Ipe Varghese (Kochutty, 6)

Ipe Varghese, the 3rd son of Pothan Iype was engaged in farming along with his brother Yohannan. The 300 acres of forest land bought in Vazhoor was cleared and cultivated adventurously. Like his predecessors, he was also keenly interested in ecclesiastical matters. Ullayam St. George Jacobite church and Ericadu St. Mary’s Jacobite church were established by giving his own land for free. He dedicated his son, Philippose to the service of the church and encouraged him to take priesthood at an early age. He also showed keen interest in setting up a school at Mattathilparambil, on the side of the Kottayam – Karukachal road.

Varghese was a hard worker and a good natured entertainer. Due to his deep knowledge in carpentry, many people came to him for advise in preparing the estimates and position of their home. Puthuppally Vazheparambil Annamma was his wife. After her death, he married Annamma (Kunjannamma), the daughter of Ancheri Ilakkattukadupil Joseph Kathanar. In the first marriage, there were sons Iype, Philippose and daughters Aleyamma, Mariamma and Sosamma. In the second marriage, there were sons Varghese, Joseph, John, Abraham, Rajan and daughters Thankamma and Saramma. Thankamma died at an young age. Ipe Varghese passed away on 4^th March 1962 at the age of 82 and Kunjannamma passed away on 31^st August 1983 at the age of 74. Both were cremated at St. Mary’s Jacobite church, Ericadu.