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Rev.Msgr. Jacob Nedumchira

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1904 -1980

The Nedumchira family has a rich history, thanks in large part to the efforts of Rev. Msgr. Jacob Nedumchira and Rev. Fr. Joseph Nedumchira, both of whom have dedicated themselves in gathering and preserving historical information about our ancestors. Their research and collection of historical documents and photographs have provided valuable insight into the family's past and have helped to connect current members with their ancestors. Their contributions will be remembered and treasured for generations to come.

Our History

Rev.Fr. Joseph Nedumchira

1904 -1980

Our Ancestry Tree

The ancestral family tree of Nedumchira is reconstructed using the writings of our ancestors, particularly Late Rev. Msgr. Jacob Nedumchira, who had a deep interest in the family's history and genealogy. 

 

As per the records kept by Msgr. Jacob Nedumchira, the ancestry of the Nedumchira family can be traced back to the early 16th century. It was during this time that Mathew, a member of the Kalangola family, relocated from Athirampuzha and established a home in the Kalathilparambil house located in Chengalam village in the district of Kottayam in the southern state of Kerala, India.

The three sons of Mathew (Kalangola) were named Mathew, Uthuppan, and Thoma. According to the scripts found in Msgr.Jacob's collection, Mathew's relatives from Athirampuzha would frequently visit him at Chengalam. Additionally, it was a common practice for Mathew to send his children to the Athirampuzha church to participate in religious ceremonies.Even today, families descended from Kalangola can be found in and around Athirampuzha and Ettumanoor

MATHEW 
Kalangola

MATHEW 
Parekunnumpuram

THOMA
Kalathilparambil

UTHUPPAN
Kumarakom Khari

The eldest son, Mathew, settled in Parekunnumpuram in the village of Olassa. His descendants were known as the Parekunnumpurathu family

Uthuppan relocated to Kumarakom Khari and his descendants later moved to Kottayam Valliyangadi and Kacherikkadavu

"Thoma lived and settled down at Kalathilparambil and married from Kurichi. He and his wife had four sons named Mathu, Ittiavira, Thomman Thomman and Uthup, as well as one daughter

MATHEW 
Pattasseril

The eldest son Mathu (Mathew) resided at the Pattasseril house, located in Chengalam

ITTIAVIRA 
Kunnathil

Ittiavira lived at the Kunnathil house, located in Chengalam

THOMMAN THOMMAN
Nedumchira

Thomman Thomman lived at the Nedumchira house in Chengalam. The Nedumchira family traces its lineage to him, and he is considered to be the patriarch of the present Nedumchira family

UTHUP 
Kalathilparambil

Uthup resided at the Kalathilparambil house, located in Chengalam

Mariam was married to an advocate from the Thottungal family, who was based in Ranni

Achamma was married to Mr. Cherian, a member of the Pallathara family

ANNA 
 Viruthikulangara

ITTY
Kuttolamadam

MARIAM 
Thottungal

MATHEW
Komarthussery

UTHUP
Nedumchira

ACHAMMA 
Pallathara

THOMA
Vadackakam

Itty adopted his brother Mathew's son Chacko, and his descendants later became known as the Kuttolamadam branch of the Nedumchira family

Anna was married to Mr. Mani, a member of the Viruthikulangara family

The first son of Mathew, named Thoma, passed away at an early age

Achamma, the daughter of Mathew Komarthussery, passed away at an early age.

THOMA 
Komathumparambil

KOCHANNA 
Thachara

KOCHEERI 
Vliyaveettil

ACHAMMA

CHACKO 
Kuttolamadam

THOMA

UPPAI 
Nedumchira

THOMA 
Aravindhassery

ANNA 
Pathinanchil

ITTY 
Punnaplissery

MATHEW 
Karuvallikalam

ABRAHAM 
Maranoor

KOCHUPENNU 
Kelachandra

Msgr. JACOB 
Nedumchira

Br. LUKOSE 
Nedumchira

THOMA
Kanjooparambil

ABRAHAM
Vadackakam

MATHU
Vadackakam

Fr. JOSEPH 
Nedumchira

The Nedumchira family can be traced back to four main branches, which originated from the four sons of Thomman Thomman Nedumchira.

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Please click on the branch names to access additional history and the family tree for each respective branch

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  1. Vadackakam also known as Kanjooparambil

  2. Kuttolamadam

  3. Komarthussery

  4. Nedumchira -

 

   5. Aravindhassery

   6. Punnaplissery

   7. Karuvallikalam

   8. Maranoor

The Nedumchira branch was further divided into four additional branches, beginning from the five sons of Uthup Nedumchira

Uthup Nedumchira and his wife Kocheerium

Br. Lukose Nedumchira

In the history of the Nedumchira family, special recognition must be given to Br. Lukose, the youngest son of Uthup Nedumchira. He played a pioneering role in reuniting with the Catholic church in the year 1920. His efforts inspired the rest of the family to follow his path. The Antiochean Malankara church officially acknowledged him as the first person to reunite with the Catholic church based on his personal interest and faith. Today, his photograph proudly stands alongside those of other priests and bishops in the parish hall of St. Antony's Church in Chengalom

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This site welcomes contributions from interested members who can share their knowledge of the ancestors of the Nedumchira family. This information can help keep other members informed about the family's history. If you have any information about the Nedumchira family that you would like to share, please feel free to do so on nedumchira.com online forum

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