SECTION 4
PUTHUPPARAMBIL FAMILY HISTORY
Plathottathil Kurian lived at Mammoottil, Kanjirathumoodu, Puthuppally. His Elder Son was known as Puthupparambil Kurian.
Descendants of Varghese, the Younger Son of Kurian Puthupparambil (8th Generation)
Family Root – Plathottam Bharananganam Puthuppally Branch Families
Descendants of Varghese - the Younger Son of Kurian Puthupparambil (8th Generation)
Generation 8 to 12 Family-Tree Chart
Varghese (Gen 8)
Kurian Kunjamma Kunjupenne Alikoche Sosamma P.V Skariah P.V. Thomas (Kuriyappy) (Annamma)
Skariah George Ninan Thomas Sosamma P.S. George Leelamma Thamby (Kunjunju) Thomas Thomas Baby
Githin Reshma M. George Chinnamma Suja Nikhin Ninan Kunjumon Thomas Baby
P.K. Milin M. Chinnamma Sumi Vivek Ninan Joy Zachariah George
Arun Sosamma Susan Saji Karn Ninan Lissy Zachariah
Ajin S. Abin P. Aliyamma Thankamma Sosamma George Skariah
Thankamma P.K. George Sosamma Thankamma
Benoy P. Binu P. Ammini Saramma Ammini Kurian Cherian
Aliyamma Chinnamma Shanthamma
P.K. Thomas Alamma Leelamma
Sunil Anil Thomas Mini Thomas Ammini Mercy Thomas
P.K. Joy Thankamma
Teno Mano Leyamma
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Puthupparambil Family History
Our forefather Kurian who moved from Mammoottil to Puthupparambil had two sons – Kurian and Chacko. Kurian continued to live in Puthupparambil root family home and Chacko moved to Poothakuzhiyil at Thalappady. Kurian who remained in Puthupparambil home had three sons – Kurian, Chacko, and Varghese. The younger son Varghese remained in Puthupparambil family home. Our grandfather Varghese was a hardworking model farmer. He was also involved in spiritual matters. The Priests who used to come and server at Mar Thoma Church at Vellukutta were living in the home of Varghese for or an extended period of time during their service. Grandfather Varghese had three sons – Kurian (Kuriyappy), Skariah, Thomas (Kunjappy), and four daughters – Kunjupenne, Alikoche, Sosamma, and Kunjamma. Grandfather Varghese went to be with the Lord on 1953 at the age of 90. His body was buried in Vellukutta cemetery that belongs to the Nazareth Mar Thoma Church, at Thalappady.
Kurian (Kuriyappy) – Elder son of Varghese
Kurian was born on 1892. After basic education, he helped his father in agriculture. He was more interested in rubber farming. During that time, the neighboring farmers were not familiar with the rubber rollers and other equipment used to process the raw rubber liquid. Kurian was the one who installed the equipment for the first time in this area. The neighbors who did the rubber farming were using this facility. He was married to Sosamma – daughter of Cherian from Ayarkatunadackal, Pooppada. Soon after, he had moved from Vellukutta to Puthupparambil house at Thalappady. They had four sons – Zachariah (Kunju), George, Thomas (Kunjunjachan), Joy and four daughters – Sosamma, Annamma, (Chinnamma), Thankamma, and Aliyamma. Grandmother Chechakutty (Sosamma) died on 1974 at the age of 80, and grandfather Kurian died on 1957 at the age of 65. Their bodies were buried in Nazareth Mar Thoma Church cemetery at Thalappady.
P.K. Zachariah (Kunju) – Elder son of Kurian (Kuriyappy)
Kunju was born on 1931. After obtaining Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, he had worked as a researcher in Agricultural College at Vellayani, Rubber Research Institute of India, and in The Elam (cardamom) Board. In 1967 he married Mary (Ammini) – younger daughter of M.P Cherian, Ret. Executive Engineer, Mookencheril family at Trippunithura. They have a son – Arun, and a daughter Susan. Zachariah served as the Head of the Cardamom Research Institute of India for 8 years. His wife Ammini worked as a Chemist in Glaxo Laboratories at Bombay before their marriage. In 1987 he resigned his job. Currently he is working as a Plantation Consultant, Technical Advisor and Director of the Indian Organic Farm Ltd at Calicut. He continues to live in Puthupparambil family home at Thalappady.
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Arun Zachariah – Son of P.K. Zachariah (Kunju)
Arun was born on 1969. After obtaining L.L.B Degree, he is currently working as the Central Excise Inspector at Kottayam.
Susan Zachariah – Daughter of P.K. Zachariah (Kunju)
Susan was born on 1971. She obtained a degree in Micro-Biology and working as a researcher in Kerala Agricultural University. On 1996, she married Ashok Poulose Aeirickal family, Pazhathottathu Kunnathu near Puthenkurish. Ashok has a Master’s Degree in Engineering. They both are working and living in Philadelphia, USA.
George – Second Son of Kurian (Kuriyappy)
George was born on 1937. After high school education, he was involved in agriculture with his father. On January1967, he married Saramma – daughter of Skariah, Perumpallil family at Veloor. They have two sons – Benoy P. Kurian and Binu P. Cherian.
Benoy P. Kurian – Elder Son of George
Benoy was born on 1967. After high school education, he was involved in business. On 1995, he married Merice (Kochumol) – daughter of Mani, Thekkadath family at Vadavathoor. They have a daughter – Raimy Sara Bino born on 1996.
Binu P. Cherian – Second Son of George
Binu was born on 1970. After high school education, he studied electrical work and worked as an electrician in Saudi Arabia. He is married to Ancy – daughter of Uthup, Maliakal Parambil Chirayil at Thalappady. She is a teacher at L.P.S school, Thalappady. Binu runs an automobile spare parts business at Manarcad junction.
Thomas (Kunjunjachan) – Third son of Kurian (Kuriyappy)
Thomas was born on 1940. After basic education, he was involved in agriculture. On 1969 he married Mariamma (Rajamma) – daughter of Kunjachan, Kandamangalath family at Thiruvarpu. They have two sons – Sunil Thomas, Anil Thomas and a daughter – Mini Thomas. The elder son Sunil is working in Midas Rubber Factory. The younger son Anil, after his P.D.C and I.T.C training is working at Bruno. Daughter Mini completed her nursing, and got married from Kumily. They both are currently working in Saudi Arabia.
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Puthupparambil P.K. Zachariah & Family Puthupparambil P.K. George & Family and sister Chinnamma
Kunjumol - wife of Puthupparambil P.K. George & Puthupparambil P.V. Thomas & wife Mariamma Ancy- wife of their son Anni
Puthupparambil Ninan Thomas & Family Puthupparambil George Thomas & Family
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Puthupparambil Dr. Thomas Baby & Family Puthupparambil Leelamma Thomas & Zachariah Abraham
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Joy – Younger Son of Kurian (Kuriyappy)
Joy was born on 1943. After basic education, he was involved in agricultural. He had a special interest in agriculture trade that he inherited from his father. He used this talent, and made considerable profit from his hard work. On 1973, he married Kunjumol – daughter of Joseph, Pariyarath family at Kudamaloor. They have two sons – Teno and Mano. They both are students.
Sosamma – Elder daughter of P.V. Kurian (Kuriyappy)
She was married to Kunjunje, Erakkathil family at Kanjikkuzhi. They have a son – Thomas and a daughter – Sosamma. Kunjunju died on 1992, and wife Sosamma died on 1955. Their bodies were buried in St. Peter’s Mar Thoma Church cemetery at Manganam.
Annamma (Chinnamma) – Second daughter of P.V. Kurian (Kuriyappy)
Annamma is not married. She is living in Puthupparambil home with her brother P.K. George.
Thankamma (Mariamma) – Third daughter of P.V. Kurian (Kuriyappy)
She is married to Joseph, Parappurath family at Veloor. They have two sons – Johnson, Sabu and two daughters – Sallykutty and Sosamma. Joseph died on 1978.
Aliyamma – Younger daughter of P.V. Kurian (Kuriyappy)
She is married to Abraham, Chiratteparambil family at Velloor. They have three sons and two daughters.
P.V. Skariah – Second Son of Varghese
Grandfather Skariah was born on 1906. After basic education he was involved in agriculture. He was married to Sosamma, Kulambukattu family at Eravinalloor. They have a son - P.S. George and seven daughters – Sosamma (Kunjamma), Saramma (Pennamma), Chinnamma (Mariamma), Elamma, Ammini, Thankamma, and Leyamma. Grandmother Sosamma died on July 24, 1978 and grandfather Skariah died on May 24, 1994. Their bodies were buried in Nazareth Mar Thoma cemetery at Thalappady.
P.S. George (Kunjunju) – Son of P.V Skariah
He was born on April 14, 1931. After high school education, he was involved in business and agriculture. He was married to Thankamma – daughter of Kuriyachan, Mundamattath family at Pampady on January 23, 1963. They have a son – Saji and two daughters – Suja and Sumi.
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Saji – Son of P.S. George (Kunjunju)
Saji was born on July 12, 1964. After high school and I.T.C education, he showed more interest in agriculture. On September 14, 1991 he married Suja – daughter of Peter, Thanagumpothickal family at Thottakkad. They have two sons – Akhil S. George born on January 22, 1992 and Abin S. Skariah born on May 19, 1995.
Sumi – Daughter of P.S. George (Kunjunju)
Sumi was born on December 19, 1966. After P.D.C and Higher Hindi education, she married Saji Chacko – son of T.V. Chacko, Thoppil family at Chengalam. Saji is working in Saudi Arabia.
P.V. Skariah’s elder daughter Sosamma (Kunjamma) was married to Thomas – son of Cherian, Kondapallil family at Pampady.
Second daughter Saramma (Pennamma) was married to Thomas, Thekkeveettil family at Manganam.
Third daughter Chinnamma was married to P.P. George, Engineer, Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Akkatt District at Tamil Nadu South.
Fourth daughter Elamma was married to Kuruvilla, Kuzhimattom Pattathil family at Shoranur.
Fifth daughter Annamma was married to Markose, Madathil family at Pampady.
Sixth daughter Thankamma was married to Geogekutty, Kalloor at Meenadam.
Younger daughter Leyamma was married to Markose, Kallunguthara family at Thiruvanchoor.
P.V. Thomas (Kunjappy) – Third Son of Varghese
Thomas (Kunjappy) was born on 1910. He passed the Intermediate examination with honors. On 1935 he also passed the well-known Typewriting course offered by London Chamber of Commerce. Due to health reasons, he was unable to continue the education. So he got more involved in agriculture. He married Mariamma – daughter of Ninan, Chirathalatt family at Vakathanam. They have three sons – George Thomas (Georgekutty), Ninan Thomas (Kunju), Thomas Baby and a daughter – Leelamma Thomas. Grandfather Thomas died on June 31, 1993 at the age of 83 and grandmother Mariamma died on May 1, 1987 at the age of 70. Their bodies were buried in Nazareth Mar Thoma church cemetery at Vellukutta.
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George Thomas (Georgekutty) – Elder Son of Thomas
George was born on 1945. He obtained his degree in Mechanical Engineering with Fourth Rank from Kerala University. In addition, he obtained Chemical Engineering and Management degrees. He worked in MECON which is a central government firm for 28 years. Currently he is working as the Vice President in Kalyani Steels Ltd. at Bangalore. On 1976 he married Saramma – daughter of O.M. Mathen (Retd. Principal, U.C. College, Aluva). They have a son – Githin Thomas George, and a daughter – Milin Mary George. They continue their education. George and family are settled in Bangalore.
Ninan Thomas (Kunju) – Second Son of Thomas
Ninan was born on 1954. He is a graduate Electrical Engineering. He worked in Rourkela Steel Plant for 8 years. Currently he is working as an Engineer in O.G.P.C at Doha. On 1986 he married Sujatha (M.Com) – daughter of N.A. Alexander (Retd. Superintendent of Customs & Excise Department). She worked in Federal Bank of India. Currently, she is working in Doha as an accountant. They have two sons – Nikhin Ninan, Vivek Ninan, and a daughter - Karen Ninan. Ninan and family are settled in Doha, and both children continue their education there.
Dr. Thomas Baby – younger son of Thomas in Physics
Dr. Thomas Baby was born on 1950. He obtained his degree in MSc, M.Phil, in Physics. He received PhD in Laser Research from Cochin University of Science and Technology. The nitrogen laser Dr. Baby invented, in precision and efficiency is considered the second in ranking in the world. Currently he is working as an Instrumentation Officer at the Rubber Board Research Center at Puthuppally. He also worked as a Lecturer in U.C College for some time. On 1994 he married Gemini – daughter of M.A. Joshi (Retd SBT Manager), Mupparatharyil family, at Haripad. Gemini has a degree in Agriculture Engineering and is working in LIC. They have a daughter – Reshma Mariam Baby.
Leelamma – Daughter of Thomas
Leelamma was born on 1947. After obtaining B.Sc degree in Home Science, she married Zachariah Abraham (Kariyachan), Kalathil family at Thiruvalla. He is a PWD contractor. They are settled in Thiruvalla.
Kunjupenne (Mariamma) – Elder Daughter of Varghese
Kunjupenne was married to Unnicheria Philipose. They have two sons – Skariah (Kunjunju), George and five daughters – Chinnamma, Sosamma, Aliyamma, Thankiamma, and Ammini. For a long time Unnicheria served as the treasurer of Nazareth Mar Thoma Church and the manager of the L.P School at Thalappady. During this time he had done renovation of the Vellukutta church and the expansion of the L.P school building. Unnicheria Philipose was the one who provided leadership to open and build several village roads in that area. With his leadership and hard work, the Madhavanpady road was extended from Kuttikkad to Perrungavungal road, the road from
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Andupparamb to Kaithamattom via the Rubber Board, and the road from Pulimoottil kavala to Ariyattunada via Chorickavil padickal roads were renovated. These roads considerably helped for the improvements in the community and the surrounding areas. Unnicheira died on1954 at the age of 66, and wife Mariamma died on 1977 at the age of 77. Their bodies were buried in Nazareth Mar Thoma Church cemetery.
Alickoche – Second Daughter of Varghese
Alickoche was married to Chennattumattathil family at Pampady. She died soon after their marriage.
Sosamma – Third Daughter of Varghese
Sosamma was married to Varky (Kunjuvarky), Kochupurackal family at Thalappady. She also died soon after their marriage.
Annamma (Kunjamma) – Forth Daughter of Varghese
Kunjamma was married to Thomas, Parappurath family at Kottayam. They have three sons – Thamby, Kunjumon, Joy and seven daughters – Lissy, Sosamma, Thankamma, Ammini, Santhamma, Leelamma, and Mercy. They live in Puthuppally near the Nilackal church. Husband Thomas died on 1965. Kunjamma is currently living with her children in Puthuppally. The elder son Thamby runs Babu Studio. The second son Kunjumon is working as an assistant engineer in the Electricity Board. The younger son Joy is working in U.S.A and settled there with his family.
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