Philipose Varghese (6)

Philipose Kathanar’s eldest son, Varghese moved to Chalumthalackal. It is his descendants that belong to the Chalumthalackal sub-branch. Varghese was born in 1873. He showed a great interest in agriculture. As a result of his efforts, the Puthuppally – Thottackad road was widened and made accessible to bullock carts. He married Achamma, who is the daughter of Puthuppally Thonippurackal Vattamala Pothachen. They moved to Chalumthalackal. They have sons Philippose, George & daughters Ilachiamma, Kocheliyaamma, Kunjakkamma and Mariamma. Varghese passed away on 18^th July 1930 at the age of 57 and Achamma passed away in 1945. Both were buried at Mar Aphrem Orthodox church, Thottackad.