Veronica Regina Smith married Gerard Henri Lonnaux in Bengal, 28 September 1881. Although I have traced Gerard 's mob back to 17th century Europe, I can find nothing on Veronica prior to 1881. She died in Calcutta, 28 Feb 1902

According to family verbal hand-me-downs, she was born in Northumberland, 3 December 1857. I have checked births in that county five years either side of the 1857 date, as well as later checking all of England births, without success.
You'd think that with such specific birth details, the trace would be simple!

I have also checked 1861-1881 England census records, but again, nuffink!

One theory is that she may not have been English-born, and her birth date and place may have been invented! Was this possible, and if so, was it common practice in India?

Hoping you can come up with some answers.

Jim

Hi my Grandfather on my maternal side and his daughter (my mother Theresa Dass born March 10 1936 also Ranipet) was called Anthony Pillai born in Ranipet Vellore Tamil Nadu in 1917 and he died in October 1982? His Father my Gt Grandfather was called Ranga Swami Pillai.

I was hoping that someone would be able to assist me to see if there was a connection to the above grandparents to VO Chidambaram Pillai born September 5 1872 and who died in 1936 I think in Madras.

Thank you
Ruth A

Hi I'm a new member,

I have discovered my Grandfather, Anthony Dass was a Foreman in a Gold mine in Kola Gold Fields, in Karnataka in India.

He was killed in a mining accident in Kola Goldfields in either 1936 or 1937, it was a public holiday in India as George V had died or it was George VI's coronation. I think he died in Champion Reef mine? I have been told that it will be difficult to get mining records from that time at KGF? Unless the death was registered in the catholic church of which there were five, in Kola Gold Fields. And not sure if he is buried there.

He was married to Ruth Mary Dass, who had five children, Theresa, Anthony Cruz, Iridian? Anthony (my father) born in 1930 and Mari ? They may have all been born there? I know my Grandmother lost the five children for a time until my Grandfather on my Mother's side helped her to get them back which resulted in a court hearing that was held in Ranipet, but not sure of the date?

Can anyone out there help please?

I have no records of either births, deaths or marriage but know that my Grandfather did work at Kola Goldfields but unsure of when and how long he was there. Thank you if you are able to assist with any information.....