thirteenth Generation (A): Amitabh Philip Jacob(1972)

Thirteenth Generation (B): Deepti Susan Paul(1978)

 Thirteenth Generation (C): Anna 'Chippy' Paul(1983)

Thirteenth Generation (D): Elizabeth 'Chikku' Paul(1983)

Thirteenth Generation (E): 'Tip' Jacob Thomas Paul(1991)

Early Christian Families in Kerala

The history of all Syrian Christian families in Kerala is linked to the early foundation of Christianity. Any Christian family's history will be beginning in the first century AD, when St. Thomas baptized certain families in Kerala. The history of our family is believed to have started from that point in time.

St. Thomas is believed to have arrived in AD 52 in Kodungallor (Kerala) which at that time was the capital of Pera Kingdom. He converted some Brahmin families and Jewish families to Christianity. He established seven churches in Kerala and finally became a martyr in Madras. Eventually there was tension between the converted believers and the regular denizens. From certain power pockets of Christianity, there was exodus of Hindus and vice versa. By the fourth century, Christianity had so weakened that there were barely 61 families left, according ancient verbal songs.

This sad state of affairs is said to have come to an end in AD 345 , when a merchant mogul by the name Knai Thoma came to Kerala with more than 300 Syrian families and received respect and honor from the then king Cheraman Perumal. It is widely believed that today's Kerala Christians are descendants of the aforementioned early Christians.
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FAMILY HISTORY IN THE 1st century AD

One of the first families converted to Christianity by St. Thomas was a Brahmin young man from Kodungallor residing at his house called Maliakkel Illam. One day St. Thomas met this young man in the morning and asked where he is coming from. The Brahmin answered he is coming after the worship of the statues in the temple. St. Thomas countered whether the statues give blessings in response to prayer. The adolescent shook his head in negative meaning and added that if he did not go the temple, his parents won't give his meals. St. Thomas used this opportunity to educate this impressionable young man about Jesus and his teachings. Some days later St. Thomas baptized the young man and named him 'Thoma'. Later Thoma was expelled from his own home and made residency with the saint. Eventually he was given priesthood and was known as 'Maliakkel Thoma Ramban' and he is widely believed to be the founder of the family about which this website is about.

A branch of this converted family was living in Gokkamangalam and later came to Vaikom and eventually settled in Kottayam. Not much is known about the family after 'Thoma Ramban', until the 15th century. But the name Thoma and a succession of priests continued throughout until our first recorded ancestor was born in 1560 AD.
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FIRST GENERATION: Maliakkel Thomman Tharakan 1560-1630

A main branch of the Maliakel family was residing in Vaikom, which was part of 'VadakkumKoor' Kingdom in the present day Kerala State. In the neighboring kingdom of Kochi (Cochin) the influence of Portuguese merchants was strongly in evidence. According the Portuguese estimates, the number of Christians in that area exceeded 200,000 (2 Lakhs). They started to take efforts to brings all these believers of Jesus under Roman Catholicism.

Outside Kerala, the Hindu religion continued to have its political influence exerted. The Empire of Vijay Nagar in South India, was in its deathbed. In North India, the world famous Mughal Empire was recently taken by Akbar, the Great. Such was the political situation, when our first recorded member Maliakel Thomman Tharakan was born in 1560.

Kerala was divided to many small Kingdoms since the 12th Century. These tiny kingdom were in constant revelry and skirmishes were common. With this situation in the background, the tiny Kingdom's kings gave preference to Christians who were skilled warriors and also had sharp business acumen.

The VadakkumKoor King was nick named the 'King of Pepper' and the Maliakkel Family was a prominent adviser of the king. He let the family members reside near his palace, considering their military skills.

The title 'Tharakan' was given by the king to those who helped him  in his pepper business and also managed his general affairs. Hence the head of the family always carried that honorable title.

In 1550 an agreement was made between the kingdom of VadakkumKoor and the neighboring King Samoodiri. This agreement angered the Portuguese and the King of Kochi. A combined warriors of these two forces attacked and killed the King of VadakkumKoor . Upset at their king being killed, The VadkkumKoor forces attacked Kochi and caused extensive damage [Source: "Keralam in 15th and 16th Century by Velayudhan Panikkasseri]. The important role played by the Maliakel Family in this war, paved the path for Thomman Tharakan's two sons to become the military leaders in their kingdom. The attack by the Portuguese made Thomman Tharakan and family stay clear of the Portuguese intention of absorbing Kerala Christians in to Roman Christians.

Thomman Tharakan's wife name was Annamma and they had 3 sons. Elder son Varkey Tharakan was born in 1598 and helped father in domestic affairs. He is later said to have moved to GokkaMangalam. The still existing Maliakkel family in that area is said to have his roots to him. Second son Kochacko Tharakan was born in 1600 and got married later. The youngest son Ittiar Tharakan was born in 1602 and later moved to the town of Piravam; and is said to be founder of Palal family, which traces it origin to Maliakkel family.

Thomman Tharakan died in 1630.

The fact that two Tharakan sons were in the VadakkamKoor army, and they were residing near the palace made some King's close friends jealous and they said to have made the King turn against the Tharakans. Knowing their life was at stake, the three brothers made their escape one night and fled to three directions, in 1633.

Middle offspring Kochako Tharakan took his widowed mother and family to Kottayam.

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SECOND GENERATION: Maliakkel Madukkamoottil Chacko(Kochacko) Tharakan 1600-1662

Chacko Tharakan, who left Vaikom in 1633, came to Kottayam, with his two young daughters. Then he went to meet the King of ThekkumKoor. The King was impressed with his gentle manners as well as good physique and decided to take him into his tutelage. The King gave him land to live near the CheriyaPalli in Kottayam, and even today, that piece of land is called "Maliakkel Parambu". Chacko lived in that area for about 18 months and in the meanwhile became a trusted concierge of the King.

Meanwhile, the VadakkumKoor Raja, from where Chacko had come from realized his mistake of doubting his former employee, and wanted him to come back his land of birth. Chacko was determined to not go back to the land, that had insulted him, and the Thekumkoor Raja made provisions for Chacko to move another village called Meenadom, for his continuos stay incognito. But Meenadom was infested with antlers and Chacko's young daughters and his mother were scared of the wild animals. The kind hearted Raja, now made arrangements for the family to move to a hamlet called Puthupally. The property which was assigned to Chacko in 1635 was already known as MadukkaMoottil. Soon Chacko was known as either Maliakkel Chacko Tharakan or MadukkaMoottil Chacko Tharakan.

A natural born leader, Chacko was soon popular with the existing population of Puthupally and became the friend of many Christian families there. There was no church in Puthupally and they were all members of the church at Manarkad, a few miles away.

In 1640, Chacko's mother became 65 years old, and his daughters named Kochanna and Chachi, became 14 and 12 years respectively. Kochanna was soon wedded off to the rich and prominent family of KaraPuzha, who had conducted extensive research in to Chacko's family life before agreeing for the marriage. [Source: Family History of Karapuzha]

An incident happened at the wedding. According to tradition, it was customary for the church to loan a special umbrella (called Muthukuda) for the newly wed to go home. The ManarKad Church officials, not knowing the VIP status of Chacko, refused to loan the Muthukuda. Angered at the arrogance of the ManarKad Church, Chacko swore to never come back to that church.

In alliance with the KaraPuzha family and with the permission of ThemkkumKoor Raja and the Metropolitan of the Syrian Christians, Chacko obtained a lease in his name to start a new church in Puthupally. In the same year, that is 1640, the corner store for the new church, which would be later known as Mar Sleeba Church, was laid.

1n 1643, his second daughter Chachi's marriage was done in that new church. His mother died in 1645, and she was buried in the premises of the new church.

It was a matter of great sorrow to Chacko Tharakan, that in the new church, which was constructed with his enthusiasm, there was no member from his family to be the priest.

His two daughters were married off and his mother no longer with him, Chacko felt lonely. Convinced by his friends and relatives, Chacko, now 45, remarried in 1647 to Chachiamma of Vazhakkal family. His first son out of this wedlock was born in 1648 and a second son in 1650. The same year his second daughter Chachi also bore a son.

The sons of his first daughter Kochanna became priests and they were known by their family name KaraPuzha.

According to the customs prevailing then, the sons of a second daughter were not allowed to become priests. Hence Chacko adopted the son born to his second daughter, as his own. That son eventually became a priest and was known as Madukkamoottil Itti Thomman

In 1662, Chacko Tharakan left for his heavenly abode and his physical remains have been buried in the Church in Puthupally, which can be said to be built by him.
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THIRD GENERATION:(A) Madukkamoottil THOMMAN Tharakan 1648-1715

In 1648, Madukkamoottil Thomman(No.1/2 in Family History Book published in 1986) was born as the eldest son in the second marriage of Maliakkel Chacko Tharakan (Chapter 4 in Family History Book), in Puthupally. When he was 14 years  old, his father Chacko Tharakan, who is considered
the founder of this family, expired. Hence at this young age,
he had to take care of his widowed mother, and also all domestic
matters. This early training gave him ability and confidence to
handle any matter.  He was able to complete many projects
that was initiated by his father.  Mostly he was involved
in agricultural development of his land. He was also interested in
the development of the village of Puthupally.  When he got
married, he was already above 40 years of age.
He had 3 children in this union:
1. Daughter Chachi was born in 1692.  She was later
    married off to Maadancheri House, Naduvilekkara, Aimanom, Kottayam.

2. Eldest son Chacko was born in 1695.  He later on became a
    monk (Sanyasi) and was subsequently known as Yakkob Anuvayo.
   (No.2/5 in Family History Book).

3. Youngest son Korah was born in 1697.   (No.2/6 in Family History Book).

Korah never married and therefore with his death, this branch of the family ceased to exist. Offspring of Naduvilekkara family acquired the assets and the property of Chacko.

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THIRD GENERATION: (B)Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko 1650-?

In 1650, Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko(No.1/3 in Family History Book) was born as the second and youngest son in the second marriage of Maliakkel Chacko Tharakan, in Puthupally. After his brother (Madukkamoottil Thomman) got  married, Chacko moved with his mother to a house known as Padinjarekuttu. After this transfer of house, he was known either as Kaithayil Chacko or Padinjarekuttu Chacko.

He led a happy life, looking after the domestic and agricultural needs of
the family, with his wife, known as Achamma. They had one son born
1680, called Thomman(No.3/7 in Family History Book). It is not recorded how long did Chacko and Achamma lived or in which year they died.
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FOURTH GENERATION: Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman 1680-?

In 1680, Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman(No.3/7 in Family History Book) was born as the only son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko, in Puthupally. He also
engaged himself in agricultural matters. His wife's name was Mariamma. 
He had 3 children:
1. A son named Chacko (b1720)(No.7/8 in Family History Book).
2. A daughter called Achamma, who got married off to PaareKadavu
    family in Pallom,Kotayam.
3. Another daughter called Mariamma, was married off to Manalel
    family in Ericad, Kottayam.

Thomman's date of death is also not recorded.

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FIFTH GENERATION: Kaithayil Padinjarekkuttu Chacko 1720-?

In 1720, Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko (No.7/8 in Family History Book) was born as the only son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman(No.3/7 in Family History Book), in Puthupally. When Chacko was a youngster, his father Thomman died .
He grew under the care of his mother and his grandfather's brother, whom we mentioned as Madukkamootil Korah (b1687)( No.2/6 in Family History Book).
Another grandfather's brother whom we mentioned as Yakkob Anuvayo
(No.2/5 in Family History Book).
also assisted Chacko in his youth. With this background, when Chacko
became an adolescent, he was capable of looking after the agricultural
matters, as well as the affairs of the Church. In the absence of his
father, he took initiative in the marriage of his two sisters. He was popular
in Puthupally and his leadership qualities were appreciated. 
Chacko's date of death is not recorded.

He had seven children:
1. A son named Thomman(b 1755)(No.8/9 in Family History Book)
2. Another son called Chacko(b1760)(No.8/10 in Family History Book)
3. Daughter named Achamma, married off to Palathinkal family,
in Eramallor.
4. Another daughter named Aleyamma, married off to Thomas of
Ennasseril Family in Puthupally
5.Another daughter called Mariamma, married off to KochuChakkala Family
in Puthupally;
6. Another daughter called Chachiamma married off to KarimbanaThara
family in Nattassery; and
7 And the fifth and the youngest daughter called Eethamma, married
off to Kulangara family in Eramalloor.
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SIXTH GENERATION:  (A)Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman 1755-?

In 1755, Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman(No.8/9 in Family History Book) was born as the eldest son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko, in Puthupally. The family
name Padinjarekuttu was solidified around the time of Thomman's birth.
Therefore he can be considered the forefather of Padinjarekuttu Family branch.
His wife's name was CherichiAmma.

He had five children:
1. A daughter called ChachiAmma was married off to Kayyalaathu Family
in Mallappally.
2. First son Easo born in 1776 died as a toddler(No.9/11 in Family History Book).

3. Second son named Thomman born in 1778(No.9/12 in Family History Book) moved to another house and therefore can be deemed to be the founder father of Pattarmadom branch of the family. (See details)

4. Third son (b1780 d1845)(No.9/13 in Family History Book)  embraced priesthood and became a famous priest with the name "Padinjarekuttu Korah Malpan."  (see details)           

5. Youngest son called Chacko born in 1785(No.9/14 in Family History Book)  remained in the home of his father. (see details)
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SIXTH GENERATION: (B) Kaithayil Chacko 1760-?

In 1760, Kaithayil Chacko(No.8/10 in Family History Book)  was born as the youngest son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko, in Puthupally.
With his Akkamma, he moved his residence to
Kollad near Kottayam and made the house name
Kaithayil as indelible. Thus today he is considered to
be founder figure of Kaithayil branch of the family.

He had a total  of 9 children born, including 3 daughters and 6 sons.
1. Eldest daughter Akkamma was married off to  Kochi family in Kollad
2. Second daughter Annamma was  married  off to Thekkanath family
in Puthupally
3. Third daughter Achamma was married off to Kondodi family in Thottakad.
4. First son Chacko born in 1795 is detailed at No.10(15) in page Number
    63 of the Family HistoryBook
5. Second son born in 1798 called Itty is detailed at No. 10(16)in the
    Family  HistoryBook.
7. Third son born in 1798(No.10/17 in Family History Book) later on
    became the famous Kaithayil GeeVarghese Malpan. He is detailed
    in page 64 of the Family History Book.
8 Fourth son born in 1800 called Kaithayil Korah(No.10/18 in Family History
   Book)  moved to  Vakathanom and was elemental in building a church there.
9. Fifth son born in 1805 called Kaithayil Kochomman(No.10/19 in Family History
   Book)  moved to  Kollad and was elemental in building a C.S.I church there.
10. Sixth son born in 1806 called Kaithayil Koshy Kasheesha(No.10/20 in
   Family History Book)  and was a priest in the church built by his brother
   in Vakathanom.
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SEVENTH GENERATION (B): Padinjarekuttu Korah Malpan 1780-1844

In 1780, Padinjarekuttu Korah Malpan(No.9/13 in Family History Book)  was born as the 3rd son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman(No.8/9 in Family History Book) , in Puthupally. He was the third priest in our family and was an expert in Syrian Language, Theology, Cannons, Church History and he had in his possession many a rare Syrian books. There was a large group of resident-students with him and some of those young priests later were involved the newer branches of Christianity like, Yakkoba (Orthodox), Anglican Church,and Marthomma Church etc. He was a great orator.
When he gave speeches in other churches, he spoke about the miracles
of St. GeeVarghese and about the Puthupally church itself, and this caused
numerous people flocking to the Church at the annual anniversary (Perunnal)
celebrations. He was definitely a beloved and respected holy figure in our family history.  He died in November 1844.

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SEVENTH GENERATION: (C): Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamadam)Chacko 1785-? 

In 1785, Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamdam) Chacko (No.9/14 in Family History Book)  was born as the 4th son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Thomman(No.8/9 in Family History Book), in Puthupally. He was an agriculturist and he also was responsible for collecting pepper from local farmers to be given to the government existing at that time. As mentioned earlier, his uncle Kaithayil Chacko(No. 8/10 in Family History Book), had already moved to another place called Kollad, and the uncle had become strong financially and socially in that place. This enabled Chacko to spread his field of operation to Kollad, Nattakom etc. To keep the collected pepper safely, he needed a house with storage ("ara") facility. He bought such a house ("Arayum Purayum") from a Namboodiri (Brahmin).
That house was called 'Cheriyamadam,' and thus
the family branch name Cheriyamadam originated at this time.

Chacko traveled by boat and on foot between the fields, in his pepper collection
activity. He was described as a very tall, fair in skin complexion, muscular
and well built body and a handsome man. He wore mill made loin clothes
('malmal mundu') and an expensive top ('Kasavu Neryathu'). He had
a servant boy with him, who carried his betel leaf container ('Murukkan Pathram')
and also his money bag. He always carried with him a silver plated stick ('Chooral
Vadi'). His serious looking face hid his gentle and kind heart.  If  he met
poor people on his way, he would donate in cash and kind,
as the need was felt. If some farmers were unable to meet their tax obligation
to the government, Chacko was willing to put the money from his own
pocket, to meet the shortage.

This generous and kind behavior led him in to trouble with the government.
He was in arrears with tax and the local administrator (Tehsildar) issued
him an ultimatum to return the owed money by a due date. Not having enough
money to fulfill his obligation, Chacko devised a plan.  He made up
some receipts (written on coconut tree leaves, as was the practice then),
to show to the Tehsildar that he was owed money by other farmers.

On the date the taxes were due, the Tehsildar came and sealed his
"Arayum Purayum" and put guards around the storage.  When the
tax collector was shown the leaf receipts, he cooled down and let
Chacko go. But that Tehsildar decided to confront those people
whose names were mentioned in the leaf receipts and demand
money and even punish some of the delinquents. As soon as
the news spread, some farmers left their village, but some
were caught. Those caught were angrily criticized by the
Tehsildar and he punished some by tying stones on their
back and making them stand in the water in a nearby river.

This unexpected reaction by the Tehsildar caused severe
mental anguish to Chacko, and he was determined to pay
off all tax arrears. He also wanted to help those who were
troubled unnecessarily.  He was worried that this unintentional
error, may be a cause for anger by God, and he did
repentance, and he advised his children also to do the same.
The generations that followed him were eager to help
others and in doing good deeds.

Chacko had four sons and four daughters.
1. Daughter Cherichiamma was married off to Karattu Veedu in Ayarkunnam.
2. Daughter Chechamma was married off to Puthenpura, Meenadom.
3. Daughter Annamma was married off to Vattakunnel in Muttambalam
    (her grandson became the Mathoma Mathews I, Catholicate of the East)
4. Daughter Mariamma was married off to Parackal family in Kollad.
5. Eldest son Chacko(b1816) (No.14/1 in Family History Book)  went to Kollad and
   bought a house and he     became the founder of Vengalloor branch.
6  Second son became the fourth priest in our family and was known as
    GeeVarghese    Kasheesha(1818-1874)(No.14/2 in Family History Book)
    who spend his time in Puthupally.
7.  Third son Korah(b1821)(No.14/3 in Family History Book)  went to Kollad
     and lived  in the Cheriyamadam house  and thus became the founder
     of that branch.
8. Fourth son Ulahannan(b1825)(No.14/4 in Family History Book)  bought a house
    in Kollad called Palayil    and thus became the founder of that branch.

Padinjarekuttu Chacko's date of death is not recorded.

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EIGHTH GENERATION (A): Vengaloor Chacko(1816-?)

In 1816,Vengaloor Chacko(No.14/1 in Family History Book)  was born as the
first son of Kaithayil Padinjarekuttu Chacko(No.9/14 in Family History Book) , in Puthupally. He did business in dealing with pepper, at first with his
father in his birth place and later moved to Kollad.
He had two sons:

1.Vengaloor KochuChacko(No.14/1/2 in Family History Book) married
   from the Valiya Kalam family in Kumarakom.  He was interested
   in matters relating to the development of church, just like his father.
   He took a leading hand in constuction of St Paul's Orthodox
  Church in Kollad. Vengaloor family branch continued after him

2.Atttupurathu Varkey(No.14/1/3 in Family History Book) married
   from the KuttanChirayil Family in Puthupally and later
   moved to Thrikothamangalam. He is the originator
   of Attupuram family branch
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EIGHTH GENERATION: (C): Cheriyamadathil Korah(1821-1860)

In 1821, Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamdam) Korah (No.14/3 in Family History Book)  was born as the 3rd son of Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamdam)Chacko(No.9/14 in Family History Book) , in Kollad. As mentioned in his father's biography, the senior had
bought a house from a Brahmin which was called Cheriayamadam
('Cheriya' means 'small' and 'madom' or 'madam' means a Brahmin's house. Another
meaning for 'madom' could be monastery ). Around the time Korah became marriageable
age,  he moved to the Cheriyamadam house, and thus could be
considered the founder of the Cheriyamadam family. He married
Aleyamma, daughter of Mathachan of Kunnathottu family, Pahoor, Vadavathoor.

He worked as a teacher  in a school ran by Pallikunnel Church, in Kollad.

Korah died by 1860. But his wife was of exceptional  courage and
efficiency  and raised their children in a superb manner.

He had two sons and a daughter:
1) Daughter Aleyamma was married off to Kurian of Madasseril House
    in Aiymanom.
2) First son was later known as Cheriyamadam Valiya (Senior) Yakkob
    Kathanar (priest)
3) 2nd son was known as Puthumana Cheriamadam Cherian
    and is considered the founder of Puthumana branch of the
    family.
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EIGHTH GENERATION :(D): Palayil Ualhannan(1825-?)

In 1825, Palayil Ulahannan (No.14/4 in Family History Book)  was born as the 4th son of Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamdam)Chacko(No.9/14 in Family History Book) , in Kollad. He started living in a house called Palayil and is thus cosidered
the founder of the Palayil branch of the family. He was considered
tall, masculine and possessor of perfect body structure and of an
exceptional personality. His profession was agriculture.

He married Aleyamma  of Kanjirathil House, Veloor and had
8 children.

1) First daughter Aleyamma was married off to Ulhannan of
    ChukkuPura, Vakathanom.
2) 2nd daughter Aleyamma(Kochupennu) was married off
    to Chacko of Vadayattu, Moolayil, Kollad.
3) 3rd daughter Annamma was married off to Kollayttu
    of Karakkamattom, Veloor
4) 4th daughter Sosamma was married off to Kuraikose of
    Chakkalapadvu, Mundakapadom.
5) 1st son Chacko(1863-1931) married from Thachil family in Mooledam.
6) 2nd son Chandy(1873-1945) married  Annamma, daughter
    of Thomman, Madhuramcheril-Valiya Kzizhakkekara, Kollad.
7) 3rd son was known as Palayil Korah Magisrate
8) 4th son John (1877-1954) became a Forester in the
    government of Travancore(Thiruvithamkoor) and married
    Mariayamma of Pattasseril House, Kuzhimattom.
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NINTH GENERATION :(B): Puthumana Cheriyamadathil Cheriyan (1859-1928)

In 1859, Puthumana Cheriyamadathil Cheriyan(.No.3/2 in Family History Book) was born as the 2nd son of Padinjarekuttu (Cheriyamadam) Korah (No.14/3 in Family History Book) , in Kollad. He can be considered the founder of Puthumana branch of the family. He married Aleyamma of       KaithathuSseril family in Veloor. Farming and agricultural    activities were his
occupation. He had nine children which included    2 sons and 7     daughters.

1) Daughter Aleyamma was married off to Mani of Moolapperur-Paraparambil
    in Kollad.

2) Daughter Annamma  was married off to Isaac of Thennasseril
    in Manganam.

3) Daughter Akkamma was married off to Mathan of Chalasseril
    in Arpookara.

4) Daughter Sosamma was married off to Kunjachan of Kollamparambil
    in PuthenAngadi.

5) Daughter Mariamma was married off to Ulahannan of Puthuparambil
    in Kangazha. Descendents of this family can be located
    in New Delhi: Mrs Mariamma Podikunju and son Viju Thomas:
         7B, SFS Category I,  Sheikh Sarai Phase I, New Delhi. Phone: 464-0247

6) Daughter Achamma was married off to Joseph of Kochuthundi
    in Kodungoor.

7) Daughter Eethamma  was married off to Varghese of Kaithayil
    in Vazhoor. Descendants of this family can be contacted
    by mail at this address:Mr K V Korah(Korachan) (wife:Kunjoojamma,Daughters Sophy and Sojy    and son Sony (expired), Kaithayil House, Pulickal Kavala PO, Kottayam-686515, Kerala.                          
   

8) Son C.C. Iyippukutty (1884-1969). (No.2/8 in Family History Book)
    He married Mariamma, daughter     of Itticheria of  Parackal family in Kottayam.   He worked as     a   'writer' in an Estate in Peermade and later as a school teacher.
    He was fondly called 'Ipputtychayan" by the family.
    One of his daughters  Aleyamma (aka Thankamma)
     was married off to Thomas of    Kadamankunnel House
     Vattasseri, Pampady, at present residing in Mundakayam,Kerala.    

          First son of  C.C. Iyippukutty :  C I Zachariah (Thankappan) (b: 1916-)Worked in Military and also as a Contractor in Delhi. He has two daughters named Jesssy and Sissy.

     Second Son of C.C. Iyippukutty: C I  Korah (Korachan) (b: 1923-) Worked in International Airport Authority of India in Madras. Sons: James(b:1953),  Bose (b: 1957)and  Thomas(b:1974)

            Third  Son of C.C. Iyippukutty: C I    Jacob (JacobkKutty) (b: 1928-) Worked as TeaMaker in Peermade,Kerala.

9) Son C.C Korah (1900-1989). (No.2/9 in Family History Book)
    He married Sosamma, daughter
    of Chacko of  Vellezhathu family in Kumarakom.
     Until  1942 he was a teacher in Kollad etc,
    when he started a tile factory. He was also
    a secretary of  this family's Kudumba  Yogam.
    He was fondly called 'Korachanuppan' and he was
    the God Father of the maintainer of this website. He has four sons::

      First Son of C C Kroah (Korachanuppan) :  C K Cherian (Kariachan) (b:1926-) Settled in Trivandrum as an officer in State Bank of Travancore.  He has 4 sons. His grandson  CK can be contacted at this email address:<cherianckorah@hotmail.com>

 Second Son of C C Kroah (Korachanuppan) :C K Jacob (Kuttappan) (b: ) Worked in KSRTC and is settled in Kollad and has two daughters named Jiby and Rooby, and a son.

Third  Son of C C Kroah (Korachanuppan) :C K Joseph ( Joy) (b: 1934) Residing in Alwaye and worked as Supt. of Mangalam Rubber Estate. Has two sons and a daughter.

 Fourth  Son of C C Kroah (Korachanuppan) : Baby C Korah :(Babychan) (b-1947) Worked in Electricty Board, Kozhikode . Has one and  two daughters named Liya Susan and Lima Trissa .

   Puthumana Cheriyamadathil Cheriyan died in 1928.
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TENTH GENERATION (A): Thoppil Cheriyamadathil Korah Anthrayose Kathanar (1876-1943)

In 1876,Thoppil Cheriyamadathil Korah Anthrayose(.No.1/3 in Family History Book)    was born as the 1st son of Cheriyamadathil Valiya Yakkob Kathanar(No.3/1 in Family History Book) , in Kollad. He can be deemed to be the founder
of   Thoppil branch of         the family.
He married Saramma of PokadiParambil family in Kaniyamkulam, Kottayam.
In 1901 he became a deacon in the Marthoma group of church.
in 1903  he returned to the fold and became a priest in the Orthodox
group of  church . He founded the Ebenezer Church in Manganam,and
his color picture is still kept in the church office. He  was
also the vicar of churches in Kollad and Meenadom. 
He worked as  a teacher in M D Seminary in Kottayam.
With his constant effort, the following schools were founded:
Govt. L P School, Kollad; StAndrews School, Kollad;
L P School, MuppaiKad, LP School, Meenadom.

In 1932 he and his family joined Rite group of Malangara
Catholics and thereafter was known as 'Reethachan'.
By 1935 he established  the St Andrews  Malangara Catholic (RIte)
Church in Kollad.

He died in 1943 and his his body is buried in that church.
He had 4 sons and a daughter.
1) Daughter Aleyamma was married off to Kuruvilla of
    Kareekattu family in Kurichi.
2) First son later became to be known as 'Thoppil   Cheriyamadathil
    Kocchu Yakkob Kasheesha'(born-1905) . He was vicar of
     the  Orthodox church in Kollad, but  in     1931,     he joined
     his father in   Rite Church.
3) 2nd son was known as Kollapallil-Cheriamadam CherianKunju
     (1910-1980). He      had   five daughters named:
     Besaliamma, Luciamma, Emily, Saidamma and  Saleesamma.

4) 3rd son was known as Kochuparambil-cheriamadam Korah(Kori)

5) 4th son was known as    Andrews Mani Cheriamadam (d-1978).
    His later years were spent as a building contractor in Trivandurm
    The names of        his        four sons are:   

   i) Babu C Mani (b-1955),
    now in  Gulf;  < manibabu@netscape.net>

    ii) Jacob C Mani(aka Kunju), now in Gulf
    iii) Santosh C Mani (AKA  Monichan  )in Kuwait;

   and   iv) Lonachan now   doing______in________________
       Name, address and email address one of the    descendants of this family
who can be reached for further information is given below:

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TENTH GENERATION (B): C J Mathiyas(1878-1966)

4)  Son C M Philip  (known as Peeli or Peelichayan) (11th generation) (1907-1979) 
    He did his high school from Marthoma Seminary and then joined
    the Military as Instrument Mechanic.  He married Mariamma(Chinnamma)
    of AlumMoottil family in Manarkad. He had two daughters and two sons.
     Daughter Mary (Kunjoojamma) is married to K C Varghese
    of KochuVeettil House, Nalumnakkal and another daughter Annamma
    (Thankamma) is married to Kunjumon of Thekkeattathu family]
    in Chennaghari, Alapuzha. Thankamma can be contacted at this address:
    Son C P Mahew (Baby) (b-1936) (12th generation)can be contacted at 
    this address:
    Second son  C P Varghese (Aniyachan) lives in Kumily area.

5) Son C M Mathew   (known as Mathukutty  or Mathukuttichayan)    (1913-1990) 
    He was married to Chinnamma of Pannackal family of Kottayam.
    He took a deep interest in Palmistry and indigenous medicine.
    One of his daughters Alice died early in life in 1988 and his
    other daughter Santhamma is married to Chackochan of
    Puthuparambil, Kanam. He also had three sons:
    (i) C M Zachariah (Kariachayan) was born in 1947 and lives in Pulickal Kavala
    and he was a childhood friend of this website maintainer.
    (ii) CM Paul (Johny) was born in 1957 and lives in Pulickal
    Kavala, Vazhoor; and (iii) C M Jacob (Babu) was born in 1957.

6) Son C M Korah   (known as Kori or Korichan)    (1915-1951)
    He married Pennamma of Kannothra-Kandamchira family
    in Kanjikuzhy, Kottayam. His daughter MaryKutty is married
    to GeorgeKutty of Pazhayamadam family in Kanam. She
    can be reached at this address:<(babup@vsnl.com (Mary&George)>
    His other son is CK Mathew (Pappachan) (b-1950)(12th generation). He was
    a childhood buddy of this website maintainer. He takes
    active interest in holding Cheriyamadam Family Meetings.
    Pappachan has one son named Prashant born
    in 1983 (13th generation).
    Pappachan can be contacted at this address: Mathews CK,  Cheriyamadam, Kappukattu, VazhoorPO, Kottayam-686504, Kerala. Phone: (44)235-1326

7) Son C M John   (known as Johnichayan)    (1917-)
    He achieved the qualifying degree of Vidhwan in Hindi Language.
    He married Kunjoojamma of Pullolickal-Malapothickal family
    in Pampady. He also ran a Tutorial College. He has one daughter
    named Ashwati and a son called Shaji(12th generation)

Cheriyamadathil Mathias died in 1966.

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TENTH GENERATION: (D): Cheriyamadathil Kochu Yakkob Kathanar (1891-1948)

TENTH GENERATION: (E): C J Skariah Malpan(1894-1952)

In 1894, Cheriyamadathil Skaria (No.1/7 in Family History Book) (known as Skaria
Malpan) was born as the 5th son of Cheriyamadathil Valiya Yakkob Kathanar (No.3/1 in Family History Book).

He did his college education from M. D. Seminary and C. M. S. College in
Kottayam. After passing the "Intermediate Examination" he went
to Serambur Theological College for completing his B. A. Degree,
but was not able to appear for the examination as he suffered an accidental burn injury. Then he came back to M. D. Seminary and continued his
theological education. He gained uncommon insight and ability
to handle Syrian Language under the mentorship of Vattassseril
Metropolitan (Thirumeni). In 1914 he obtained deacon-ship which
was followed by priesthood in 1919.  Vattassseril Thirumeni himself
made Skariah the Malpan (professor) of Syrian Language
and later the principal of M. D. Seminary.

In 1923 Vattassseril Thirumeni made a trip to meet the Patriarch
of Eastern Syrian Churches in Antioch.  The purpose of the trip was to bring peace
between the Eastern Syrian Church and the Malangara (Kerala)
Syrian Christian Church. Skaria Malpan accompanied
the Thirumeni. Malpan's ability to fluently speak
Syrian language and his seamless conversational style
impressed the Bishops and the Patriarch himself.
Malpan extended his trip to see the holy land also.
On his return Malpan actively involved himself in
Brahmavar Mission from 1924 to 1925.
From 1925 to 1927 he became the co-vicar
of St. George Church, Trivandrum and
also the proctor of the hostel there.
In 1928 he returned to Kottayam to become
the Malpan and Chief of Theological Seminary until 1932.

At that time, the Theological Seminary was moved from
the location of the old Seminary to the new compound
of M. D. Seminary and Skaria Malpan became the
principal of Theological Seminary from 1933 to 1937.
Between 1937 and 1941 the Theological Seminary was once
again moved back to the compound of old Seminary and he continued to
be the principal there. He was also the vicar of St. Johns
church in Kumarakom He had hundreds of students as deacons
and those who studied under him included
the Catholicate of the East Mathews Mar Baselius second (Baselius Thirumeni),
the Metropolitans Mar Theophilus, and Mar Savarious etc.
Youhannan Marthoma, who was the chief of Marthoma Churches,
underwent Syrian Language education from Skaria Malpan.

In 1934 Catholicate of the East Mathews Mar Baselius second (Baselius Thirumeni)
visited Damascus and met with the Patriarch of the East. Skaria Malpan
was included in this visit. On this occasion also he visited the holy land.
On his return he published a travelogue in two parts entitled
"Jerusalem Yatra" .

The Ebenzer Church in Manganam, which was built by his brother
Anthrayose (Anthrayose Kathanar) was in dilapidated condition
and Skaria Malpan started renovating the church in 1926. The cost
of the renovation was borne by the Malpan and a few chief members
of the church. In that compound he made a "Dayara" (priest's residence)
for himself, where he continued to live until his father's death
in 1941. Thereafter, he became vicar of church in Madras,
and then as became Vicar Vazhoor church in 1948 followed
by vicardom in Trivandrum church in 1951. In between
he visited the churches in Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, etc.,
and did the holy Eucharist there. He was the official
examiner of Madras, Serampur and Travancore
Universities for Syrian language.

In 1947 he wrote a deed donating the Manganam Church
and Dayara to the Catholicate for the common good
of the Malangara Church.

When he was the vicar of the Church in Trivandrum, he became
ill and suddenly died on May 11th, 1952. He was buried in
St. Peters Church in Pulickal Kavala, Vazhoor in the presence
of Chiefs of the Christian community and many a priests.
His body rest in the mausoleum which also contains
the remaining of his brother and father.

As handsome as he was physically, his handwriting, in
3 languages, was even and artistic. His indelible
presence in the history of Syrian Christians in Kerala
has been made immemorable by his personal diaries,
autobiography, rare historic notes, collection of
books in 3 languages, which have been taken
by other people on his sudden death. Some
of the documents are still available at
the Old Theological Seminary in Kottayam.
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ELEVENTH GENERATION: (A): C P Jacob (1910-2001)

In 1910, C. P. Jacob (No.5/19 in Family History Book) (known as Kunju) was born as the first son of Cheriyamadathil Paul (No.1/5 in Family History Book) . He was
born in Kollad and did his schooling in Vazhoor and M. D. Seminary in Kottayam.
College education was done from St. Berkman's in Changanacherry
and completed his BA from Madras Christian College. He started service
with Govt. of India in 1932 and was transferred to Delhi in 1936.
The same year he married Annamma (Amminey), daughter of PI Varkey of Palathingal family in Kottayam.

He retired in 1968 as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum
and then continued as Liaison Officer for the Cochin Refinery
until 1971. He lead a retired life in various cities like, Trivandrum,
Kottayam, Banglore, Delhi, etc., and was instrumental
in the publication of the Cheriyamadam Family History Book,
on which the information contained in this website, is based.
He was the President of the Association of Family Meeting
of this family.

He had two sons (See 12th Generation)

He died in January, 2001, and his body has been
buried in St. Peter's Church, Pulickal Kavala, Vazhoor.
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ELEVENTH GENERATION: (B): C P Thomas (1916-1999)

In 1916, C. P. Thomas (No.5/20 in Family History Book) (known as Thomachan) was born as the second son of Cheriyamadathil Paul (No.1/5 in Family History Book) . He was born in Kollad and did his college education from M. D. Seminary
and C. M. S. College in Kottayam. He worked in the Govt. of India Supplies
Department in Calcutta, when that city was the capital of India under
the British rule, and later moved to Delhi, when that city became the
capital after India's independence. He married Sosa (Amminey), daughter
of Mathai, Kurisinmoottil family in Thiruvalla. After his retirement he continued
to live in Delhi .

He had 3 children:

1) C Thomas Paul (Babu) [See 12th generation]

2) Mrs. Kumari Thomas. She has been married in 1983 to Varghese Thomas of
Thekanal family in Kalloopara, and continues to live in New Delhi.
The couple have two children: (1) Son Sherry and (2) daughter Soumya.
Mrs. Kumari Thomas can be reached at this address:
M-148, AramBagh, NewDelhi110055

3) Mrs. Shiney Thomas. She has been married in 1984 to George Thomas
of PuthenPurayil family in Kattoor, and continues to live in New Delhi.
The couple have two children: (1) Son Kevin and (2) son Kevin.
Mrs. Shiney Thomas can be reached at this address:
quarter No. 760, Baba Kharag Singh Marg, New Delhi-110001

C P Thomas died on February fourth, 1999, and his body has been buried in War Cemetery,  Cantonment, New Delhi.
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TWELFTH GENERATION:(A): Paul Jacob (1940)

In 1940, Paul Jacob (No.19/48 in Family History Book) (Known as Balan) was
born as the first son of C. P. Jacob (Kunju) (No.5/19 in Family History
Book). He was born in Vazhoor and spent his early childhood in Calcutta. He
did his primary education from Vazhoor and Kanam.
High Schooling was completed by qualifying in 'Senior Cambridge' from St.
Columba's School, New Delhi.
After Pre-University in Madras Christian College he joined the English
Honours Course in St. Stephen's College, Delhi.
He had an affinity with poetry and journalism and worked in various
publications and news papers like:
* 'The Century' [published by V. K. Krishna Menon in 1963]'
* 'The Writer's Work Shop [Published by Prof P. Lal],
* 'The Enact' published from Delhi,
* 'The Financial Express',
* "The Business Standard' etc.
In 1971, he married Meena Williams, whose father was Chief Horticulturist to
the Royal Family of Gwalior. A Gold Medallist from the National School of
Drama, she was working as Under Secretary in the Indian Council for Cultural
Relations, a Government of India office, at the time of her retirement. They
have no children.
The couple can be contacted at this address:

102 Pramila Place, Harishankarpuram, GWALIOR - 474 002, India.
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TWELFTH GENERATION: (B): Philip Jacob (1946)

In 1946, Philip Jacob (No.19/49 in Family History Book) (Known as
PhilipuKutty) was born as the second son of C. P. Jacob (Kunju) (No.5/19 in
Family History Book) . He was born in Kerala and brought up in Delhi. He did his schooling from St.Columba's School in Delhi.

In 1963 he qualified in I.S.C examination with 'Distinction' in English & Mathematics
and later obtained his B A degree in Economics from Madras Christian College
winning the Gunn Gold Medal in English emulating his father who had won the same Medal almost half a century earlier.

He started his career as an Assistant Manager in the Warren Tea
Group in Assam and held many positions is various companies
in Indore, Oman, Delhi etc.

In 1970 he married Anupa, daughter of Fazal Nathaniel who was
Deputy Secretary in the Department of Labor in the Government
of India, in New Delhi. Anupa died in 1986. The couple had 4 children:

1) Daughter Aparna Hanna (aka Kochu) born in 1971. She married Andrew Das
    and lives in Mussoorie at Woodstock International School. They have 2
    children, Sohail, 4, and Meghna, 2.
    This family can be contacted at: AndrewDas@woodstock.ac.in

2) Son Amitabh Jacob born in 1972 (See Thirteenth Generation). He married Shalini,
    in 1999, and they are both employed in the IT Industry. Amitabh works with IBM
    India and is posted in Calcutta.
    They can be contacted at: jamitabh@in.ibm.com

3) Daughter Anisha Ivy born in 1973. She married Manish Sachdeva and has a son,
    Karan, 6 months. Manish has his own Export Business.
    This family can be contacted at this address: 34A, Mount Kailash, New Delhi-48

4) Daughter Arunima Mariam born autistic in 1980, continues to live with her father.

Philip Jacob can be contacted at: jacob@mantraonline.com

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TWELFTH GENERATION (C): Thomas Paul(1949)

In 1949, Thomas Paul (No.20/50 in Family History Book) (Known as Babu) was born as the only son of C. P. Thomas (Thomachen) (No.5/20 in Family History Book) . He did his schooling from Vazhoor where he was born, and went for his 'pre-degree'
from Baselius College, Kottayam. Thereafter in 1965 he moved to Delhi, where his
father was employed with the Cental Government of India and did his
B. A degree in Economics from Delhi University.

While employed first in the Planning Commission, Delhi and thereafter in the
Central Ministry of Food, he married Aleykutty (AKA Kunjoojamma and or Elsie)
daughter of Mr. Chacko of Kadamankunnel family in Pampady, in 1977.
The marriage was held in St. Mary's Orthodox Church, HauzKhas, New Delhi.

In the early 1980s the couple moved to New York, USA, where both have
been gainfully employed and have made that country their permanent abode.

The couple have four children:

1) Deepti Susan born in 1978
2) Chippy Anna  born in 1983
3) Chikku Elizabeth born in 1986
4) Tippu Jacob born in 1991

For details see Thirteenth Generation

Email address of all above are given in the home page
of this website.
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THIRTEENTH GENERATION (A): Amitabh Philip Jacob(1972)

  In 1972 Amitabh Jacob born (No.49/73 in Family History Book) as the only son
  of Philip Jacob (No.19/49 in Family History Book).  Like his grandfather and father, he graduated from Madras Christian College.Thereafter, he completed his Masters in Business Administration. In 1999 he married Shalini, daughter of
  Mrs. Sarla Choudhary. She too is an MBA, and they are both employed in the IT Industry. Amitabh works with IBM, India and is posted in Calcutta.
  They can be contacted at: jamitabh@in.ibm.com
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THIRTEENTH GENERATION: (B): Deepti Susan Paul(1978)
In 1978, Deepti Susan Paul was born in New Delhi as the first daughter of  C.  Thomas Paul (Babu) (No.20/50 in Family History Book) . She did her first year of
schooling from Jesus and Mary Cathedral School in Gole Market, New Delhi, and thereafter moved with her parents to New York. She completed her 12th grade
from Rye Neck School, Mamaroneck, New York and thereafter graduated
 in Cinematography from Adelphi University, Long Island, New York.
At present she is gainfully employed with the ShowTime TV Channel
in Manhattan, New York.
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THIRTEENTH GENERATION (C): Anna 'Chippy' Paul(1983)
In 1949, Anna 'Chippy' Paul was born in New Delhi  as the second daughter  of  C.  Thomas Paul (Babu) (No.20/50 in Family History Book) . She is doing  her schooling in Mamaroneck, New York.
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THIRTEENTH GENERATION: (D): Elizabeth 'Chikku' Paul(1986)

THIRTEENTH GENERATION: (E): Jacob 'Tip' Thomas Paul(1991)

In 1991, Jacob Thomas Paul (Known as Tippu ) (Proposed number  in Family History Book: 50/74)  was born in New York as the only son of  C. Thomas Paul (Babu) (No.20/50 in Family History Book) . He is doing  his schooling in Mamaroneck, New York.
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The "Living History" continues.