Indian Genealogy from the UK

[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.....

[Annamarie]

Welcome Ruth,
Try the British Library, India Office Family History Search,
https://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/
Anna

[Ruth A]

Thank you Anna,

I am hoping to visit the British Library this month, so just embarking on this journey so really hoping that I will find some information.

What is your area of research?

Ruth

[geneius]

Hello & Welcome

George VI coronation was 12th May 1937.

I have checked GRO ( overseas events) for marriage & Deaths for Anthony and cannot find an entry

This site maybe worth looking at as well however the link above may lead to it anyway....
https://www.new.fibis.org/

[Annamarie]

Thank you Anna,

I am hoping to visit the British Library this month, so just embarking on this journey so really hoping that I will find some information.

What is your area of research?


Ruth

Hi Ruth,

I was doing research for a friend. Her ancestors lived in Bellara, Karnataka, India in the 19th century. Do you know whether your grandfather was born in India?

Anna

[geneius]

ANTHONY DASS

ARRIVAL:
3 May 1953: Bombay – Sothampton: Ship: BATORY
Little Prian Cross in Hand E Sussex
Aged 23 servant
DEPARTURE
18 June 1955: Liverpool - Bombay: Ship Caledonia
Married : DOB 21/11/1930 born India
Address in UK
32 Hilda Place Saltburn Yorks
Railway Porter
ARRIVAL
27 December 1955 Bombay – Southampton Ship BATORY
Bombay – Southampton Dom Servant:
Address in UK
32 Hilda Place Saltburn Yorks

[Sue Mackay]

Welcome Ruth.

I have moved your thread from Introduce Yourself (which is just for that really) to the India Forum, as there may be more people who hover around that area who can help you.

[Ruth A]

Hi Sue,

Thank you for moving my thred to the India Forum, that as you say will be very helpful regards that area in India.

Regards
Ruth

[Ruth A]

Hi Anna,

Yes, my Grandfather was born in India and I think it may have been in Kola Gold Fields, he did die there in around 1936/7

Ruth

[geneius]

See my post #6 b India 21 November 1930