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Tombs in the Nilgiris, S. India
Tombs in the Nilgiris, S. India (Upto August 1904)
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Tombs in the Nilgiris: This page takes you back in the memory line to think of the loved ones who were buried in the Nilgiri Hills of South India upto 15th August 1904.
LIST OF EUROPEAN TOMBS IN THE CEMETERIES ATTACHED TO THE VARIOUS CHURCHES IN THE NILGIRI DISTRICT
Revised upto 15thAugust 1904.
OOTACAMUND TALUK
- No.1 - Cemetery attached to St. Stephen’s Church, Ootacamund.
- No.2- Cemetery attached to St.Thomas’ Church, Ootacamund.
- No.3- Stone House Hill Cemetery, Ootacamund.
- No.4- Nazareth Church Cemetery, Ootacamund.
- No.5- Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Ootacamund.
COONOOR TALUK
- No.6- Cemetery attached to All Saint’s Church, Coonoor.
- No.7- Cemetery attached to St.Anthony’s Church, Coonoor.
- No.8- Wellington cantonment cemetery.
- No.9- Graves near Aravanghut
KOTAGIRI TALUK
- No.10- European graveyard.
- No.11- Lawrence Asylum Cemetery at Lovedale.
- No.12- Ketty Tombs.
GUDALUR TALUK
- No.13- Protestant Church Cemetery, Gudalur.
- No.14- Gudalur Roman Catholic Burial Ground.
- No.15- Tomb below P.W.D., Rest House.
- No.16- Tomb near Devala Post office
- No.17- Scattered Tombs near Devala Hospital.
- No.18- Solitary Tomb at the Karkur Ghat, Nadgani.
- No.19- Tomb near Nellialam Estate
- No.20- Cemeteries in Helene state, South-East Wynaad.
- No.21- Cemeteries in Hope Estate.
Some records of inscriptions on tombs and monuments in Madras presidency are available.
Contact for information.
LIST OF EUROPEAN TOMBS IN THE NILGIRI DISTRICT- SAMPLE PAGE.
| OOTACAMUND TALUK. St.Stephen's Church Cemetery. | ||
| Year |
Month & Date |
Name, Parentage, Age, etc. |
| 1825 |
24th April |
In memory of Major W.M. Robertson, late 15th Regiment N.I., who died 24th April 1825, and his remains lie interred in the burying ground attached to Stone House, aged about 42 years. This tablet is erected by a few brother officers as a mark of esteem - 1st September 1835. |
| 1828 |
13th April |
Jesu Meroy. In memory of William Warren, born May 1789, died 13th April 1828. John Ryan, born 26th December 1800. Died 12th May 1848. Elizabeth Warren, born 6th March 1787. Died 16th December 1865. "O Almighty God, we humbly commend the souls of Thy servants into Thy hands, as into the hands of a faithful Creator. |
| 1830 |
21st September |
Sacred to the memory of William Newmarch, late a Major in the 7th Regt. Lt. Cavy., who departed this life on the 21st September 1830, aged 42 years. |
| 1830 |
1st December |
Sacred to the memory of charlotte Mary Salina Maria, daughter of Septimus Chippendale and Charlotte Mary Dundas, his wife. ObIT 1st December 1830. AETAT 17 months and 3 days. |
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Comments (50)
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|2011-01-12 06:49:20 pradosh - helpyes i can help i work in kotagiri as a teacher, call 09942110409
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|2011-02-19 20:49:37 diane galpin - Mistley Mission KotagiriHello, I was wondering if you might be willing to help me trace my mothers family. Her father was english and mother , we think, from india, or anglo indian.
the family name was Couchman, my mother was called Elizabeth and was born in 1932 in india, my grandfatther was Cyril Colbran Couchman and is buried at kotagiri, his last known address was Misetley Mission. He worked in several plantations in the area. I wonder if I have any family from my grandmothers side still alive. My mother Elizabeth was educated in india and came to england in 1952 to be a nurse.
Thankyou
Di Galpon
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|2009-12-14 21:11:07 diane galpinHello
my grandfather died in 1974 at Mistley Mission and is buried in Kotagiri, am trying to find out more about Mistley and my grandfather Cyril Colbran Couchman and his wife and daughter (Elizabeth born in India 17th July 1932?)
Any info gratefully received
Di Galpin
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|2010-02-10 18:47:32 Ian Sutton - Cyril Colbran CouchmanHello Di
I'm searching on behalf of my friend for the same people. My friend's nephew is daughter Elizabeth's son born in Plymouth in 1956 who later moved on and remarried. Would love to trade info and to find out where you fit in too!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Ian Sutton
Plymouth, Devon
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|2010-03-03 19:25:26 Diane Galpin - HiHello Ian
thanks for getting back to me. I could not see your e-mail address, I've attached mine so hopefully you will be abe to see it. Otherwise my members address for Ancestry is dianegalpin1960.
Looking forward to catching up!
Di
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|2010-06-15 01:49:08 Rev.Gunabalan - Mistley Mission.The Rev.Philip K Mulley,
CSI St.John's Church,
Mount Road, Coonoor 643102
Nilgiris
will be able to communicate with you on this subject.
Rev.Gunabaalan.
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|2010-02-03 16:35:41 ronnie johnson - Wellington Cantonnment CemeteryDear Reverend. Can you please let me know or can anyone let me know which Church looks after the Wellington Cemetery which has World War 1 graves .
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|2010-03-26 12:28:15 Ronnie Johnson - Cemetery at WellingtonDear All, I have since found that St. Joseph's Church (RC) and St. George's (CSI) look after the cemetery jointly. This is because it is a garrison cemetery.
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|2010-06-15 01:40:02 Rev.Gunabalan - Garrison Church, Wellington.The Rev. J.Rodrigues Barnabas
CSI St.George's Church, Wellington Barracks
643231, Nilgiris, India
will be able to communicate with you.
Rev.Gunabalan.
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|2010-02-26 22:46:23 Diane GalpinHello Ian
thankyou for getting back to me.
I am the daughter of Elizabeth, and the half sister of her son Stephen, I am unsure if Stephen has any idea of my existence so this might be a bit of a shock! I was born in Plymouth in 1960 and adopted, my birth name was Susan Evans.
I am hoping to find out some more information about Elizabeth, and Stephen if this is okay with him.
Any information you might have would be greatfully received and I am very happy to share what info I have. I went to New Zealand in November 2009 and met Elizabeths 1st cousin Roger, who was the son of Leon Couchman, Cyrils brother, so have some info re the New Zealand side of the Couchman family.
I look forward to hearing from you
best wishes
Di Galpin
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|2010-03-02 20:46:27 Ian Sutton - Hello Diane Once More!Diane
Brilliant to hear from you!
Would love to get in contact properly. If you can see my e-mail address then please contact me via that otherwise I'll have to pass on my e-mail address over this site or if you are on the Ancestry.co.uk site you you could reach me there. I'll keep an eye out.
Hope to catch you really soon,
Ian
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|2010-03-03 19:29:29 Diane GalpinHello Ian
thanks for getting back to me. I could not see your e-mail address, I've attached mine so hopefully you will be abe to see it. Otherwise my members address for Ancestry is dianegalpin1960.
Looking forward to catching up!
Di
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|2010-04-01 07:49:02 jeevadear in the lord, greetings to you n the name of our lord.just i visit yur site .i'll pray for you. i'm jeeva doing ministry.pray for us thank you so much.
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|2010-06-15 01:32:49 Rev.Gunabalan - Serve India Foundation.Thanks for your visit to the web page and for your prayers.
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|2010-06-15 01:45:07 Rev.Gunabalan - The Homestead, Kotagiri.Please contact Rev.Timothy Ravinder,
CSI St.Luke's Church, Kotagiri 543217
who is the present minister in that church.
Rev.Gunabalan.
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|2010-08-04 08:08:51 Mrs Gillian BranaganLooking for grave of greatuncle Carbery Lumsden EGAN died April 1945 with a visit possible in 2011
Coffee & tea planter
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|2010-08-31 03:50:41 Helen Bain - William Lee Kirby (Kerby)I saw a listing of the name William Lee Kerby in the list of European Tombs in Ooty up to 1904. William was a tea planter somewhere in Coonoor and two of his children were baptised in All Saints Church Coonorr in 1879 & 1883.
I was hoping someone might be able to help me with information regarding his headstone and any legible inscription on it. I don't know when he died - early 1900's possibly.
REgards
Helen
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|2010-11-03 02:18:01 Rev.M.Gunabalan - Cemetery at All Saints' ChurchThe following details are available in the records:
1985 4th May
In memory of William Lee Kirby of Brooklands, born October 19th 1951, died May 4th 1895.
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|2010-09-26 08:51:33 gillian BranaganWould be happy to hear details of : Carbery Lumsden EGAN of The Homestead , Kotagiri.
Died April, 1945
Thankyou
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|2010-09-26 08:53:52 gillian BranaganCarbery Lumsden Egan,The Homestead, Kotagiri
Died 1945
Details?
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|2010-11-05 01:13:42 Rev.M.Gunabalan - William Lee KirbyKindly correct the year born as 1851. Error is regretted.
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|2011-02-13 18:12:36 Nalini Chitra Prasanna - To locate Bishop Stephen Charles Neill House.I want the Address of Bishop Stephen Charles Neill's House in Coonoor. He was a CMS missionary and had a house in Coonoor were he and his sister Isabel Neill stayed.Kindly help me to locate their address.
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|2011-09-17 11:07:57 Prabakar - wherabouts of bishop stephen neilli would like to know any details of bishop stephen neill. I think we have his photo. he was known to our family in nazareth tirunelveli.
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|2011-02-17 08:57:23 Hilary Williams - Barnard FamilyI am looking for my GG Grandfather John Barnard who died 14 December 1901 in Wellington and his wife, Jane, who died 13 December 1905 in Coonoor. Grateful for any information!
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|2011-03-04 06:34:54 tilakmonie - please get My wife and child back to me with loveGod Please help me as I know she was hurt in the past, I know I hurt her and damaged the trust between us. If i have intentionally or unintentionally sinned please forgive me and help me not to repeat such mistakes again. you know what i am .please show her the truth, that you have changed me. lord Please heal and restore our marriage.She is From Coonoor
Dear all, Please pray for me and my wife.
she has been gone since Jan4th to her parents house due to some misunderstanding that i don't love her & don't care for her and my child she is just 1year 2months still doesn't want to come home , i ask you to pray with me to help her change her mind. GOD says what ever he puts together let no man take a part. So i ask you to pray with me to help my wife to remember this , she is my world and i miss her
I love my wife and want to give the best of life and all the happiness which she deserves. please help me in my prayers to get her back home. i promise and will try my best to keep her...
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|2011-05-27 07:08:04 Stephen - Find tomb of relativesMy grandfather Dr. Charles Neill died on 29.04.1949 in Coonoor and my grandmother Dr. Margaret Penelope died in 1950. Where can I locate their tombstone. also help me find tombstone for James Henry, Isabel Ruth, Eric James, Marjorie Penelope,
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|2011-06-12 11:00:25 M.Gunabalan - Bishop Stephen NeillBp. Stephen Neill returned to England and has gone to be with the Lord. His sister too died and is in His presence.
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|2011-06-12 11:04:43 M.Gunabalan - Dr.Charles NeillIf they had been worshipping in an English speaking congregation, and are protestants,it has to be either All Saints Church, Upper Coonoor, Nilgiris or the Union Church, Coonoor. For Catholic burial you can contact the Ootacamund diocese, which is available in the internet.
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|2011-07-05 16:39:20 Joseph Afreddy - The Swyny familyHi
Im looking for details of the Swyny family. They were from Wellington Nilgiris and lived there a very long time. My Great grandfathers name was Alister Swyny and My grand fathers name was Richard Swyny
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|2011-07-25 13:34:41 C. Taylor. - Cliff Taylor -Family HistoryHello.
My mother in laws maiden name was Annie Phoebe Kennet Gardiner born 9/2/1903. Married William Frank Mitchell 13/4/1925 at St. George's church Wellington by Rev.Hacking chaplin of Wellington.
They came to England in 1932. Annie returned alone to India 15/7/1932, I presume heading for her parents home"Gartsherrie Whitefield.
Has anyone any info. as to where and when she was laid to rest, or failing that any ideas where I might search. Any help would be appreciated.
Cliff Taylor.
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|2011-12-31 15:21:53 Blair Gardiner - Query on Annie GardinerCliff,
Would you have any further information on Annie Phoebe Kennet Gardiner. My interest is in the Kennet contained in the name as my family has a similar third name being Kennet in a number of our family members. I wonder if Annie may be connected in some way.
Kind regards
Bl;air
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|2012-01-27 11:37:47 C. Taylor - Kennet GardinerHello Blair.
Good to hear from you. Have quite a bit of the Kennet Gardiner family tree . Perhaps you could Email me. Going to India very soon on a fact finding trip. Annie's parents were Walter Brookman Kennet Gardiner andAnnie Bertha Letitia Watts.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Cliff
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|2012-01-29 09:50:36 Blair Gardiner - Kennet Gardiner FamilyCliff,
Would be very interested on any information you may have on the Kennet Gardiner line - it appears that there is a link to this line in our family. Would be most interested on any information you would be willing to share. Would you have an email to contact you through? Good luck with the India trip.
Best wishes
Blair
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|2012-01-29 10:53:35 Blair - Kennet GardinerCliff,
I understand that my great grand father owned Gatsherrie in Bangalore. However, we do not know of Annie as my grandfathers sister was known by the name of Mavis. It is beleived that it was Mavis who sold the property following the death of my great grand parents.
I would be most interested for any information you may have on the Kennet Gardiner line. Anecdotal family stories hold that my great grandfather married twice. I wonder if Gatsherrie still stands?
Kind regards
Blair
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|2011-07-27 15:08:49 Susan Yannakopoulos - Looking for a graveWondering if anyone can help me. My grandparents were in India from 1919 to 1923. My grandfather was Robert Taylor and he was with the 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, stationed at Wellington Barracks, Madras. Their son, Robert Harold Taylor (age 11 1/2 months) died in the Family Hospital, Wellington and was buried on 14th June, 1923. Would anyone know where I could find out where he would have been buried.
Thank you, any help much appreciated.
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|2011-07-27 15:26:40 nanette_doran - looking for Conways and Ryans of Coonoor and WelliLOOKING FOR RYANS OF COONOOR,
DAISY RYAN BORN 1912
died....Burial Date: 19 Dec 1934.Coonoor madras India (single)
HERBERT ALEXANDER RYAN
MACAULAY RYAN
DAISY RYAN (NEE WILLIAMS)
EVELYN PHYLLIS RYAN MARRIED JOHN DANIEL CONWAY(missing in action)
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|2011-08-15 02:43:50 Ejji K. Umamahesh - enquiry from ChennaiDear Rev. Gunabalan,
I live in Chennai and i heard about you and Rev.Mulley from a friend of mine. i am a lover of history and you can know more about me from my web site.
i would like to meet you and Rev. Mulley when I am in the Nilgiris (Ooty) from 8th Oct. till 10th Oct. 2011.
Can you please mail me your phone number and Rev. Mulley's phone number. i will call you and talk to you both, so that we can fix a date and time to meet up.
Regards,
ejji
+ 91 99406 35547
www.ejji.4t.com
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|2011-09-17 11:13:46 Prabakar - sir can you confirm his daughter elizabethsir, by any chance can you confirm whether bsp. stephen neill's daughter elizabeth?
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|2011-10-01 15:57:55 Pandiaraj - Rev Neil FamilyRev. Neils haouse is is 200 yards from the Head Post Office Coonoor. It is now used as a architects office and most of the house remains intact. I will be able to send you the exact address. Rev. Neil was here in India in 1979 aged 79. I think he is no more and his sister is not in Coonoor. Rev. Neil spoke the language as spoken in the erst-while Thirunelveli. My ancestory is from Thirunelveli and I did spend time with him as he briefly knew my grandfather. Pandiaraj GVS
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|2011-10-01 16:01:08 Pandiaraj - Rev. NeilRev. Neils haouse is is 200 yards from the Head Post Office Coonoor. It is now used as a architects office and most of the house remains intact. I will be able to send you the exact address. Rev. Neil was here in India in 1979 aged 79. I think he is no more and his sister is not in Coonoor. Rev. Neil spoke the language as spoken in the erst-while Thirunelveli. My ancestory is from Thirunelveli and I did spend time with him as he briefly knew my grandfather. Pandiaraj GVS
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|2011-10-05 17:57:58 Prabakar - thank you mr.pandiarajsir thank you for the reply...it was nice to hear that part of history from you.
will be in touch.
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|2011-12-12 11:56:02 Bertram - ciorolbalea1982thanks this is unprejudiced what i was looking for! i am bookmarking this any longer 03)
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|2012-01-29 12:27:29 C. Taylor.Blair.
This is very interesting. I hold a copy letter from Walter Brookman Kennet Gardiner, the address is Gartsherrie Whitefield South India. I understand Whitefield is part of Bangalore. This letter was dated July 1932.
In our (Son, Daughter-in-law and myself) trip to India we hope to establish if Gartsherrie still stands.
Would be pleased to share information.
Regards.
Cliff.
clifftaylor2@gmail.com
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|2012-05-08 07:38:38 Joan Wood Pinto - Looking for Church records of the Wood and HardingHi,
My name is Joan Wood. Most of my family came from Coonoor and were born, baptised, Married and buried at the All Saints Church, Upper Coonoor.
I am looking for help from someone who could search through the records of the church and send me details please. I am specifically looking for my Grand father "Walter Wood" and his wife.
Thank you
Joan
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|2012-05-09 21:47:13 Diane Galpin - I am looking for relatives of Cyril Couchman of MiHello, can anyone give me any information about the whereabouts of any relatives of Mr Cyril Colbran Couchman who died at Mistely Mission. I would like information about his wife, or her family. They had a daughter called Elizabeth.
Thankyou
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Kotagiri until his death in April,1945.
Any information would be welcome as it is very hard to do research from Australia
His name was Carbery Lumsden EGAN.