Armenian Lost Treasures in India

 

Whatever Happened to These Lost Treasures?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the contents of the Armenian churches of India as they slowly, and painfully were closed or abandoned? The precious altar pieces, vestments and even the books from their libraries?  Of course it is almost impossible to find out now, but one man, Mesrovb Seth, who spent forty years of his life researching Armenians in India was able to pick up many a small piece of information here and there as he travelled around India gathering material for his books.  I list below the snippets of information Seth discovered on:

Surat

• In March 1903, we picked up in a second-hand book shop in Kalbadevi Road, Bombay, a very rare Armenian book, printed at Amsterdam in 1669.  It had originally belonged to the now ruined Armenian church at Surat, according to a colophon (Hishatakaran) at the end of the book, in the handwriting of the priest in charge of the Surat Church

• When the Surat Church was finally closed down in 1861 because there were no Armenian community left there, the Wardens of Bombay, had all the sacred books, vessels and vestments of Surat brought to Bombay for preservation there. Amongst these was a manuscript Bible in the Armenian language which was written at Surat in 1658, there was also an old chasuble (shoorjar) belonging to the Surat Church on which the year 1782 was beautifully embroidered in gold thread.

Madras

• In October 1905, we picked up in a second-hand book shop in Madras, some rare Armenian works, the productions of the different Armenian presses which had existed in that old city between the year 1772 and 1812.  Whether they came from  the Church library or from some private collection, we cannot say, as they bore no names of the original owners.
• Over a 50 year period we have picked up many rare Armenian publications in the second-hand book shops of Calcutta, including amongst others, a copy of Father Jacob Villotte’s “New Latin – Armenian Dictionary” (Dictionarium Novum Latino-Armenium), printed in Rome in 1714, and a copy of the Latin translation of “Moses Chorenensi’s History of Armenia,” (Moses Chorenensis Historiae Armeniaca) by the Whiston Brothers, printed with the Armenian (classical) text and a map of ancient Armenia, in 1736, at London.
• The Armenian Church at Madras was once well known for possessing a large number of rare and valuable manuscripts and books.  In April 1904 Mesrovb Seth made his first visit to the church in Madras and made the following observation.

  Having arrived on the Saturday, we went to the church service the following day, which was very poorly attended owing to the paucity of Armenians in that city.  We paid our respects to the priest in charge and he received us in the room where the so called Church Library was located.  As a bibliophile, if not a bibliomaniac, we expected to find a large number of rare manuscripts and a complete collection of the works which had been issued from the different Armenian presses at Madras, between the years 1772 and 1812, but we were sorely disappointed when we saw no manuscripts and only a few torn and dilapidated copies of “Hisoos Vordi” (Jesus the Son) which was printed in Rev. Arathoon Shumavon’s press in 1792.

It seems the once beautiful and well stocked library of the church was completely devoid of its past historical content which had never had an inventory done of its unique collection.

Gwalior

• Around 1907 six baskets containing a large number of Armenian manuscripts, books and pontifical (Kondaka) belonging to the Armenian church at Gwalior, which was erected by Colonel Jacob Petrus, the Brigadier General of Scindias’ Army, were sold as waste paper for six Rupees only, by a descendant of the Colonel who told us about it at Agra in October 1919.

Armenian College, Calcutta

• At the Armenian College in Calcutta, the Araratian Library, which had been founded on 7th April 1828 had grown significantly by 1843 when it contained over 1000 precious and rare Armenian manuscripts.

  In January 1890, the late Professor Frederick Conybeare, a distinguished Armenist of international reputation, paid a visit to the Academy, accompanied by his accomplished wife, who was a daughter of the world-renowned orientalist, Max Muller.  He wishes to see the college library, expecting to find some rare Armenian manuscripts, as he had found in Armenia, during a tour in 1888.  We happened to be present in the college at that time, and acted as a cicerone, not knowing who the strange visitor, with long hair, was.  We showed him the remnants of the once famous “Araratian Library” and placed in his hands an Armenian work, printed by Jacob Shameer at Madras, in 1772, thinking we were showing him a rate publication, but he said that he had seen it already in the Madras Armenian Church Library.  He then desired to see the manuscripts, and was visibly disappointed on learning that they had disappeared long ago.

  The Araratian Library having ceased to exist with the mysterious disappearance of the numerous books and manuscripts in the Armenian, English, Latin, Greek, French, Dutch, Persian, Chinese and other editions in the church library.  When we looked at the books, we found that most of them were worm-eaten but the older 17th and 18th century ones were in better shape than the newer ones because paper used to be made from cotton rags rather than wood pulp combined with softening chemicals.  These same chemicals accelerate the deterioration of paper.  Amongst the older books are three volumes comprising section of the New Testament in Armenian, dating back to the 17th century.  The newer ones include an almost complete edition of the “Encyclopaedia Britannica” the first volumes of which were published in 1871.”  As far as can be ascertained, the books remain in Dhaka in their unpreserved state and quite probably not much left of them.

The Armenian College library never recovered from the huge loss of these unique and priceless works and near 50 years later in 1937 more unique and priceless works were to go missing, but this time at the hands of the very students they were educating in an act of deliberate vandalism.  An ex student, Hovhannes (John) Sookias recalled the dispicable incident to Fr. Aramais Mirzaian for his book “Armenians: A Pilgrim People in Tierra Australia”.

• Hovhannes said: Another memorable day, a sad one, was the exit of the great classical Armenian champion and historian, Mr. Mesrope J. Seth, the author of “Armenians in India” when he left the Armenian College in 1937.  His sad parting with the students and the incineration of hundreds of his three part library of English and classical Armenian text books.  The boys looked on helplessly and with youthful grief and astonishment as the precious heaps of classical Armenian literature were consumed by the flames.  Hovhannes was not sure who it was that ordered these books to be burnt, nor whether the books belonged to Mr. Seth personally or to the college library or to the Church.  But they certainly pertained to the nation and were heedlessly and deliberately destroyed.” Hovhannes continued: “Some of us youngsters were emboldened discretely to rescue a few of these books which stood us in very good stead in later years in passing the difficult subject of classical Armenian in our Matriculation Examinations.  It was a tragic holocaust [of literature]; the books had seemed almost human to us.
  

Saidabad

• In the library of the Armenian church in Calcutta, used to be a beautiful manuscript copy of a collection of 306 hymn, canticles and melodies composed in ancient Armenian by the Fathers of the Armenian Church from time to time.  From the title page it could be seen that it was compiled by Petrus Amirjan, a chorister, but the date and place of the compilation was not shown.  From the colophon (the symbol or emblem that is printed on a book and represents a publisher or publisher’s imprint) that this copy was made at Saidabad from the original of Petrus Amirjan, by a young Armenian, named Arakiel, the son of Mahtesy Johanness, who laboured for 4 months with great devotion and completed his self-imposed task on the 17^th August 1757.

  The colophon indicates that the paper was supplied by Martyrose, the son of Arathoon and the cost of the binding was borne by Petrus, the son of Rev. Nicholas, the pious and zealous warden of the Saidabad Armenian Church.  Further evidence indicated that Carapiet, the son of Mathew, helped the copyist by reading the original, thereby enabling him to revise the copy.  The volume, again according to the colophon, was presented by the scribe, Arakiel Mahtesy Johanness to the Armenian church at Saidabad, on the 3^rd August 1759 in memory of all those mentioned above who had participated in its production.

  The manuscript itself was composed of 320 quarto pages, measuring 10” x 7 ½ “.  It was beautifully written, like print, with a reed pen on thick hand-made glazed paper, in jet black Indian ink, with the headings and the first letters of the lines in red ink.  In the 1930’s Mesvrob Seth noted in his book “Armenians in India” that “although written 180 years ago, it is in a very fair state of preservation, despite the damp climate of Bengal”. 

Whatever became of it?

Singapore

• A number of items went missing from St Gregory’s in Singapore during the war. They included: the Persian carpets, pews, crystal chandeliers, the priest’s vestments, valuable paintings, the Bible printed in Venice in 1686, hymnbooks from the 1850s, prayer books printed in 1846  in Constantinople and some old  gold and silver vessels

 

Where did they all end up?

Armenian/India Research Publications

 

 

Useful Armenian/Indian Research Material			Other Reference Books in my Collection
History of the Armenians in India▲	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1895. Reprinted 2004 by Gorgias Press		My Own Darling Letters from Montie to Kitty Carlisle▲	Christopher Carlisle
Armenians in India from the Earliest Times to the Present Day.  A Work of Original Research▲	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1937. Reprinted 1992 by Asian Educational Services. Free digital download available from http://www.new.dli.ernet.in/		An Assemblage of Indian Army Soldiers & Uniforms from the original paintings by the late Chater Paul Chater▲	by Michael Glover
The Republic of Armenia. A history of the Armenian Republic from its inception and birth in 1918.	by Mesrovb J. Seth.Out of Print		This is Hong Kong The Story of Government House▲	by Katherine Mattock
Armenians at Agra and Gwalior. *▲ From the days of Akbar in the middle of the 16th century to the Indian Mutiny of 1857, with two full page illustrations.	by Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		Hong Kong Practice Drs. Anderson & Partners – the first hundred years▲	by Katherine Mattock
Agah Catchick Arrakiel *▲ A loyal and an eminent Armenian merchant of Calcutta in the second-half of the 18th century, with one full page illustration.	By Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		Partners in Law▲	by Katherine Mattock
Khojah Petrus *▲ An Armenian merchant-diplomat, the “Armenian Petrus” of Clive.	By Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		Voices from the Past Hong Kong 1842-1918▲	by Solomon Bard
Hindoos in Armenia * 150 years before Christ.  An unknown chapter in the history of Ancient India.	By Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		The Royal Navy in Hong Kong since 1841▲	by Kathleen Harland
Gritch Voskegritch Matenagrin (The pen of the author with a golden pen) being a biographical sketch of the immortal poet, Mesrovb David Thalidian, written in classical (grabar) Armenian, with a photographic illustration of the poet’s pen and the facsimile of his autograph signature.	Written by Mesrovb J. Seth. Printed and published by the Mekhitharists of Venice, with a Foreword by the Rev. Father Vardon Hatzuni, the author of the History of Ancient Armenian Costume. Out of Print.		Hong Kong Going and Gone▲	The Royal Asiatic Society, Hong Kong Branch
Madras, The Birthplace of Armenian Journalism▲ A history of the first Armenian Journal, the Azdarar, published monthly at Madras by the Rev. Arathoon Shumavon, in 1794, with four full page illustrations.	By Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		Historic Photographs of Shanghai, Hong Kong & Macao▲	by Dennis George Crow
A Manuscript Koran in Classical Armenian From the Journal and Proceedings, Asiatic Society of Bengal (New Series) Vo. XIX, 1923, No.7	by Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		Hong Kong Cavalcade▲	by John Luff
Is Classical Armenian Dead?	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1923. Out of Print		The Race Goes On… A Millennium Retrospect of Racing in Hong Kong▲	by The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Armenians Settlements in India▲	by Anne Basil. 1969. Out of Print		Family Business A History of Grosvenor Chater 1690-1977▲	by Michael Chater
Iranian Armenians in India▲	By Anne Basil.  Extract from the Iran Society Silver Jubilee Souvenir. Out of Print		Baxter’s Guide Biographical Sources in the India Office Records▲	by Ian Baxter
Eighteenth Century Armenian Graves▲	by Mesrovb J. Seth. Out of Print		The Golden Oriole Childhood, family and friends in India▲	by Raleigh Trevelyan
The Society of Mekhithar	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1924. Out of Print.		Whampoa Ships on the Shore▲	by Austin Coates
Armenians and the East India Company *	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1926. Out of Print.		Hong Kong 100 Years Ago▲	by Hong Kong Museum of History
Gorgin Khan *	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1928. Out of Print.		The Indian Mutiny 1857▲	by Saul David
The Oldest Christian Grave in Calcutta *	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1932. Out of Print.		Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. Volume 16, 1976▲ Volume 18 1978▲	Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong
Armenians at Chandernagore *	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1931. Out of Print.		Sir Catchick Paul Chater A Brief Personal Biography A Prominent Armenian from Calcutta and the Grand Old Man of Hong Kong▲	by Liz Chater
The Second Oldest Christian Church in Bengal *	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1936. Out of Print.		Chater Who Was This Man? 1846-1926▲	By Liz Chater (unpublished private manuscript)
Armenians as Political Stepping-Stones (Khojah Israel Sarhad).*	by Mesrovb J. Seth. 1936. Out of Print.		Bizen-Ware▲	by James Orange
The Zamzamah: An Eighteenth Century Gunn▲	Mesrovb. J. Seth		Minorities of Isfahan: The Armenian Community of Isfaham 1587-1722.▲	By Vartan Gregorian
A Short Record of Armenian Churches in India and the Far East.▲	by Rev. Aramais Mirzaian. The Central Press, Calcutta, 1958. Out of Print		The Chater Collection Pictures Relating to China, Hongkong, Macao, 1655-1860▲	by James Orange
The Wandering Armenians▲	by Rev. Aramais Mirzaian and Dr. Charles Price. Sydney 1980. Out of Print		The Chater Legacy A Selection of the Chater Collection▲	Hong Kong Museum of Art
Armenians: A Pilgrim People in “Tierra Australia”▲	by Father Aramais Mirzaian. Sydney 1975. Out of Print		A Mountain of Light▲	by Austin Coates
Armenians in Australia and New Zealand ▲	by Father Aramais Mirzaian. Sydney 1966. Out of Print		China Races▲	by Austin Coates
The New Directory Book of Armenians in Australia ▲	By Father Aramais Mirzaian, Sydney, 1976 Out of Print		The Life and Times of Sir Kai Ho Kai▲	by G.H. Choa
Sydney Armenian Guide Book▲	Father Aramais Mirzaian 1970. out of print		Research and Missionary Labours among the Jews, Mohammedans, and other Sects. During his travels between the years 1831 and 1834▲ (digital copy available via Google)	Rev. Joseph Wolff
Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy Prospectus▲	by Armenian College & Philanthropic Academy 1957. Out of Print		The Taipans Hong Kong’s Merchant Princes▲	by Colin N. Crisswell
The Calcutta Review January 1904 Chants and Hymns of the Church of Armenia▲	Undated. Out of Print		A History of Hong Kong▲	by Frank Welsh
The Life Story of A.M. Arathoon▲	by H.M. Nadjarian, 1958, Calcutta. Out of Print.		In the Web▲	by Peter Hall
Respected Citizens. The History of Armenians in Singapore and Malaysia.▲	by Nadia Wright. 2003. www.amassia.com.au		The Quest of Noel Croucher Hong Kong’s Quiet Philanthropist▲	by Vaudine England
Armenian College Old Boys’ Union Souvenir. Golden Jubilee 1909-1959▲	by Armenian College Old Boys’ Union, 1965 Calcutta.  Out of Print		La Martiniere, Calcutta The Future is Today▲	La Martiniere School
Armenians in Southern India▲	by S.M. Gregory. The Asiatic Review. Undated. Out of Print		Corridor Collage▲	La Martinere for Girls, Kolkata
Census of the Armenian Population of the City of Calcutta▲	by Johannes Avdall. 1837. Calcutta. Out of Print.		La Martiniere, Calcutta 1836-1986▲	La Martinere School
The Complete Monumental Register: Containing All the Epitaphs, Inscriptions in the Different Churches and Burial Grounds in and About Calcutta ▲	by M. Derozario. Digital download available from google. http://books.google.co.uk/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp		Counting House▲	by Denis Way & Robert Nield
Racing Reminiscences▲	by J.C. Galstaun. 1942. Out of Print.		City of Victoria A Selection of the Museum’s Historical Photographs▲	Hong Kong Museum of History
The Life and Adventures of Joseph Emin, An Armenian, Written in English by Himself 1726-1809▲	By Joseph Emin. 1792. Printed in London. Out of Print. Re-printed 1918.  Free digital download available from http://www.archive.org/details/lifeadventuresof00eminuoft		Old Hongkong Volume two 1901-1945▲	Trea Wiltshire
A Week at the Bandel Covent, Hugi▲	Bengal Past and Present		Lugard in Hong Kong. Empires, Education and a Governor at Work 1907-1912▲	Bernard Mellor
Armenian Merchants of the Seventeenth and Early Eighteenth Centuries: English East India Company Sources▲	By Vahé Baladouni and Margaret Makepeace		Twenthieth Century Impressions of Hong Kong and Shanghai, and Other Treaty Ports of China	Arnold Wright
The Family Firm in the Commercial Organisation of the Julfa Armenians▲	By Edmund M. Herzig		Passing Shadows, Hong Kong▲	Peter Moss
Venice and the Julfa Armenian Merchants▲	By Edmund M. Herzig		The Statues of Statue Square▲	by Liz Chater (unpublished)
A Brief Account of the Advent of the Armenians and their Settlements in Major Cities in India during the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries, Their Churches and Schools, Their Professions and Their Business Affairs▲	By Isia Martin. 1975. Out of Print		Hong Kong 1862-1919▲	Geoffrey Robley Sayer
The Romance of Jute, A Short History of the Calcutta Jute Mill Industry 1855-1909▲	By D.R. Wallace		Revista de Cultura Macao’s Cultural Minorities▲	Published by Instituto Cultural do Governo Da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau
Armenia: A Resumé with notes on Seth’s Armenians in India ▲	By Shahzad Z. Najmuddin		Historical Pictures Collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art▲	by Hong Kong Museum of Art
International Trade and the Armenian Merchants in the Seventeenth Century ▲	By Vahan Baibourtian		The Decisive Battles of India From 1746 to 1849 Inclusive▲	by Colonel G.B. Malleson
The Armenian Christians in India ▲	By E.R. Hamby.		Calcutta Remembered. Rickshaw Ragtime▲	Jug Suraiya
Madras in the Olden Time Being a History of the Presidency from the First Foundation of Fort St. George.▲	J. Talboys Wheeler		Gazetteer of Manipur▲	by Captain E.W. Dun 1886.
History of the City of Madras ▲	Rao Shib C.S. Srinivasachari		Letters from Afar▲	by Mrs. Worcester Reed Warner
Calcutta Faces and Places in Pre Camera Days ▲	Wilmot Corfield, Calcutta Historical Society		The British Survey South East Asia▲	The British Society of International Understanding.
The Story of Madras ▲	Glyn Barlow		Letters from a Merry Widow and Two Gentlemen 1906-1914▲	Christopher Carlisle
The Armenian Inscription of the Central Jail Compound, Agra▲	Rev. H. Hosten		Armenians in India and Tibet▲	H.E. Richardson
Some Notes on a letter sent from an Armenian Priest in Bengal to the All Savior’s Monastery at New Julfa in 1727 ▲	Sebouh Aslanian		Considerations of India Affairs▲ (digital copy available via Google)	William Bolts
Trade Diaspora versus Colonial State: Armenian Merchants, the English East India Company, and the High Court of Admiralty in London 1748-1852 ▲	Sebouh Aslanian		Diary of Travels and Adventures in Upper India▲ (digital copy available via Google)	C.J.C. Davidson
The Salt in a Merchant’s Letter. The Culture of Julfan Correspondence in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean ▲	Sebouh Aslanian		Armenian Churches in India Past, Present and Looking to the Future▲	Researched by Liz Chater for the Armenian Church in Kolkata (unpublished)
Armenians in Victoria, Australia in the Nineteenth Century▲	By Nadia Wright.  Offprint of Volume 28 of Haigazian Armenological Review.		Hong Kong 1983. A Review of 1982▲	Hong Kong Government Information Services
New Julfa. The Armenian Churches and other Buildings.▲	by John Carswell		Helena May The Person, The Place and 90 years of History in Hong Kong▲	by Esther Morris with research by The Helena May History Group
Burials and Memorials of the British in Persia▲	By Denis Wright		History of Armenia from BC 2247 to the year of Christ 1780 or 1229 of the Armenian Era▲ (digital copy available via Google)	by Father Michael Carmich. Translated from the original by Johannes Avdall
Burials and Memorials in Persia: Further Notes and Photographs▲	By Sir Denis Wright		List of Inscriptions on Christian Tombs and Tablets of historical interest in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh▲ (digital copy available via Google)	By. E.A.H. Blunt
Armenian Graves, Inscriptions and Memorials in India – DACCA▲	By Liz Chater, additional transcriptions: Very Rev. Fr. Krikor Maksoudian		Excellency. The Governors of Hong Kong▲	By Russell Spurr
Burials and Memorials in Persia: Further Notes and Photographs – Corrections and Additions▲	By Sir Denis Wright		Dictionary of Hong Kong Biography▲	By May Holdsworth and Christopher Munn
			Wharf. The First Hundred Years▲	By Robin Hutcheon
Other Reference Books in my Collection			Along The Sports Road. The Hong Kong Football Club, Its Environs and Personalities 1886-2011▲	By Denis Way
Calcutta in the 17th Century▲	by P. Thankappan Nair		The Thistle and The Jade. A Celebration of 175 Years of Jardine Matheson▲	By Maggie Keswick
Vanda Miss Joaquim. Singapore’s National Flower & the Legacy of Agnes & Ridley.▲	by Harold Johnson and Nadia Wright.		Graves of Europeans in the Armenian Cemetery at Isfahan▲	By Lieut.Colonel T.W. Haig, C.M.G.
An East India Company Cemetery. Protestant Burials in Macao▲	by Lindsay and May Ride, edited by Bernard Mellor.		Some Persian Drawings in the Johnson Albums of the India Office▲	By J.V.S. Wilkinson
Sir Matthew Nathan British Colonial Governor and Civil Servant▲	By Anthony P. Haydon		The Armenians and the East India Company in Persia in the Seventeenth and Early eighteenth Centuries.▲	By R.W. Ferrier
Impressions of The East. The Art of George Chinnery▲	By Hong Kong Museum of History and Hong Kong Museum of Art		The Armenians of Southern India▲	By John Shortt
Armenians of South East Asia▲	By Margaret Sarkissian		From the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean: The Global Trade Networks of Armenian Merchants from New Julfa.	By Sebouh Aslanian

 

 

Wills + Inventories

Transcribed by Dr. David Atkinson, to whom I offer my sincere thanks.

List of Armenian (& some other) Names in Bengal Inventories 1780-1861, A-Z
LDS film 2046671, part 8

To view the Bengal Inventories you will have to visit the British Library in London as I do not believe the inventories
have been microfilmed by the LDS.

Bengal Inventories

A

Year / Part	Last Name	First Name
1789	Arratoon	Petruse
1790	Aviet	Catchick Tare
1795	Agamaul	Marcar
1795	Aratoon	Tallitha
1798	Arratoon	Catherine
1798	Aviet	Catchick Ter
1799  / 1	Arratoon	Heripsimah
1799  / 2	Arratoon	Heripsimah
1799  / 2	Arratoon	Mariam
1799  / 2	Arratoon	Jacob
1799  / 2	Aga	Mariamcanum Cach
1800  / 1	Arratoon	Herepsimah
1800  / 1	Argoty *	Teniza
1803  / 1	Argoty *	Lewis
1803  / 1	Arratoon	Owen
1803  / 2	Arratoon	Owen
1806  / 1	Avietmall	Thacohey
1806  / 2	Arratoon	Gaspar
1806  / 2	Aveline *	G
1806  / 2	Arrakill	G
1807  / 1	Agabob	M
1807  / 2	Agabob	Michael
1807  / 2	Aveline *	George
1808  / 1	Aveline *	George
1808  / 2	Avack	Abraham
1809  / 1	Avack	A
1809  / 2	Arrathon	N
1810  / 2	Arratoon	Nicholas
1811  / 1	Arrakill	Gregory
1811  / 2	Arratoon	Johannes
1812  / 2	Arratoon	Stephanuse
1814  / 3	Avid *	Alex’r
1814  / 3	Avietmall	Thacoohey
1815  / 1	Aga	Avietick Seth
1815  / 2	Aga	Avietick Seth
1815  / 2	Avith	Robert
1815  / 2	Avid *	Alexander
1817  / 3	Abcar	Sarkies
1818  / 1	Arratoon	M Tague S
1819  / 1	Arratoon	Tacquie S
1820  / 1	Arratoon	Gregory
1820  / 2	Arackel	Carrapiet
1821  / 1	Arackel	Carrapiet
1821  / 1	Avack	Chatoor
1821  / 2	Arackel	Carrapeat
1821  / 3	Avack	Chatoor
1823  / 3	Arratoon	Taque S
1823  / 3	Arrakel	Carrapeat
1825  / 1	Arratoon	Hyrapiet
1825  / 2	Athanes *	John
1825  / 3	Anna	Johannes Sakis
1826  / 1	Arraton	Mrs T S
1826  / 4	Avid *	Mrs S
1827  / 2	Arratoon	Avietick
1827  / 4	Avid *	Mrs S H
1828  / 1	Arrathoon	Avitick
1828  / 1	Avid *	Mrs S H
1830  / 2	Arratoon	Arrakel
1830  / 4	Arratoon	Arrakel
1833  / 1	Arratoon	Manuk David
1833  / 2	Arratoon	Arrakil
1833  / 2	Aviet	Agabeg
1834  / 4	Arratoon	Kaloos
1835  / 4	Arratoon	Kaloos
1835  / 4	Astwachater	Carrapiet Arrakil
1836  / 1	Avietick	Ter Stephanuse
1836  / 3	Avietick	Ter Stephanuse
1836  / 3	Arrakil	Mrs Carrapiet
1836  / 4	Athanass *	John
1836  / 4	Arrakil	Mrs B C
1838  / 4	Abbestie *	A
1839  / 1	Abbestie *	Alexander
1839  / 2	Aveline *	George
1839  / 3	Abbestie *	Alexander
1839  / 3	Athanass *	John
1840  / 1	Abbestie *	Alexander
1840  / 1	Astwa	C M Manuk
1840  / 2	Anwer *	Begum
1840  / 3	Astwa	Chater M M
1840  / 4	Athanass *	John
1841  / 1	Athanass *	M
1841  / 2	Astwa	Chater M M
1841  / 3	Astwa	Chater M M
1841  / 3	Athanass *	John
1841  / 4	Athanass	Manuel
1842  / 2	Astwa	Chater  M M
1842  / 2	Astwa	Chater M M
1843  / 3	Athanass *	John
1843  / 4	Aratoon	M M
1845  / 1	Arakil	M C
1846  / 3	Athanas *	M J
1847  / 1	Athanass *	M J
1847  / 4	Aviet	Ter Gasper
1847  / 4	Aviet	Gentloom
1848  / 2	Aviet	Ter Gasper
1848  / 3	Athanass *	M J
1848  / 4	Apcar	Gregory
1849  / 4	Apcar	Gregory
1849  / 4	Athanass *
1850  / 1	Arratoon	T
1850  / 2	Athanass *	Manuel
1853  / 1	Asphar *	Fatholah H
1853  / 3	Aviet	Servarshall
1856  / 1	Agabeb	Michael
1856  / 3	Anwar *	Begum
1859  / 3	Arrakeil	J G
1860  / 3	Arrakiel	Johannes G
1862  / 1	Arrathoon	Johannes H

B

1799  /  2	Baboom	Ter Cavorke
1799  /  2	Bagram	Calastan Phanuse
1799  /  2	Baboom	Catchick Johannes
1800  /  2	Bagram	C Phanuse
1802  /  1	Baboom	Ter C
1809  /  1	Babajan	Massey, alias Martyrus
1809  /  2	Bagram	C P
1812  /  1	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1813  /  1	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1814  /  3	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1815  /  2	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1817  /  1	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1818  /  1	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1819  /  1	Bobjohn	Thomas
1820  /  3	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1822  /  1	Bagram	Simon P
1822  /  2	Bagram	Phanoose
1822  /  2	Bagram	Simon P
1823  /  1	Bagram	Phanoose
1823  /  3	Bagram	Simon P
1824  /  3	Babajohn	Massey, alias Martyrus
1824  /  3	Bagram	Simon P
1827  /  1	Begoom	Catchick A
1827  /  1	Bebee	Goalistan, alias Bebee Parks*
1828  /  1	Bebee	Goolistan, alias Bebee Parks*
1829  /  1	Bagram	Simon P
1832  /  1	Bagram	George P
1833  /  2	Bobjohn	Mrs E
1834  /  1	Bobjohn	Elizabeth
1835  /  3	Bagram	Johannes
1836  /  1	Bagram	George P
1836  /  1	Bagram	Simon P
1836  /  3	Bobjohn	Mrs E
1836  /  4	Bebee	Golastan*
1840  /  2	Bebee	Katee, alias Johannes Katee*
1845  /  2	Bagram	Johannes
1848  /  1	Bagram	Johannes
1852  /  1	Bagram	C G
1852  /  1	Bagoom	Baboom
1852  /  2	Bagram	C G
1852  /  2	Bagoom	Baboom
1857  /  2	Begum	Joanna Sombre

C

1785	Chater	Offcianah
1799  /  2	Carapiet	Parsig
1807  /  2	Chaytor	Wm
1808  /  2	Cojamal	Catharine
1816  /  1	Carrapiet	Stephen
1817  /  3	Catchick	Elizabeth
1818  /  2	Carrapiet	Stephen
1821  /  2	Chatoor	Carapiet
1821  /  2	Cachatoor	Joseph
1822  /  1	Chatoor	Carrapiet
1822  /  3	Chater	Carapiet
1826  /  1	Carapiet	Jacob
1826  /  4	Carrapiet	Jacob
1826  /  4	Carrapiet	Varvar
1827  /  4	Catchick	Philip
1828  /  2	Caloos	Arratoon
1828  /  3	C M Manuck
1831  /  2	Chaytorchurn Senn
1832  /  4	Catchick	Johannes
1833  /  2	Carrapiet	Arrakil
1833  /  4	Catchick	Johannes
1834  /  1	Catchick	Johannes
1835  /  1	Carrapeat	Arrakel
1835  /  3	Catchatoor	Isaac M
1836  /  3	Catchick	Sithagasee
1836  /  4	Carrapiet	M Morat
1836  /  4	Carrapiet	Arrakil
1838  /  3	Chater	P A
1842  /  3	Cachature	Galastaun
1844  /  4	Carrapiet	A J J T
1845  /  2	Chater	Gregory
1846  /  1	Cachature	Galastaun
1855  /  3	Catchick	A
1857  /  1	Cavorke	M C A

D

1808  /  2	David	Solomon E*
1810  /  1	David	Solomon E*
1811  /  1	David	Solomon E*
1812  /  2	David	Solomon E*

E

1805  /  1	Emniaz	Howan
1805  /  1	Emin	Moses J
1805  /  2	Emniaz	Howan
1805  /  2	Emin	Moses J
1806  /  1	Emniaz	Howan
1806  /  2	Emniaz	Howan
1807  /  1	Emniaz	Howan
1808  /  1	Emniaz	Howan
1808  /  2	Emniaz	Howan
1809  /  2	Emniaz	M C
1810  /  1	Emin	Joseph
1814  /  2	Ebrahim	S M*
1815  /  1	Emin	Joseph
1815  /  2	Emin	Joseph
1816  /  1	Emin	Joseph
1817  /  1	Emin	Joseph
1819  /  2	Ephraim	Joseph*
1820  /  3	Ephraim	Joseph*
1821  /  2	Elias	Anthony
1821  /  3	Elias	Anthony
1822  /  2	Elias	Anthony
1826  /  4	Elias	Minas
1828  /  1	Elias	Demetrius
1832  /  4	Elias	William
1836  /  2	Ellias	J D
1836  /  3	Ellias	J D
1844  /  1	Ezakil	E M
1846  /  4	Emin	M J
1847  /  2	Emin	Michael J
1847  /  4	Eribsima	S Gasper
1855  /  2	Emin	M J
1857  /  2	Emin	M J
1858  /  1	Emin	Mich’l J
1861  /  2	Elias	Owen John

F

1853  /  2	Furdoonjee	Sorabjee Parsick
1854  /  1	Furdoonjee	Sorabjee Parsick

G

1787	Gregory	Abraham
1788  /  1	Gregory	Gazar
1788  /  1	Gregory	Abraham
1790	Gregory	Cazar
1792	Gregory	Thoms
1794	Gregory	Seth Aga
1794	Gregory	Lazar
1805  /  2	Gregoie	Astwa C
1809  /  2	Galoost	M
1810  /  1	Galoose	Mackertick
1811  /  2	Gregoie	Worthanan
1816  /  2	Gregory	M K A E*
1816  /  3	Gregory	M K A E*
1817  /  3	Gregory	Astwa A
1817  /  3	Gregory	Rob M K
1818  /  2	Gasper	Arratoon
1818  /  3	Gasper	Arratoon
1821  /  3	Gasper	Arratoon
1825  /  1	Gregory	P
1828  /  1	Gavork	Manuck
1828  /  2	Gavork	Manuk
1829  /  1	Gavork	Manick
1829  /  2	Gavork	Manuk
1829  /  3	George	Dyonysius
1830  /  3	Gregory	Thorose
1832  /  1	George	Phanoose B
1832  /  1	George	Dyonysius
1832  /  1	George	David
1832  /  2	Gregory	Thorose
1832  /  3	Gavork	Manuk
1832  /  4	Galanos	Demetrius*
1833  /  4	Gregory	George
1834  /  1	Gavork	Manuk
1834  /  1	George	Phanus B
1834  /  2	Gavork	Manuk
1834  /  2	Galanos	Demetrius*
1834  /  4	George	Phanuse B
1835  /  2	Glomier	Johannes S*
1835  /  3	Gavork	Manuk
1835  /  4	Gavork	Manuk
1836  /  1	Gentloom	Aviet
1836  /  3	Gentloom	Aviet
1836  /  3	Gregory	Anna
1836  /  3	Gregorie	Julia
1836  /  4	Gregorie	Julia
1836  /  4	Gentloom	Aviet
1836  /  4	Golastan	Bebee
1837  /  1	Gavork	Manuk
1837  /  1	George	Phanuse B
1837  /  2	Gregorie	Mrs E J
1837  /  3	Gregorie	Julia
1837  /  3	Gentloom	Aviet
1837  /  3	Gregory	Anna
1837  /  4	Gentloom	Aviet
1837  /  4	Gregorie	Julia
1838  /  1	George	Phanuse
1838  /  1	Gregorie	Julias
1838  /  3	Gavork	Manuk
1838  /  3	Gentloom	Aviet
1839  /  1	George	P B
1839  /  1	Gavork	Manuk
1839  /  1	Gregory	Mrs J A
1839  /  2	Gregory	T A
1840  /  1	Gregorie	Julia
1840  /  1	Gavorke	Manuk
1840  /  1	Gregory	Mrs T A
1840  /  2	Gregory	Mrs T A
1840  /  3	Gregory	Mrs T A
1840  /  4	Gavork	Manuk
1840  /  4	Gregorie	Julia
1841  /  4	Gregorie	Julia
1842  /  1	Galistaun	C
1842  /  3	Gregory	William
1842  /  3	Gregory	C: Patriarch
1842  /  3	Gasper	Eribsima S
1843  /  2	Gasper	Mrs E S
1843  /  2	George	Simon
1843  /  4	George	Simon
1843  /  4	Gavork	Manuk
1844  /  1	Gregorie	Mrs M
1844  /  3	Gavork	Manuk
1844  /  4	George	Simon
1845  /  2	Gregorie	M
1845  /  4	George	Simon
1847  /  1	Gavork	Manuk
1847  /  4	Gentloom	Aviet
1847  /  4	Gasper	E S
1847  /  4	Gasper	Aviet Ter
1856  /  2	Gasper	Malcolm
1857  /  1	Gasper	Malcolm
1859  /  1	Gregory	J
1852  / 2	Gregory	Cullen* (& in several later years)

H

1803  /  2	Howan	Stephen T
1806  /  1	Howiet	Robert*
1806  /  2	Howan	Stephen Ter
1823  /  3	Hyrapit	Johannes
1824  /  1	Hyrapiet	Johanas
1825  /  1	Hacob	Gawork
1825  /  4	Hydrapiet	Arratoon
1828  /  1	Hosannah	Mirza S S*
1828  /  3	Hosannah	Mrs Shakur*
1830  /  3	Howannes	Petruse
1831  /  1	Howannes	Petruse
1839  /  4	Harapiet	Marooth
1840  /  1	Harrapiet	Marooth
1840  /  3	Harapiet	Marooth
1846  /  1	Harrapiet	Marooth
1849  /  1	Howannis	Mariam
1850  /  2	Howannes	Mariam
1859  /  2	Hazar	Elizabeth

I & J

1782	Jacobs	Abraham*
1785	Jordan	Bathol’w*
1786	Joseph	Antony*
1789	Isaac	Petruse
1790	Jordan	Fred I*
1792	Johannes	Gabriel*
1792	Jordan	David*
1792	Jordan	F P*
1793	Jordan	David*
1793	Johanna	Betsy*
1794	Joseph	Stephen*
1798	Johannes	Matthews
1799  /  1	Johannes	Arratoon
1799  /  2	Issacully	Petruse
1799  /  2	Johannes	Padre D Ter
1800	Johannes	Abraham
1800	Johannes	Norrachee
1800	Johannes	Matthews
1802  /  1	Johannes	Emniaz
1803  /  1	Johannes	A
1805  /  1	Jacob	Joseph*
1805  /  2	Johannes	Aviate
1806  /  1	Johannes	Cavork
1808  /  1	Isaac	Marcar
1809  /  1	Isaac	Marcar
1810  /  1	Johannes	Maria
1810  /  2	Johannes	Maria
1813  /  1	Johannes	Sarkies
1814  /  2	Johannes	Sarkies T
1815  /  1	Johannes	Narcis
1815  /  2	Johannes	Narcis
1818  /  1	Johannes	Thadeus
1820  /  3	Jacob	John*
1821  /  1	Jacob	John*
1825  /  1	Isabeg	Desh Koon Kerahoon
1825  /  4	Jacob	Leigh T*
1826  /  1	Jacob	Caraput
1826  /  4	Johannes	Owenjohn P
1828  /  1	Johanness	Harapiet
1829  /  4	Jacob	Joseph
1831  /  4	Johannes	Hyrapiet
1832  /  2	Johannes	Sarkies
1832  /  4	Johannes	Catchick
1833  /  3	Johannes	Hyrapiet
1833  /  4	Johannes	Catchick
1835  /  2	Johannes	Stephen H
1835  /  3	Johannes	Mrs B
1836  /  1	Johannes	Catchick
1842  /  3	Joseph	Mrs M*
1843  /  1	Joseph	Greg’y Lucas
1843  /  2	Joseph	Stephen Jacob*
1844  /  2	Joseph	Arratoon
1846  /  2	Johannes	M
1846  /  4	Johannes	M Manuk
1852  /  1	Jacob	Carrapiet
1853  /  4	Jacob	Eliz’th C
1858  /  1	Jacob	Carrapiet
1859  /  3	Jacob	George O*
1860  /  3	John	Thomas*

K

1794	Khedder	Karrapiet
1799  /  2	Kyriokas	Marrody*
1800	Kyriakos	Marrody*
1800	Khan	Astwa S M
1800	Kavork	Astwachatoor
1806  /  1	Khosroff	Persadan*
1811  /  1	Khosropp	Parsasan*
1820  /  3	Kavork	Gabrielle
1821  /  1	Kavork	Gabriel
1825  /  4	Kawork	Hacob
1827  /  2	Kawork	Hacob
1829  /  2	Kyriack	Michael*
1829  /  4	Kyriack	Michael*
1840  /  3	Kattee (alias Johannes)	Bebee

L

1792	Lazar	Petruse
1797	Lucas	Samuel*
1797	Lucas	James
1799  /  1	Lucas	Cahcatoor Ter
1799  /  2	Lazar	Petruse
1799  /  2	Lazar	Carapiet
1802  /  1	Lucas	Cachatoor T
1806  /  1	Lucas	Col’l R* -not Armenian, but Irish
1821  /  3	Lazar	Stephanuse
1823  /  2	Lalobeg	Sarkies
1826  /  4	Lucas	Capt John*
1829  /  2	Larkies (?could be Sarkies)	Marian John
1830  /  2	Lucas	John*
1830  /  4	Lucas	Gregory*
1834  /  1	Lucas	J M A*
1835  /  4	Lucas	J M A*
1836  /  1	Lucas	Gregory*
1836  /  3	Lucas	Capt J M A*
1838  /  2	Lucas	Jacob Joseph*
1839  /  3	Lucas	Capt C A*
1840  /  3	Lazar	Agabeg
1840  /  3	Lucas	Lieut C A*
1841  /  2	Lucas	J G*
1842  /  1	Lucas	Gregory*
1846  /  1	Lazar	Mrs O H
1860  /  2	Lucas	Fitzherbert D*

M

1781	Maul	Arratoon
1781	Meizabeg	Arratoon
1786	Martin	George*
1788  /  2	Mukertoom	Barsick
1789	Mouch*	H P*
1789	Mackhitter	Jacob*
1789	Martin	William*
1790	Martin	Williams*
1791	Manassey	Dionisius*
1792	Michael	Johannes
1799  /  2	Minas	Terasso Steph.
1799  /  2	Malache	Michael*
1799  /  2	Manasakan	Sarkies
1799  /  2	Michael	Ter And’w
1799  /  2	Melcome	Moralian
1800	Michael	Maluch
1804  /	Merejohn	Marcar
1806  /  2	Manachacan	Sarkis
1807  /  2	Martin	R*
1807  /  2	Martin	Thomas*
1808  /  1	Martin	Thomas*
1808  /  2	Martin	John*
1809  /  1	Martyrus	Babajan, alias Massey
1810  /  1	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1812  /  1	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1813  /  1	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1813  /  2	Mellickneaz	Mackertich
1814  /  3	Martin	Thomas*
1814  /  3	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1814  /  3	Martin	J L*
1815  /  2	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1815  /  2	Martin	John Lewis*
1816  /  1	Martin	George*
1817  /  1	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1818  /  1	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1819  /  1	Mirza	Stephen*
1820  /  2	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1820  /  3	Manasser	Zacariah*
1821  /  1	Morateau	A C
1821  /  2	Morateau	Carrapiet
1821  /  2	Mariam	Mrs
1821  /  3	Morateau	Carrapiet
1822  /  2	Monack	A*
1822  /  3	Martyrose	Aviet
1822  /  4	Minas	Ter Aviet T
1823  /  2	Moratcawn	Chater M
1823  /  3	Morat (or Moran)	C M
1824  /  2	Mellicknauz	Mackertich
1824  /  3	Martyrus	Babajohn, alias Massey
1824  /  3	Morat	Carrapiet M
1824  /  4	Minor	G*
1826  /  1	Michael	Mathew*
1826  /  3	Malcum	Manuk
1826  /  4	Minas	Ellias
1827  /  1	Marcar	Melleck Seth
1827  /  2	Malcom	Manuck
1828  /  1	Marcar	Mulleck Seth
1828  /  2	Manatsaker	Vardan
1828  /  2	Malcom	Manak
1828  /  4	Marianjohn	Sarkees
1828  /  4	Manatsaker	Varden
1829  /  2	Mariam	Khanum T*
1829  /  2	Mariam	John Sarkies
1830  /  1	Manual	Petruse
1830  /  1	Manual	Marcellina
1831  /  1	Manual	Petroose
1831  /  2	Malcom	Manook
1831  /  4	Merjaun	Stephen C*
1832  /  2	Malcom	Manuk
1832  /  2	Margaretous	Revd P*
1833  /  1	Manuel	Petrus
1833  /  3	Mirza	Jaffer*
1834  /  1	Maus	Ove*
1834  /  1	Malcolm	Manook
1834  /  4	Manuel	Petruse
1835  /  1	Malcoom	Manuk
1835  /  1	Mirza	Jaffer*
1835  /  2	Manuel	Petruse
1835  /  4	Moratcaun	Chater M
1836  /  1	Malcum	Manuk
1838  /  3	Moradcan	Mrs C C
1840  /  4	Malcom	A C M*
1841  /  3	Malcom	Asst Surg F*
1841  /  4	Mercatoon	Jacob Joseph
1842  /  1	Malcolm	Asst Surg F*
1842  /  4	Manuk	A C M
1843  /  2	Mackertoom	Carapiet
1843  /  3	Malchus	M J*
1844  /  1	Mariam	Mrs G
1844  /  2	Mullickneaz	A M
1844  /  3	Minns	Aviet
1845  /  4	Malchus	J M
1845  /  4	Manuch	J M
1846  /  1	Mirza	Butchoo*
1846  /  2	Minas	Johannes
1846  /  4	Malcolm	Capt R*
1846  /  4	Manuk	J M
1847  /  2	Michael	Z Shircore
1848  /  3	Manuk	Zorab
1849  /  1	Malchus	H C J*
1849  /  4	Michael	George
1850  /  1	Malchus	H C J
1850  /  4	Millickseth	Alex’r*
1853  /  1	Malcus	Petrus J
1853  /  3	Mallock	Roger J*
1853  /  3	Malcolm	Pulteney
1853  /  3	Malcolm	William*
1854  /  2	Mallock	Roger J*
1854  /  2	Malcolm	Pulteney
1854  /  2	Malcolm	William*
1854  /  3	Michael	Martirose
1855  /  1	Michael	Aram
1855  /  2	Michael	Aram
1857  /  1	Misrie	Khanum*
1857  /  2	Michael	Ann*
1857  /  4	Misrie	Khanum*
1858  /  1	Marsack	Sarah*
1858  /  2	Michael	Ann*
1859  /  3	Marcus	John P*
1859  /  4	Marsack	Sarah*
1860  /  1	Marcus	John P*
1860  /  2	Michael	Mary A*
1860  /  3	Michael	Mary A*
1860  /  4	Marsack	Sarah*
1861  /  3	Minas	Pogose

N

1795	Nazar	Anna M
1805  /  2	Nahapiet	Thomas
1816  /  1	Neauz	Arratoon
1816  /  2	Neauz	Arratoon
1825  /  3	Nazareth	Jacob
1847  /  1	Narcies	Hosannah

O

1787	Owenjohn	Cachatoor
1788  /  1	Owenjohn	Cachatoor
1791	Owenjohn	Marad
1819  /  1	Owen	Jacob*
1819  /  2	Owen	Jacob*
1820  /  2	Owen	Will’m*
1821  /  1	Owen	Thomas*
1821  /  3	Owen	M*
1821  /  3	Owen	Thomas*
1822  /  3	Owen	Michael*
1823  /  2	Owen	Maurice*

P

1787	Petruse	Mirza
1788  /  1	Pogose	Phanoose
1789	Pogose	Lucas
1791	Phanuse	Pagose
1792	Pogose	Padre L
1797	Papooks	A Gregory*
1798	Petruse	Ovenjohn
1799  /  2	Papook	G A C G*
1800	Pagose	Padre Lucas
1802  /  1	Phanose	Johannis
1809  /  2	Pogose	Abraham
1809  /  2	Petruse	G
1811  /  1	Petruse	George
1814  /  3	Phannose	Vartenney
1815  /  1	Peters	George*
1819  /  1	Plusker	Johannes*
1820  /  3	Petruse	Jacob
1821  /  2	Paul	Jacob*
1826  /  4	Petruse	J Owenjohn
1831  /  3	Peters	J H*
1832  /  1	Petruse	Manuel
1836  /  4	Petruse	Jacob
1839  /  3	Petruse	Astwa Chater
1840  /  3	Pogose	Minos
1841  /  2	Paliologus	N*
1841  /  3	Peters	James*
1841  /  4	Peters	Mrs E*
1846  /  4	Panioty	Mrs C A*
1847  /  2	Panioty	C A*
1849  /  4	Petruse	T M
1850  /  2	Petruse	T M
1853  /  2	Peters	Charles*
1853  /  3	Peters	Thomas*
1853  /  4	Peters	Caetano E*
1854  /  4	Peters	Caetano E*
1854  /  4	Peters	Thomas*
1859  /  1	Pittoon	Thakooe
1860  /  4	Peters	Charles*
1864  /  4	Peter	C W
1865  /  1	Peter	C W
1872  /  2	Peters	Mrs C*
1872  /  3	Peters	Mrs C*
1882  /  1	Peters	Herbert*
1908  /  1	Peter	James*

Q

Nil

R

1849  /  1	Rostan	Vertinee
1849  /  3	Rostan	Vartanee

S

1784	Sheriman	Taqui
1788  /  1	Sharriman	Tacqui
1789	Saffor	Alexander*
1790	Sybrants	Tokke*
1793	Sherriman	Tacqui
1795	Sherriman	Taqui
1796	Sarkis	Aga M
1797	Sukeas	Peter
1799	Simon	Kevork Ter
1799	Stephen	Aga P
1800	Saffor	Mellichsett*
1801  /  1	Surkis	Marianne
1801  /  2	Sarkis	Maria
1803  /  1	Sakes	J
1803  /  2	Sakes	J
1804	Sookey	Bibbee*
1804	Seth	Petrus
1805  /  1	Sookey	Bibbee, alias Allah Bibbee*
1805  /  2	Seth	Petrus
1807  /  1	Sukeas	Carrapiet
1807  /  1	Seth	P
1807  /  2	Seth	Petruse
1807  /  2	Sookee	Beebee, alias Allah Bibbee*
1809  /  2	Sookee	Beebee, alias Altah Beebee*
1810  /  2	Sarkies	Arratoon
1811  /  1	Sarkies	Arratoon
1811  /  2	Sukeas	Carrapiet
1812  /  1	Sukeas	Carrapiet
1813  /  2	Sukeas	John
1814  /  3	Sukeas	John
1815  /  1	Sethaga	Avietick
1815  /  2	Sethaga	Avietick
1816  /  2	Shirac	Petruse M
1816  /  3	Sukeas	John
1818  /  1	Sarkies	Johannes
1818  /  3	Shawfraze	Agamall
1819  /  1	Sarkies	Vartannes
1819  /  3	Sukeas	Anne J
1821  /  3	Seth	Petruse
1822  /  2	Sarkies	Johannes
1823  /  3	Sarkies	Johannies
1824  /  4	Sarkies	Zacharias
1828  /  2	Sukeas	John
1828  /  3	Shakur	Hannah*
1828  /  4	Sarkies	Mrs M
1829  /  2	Simon	Phanuse B
1832  /  3	Stephen	C*
1832  /  4	Simon	Phanuse Bagram
1834  /  1	Simon	Phanuse B
1834  /  4	Simon	Phanuse Bagram
1835  /  2	Sophia	Simon Phanoos Bagram
1836  /  1	Simon	Phanoose Bagram
1838  /  3	Sarkies	Owen
1839  /  1	Sarkies	Owen
1839  /  1	Sukeas	Cath P
1839  /  4	Sukeas	Cath’e P
1840  /  2	Sarkies	Owen
1840  /  2	Stephen	Rev’d T J*
1840  /  4	Sukeas	Cath’e Peter
1841  /  3	Stephen	Rev’d T J
1842  /  2	Sarkies	Owen
1845  /  3	Sukeas	C P
1849  /  2	Suppus	C*
1851  /  2	Sukeas	C P
1851  /  3	Sirrarth	Minas Aviet
1852  /  1	Sukeas	C P
1858  /  4	Sarkies	M J
1859  /  1	Sarkies	Elizabeth
1859  /  4	Sarkies	M J
1860  /  3	Steven	W S*

T

1790	Thomas	Carrapiet
1795	Tartarios alias Thathia	Johanne*
1796	Thomas	Carrapiet
1803  /  1	Thatiose	Johannes T
1803  /  2	Terrarvan	Staphanuse
1808  /  2	Tomajohn	MA*
1823  /  3	Taque	Stephen A
1827  /  1	Teakram	Michael*
1827  /  3	Ter Kaloose	Arratoon
1832  /  2	Thorose	Gregory
1833  /  3	Ter	Rev J S
1834  /  3	Ter	Rev J S
1835  /  2	Ter	The Rev’d J S
1835  /  3	Thorose	Gregory
1841  /  1	ThaKoohy	Aviet
1844  /  4	Thadias	Capt M*
1845  /  3	Ter	Rev’d D M
1846  /  1	Thadias	Capt M*
1860  /  1	Thorose	Joseph

U, V

1798	Uscan	Zer Nicholas
1804	Vanas	William*
1826  /  1	Varvar	Carrapiet
1837  /  3	Varden	M V*
1838  /  2	Vardon	M V*

W

1812  /  1	Warthan	Johannes
1829  /  1	Weskin	Callastan
1831  /  2	Weskin	Callastan

X, Y, Z

1792	Zakareah	P H P
1808	Zakarra	Arratoon
1810	Zakarra	Arratoon
1813  /  2	Zakarra	Arratoon
1817  /  3	Zakarra	Arratoon
1818  /  2	Zakarra	Arratoon
1819  /  2	Zachariah	Arratoon
1824  /	Zachariah	Sarkies
1825  /  2	Zachariah	Sarkies
1853  /  1	Zorab	Manook
1853  /  2	Zaida	Sarah*
1854  /  3	Zaida	Sarah*

 

 

 

 

Armenian Census of Calcutta 1846

The list of Armenians below is taken from “Azgaser” for 18th April 1846, No. 36, Pages 126-128.  This magazine was published in Calcutta in Armenian.  The list includes the Armenians who had been residing in Calcutta for over 11 years.  Figures against the names show the number of family members.  Unfortunately only the heads of the families are listed, so there are no women here.

This translation was made by Dr. Ruben Khachaturyan to whom I extend my sincere thanks.

Names	Number of people in the household	Names	Number of people in the household
Ter Hovhannes Khachikean, Senior Priest		Karapet Hakob (Jacob)	3
Ter Barsegh Galstanean Priest		David Hovhannes	4
Ter Martyros Ter Hovakimean		Movses S. Shmavon	1
Agha Hovanyan Eliaz	4	Jacob J. Petros	2
Grigor A. Grigor (Gregory)	1	P.K. Astwatzatoor	2
P.B. Sargseants (Sarkies	4	K.P.K. Astwatsatoor	3
B.k. Sargseants (Sarkies	1	Arathoon M. Vardan	2
K.B.K. Sargseants (Sarkies)	1	Stephanos M. Varden	3
Arutin (Arratoon) Abgar (Apcar)	2	Vahan M. Vardan	2
Grigor Abgar	5	M.S.M. Vardan	1
A.B. Abgar	6	Stephanos H. Aviet	2
S.B. Abgar	2	Arakel H. Aviet	5
T.B. Abgar	1	Khachatur Hovhan (Chater Owen)	7
Alex Abgar	2	Hovhannes Kh. Hovan	1
B.G. Abgar	1	Petros H Poghos (Peter H. Paul)	5
G. Ts. Abgar	3	K.P.H. Poghos (Paul)	1
Mkrtich Sarkies Owen (Hovan)		Hovsep (Joseph) Kamal (Cammell)	10
Martyrose Sakies Owen  (Hovan)	5	Voskan Toros	6
Hovsep (Joseph) A. Aghabeg	7	Petros (Peter) Minas	2
Hovhannes (John) A. Aghabeg	1	Hovhannes Minas	1
Karapiet A. Aghabeg	1	Gaspar Minas	1
Mkrtich A. Aghabeg	1	David Barsegh (David Basil)	3
Kyrakos A. Aghabeg	1	Aviet Ter Gaspar	1
Malkhas A. Aghabeg	1	Baghdasar A. Ter Gaspar	1
Pogose (Paul) A. Aghabeg	1	Melckum Gaspar	2
Arakel Gh. Aghabeg	1	Gaspar M. Gaspar	6
Avetis (Aviet) Gh. Aghabeg	1	P.M. Gasper	1
Hntbum Gh. Aghabeg	1	Arrathoon M. Gaspar	1
Andreas Galstanean	1	Margar (Marcar) M. Gaspar	1
A. Galstanean	4	Nickoghayos M. Gaspar	1
H. Galstean	1	Ts. Gaspar	1
Thaddeos Kh. Avetum	10	Petros Antonean (Peter Anthony)	2
Nerses E. Manook	1	Hovsep (Joseph) Khan	2
Seth B. Manook	1	Martyros	1
Emin B. Emin	1	Poghos (Paul ) Viguen	1
Michael Emin	4	Mnatsaken Ter Baghdasar	4
Hovsep (Joseph) E. Emin	1	M.T. Baghdasar	1
Manook Zurabean	4	M.T. Baghdasar	1
Minas Nerses	1	A. Ter Astwatzatoor	4
Hovhannes Avdal	10	Karapet H. Vrtanes	7
Avdal Junior	1	Martyros H. Vrtanes	2
K.T. Shafraz	1	A. Ts. V.H. Vrtanes	1
Aram Michael	3	H.K.H. Vrtanes	1
Gevorg Michael	2	Asatoor Vrtanes	1
H.A. Michkael	1	Karapet G. Seth	3
M.H. Michael	1	Khachik G. Seth	4
Hovhan (Owen) Movses (Moses)	9	Galstan Voskan	1
Moves	1	Zorab M. manook	5
Hovhannes Khachik Michael	1	G.G. Grigor (Gregory)	1
Manook Toros	3	H.G. Grigor	1
M. Toros	1	Gh. G. Grigor	1
Phylipos A. Gevorg	4	Minas Hovakim	1
Kh. A. Georg	1	E.H. Ephrem	2
G. Baghram	5	H.H. Ephrem	1
B.G. Baghram	5	Mayil	5
H.G. Baghram	1	Hovhannes Abraham	2
Mkrtich G. Bagram	1	Arathoon Abraham	1
Stephanos G. Baghram	1	Aviet Tzatoor	4
Karapiet G. Baghram	1	Aghanoor Hovhannes Aghanoor	3
A.P. Astwatzatoor	8	Margar Grigory	2
H.S. Jordanan (Jordan)	1	Karapet Tz. Aratoon	3
Esayee Georg	3	S.K. Tz. Arathoon	3
G. Esayee Georg	1	H.K. Tz. Aratoon	1
H. Esayee Georg	1	K.A. Tz. Aratoon	1
Nikoghayos S. Malkhas	4	K. Tz. Aratoon	1
S.N Malkhas	1	Gh. Tz. ARatoon	7
Petros (Peter) S. Malkhas	1	S. Gh. Ts.  Aratoon	1
Jntlum Kh. Malkhas	3	Nickoghayos Aviet	5
Malkhas Kh. Malkhas	1	S. Sahak Sehran	1
Hovhannes Kh. Malkhas	1	Hovsep (Joseph) Kostand	1
Hovhannes J. Shirkhor	3	Hovhannes Aarkies Salmastetsi	2
R.J. Shirkhor	6	Melkum Sarkies	1
H.R. Shirkhor	1	Lucas Khojamal	1
M.R.H. Shrkhor	1	Karapiet Lucas Khojamal	1
Karapiet M.H. Shirkhor	3	Mkrtich Lucas Khojamal	1
Khachick M.H. Shirkhor	1	Marytros Michael	1
Sarkies M.H. Shirkhor	1	M.M. Michael	1
Jan G.H. Shrkhor	1	R.M. Michael	1
Georg M. Shirkhor	3	Hovsep Stephan	1
Arrathoon M. Shirkhor	2	M. Manook	1
Vordanan P. Vordanan (Jordan P. Jordan)	2	Martyros Phylipos	1
Vardan P. Vordanan	2	Mkrtich Khachik Hovakim	3
G.P. Vordanan	1	Stephen G. Lucas	6
Nikoghos P. Vordanan	1	Lucas G. Lucas	1
Arrathoon P. Vordanan	1

 

The Properties and Complete Inventory As at 1924

Of the Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth
Calcutta

Armenian Church of St. Gregory, Karya
(now known as ‘The Small Church, Park Circus’) Calcutta

Armenian Holy Church of the Resurrection Tangra, Calcutta

Armenian St. John’s Church Chinsurah

 

Compiled by A.P. Arakiel
1^st April 1924

 

Additional biographical footnotes and annotations

added by Liz Chater

 

Holy Church of Nazareth, Calcutta

GOLD ITEMS
Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Gold swinging incense burner	In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. George	1856
2	1	Gold cross set with diamonds and 4 glass boxes containing relics	–	–
3	1	Chased gold chalice, set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other stones, with a plain paten	In memory of Agha Petros[i], son of Arathoon	1778
4	1	Gold clasp for waist-band, a double-headed eagle surmounted by cross and crown set with emeralds, rubies and diamonds	Bought from Church funds	–
5	1	Small gold cross with nut and screw at base for fixing on tip of mitre, set with diamonds and rubies	Bought from Church funds	–
6	1	Copy of New Testament with gold covers	Marked I.M.Z[1].	–
7	1	Gold frame containing a picture of Virgin Mary with silver engraved back and edge	In memory of Pogose and Zemrooth, children of Sahak and Mariamkhanoom, wife of Hovannes	–
8	1	Small gold goblet plan	–	–
9	1	Small gold box set with diamonds for carrying Holy Sacrament	In memory of George Stephen Bagram[2]	–
10	1	Antique gold box inlaid with carved mother-of-pearl, ivory, coral etc.	Presented by Eliza A. Moses and his wife Mary[3]	1894
11	1	Gold lamp frame with star at top lined with copper and attached by 3 chains	In memory of Mr. Phillip A. George	1872
12	473	Small gold crosses for vows	–	–
13	1	Gold cased decanter with stopper	In memory of Ethel[4], youngest daughter of Carapiet and Mary M. Arathoon	1903
14	1	Gold bowl, plain	In memory of Mrs. Anna Catchick Avetoom, from her loving daughters Anna and Elizabeth[5]	1905
15	1	Gold cross, small size	J.M. Zorab[6]
16	1	Gold cross, small size	By Thomas A. Apcar	1870
17	1	Gold cross, medium size	By Thomas A. Apcar	1857
18	1	Gold cross, medium size	In memory of Catchik Thaddeus Avetoom[7], by Catchick Johannes and Elizabeth Avetoom, his children	1911
19	1	Gold cross, medium size	In memory of Zorab Malcolm Manukian	1847
20	1	Gold cross, plain and small	By Mrs. M.V. Apcar[ii]	1923
21	1	Very large size New Testament, bound in red velvet with a large gold plain cross	Presented by Mr. John Gregory	1905
22	1	Gold cross set with 4 rubies and one emerald	Presented by Arratoon Palian	1923
23	1	Gold cross set with 1 stone and with a long chain	–	–
24	1	Small gold cross set with 5 stones	–	–
25	1	Lot of broken crosses and 4 pieces gold, crescent shaped	–	–
26	1	Handle of a cross, gold	–	–
27	1	Gold ring set with 1 stone	–	–
28	1	Gold ring set with 1 stone	–	–
29	1	Gold monogram ring	–	–
30	1	Gold ring set with 1 stone	–	–
31	1	Gold ring set with 2 stones	–	–
32	1	Gold ring set with 1 stone	–	–
33	1	Gold ring set with rubies	–	–
34	1	Gold ring set with pearl	–	–
35	1	Gold ring set with diamonds and 1 large emerald	–	–
36	1	Gold ring set with 1 set	–	–
37	1	Gold ring set with 3 stones	–	–
38	1	Gold ring, plain	–	–
39	2	Gold rings, plain	–	–
40	1	Gold ring set with 1 stone	–	–
41	2	Small gold crosses set with stones	–	–
SILVER ITEMS
Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Silver gilt cross with diamond cut border set with rough sapphires and rubies	In memory of Shamir Hovsepich Melik Beglarovian[8]	1883
2	1	Silver gilt box with chased sides and engraved lid for holding the Holy Sacrament	Marked E.A.	–
3	1	Small silver gilt cup containing Holy Oil	In memory of Shushan Joseph Ter Chater	1800
4	3	Large silver candlesticks with shaped triangular feet	–	–
5	12	Small candlesticks to match above	–	–
6	12	Silver candlesticks with plain beaded stem and feet	–	–
7	2	Silver candlesticks with bases and chased leaves on stem	In memory of Miss E.A. Demetrius	–
8	4	Silver candlesticks with chased fluted based and shaped stem	Mrs. M. Emin	1858
9	4	Silver candlesticks	By M.T.	1907
10	2	Silver chased splendours with plain silver stands	–	–
11	4	Silver chased splendours without stands	–	–
12	1	Solid silver gilt salver with 8 miniature goblets	–	–
13	2	Solid silver diamond cut bowls	–	–
14	1	Solid silver engraved bowl	In memory of Miss E.A. Demetrius	1884
15	1	Plain solid silver wash hand bowl with a solid silver ewer chased cutch pattern	–	–
16	1	Plain solid silver wash hand bowl with solid silver ewer chased cutch pattern as above but smaller	–	–
17	2	Solid silver incense burners, plain	–	–
18	3	Solid chased silver swinging incense burners with chains	–	–
19	2	Diamond cut solid silver sockets for large candles	In memory of Aga Joseph Eminiii	–
20	1	Silver gilt chased incense holder with silver spoon	In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. George	1856
21	2	Silver chased incense holders	–	–
22	2	Solid silver hanging lamps with covers and chains	–	–
23	1	Solid silver chased frame and cover for holding lamp	–	–
24	1	Silver gilt flagon with stopper complete	Mrs. Mary Eliza Moses3 above	1878
25	2	Solid silver book rests in the shape of a Lyre	In memory of Hosannah Jacob Johannes	1837
26	1	Silver chalice with paten	In memory of Mary and Shamir8, the wife and son of Joseph David Melik Beglarovian	–
27	1	Silver Chalice with paten	In memory of John Joseph Mylne, born 1884 and drowned in river Pudda 1900	1900
28	1	Silver Chalice with paten	By Catherine G. Bagram	–
29	1	Silver Chalice with paten	–	–
30	1	Silver Chalice with paten	In memory of Hovanness, son of Arathoon of Khorom	1750
31	1	Silver cross with chased figures on each side, set with a cross of thick glass containing relics of St. George	Presented by Johannes Agha Minas	1863
32	1	Large silver casket chased and engraved on top and sides	In memory of Mariamkhanoom, daughter of Juntloomentz Catchick Arakiel, for St. “Nicholas” Arm	–
33	1	Large silver bowl for washing of the feet	Bought by the church	1870
34	1	Large solid silver Baptismal bowl with massive silver scroll, handle forming  3 branches for candles	In memory of Sogom[9], daughter of Nicholas S. Malchas, born 1837, died 1851	1851
35	1	Solid silver gilt Monstrance, chased in high relief with flowers	In memory of Carapiet, son of Petros	1813
36	5	Large silver crosses with ball at bases	–	–
37	1	Very large silver cross with ball and socket at bottom with chased figures lined with wood	–	–
38	1	Silver gilt chased mitre with Vakas	In memory of Isagooli, son of Petros of Hamadan	1797
39	1	Solid silver Belt clasp	By Ripsimeh T.A. Apcar[10]	1857
40	1	Solid silver Belt clasp	In memory of Elizabeth Abraham, daughter-in-law of Aga Hovanness, the son of Khoja Minas	–
41	1	Solid silver Belt clasp	By J.S.G.	–
42	1	Solid silver Belt clasp	–	–
43	1	Solid silver Belt clasp	In memory of Emin Joseph[iii]	1809
44	1	Mother-of-pearl antique seal	Of Chater George Ter Simon	1766
45	1	Mother-of-pearl antique seal	Of George Chater George	1793
46	1	Mother-o’-pearl antique seal	Of Chater George	1765
47	4	Silver pencil cases	–	–
48	2	Silver collection bags lined with blue velvet with silver handles	In memory of Mrs. Gabriel George, 1820.  Repaired by her grandson P.A. George, 1870	1820
49	1	Large silver stand for Holy Bible with 3 crosses chased on it	In memory of Mr. Arathoon 1817. Repaired at the expense of the Church by A. Stephen & Co., 1902.	1817
50	2	Silver octagon lanterns with twisted fluted poles and pierced cross in circle at top	By J.S.	–
51	1	Silver Old and New Testaments bookstand	In memory of Carapiet Jacob Johanness	1818
52	1	Silver stand for the above (item 51)	In memory of Carapiet Jacob Johanness	1818
53	1	Silver mounted New Testament on above bookstand	In memory of Hosannah David, died at Mussoorie 1898	1898
54	1	Oil painting of the crucifixion on wood with silver edges	–	–
55	1	Old small crucifix, copper, silver plated and gilt	–	–
56	2	Large silver chased branches with sockets for candles for reading desk	In memory of Khatoon, the daughter of Agazar korose, by her husband Abraham Pogose	1798
57	2	Medium size silver chased branches for candles at reading desk	In memory of Simon, by his father Stephen Simon Stephen[11]	1870
58	2	Small size silver branches for candles at reading desk	In memory of Hosannah Mirza Stephen Shakoori	1817
59	1	Large massive solid silver chandelier with 18 branches for candles	In memory of Khatoon, the daughter of Agazar Koros, by her husband Abraham Pogose	1798
60	1	Small silver chandelier with 6 branches for candles	In memory of Talethy, the wife of Arathoon	1781
61	1	Small silver chandelier with 6 branches for candles	Presented to the church	1800
62	2	Small silver chandelier with 6 branches for candles	In memory of Mariam, the wife of Martyrose	1782
63	1	Small silver chandelier with 6 branches for candles	In memory of Bagram, the son of Sookias	1785
64	1	Small silver chandelier with 6 branches for candles	In memory of Merini and her two sons Baboom and Bartholomew, the wife and children of Chater Baboom	1810
65	2	1 mitre and 1 vakas silver parcel, gilt on red velvet and chased with panels	Made at Constantinople at the expense of the Church	–
66	1	Large, oval, handsome silver salver with elaborate chased trellised vine leaf border and cherub heads	Presented to A.C. John by the community of the Calcutta Greek Church, 1874, presented by his widow[12] to the Armenian Church. (Image via Armenian College Museum Facebook page)	1891
67	1	Silver cover for Holy Bible, bound in red leather	–	–
68	1	Silver Bible cover, large	–	–
69	1	Silver Bible cover, small	Presented by Mrs. Lizzie Thaddeus[13]	–
70	1	Silver Bible cover, small	Presented by Anna M. Manuk	1901
71	1	Silver Bible cover, small	–	–
72	1	Silver Bible cover, small	–	–
73	1	Silver cover for Holy Bible bound in red velvet (old and damaged)	–	–
74	2	Large solid silver salvers, plain	–	–
75	1	Large solid silver salver, plain	In memory of Gregory Thorose[14]	1917
76	1	Large solid silver salvers, plain	In memory of Marieh, wife of Hovannes Ter Aviet	1804
77	2	Medium size solid silver salvers	–	–
78	1	Silver cross	Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Apcarii	1912
79	1	Silver gilt cross	Presented by Mr. M.A. Manuk	1923
80	1	Silver gilt cross	Presented by Mrs. M. Gregory, to the memory of her mother Anna Apcar[15], born 1851, died 1913	1913
81	1	Silver cross	In memory of Col. Jacob Petros of Gwalior and his wife	1840
82	1	Silver cross	In memory of Col. Jacob Petros of Gwalior[iv] [16]	1837
83	2	Silver crosses engraved	–	–
84	2	Silver crosses small	–	–
85	2	Silver gilt crosses set with stones	–	–
86	2	Silver crosses, small	–	–
87	1	Silver cross, plain	–	–
88	1	Silver square salver	In memory of Joseph Eminiii	–
89	1	Silver mitre cross	In memory of Mariamkhanoom Chater	–
90	2	Small silver candlesticks	Presented by Mrs. S.A. Lucas	1915
91	2	Silver candlesticks, plain	–	–
92	1	Silver candlesticks, engraved	–	–
93	2	Silver candlesticks, very small	–	–
94	1	Silver box containing 1 silver goblet, 2 candlesticks, 1 bottle for carrying Holy Sacrament	Presented by Eliza A. Moses and his wife Mary3	1894
95	1	Large silver ewer	In memory of all those who are buried in the church	1895
96	1	Small silver bowl	Presented by Mrs. Begoom Johannes in memory of her husband	1825
97	1	Silver and gilt saint’s arm containing relics of Virgin Ripsimeh	Presented by Mrs. Begoom Johannes in memory of her husband	1825
98	1	Silver and gilt saint’s arm containing relics of St. John	Presented by Basil, S.A. Catchick	–
99	1	Silver and gilt saint’s arm containing relicts of St. Stephen and St. Nicholas	Made by son of Basil	–
100	1	Silver and gilt Saint’s arm containing relics of St. Gregory	–	–
101	1	Silver saints’ arm containing relics	–	–
102	1	Silver saints’ arm containing relics	–	–
103	1	Silver saints’ arm containing relics	–	–
104	1	Silver saints’ arm containing relics	–	–
105	1	Silver saints’ arm containing relics	–	–
106	1	Silver goblet	Presented by C.M. Shircore
107	1	Large brass lectern with cross on top	Presented by Mr. Ruben A. Creet in memory of his father Arratoon Hyrapiet Creet[17]	1924
108	1	Solid silver plate chased and engraved on above Lectern	Presented by Mrs. Mary Arratoon Hyrapiet Creet in memory of her husband16	1919
109	1	Small silver box, gilt	By Aveit Ter Thaddeus	1851
110	1	Crosier in 4 pieces, top piece set with stones	Belonging to His Grace Sahak Ayvadian, Prelate of Persia and India	1922
111	4	Silver crosses, plain	–	–
112	4	Silver mitre crosses	–	–
113	2	Silver flower vases	In memory of Mrs. Anna C. Avetoom, from her daughter Elizabeth	1911
114	2	Silver flower vases	Presented by Mr. David M. Jacob[18]	1918
115	1	Silver plated bowl	Presented by Annie Eliazar Nahapiet	–
116	6	Silver flower vases	–	–
117	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
118	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
119	1	Silver flower vase	–	–
120	6	Silver flower vases	–	–
121	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
122	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
123	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
124	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
125	1	Silver flower vase	–	–
126	1	Silver flower vase	–	–
127	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
128	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
129	2	Silver flower vases	–	–
130	6	Silver flower vases different shapes	–	–
131	1	Pair belt clasps, silver	Presented by Martyrose and Catherine Arathoon	1894
132	115	Silver crosses for vows	–	–
133	6	Silver goblets, gilt	–	–
134	6	Pairs buckles (4 silver, 2 brass)	–	–
135	1	Silver belt clasp, single	–	–
136	1	Silver cross set with stones and a glass case containing relics	–	–
137	1	Silver cross set with stones and containing relics	–	–
138	1	Silver cross set with glass case with relics	–	–
139	1	Silver cross set with stones and glass case containing relics	–	–
140	1	Silver cross set with rubies and containing relics	–	–
141	1	Silver cross set broken and containing relics	–	–
142	1	Silver and gilt cross with 4 glass cases and another small cross with chain set with stones and containing relics	Presented by Ter Stepannos, son of Alexander	–
143	1	Silver box for carrying Holy Sacrament	Marked Armenian Church, Calcutta	–
144	1	Silver and gilt box for carrying Holy Sacrament	–	–
145	1	Small silver box for Communion	–	–
146	1	Small silver bowl, gilt inside	–	–
147	1	Silver cross set with white stones, made in Russia	–	–
148	1	Bag containing broken silverware	–	–
149	1	Heart shaped silver box and chain containing relics	–	–
150	2	Wooden crosses with silver edges	-=	–
151	1	Large incense burner with tray and branches for candles	–	–
152	1	Silver covered 3 tiered table with Communion	–	–
153	1	Silver cross set with stone in centre	–	–
154	1	Silver cross with glass case in centre containing relics	In memory of Petros and his father Michael and his wife Mary, presented through Stepanos Vardapet by Jacob	1754
155	1	Silver chalice with paten	Presented by Ishkhan M. Zorab1	1854
156	1	Rose water sprinkler, silver	–	–
157	1	Rose water sprinkler, silver	–	–
158	2	Candlesticks, silver	–	–
159	1	Silver bowl, plain	–	–
160	1	Silver bowl	Presented by John M. Apcar[19]	1907
161	1	Silver belt and buckle	–	–
162	1	Silver belt clasp	–	–
163	4	Silver mitre crosses	–	–
164	1	Silver salver, small	–	–
165	1	Silver soup ladle	–	–
166	1	Silver server	–	–
167	3	Silver spoons	–	–
169	2	Copper chandeliers for candles	–	–
169	22	Copper branches for candles	–	–
170	6	Plated candlesticks	–	–
171	2	Large brass candlesticks	–	–
172	2	Small candlesticks	–	–
173	3	Large brass triangular shape base candlesticks	–	–
174	3	Copper candlesticks	–	–
175	1	Copper circular basin (Thast)	–	–
176	2	Brass branches for candles	–	–
177	2	Brass branches for candles	–	–
178	1	Silver small box for carrying Communion	–	–
179	1	Large kettle, copper	–	–
180	1	Water jar, copper	–	–
181	6	Large curtains	–	–
182	4	Medium size curtains	–	–
183	8	Small size curtains	–	–
184	12	Purdahs	–	–
185	23	Old shoorjars or cloaks	–	–
186	7	Old aprons	–	–
187	5	Complete sets of silk vestments	–	–
188	3	Complete sets of vestments, rich embroidery and valuable silk	–	–
189	6	Mitres	–	–
190	2	Embroidered table covers	–	–
191	8	Pieces vestments, very old	Presented by Mr. A. Stephen and J.C. Galstaun[20]	1922
192	1	Silver frame and painting of Virgin Mary	–	–
193	1	Silver candlestick	–	–
194	3	Silver clasps for church peons	–	–
OIL PAINTINGS
Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Altar-piece in 3 parts, representing the Holy Trinity, the “Last Supper” and the Enshrouding of Our Lord	In memory of Carapiet and Hosannah Balthazar by their children[21]	1902
2	1	Old and damaged alter-piece	–	–
3	1	Oil painting of the Crucifix on wood	–	–
4	2	Oil paintings representing the Saviour	–	–
5	1	Alter-piece, representing the Crucifix	In memory of Jacob, son of Annania, to the Church of St. Sarkies in the town of Yawith in Armenia	1 October 1809
6	1	Altar-piece, representing the Saviour with his hands tied up	Marked Ecce Home	–
7	1	Oil painting on copper, representing Virgin Mary	In memory of Pogose and Zemrooth, children of Sahak and Mariam Khanoon, wife of Hovannes	1808
8	1	Oil painting on copper, presenting the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary	–	–
9	1	Oil painting representing the Saviour with his hands tied up	–	–
10	2	Oil paintings of Virgin Mary	–	–
11	1	Oil painting on copper, representing the Baptism of Christ	–	–
12	1	Oil painting on glass, representing the Birth of Christ	–	–
13	2	Small oil painting on wood, representing the Crucifix	–	–
14	1	Large oil painting of Virgin Mary and Christ	–	–
15	1	Large oil painting, representing the coat of arms of Armenia and the pictures of Haik, Aram, Tigran and Great and Terdat the Great	–	–
16	1	Painting of his Grace Sahak Ayvadian, Archbishop of Persia and India	Presented by Mr. Mackertich	1909
17	2	Small oil paintings of His Holiness Neirses Catholicos	–	–
18	1	Oil painting of Mr. Aganoor, a teacher of the Armenian College	–	–
19	1	Oil painting of Mr. Arathoon Apcar	Presented by the Hon. J.G. Apcar	1923
20	1	Oil painting of Mr. Gregory Apcar[22]	Presented by the Hon. J.G. Apcar[23]	1923
21	1	(Roll of paper) manuscript of different prayers	–	–
CLOCKS
Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Tower clock with 1 dial, brought out from England at the expense of Catchick Arakiel22 in the year 1792.  Repaired and 2 more dials added during the Wardenship of Johanness Avdall[24] in 1838, by L. Grey, Calcutta.	Clocks made by Alexander Hare, 1791	1792
2	1	Large clock originally belonging to Chinsurah Church, made in Amsterdam by I.M. Juntis	–	–
3	1	Round clock by Cooke and Kelvey	–	–
4	1	Round clock by Bennett	–	–
5	1	Large clock	Presented by Mr. J. Boisogomoff[25]	1923
6	3	Ordinary clocks	–	–
7	1	Church bell made in 1752	–	–
8	1	Church bell made in 1757	–	–
9	3	Church bells without dates	–	–
FURNITURES
Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Teak wood table	In memory of Mrs. Mary Thaddeus C. Avetoom, by her son Avetoom[26]	1900
2	1	Teak wood small table	Presented by Arathoon Thomas Apcar[27]	1904
3	2	Clay slabs representing coat of arms of Armenia	–	–
4	254	Armed chairs	–	–
5	85	Armless chairs	–	–
6	1	Bishop’s chair	–	–
7	1	Telescopic table	–	–
8	3	Round tables	–	–
9	5	Marble top tables	–	–
10	4	Tea poys	–	–
11	8	Bedsteads	–	–
12	1	Iron bedstead	–	–
13	14	Almirahs	–	–
14	5	Glass almirahs	–	–
15	1	Book shelf	–	–
16	8	Clothes horses	–	–
17	6	Linen baskets	–	–
18	1	Typewriter – English	–	–
19	1	Press copying press – Armenian	–	–
20	14	Benches	–	–
21	5	Wooden partitions	–	–
22	8	Wooden half doors	–	–
23	6	Writing tables	–	–
24	3	Toilet tables	–	–
25	1	Meatsafe almirah	–	–
26	4	Side boards	–	–
27	1	Invalid couch	–	–
28	5	Reading desks	–	–
29	250	Foot rests	–	–
30	4	Easy chairs	–	–
31	73	Photos and pictures	–	–
32	1	Stationery cabinet	–	–
33	4	Maps	–	–
34	4	Brass jardinières	–	–
35	36	Electric fans	Presented by Mr. J. Boisogomoff21	1902
36	3	Electric table fans	–	–
37	3	Large carpets	–	–
38	19	Small carpets	–	–
39	3	Iron safes	–	–
40	2	Wooden collection boxes	–	–
41	3	Large wooden boxes	–	–
42	7	Small tables	–	–
43	1	Secretariat table	–	–
44	11	Electric chandeliers	–	–
45	1	Large framed picture, representing the “Last  Supper”	–	–
46	1	Large hanging lamp	–	–
47	5	Street lamps	–	–
48	1	Motor car	–	–

 

 

St. John’s Church Chinsurah

 

Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Large baptismal silver bowl	Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Apcarii in memory of their son Arathoon	1905
2	1	Solid silver hanging lamp
3	1	Solid silver book stand
4	2	New Testaments with silver crosses on them
5	1	Large silver Old and New Testament book stand	In memory of Hovanjan Eliza	1825
6	1	Silver cross plain	For the use of St. John’s Church	1804
7	1	Silver cross plain	Presented by Sarah Johanness	1899
8	1	Silver cross, gilt	In memory of Mariam[28], the wife of Joseph David Melik Baglarovian	1883
9	1	Silver cross	Presented by Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Abraham[29]	1921
10	1	Silver cross	Presented by Emeli C.J. Avetoom	1901
11	2	Diamond cut solid silver sockets for large candles	In memory of Agha Joseph Eminiii
12	1	Silver belt clasp	Presented by Sarah S.A. Apcar, in memory of Mrs. Sarkies A. Apcar	1802
13	1	Silver Monstrance	Presented by Arathoon G. Gregory[30] in memory of his parents	1847
14	1	Bookstand in the shape of a Lyre	Presented by Sahak George Jacob in memory of his parents	1847
15	1	Diamond cut silver bowl	In memory of Carapiet Jacob Johanness	1817
16	1	Silver belt clasp	In memory of Agha Catchick husband of Mariamkhanoom	1797
17	1	Saint’s gilt arm containing relics of St. John
18	1	Silver incense holder
19	1	Chased solid silver swinging incense burner
20	2	Solid silver chandeliers each with 5 branches for candles	Presented in 1805	1805
21	1	Chased silver chalice with paten	In memory of Anna G.M. Shircore[31], the only daughter of Carapiet Jacob	1840
22	1	Chased silver chalice with paten	In memory of Vartanness, by his wife Woskoom	1781
23	1	Chased silver chalice with paten	In memory of Gregory A. Avetick	1846
24	1	Chased silver chalice with paten	In memory of George, son of Ter Simon	1781
25	1	Silver cross, plain
26	4	Small candlesticks, silver
27	1	Silver bowl
28	1	Silver bowl
29	1	Silver covered New Testament
30	1	Solid silver wash hand bowl and ewer	In memory of Ter Hovanness Catchick Arakiel[32]	1834
31	1	Wooden box for St. John’s arm and relics	Presented by Johanness Jacob	1817
32	1	Large alter-piece (painting) representing “The Crucifix” and The Holy Trinity
33	1	Painting of Virgin Mary on glass
34	1	New Testament with silver cross on it
35	1	Picture “The Crucifix”
36	1	Painting on glass representing the descent of the body of Christ from the cross
37	1	Wooden cross painted the Crucifix
38	6	Silver vow crosses
39	1	Gold vow cross
40	1	Silver salver
41	12	Silver candlesticks
42	1	Silver hanging lamp frame	In memory of Vardini Jordan	1913
43	1	Large chandelier for 10 candles
44	3	Large chandeliers for 6 candles
45	12	Brass branches for 2 candles
46	1	Large hanging lamp
47	3	Wooden reading desks with 3 pairs brass candlesticks
48	1	Small wooden reading desk
49	12	Brass candlesticks
50	12	Plated candlesticks
51	6	Large brass candlesticks
52	12	Smaller brass candlesticks
53	3	Very large brass candlesticks
54	5	Small candlesticks
55	2	Street lamps
56	4	Large china vases
57	12	Large china vases
58	8	Metal vases
59	3	Almirahs
60	3	Large carpets
61	1	Small carpet
62	3	Large purdahs
63	10	small purdahs
64	30	Altar cloths, table covers, vestments etc.
65	1	Telescopic table
66	1	Clock
67	1	Writing table
68	41	Armed chairs
69	49	Chairs armless
70	14	Square tables
71	1	Brass gong
72	4	Beds
73	1	Linen basket
74	2	Clothes horses
75	3	Tea poys
76	3	Benches
77	2	Whatnots
78	1	Gown stand
79	1	Toilet table
80	2	Kitchen tables
81	60	Foot rests
82	2	Old durries
83	4	Church bells

 

Karya Church of St. Gregory, Calcutta (aka The Small Church)

 

Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Altar-piece oil painting
2	1	Oil painting on glass, representing the Crucifix	Presented to Ter Hovsep Stephen	1796
3	1	Small oil painting on copper, representing the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary	–	–
4	48	Armed chairs	–	–
5	48	Foot stools	–	–
6	1	Large curtain	–	–
7	2	Small curtains	–	–
8	2	Coffin tables	–	–
9	2	Ladders	–	–
10	1	Wooden partition	–	–
11	3	Large candlesticks, copper	–	–
12	2	Glass chandeliers	–	–
13	23	Copper candlesticks	–	–
14	6	Glass candlesticks	–	–

 

Tangra Holy Church of the Resurrection, Calcutta

 

Serial No.	Quantity	Articles	In memory of	Year
1	1	Altar-piece oil painting	In memory of Hovanjan Petros[33]	1786
2	1	Silver cross	In memory of Pirmargar, son of Mirjan	1730
3	3	Glass chandeliers	–	–
4	2	Glass chandeliers small	–	–
5	12	Copper candlesticks	–	–
6	2	Large curtains	–	–
7	8	Small curtains	–	–
8	1	Reading desk	–	–
9	12	Benches	–	–
10	2	Coffin tables and covers	–	–
11	2	Foot rests	–	–
12	2	Durries	–	–
13	5	Large pictures	–	–
14	1	Teakwood table	–	–
15	6	Armless chairs	–	–
16	1	Dressing table	–	–
17	1	Bedstead	–	–
18	2	Church bells	–	–

 

[1] I believe this is quite likely to be Mrs. Ishkhan Manuk ZORAB. The ZORAB family were an extremely important Armenian family of Calcutta, whose descendants are now spread around the world; from New Zealand to Southampton in the UK.

[2] I believe this is Stephen George Bagram, a major benefactor of the Armenian Church, Calcutta – see his grave

[3] I believe this is Eliaz Owen Moses who was an attorney to the Armenian community of Calcutta

[4] Ethel died on the 30^th June 1902 aged 18 years 1 month and 1 day – see her grave

[5] The AVETOOM family are connected to many Armenian families of Calcutta: Agabeg, Galstaun, Apcar, Moses, Thaddeus, Arathoon, Nahapiet, to name but a few.

[6] I believe this to be Hovhannes Manuk Zorab of the Bengal Medical Service – see his grave

[7] Catchick Thaddeus Avetoom died 17 April 1906 – see his grave

[8] Shamir Beglar died 25 August 1833 in Chinsurah – see his grave

[9] Miss Sogom Malchus, born 29 November 1837, died 3 June 1851. Father: Nicholas Isaac Malchus, mother: Teki Owen

[10] Mrs. Hripsima Matilda APCAR nee AVEDICK – see grave.

[11] Stephen Simon STEPHEN married Katrina GREGORY at the Armenian Church Calcutta on 12 November 1867, the loss of their infant child Simon was a terrible blow to the family.  Katrina GREGORY’s family was large, and today they live around the world; New Zealand, Florida, various parts of the UK, Australia, USA to name but a few.

[12] Aristide C. JOHN was Greek by birth. His wife Sarah nee PAUL was the daughter of the extremely and highly regarded Armenian attorney, Peter Jacob PAUL who was the trusted legal adviser of the Armenian Church Calcutta for over two decades and who offered all legal advise and guidance to them without any charge. The PAUL family are intrinsically linked with the GREEKS of Calcutta, as one of Sarah’s brothers, Sir Gregory Charles PAUL also served the Armenian Community.  It is claimed that, although he served as a loyal and dedicated member of the Armenian community for over 30 years during which time, like his father, all his legal advice was given free of any fees to the Armenian Church, upon Sir Gregory’s death the Armenian Church committee refused to allow him to be buried in the grounds of the Armenian Church Calcutta and he was therefore subsequently buried in the Greek Church cemetery.

[13] Lizzi Thaddeus nee ARRAKIEL was married to Thaddeus Mesrope THADDEUS – see graves.  Lizzie was a niece to Sir Catchick Paul Chater, and her ancestry can be traced as far back as 1650 to the Minas family dynasty of New Julfa.

[14]Gregory Tharverdy Thorose – see grave

[15] Anna – see grave.  She was married to Alexander APCAR. They had 4 daughters; this silver cross was presented by her daughter Minnie who was married to John Marchmont GREGORY.

[16] Descendants exist today through his sons David PETRUS and Owen Jacob PETRUS.

[17] Arratoon Hyrapiet CREET was married to Merghatoon (Mary) B. Hovakim her family was very large with many connections to almost every major Armenian family of Calcutta: the Lucas, Malcolm, Michael, Gasper, Johannes, Zeytoon, Mesrope, Zorab, Aganoor, George, Martin, Emin, Arathoon, Chater, Joseph, Marcar, Hyrapiet, Thaddeus, Avetoom, Jordan, Sarkies, Carapiet, Basil, Galestin and more.  Arratoon Hyrapiet CREET’S brother Peter Hyrapiet CREET was a major contributor and benefactor of the Armenian College of Calcutta, famously donating the swimming pool, amongst other things. He died at Trieste in northern Italy and is buried at the Armenian Roman Catholic Mekhitharist Monastary on the island of San Lazarro near Venice opposite the tomb of Abbot Mekhithar the Founder of the Mekhitharist Order.

[18] David Minas JACOB, born 9^th October 1900

[19] John Minas APCAR was the son of Minas Vertannes APCAR.  See endnoteii

[20] Both Arratoon Stephen and Johannes Carapiet Galstaun were major contributors and benefactors of the Armenian Church of Calcutta.  See their graves.

[21] Known as ‘Car’ Balthazar, he was a merchant and auctioneer but became a jeweller to King Theebaw who reigned in Burma from 1878 to 1885. The King gave Car’s wife Hosannah a valuable necklace, which became a family heirloom until it was stolen in London.  Hosannah was a half sister to Lizzie Thaddeus nee ARRAKIEL mentioned above.

[22] Gregory APCAR died 23^rd June 1847 – see grave.  Gregory Apcar stated in a Deed of Trust dated 25th March 1913, that his firm, Apcar & Co., had for many years provided certain yearly sums for support and maintenance of relatives and descendants of his grandfather and grandmother living in Julpha and the neighbourhood and that Gregory Apcar was desirous of continuing such provision.  Gregory’s first wife, Khatchkhathoon SARKIES was the daughter of Johannes Ter SARKIES and Elizabeth ARRAKIEL, whose own father Catchick ARRAKIEL had donated the clock in the tower of the Armenian Church, Calcutta.

[23] Johannes G. APCAR was a son of Gregory Apcar and brother to Arathoon APCAR.

[24] Johannes Avdall was headmaster of the Armenian College Calcutta for 45 years.  He married Tekli Sarkies on the 11^th December 1830 at the Armenian Church. Tekli’s father was Johannes Ter Sarkies and her mother was Elizabeth Arrakiel. Elizabeth Arrakiel’s father was Catchick Arrakiel who donated the clock still position in the tower of the Armenian Church today.

[25] Buried at Tangra, but his grave is badly worn and cannot be read.  However, On a black marble tablet fixed on the outside south wall of the church, it says “This tablet is erected as a mark of remembrance of the kindness of Mr. John Boisogomoff of Tiflis in furnishing the church and the 1st and 2nd flats of the Parochial buildings with 39 electric fans and wiring for installation on the 27th January 1902”

[26] A number of Armenians worked at the Calcutta Stock Exchange, several of whom were members of the Calcutta Stock Exchange Association.

Major T.C. Avetoom, was the first Armenian to establish his own firm at the Calcutta Stock Exchange.  Avetoon worked as an exchange broker before the formation of the Calcutta Stock Exchange Association, of which he became a founder member in 1908 and later a committee member.  In 1969 his portrait was hanging in the Stock Exchange Hall.

Avetoom was educated at La Martiniere College, joined the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Corps, attained the rank of major and was appointed the commandant of his corps.  He was an exceptionally good shot and when a captain won two medals.  One was presented to him by members of the “B” Company Challenge Shield Team and the other by the First Battalion of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Corps.  When he was a major he was presented with a marble clock (dated 1892) by the “4” Inter-Company Contingent.

[27] He was part of the APCAR clan, a barrister.  He died 20 March 1905.

[28] Mariam was Joseph’s first wife. She died 25 November 1878 – see grave.

[29] Mary Abraham’s family (nee Sarkies) was from Chinsurah, her father Abraham Joseph Sarkies is buried there – see grave.

[30] Arathoon Galistan GREGORY born 28 April 1804 Smyrna, Turkey, died 26 December 1867 Calcutta – see grave.

[31] Anna married George Manuk SHIRCORE 12^th June 1838 at the Armenian Church Calcutta. They had 8 children, Anna died 14^th  March 1851 a month after giving birth to a daughter.  Anna’s father was Carapiet Jacob and her mother Taghui Arrakiel, was the daughter of Moses Catchick Arrakiel whose own father was Catchick Arrakiel who famously donated the clock to the Armenian Church at Calcutta.

[32] Reverend (Ter) Johanness Catchick Arrakiel had been ordained a priest for the service of the Armenian church of St. John the Baptist, at Chinsurah at the special desire of his pious mother, died at Calcutta on the 29th October 1832 aged 52 years, and was buried inside the church of Nazareth where both his parents and elder brother are interred, in the north side.

[33] From the Inventory of his Will and possessions it is estimated that he died between 1786-1797

[i] A successful merchant of Calcutta, he was the head of the Armenian community there and was held in high esteem by his compatriots for his benevolence and his charities.

He built the beautiful Armenian Church at Saidabad near Murshidabad in 1758, entirely at his own expense in memory of his parents.  There was a brass tablet on the north wall of the Armenian church at Saidabad, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with an inscription in Armenian, from which it appears that the church was built by Khojah Petrus to the memory of his revered parents, Arathoon his father and Hosannah his mother, Dastagool his wife, Khojah Gregory (Gorgin Khan) and Agah Barsegh (Basil) his brothers and all his blood relations, whether dead of alive.  This tablet is now in the picture gallery of the Armenian Church at Calcutta.

In addition, he repaired and embellished the Armenian Church of Calcutta in 1763, and built two additional altars inside the church, one of the right side of the main altar, in memory of his brother Gorgin Khan, who was assassinated near Monghyr, and the other on the left side to commemorate his memory.  Joseph Emin, an Armenian of Calcutta, in his “Life and Adventures” book printed in 1792 in London, calls Khojah Petrus “the early God of the Calcutta Armenians” which clearly shows the high esteem in which he was held by his countrymen.” Source: Armenians in India by Mesrovb Seth P.345.

[ii] Mrs. M.V. Apcar’s name was Louise nee Malchus.  Her husband, Minas Vertannes Apcar came to India from Persia in 1876 at 14 years of age with only the clothes he was wearing. Funded by his second cousin Alexander “Fat Alec” Apcar, fourteen years his senior, he was sent to St Xaviers (for 6 months) and the Armenian Colleges (for 1 year) to study, and equipped himself with some business skills. He entered the firm of Burn & Co, but after a short while joined Apcar and Demetrius. He left to set up his own business holding jute agencies, then becoming successively a Zemindar and Colliery owner.

Apcar was interested in various concerns.  He owned jute presses at Ghaora hat, Dewan hat, Baneswar, Balarumpur, Kakinee, Haitibanda, Baura, Gauripur, and Dubri.  He also owned a colliery at Joyrampore (Jharia Field), was a agent for the Seang Line of Steamers plying between India and Chinese ports, and owner of several houses in Calcutta. He was a member of the Bengal chamber of Commerce, the Legislative Council and the Corporation, and a warden of the Armenian Church [in Calcutta]. Source: Liz Chater research and Armenian Settlements in India by Annie Basil P.141.

[iii] Joseph Emin was born in Hamadan, Iran, in 1726, and came to India for his education.

Being intensely patriotic, he set himself the task of endeavouring to rescue his countrymen from the yoke of anti-Christian oppressors. With hardly any resources at his disposal, he went to England for a course of military training, which he succeeded in obtaining through the generosity and help of the English aristocracy, with whom he became acquainted and whose sympathy for the cause of his compatriots he was able to enlist.

After succeeding in his objective, he set out for Armenia via Turkey and Georgia, his aim being the organization of a joint force of Armenians and Georgians for attainment of freedom. Unfortunately, he met with very serious opposition everywhere and, after long struggles and extensive travels lasting over two decades, he was compelled to abandon his plan and return to India. He passed away in Calcutta in 1809 and was laid to rest in the churchyard of the Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth.

WhiIe he was not able to render material help to his community in Calcutta, his zeal, enthusiasm and great patriotism are unforgettable, and his undaunted spirit and unceasing efforts stand as a praiseworthy example for his Nationals.

At the suggestion of his friends, Joseph Emin wrote his Memoirs in English, translations of which, in Armenian, are expected to be published in America shortly. A book entitled “The Life and Adventures of Joseph Emin”, containing his memoirs, letters to friends, and experiences, was compiled and published by his great-great-granddaughter, the late Miss Amy Apcar. Source: Armenians in Australia and New Zealand, Father Aramais Mirzaian, P.190.

 

[iv] In 1796, through the munificence of Jacob Petrus, an opulent Armenian merchant of Bombay and a native of Hamadan in Persia, the indispensable national church was erected for divine worship in the Fort.  It is situated in Medows Street, where an Armenian priest is maintained for the spiritual requirements of the few Armenian families.

At the foot of the altar of the church is a square tablet with an inscription in Armenian, of which the following is a verbatim translation:

“This holy church was erected in the name of the holy Apostle Peter, during the Patriarchate of His Holiness Lucas, the Catholicos of the Armenians, by the munificence of Mr. Jacob of Hamadan, to the memory of his late parents, Mr. Petrus, his father and Zanazan Khatoon, his mother, the foundation stone of which was laid by Archbishop James, who was on an evangelical tour in India on behalf of the Holy See of Etchmiatzin in the year of our Lord, 1796, on the 14th day of Thirah (12th October).” Source: Armenians in India by Mesrovb Seth P.294

List of Armenian Church in Asia

Saint Mary’s Armenian Church, Chennai
60 Armenian Street
Chennai
India

Saint John the Baptist Armenian Church, Chinsurah
4/4 Armanitola
Chinsurah
Hooghly
West Bengal
India

Holy Resurrection Armenian Church Dhaka
4 Armenian Street
Armanitola
Dhaka
Bangladesh

The Armenian Chapel, Delhi
Armenian Cemetery Rama Park
Kishan Gunj
Delhi,6

Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth, Kolkata
2 Armenian Street
Kolkata 700001
West Bengal
India

Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Kolkata
41B North Range,
Kolkata 700071
West Bengal
India

Saint Peter’s Armenian Church, Mumbai
Ararat Building
89 Nagindas Master Road
Fort
Mumbai 400023
India

Saint Mary’s Armenian Church, Saidabad
Girbijapara, P.O. Khagra
Saidabad
Murshidabad
West Bengal
India

Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator Singapore
60 Hill Street
Singapore 179366

Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Tangra
2 South Tangra Road
Kolkata 700046
West Bengal
India

Yangon Armenian Church
66 Bo Aung Kyaw Street
Yangon 11182
Myanmar