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Nazareth Church P.3
Researching Armenian Family History in India
1600 - 1950

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Armenian Census Calcutta 1846
Armenian/Indian research publications
Armenians, Colonies & Churches in India
Armenian Graves In India
Armenian Graves in Hong Kong
Armenian Graves in the UK
Armenian Graves in Singapore and Malaysia
Armenian Graves in Australia
Graves at Lower Circular Road - Other Graves
Graves at the Roman Catholic Church, Calcutta
Historical Snippets
Surnames Directly Linked to my Family
My Direct Chater Ancestors
Chater's unrelated to my family
My Chater Family Bible
Part Index of the names at the IOR
The Andaman Island Photographs
Wills
Lady Chater

 



My Visit to Damascus

How armtown.com reported it

Article on Sir Paul Chater Hong Kong Standard May 2007.

Graves at Nazareth Church ] Nazareth Church P.2 ] [ Nazareth Church P.3 ] Nazareth Church P.4 ] Nazareth Church P.5 ] Nazareth Inscriptions from Seth ] Nazareth Translated Graves ] Graves at Colootolah ] Graves at St. Gregory's ] St. Gregory's P.1 ] St. Gregory's P.2 ] St. Gregory's P.3 ] Graves at Old Cemetery Lower Circular Road ] Graves at Tangra ] Tangra P.1 ] Tangra P.2 ] Tangra P.3 ] Tangra Translated Graves ] Tollygunge ]

Some graves and inscriptions at the Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth, Kolkata. 

Photos taken by Liz Chater April 2005 and March 2007

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In loving memory of our beloved mother
Hosannah
Widow of Carapiet Gregory Seth
Daughter of Gabriel Ives Gregory
Born Sept 3rd 1828, Died Oct 3rd 1912
 
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
 
In loving memory of
Hosannah
The beloved wife of
Mesrope Thaddeus
who departed this life on the
13th day of March 1893
aged 53 years and 17 days
 
A light is from our household gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our hearts
That never can be filled
To live in hearts we love is not to die
 
Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Hosanna Aviet
the dearly beloved wife of
George Aviet Esqre
who departed this life on the
10th September 1861
aged 62 years 8 months and 21 days
Deeply and deservedly regretted
by her disconsolate husband, and those
who had the pleasure of her acquaintance
 
Weep not for me my husband dear
Though once I was your whole delight
For Christ has called me to appear,
And dwell with Him in glory bright
 
Presented to the Armenian Holy
Church of Nazareth by
Cecil Gregory Apcar
in loving memory of his mother
Hossanah Aram Apcar,
who departed this life in Calcutta
on the 25th March 1929
 
Sacred to the memory of Hossannah Arrakiel
wife of J.G. Arrakiel Esquire
died April 1849
She is not dead but ?
 
"In the midst of life we are in death"
In loving remembrance of
Hugh Mesrope Thaddeus
the son of Mr. & Mrs. T.M. Thaddeus
born 5th March 1893
called to rest 31st January 1950
"I am the resurrection and the life
He that believeth in me though he
were dead, yet shall he live.
 
Here lie the mortal remains of the infant daughter
of Mr. & Mrs. M.I. Gasper
She was born and she died
on the 25th day of October 1883
Suffer little children to come unto me
 
In memory of
Isaac Nicholas Malchus
born 25th June 1853
died 12th May 1904
aged 70 years 11 months and 22 days
 
In loving memory of
Iscan Manuk Zorab
Relict of the late Manuk Zorab
who died on the 14th February 1899
aged 76 years 10 months and 24 days
 
In loving memory of
Lieut. Col. J.M. Zorab I.M.S.
died 2nd July 1904
aged 57 years 8 months
? in a world. of pain and care
? thou wouldst no longer leave him
? in meadow bright and fair

[remainder cannot be deciphered]
 
This tablet is erected by his children
who deeply mourn his loss
 
In loving memory of
Jacob Seth
born at Julfa Ispahan in 1820
and departed this life in Calcutta
on the 28th December 1899
 
Sacred to the memory of
Job Simeon
of Dacca
born 4th January 1843
died 1st January 1867
aged 23 years 11 months and 27 days
 
Johannes Apcar
youngest son of the late Apcar Arratoon Apcar
died 25th November 1929
aged 78 years
Lord, Thy Will Be Done
R.I.P.
 
Sacred to the memory of
Johannes Avdall
late rector of the
Armenian Philanthropic Academy
died Calcutta on the 11th July 1870
aged 67 years 8 months and 7 days
 
Sacred to the memory of
Johannes Avdall
eldest son of Johannes and Theucky Avdall
born 14th April 1833 died 9th March 1897
Aged 64 years
 
"I will ransom them from the power of the grave
I will redeem them from death"
 
Sacred to the memory of
Johannes Catchick Michael
who departed this life on the
30th January 1880
aged 68 years 5 months and 3 days

 

In esteemed memory of
Johannes Carapiet Galstaun O.B.E.
A noble, patriotic, popular sportsman
and sincere friend of the needy.
Born in Jufa Ispahan, Iran, on 14th July 1859
died in Calcutta on the 15th September 1948
Inhumed in the grounds of this Church.
This tablet is erected by the Church committee
during December 1969 as a mark of gratitude
for the liberal and munificent benevolence
of the deceased for the benefit of the Church and
for his many acts of kindness to his community
In esteemed memory of
John Carapiet Galstaun O.B.E.
A noble patriot, popular sportsman
and sincere friend of the poor
Born in Julfa on 14th July 1859
died in Calcutta on 15th September 1948
R.I.P
 
Sacred to the memory of
Johannes Malcum Manuk, Esquire
Second son of the late
Malcum Manuk, Esquire
Who departed this transitory life
On the 1st June anno domini 1845
Aged 28 years 10 months and 4 days

 

 
In loving memory of
John Aram Michael Esq.,
the only son of the late
Aram Michael Esq.,
born 29th January 1827
died 23rd September 1896
Aged 69 years 7 months and 24 days
Thy Will Be Done
Not gone from memory nor from love,
But gone to our Father's home above
 
Sacred to the memory of
John Camell Esq.
Attorney at Law
Who departed this life on the
18th day of November 1910
aged 68 years 11 months and 18 days
"The glory of the Lord shall  ? ?
 
In loving memory of
John
Eldest son of the late
Stephen Gabriel Esq.,
died 26th December 1897
Aged 50 years
 
John George Bagram
born 1st June 1814 died 30th April 1878
at the Sand -Heads on board "Doryia"
"Free from envy void of pride
so he lived, so he died"
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
From henceforth yea saith that the spirit
that they may rest from their labours and their
works do follow them
 
Sacred to the memory of
John Joseph Esqre
of Myrna
died 19th January 18??
aged 65 years
 
In loving memory of
John Joseph
the infant son of
Mr. & Mrs. Ma ? Camell
died ?th February 1849
aged one day
 
In loving memory of
John Martin Sarkies
died 8th June 1897
Aged 41 years 8 months and 11 days
I have redeemed thee thou art mine
 
John Michael
born 14th January 1900
Julfa Ispahan
died 19th April 1976
 
You give but little when you give of
your possessions, it is when you give of yourself,
that you truly give
 
Sacred to the memory of
John Michael
Merchant of this City
the only child of the late
Haik and Ripsima Michael
died at Calcutta on 4th February 1909
aged 75 years
Interred at the Tangra Church
 
This tablet was erected by the Church Committee
in appreciation of the charities endowed by him
For the relief and education of the
Armenian poor in Calcutta
 
In loving memory of our darling
John Michael
son of
John & Ella Manuk
born 20th October 1896
died 7th August 1897
 
The Lord gave and He hath
taken away, blessed be the
name of the Lord
 
i h s
In memory of
John Nierses Mackertich
born 17th April 1836
died 1st February 1881
Requiscat in Pace
 
Sacred to the memory of
John Owen Moses
died 28th March 1883
aged 49 years 5 months
 
 
Sacred to the memory of
Mrs John Shircore
died 30th September 1871
aged 41 years 3 months and 3 days
Calcutta
 
In memory of
Mr. John Weskin
who died 19th November 1814
aged 76 years
 
In loving memory of
Joseph
the beloved infant son of
Mr. & Mrs. John Camell
died 1st June 1883
aged 1 year 8 months and 11 days
"Of such in the kingdom of heaven"
 
Sacred to the memory of
Joseph Emin
who was born in ? on the ? day of January 1829
[remainder cannot be deciphered]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A ? last tribute
departed worth of
Joseph Gregory
who was in the prime of youth and health
born on the 23rd May 1873
aged 7? years ? months and 16 days
[remainder cannot be deciphered]
 
This is the tombstone
of Joseph Eminiantz
son of Emin Agha
born at Hamadan Iran in 1726
died in Calcutta on
2nd August 1809
 
An outstanding patriot, statesman and
soldier of fortune who worked
ceaselessly for the freedom of Armenia
(tombstone constructed by the Armenian Church
Committee ?
on the occasion of the ?50th
birth anniversary
In sacred memory of
Joseph Eminiantz
son of Emin Aga,
born at Namadan, Iran 1726
died in Calcutta 2nd Aug. 1809.
An outstanding patriot, statesman & soldier of fortune
who worked ceaselessly for the freedom of Armenia.
He was honoured by his gravestone being placed in the Armenian Churchyard.
 
Sacred to the memory of
Captain Joseph Manook
who departed this life on the
30th day of January 1842
aged 47 years
 
Joseph Martyrose Owen
born 12th September 1849
died 16th April 1904
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
for they rest from their labours and their
good works do follow them"
 
He shall  ? beloved sleep
 
Sacred to the memory of
Joseph Paul Esq.,
of Julpha, a benefactor of great zeal who left by
a deed the greater part of the fruits of his arduous
labour for establishing in New Julpha a
free National Dispensary for helping the orphans
and the poor of New Julpha and for repairing
the Holy churches of New Julpha, Shiraz and Bushire in
Persia.
Died at the age of 64 years on the
4th November 1905 in Calcutta.
In this world of sorrow he lived and laboured
to comfort the poor.
 
 
In loving memory of
Joseph Sarkies Owen
sole surviving son of
Sarkies & Margaret Owen
born 29th July 1872
died 5th May 1890
 
The Lord of old appeared unto me
saying Yea I love thee with an everlasting love
and in loving kindness have withdrawn thee
 
Thy Will Be Done
 
Sacred to the memory of
Joseph Stephen Lucas
died ??th January 1881
aged 36 years and 3 months
 
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord"
 
Sacred to the memory of
Mr. Joseph Ter Abraham Ter Carapiet
who departed this life on the 5th September 1894
aged 65 years
 
Sacred to the memory of
Joseph Thorose Esquire
born at New Julpha
called Kharv and Village in Ispahan
who departed this life on the
28th August A.D. 1858
Aged 64 years
Calcutta
 
Sacred to the memory of
Miss Kachkatoon Sarkies Owen
died 29th November 1885
aged 31 years 11 months and 29 days
 
Sacred to the memory of
Miss Katchkhathoon Marcar Melkhesedek
who departed this life on the
10th December 1846
aged 54 years 5 months and 14 days
 
In loving memory of
Kathleen Ruth
Second daughter of
Walter Gasper and Mattie Gregory
born 25th October 1897
died 25th April 1898
There is no flock however watched and tended
But one dead lamb is there
There is no fire side show so'er defended
but has one vacant chair
 
Sacred to the memory of
Kerakoos Agabeg Esq.,
Who departed this life
on the 10th day of August Anno Domini 1859
Aged 30 years
"In the midst of life we are in death"
 
In loving memory of
Khachkhatoon Katharina
Widow of
Joseph Chater of Julfa and Asansol
And daughter of Arratoon Gregory Apcar
And Marine Emin his wife
Born October 16th 1853
Died August 7th 1923
 
 
In loving memory of
Kitty
youngest daughter of the late
Martin & Eliza Camell
who departed this life on the
7th October 1909
aged 30 years 3 months and 3 days
 
"The angels are calling me" she said
 
Sacred to the memory of
Lazar Agabeg Esquire
who departed this life
on the third day of May 1839
aged 42 years
Calcutta
 
Sacred to the memory of
Lazar George Gregory
who died 5th October 1902
aged 70 years 5 months and 4 days
Requiescat in Pace
 
Sacred to the memory of
Lazar Gregory Apcar Esquire
who was born at Calcutta
on the 27th September A.D. 1828
and departed this transitory life
on the 22nd November A.D. 1845
Aged 17 years 1 month and 23 days
Deeply lamented by his afflicted
parents and relatives
 
This tablet is erected to the memory of
Miss Lily Mary Christian B.A.
the only only daughter of the late
Mr. & Mrs. Aviet Thaddeus Christian
of Mozafferpore
and grand daughter of
Rev. Gregory
of Julfa
who left all that she possessed at her death
to this church for the benefit of the poor.
 
1923
 
While I am a pilgrim here
Let thy love my spirit cheer
Be my guide my guard my friend
Lead me to my journey's end

Lord Remember Me
 
In loving memory of
Lizzie
the beloved wife of
T.M. Thaddeus
born 1st May 1862
died 16th December 1925
Farewell, farewell my life has passed
I loved you well while life did last
But now I sleep no sorrow take
But love each other for my sake
 
Sacred to the memory of
Louisa Brown
of Dacca
born 8th August 1845
died 1st January 1867
aged 21 years 4 months and 24 days
 
 
Louisa Lucas
In loving memory of
Louisa Lucas
Widow of the late
Gregory C. Lucas
Died 9th October 1902
Aged  64  years 8 months 6 days
 
Dearest mother, thou hast left us
Here thy loss we deeply feel
But tis God that has bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal
 
To thee fond mother in whose bosom reigned
Maternal love whilst feeble life remained
With many a gushing tear and plaintive moan
They grateful children place this humble stone
 
[on the scroll]
God bless our mother and be with her
 
In loving memory of
Lucy Cachatoor
the beloved daughter of
Caribjan & Theresa Cachatoor
who fell asleep May 15th 1908
aged 4 months and 20 days
 
We loved this little tender one
And would have wished her stay
But let our Father's will be done
She shines in endless day
 
In loving memory of
Mr. M.J. Galstaun
born at Julpha
on the 4th October 1832
died at Calcutta on the
1st June 1886
 
Sacred to the memory of
M.O. Moses esq.,
who departed this life on the
20th June 1862
aged 26 years
leaving a disconsolate wife
to lament his untimely death and
irreparable loss
 
In loving memory of
Mackertich John
born 1st June 1882
died 12th January 1955
"Rest In Peace"
 
Sacred to the memory of
Mackertich Sarkies Owen
born 31st November 1800
died 15th July 1884
aged 75 years 7 months and 15 days
 
Sacred to the memory of
Mackertich T.M. Highcazony
born in Alexandrapole
in Russo-Armenia
and departed this life in Calcutta
on 28th August 1895
Requiescat in Pace
 
Sacred to the memory of
Mackertum Thorose Manuk Esqre of Hagen
who departed this life on the
20th April 1865
aged 32 years
 
Sacred to the memory of
Madlina
beloved wife of Peter M. Gasper
who departed this life in Calcutta
on the 10th April 1914
Aged 82 years and 7 months
 
Sacred to the memory of
Malchus Cachatoor Malchus
born at Calcutta on the
12th April 1825
died on the 1st June 1883
aged 58 years
Requiescat in Pace
"Then so father, for so it seemed good in thy sight"
 
In memory of
Malcolm Ernest Manuk
born 26th October 1868
died 3rd March 1896
 
In loving memory of
Malcolm
the eldest son of the late
Gasper Malcolm Gasper
died 27th November 1908
aged 64 years 1 month and 4 days
Thy Will Be Done
 
Sacred to the memory of
Malcolm Johannes Manuk
born 21st December 1836
died 6th December 1879
Aged 42 years 11 months and 15 days
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners
 
We shall sleep but not forever
There will be a glorious dawn
We shall meet to part no never
On the resurrection morn
 
In memory of
Malcolm John Bagram Esq
born 4th September 1846
died 5th September 1885
 
Blessed are they that mourn
For they shall be composted
[yes it really does say composted, should say comforted, but the stonemason obviously had a sense of humour!]
 
 
Sacred to the memory of Malcolm Peter Gasper Esq., (barrister-at-law) eldest son of Peter Malcolm and Madeline Gasper born at Calcutta 15th June 1848 died at sea off Aden 3rd August 1890 aged 42 years 1 month and 19 days. Who after taking the medal at the Doveton College, Calcutta in the year 1863 completed his education in England where he was the first Armenian student who appeared and successfully completed for the Indian Civil Service examination in the year 1869 but his health failing him he soon after qualified for the Bar and came to India in 1872. By his own exertions he attained a prominent position among the leading members of the local Bar in which he distinguished himself by his exceptional talents. The untimely loss of one whose future was so bright and promising has been deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and admirers who being members of the Armenian community have erected this Tablet to his memory.
 
Sacred to the memory of
Malcolm Sumpat Vardon Esq.,
son of the late
Sumpat Menatsaken Vardon Esq.,
who departed this life
on the 26th Day of January A.D. 1864
Aged 31 years
 
In memory of Malcum Sarkies
the infant son of
Mr. & Mrs. E.D. Moses
died 30th January 1879
 
Sacred to the memory of
Manook Zorah Manuk
[remainder cannot be deciphered]
 
In remembrance of
Manuel Arratoon Minoss
died 24th August 1884
aged 72 years and 9 days
 
The marble tablets with carved sacred pictures which are erected on both sides of the Holy Altar were presented by Mr Mackertich Aram Manuk in loving memory of his parents, Manuk Thorose Manuk and Regina Manuk, both of Calcutta.
1924

 

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