My Root ....
Read a book about my Great great grand father Rev.I.Swami Dhasan few month back .Excited to know about his life !! I always have a deep interest in searching for my root .
Little bit of History - early 18th century
Maharasan Vedamanikam converted to Christianity nearly during 1805.On the invitation of Maharasan Vedamanikam , William Ringle Taube first Lutheran mission missionary came to Travancode on 1806 and started his missionary work .
My Root ....
Great Great Grand Father
His name is Esaki , he is a nadaswaram musician , later changed his name to Issac.
Great Grand Father
Rev.I.Swami Dhasan , born on 27-6-1882 .( nearly a 100 Yr before I born !!! :) )
Got married at the age of 22 to Gannambal
God blessed them with 5 children's
1915 – Margaret Manonmaniam
1918 -Freda Ranjitham ( My Grand Mother )
1921 –Louis Palamal
1925 –Richard John
1928 - James Isaac
Rev.I.Swami Dhasan is the first IELC Reverend , finished his Seminary studies during 1924 – 28 and worked as a pastor.
One interesting fact ...
13 time he has read the bible fully .He use to write the Start Date and end date in his bible .
14th time there only start date ....
He died on 31 March 1948 .There is always lot of lessons to learn from history .
This book was written by P.Asir Sam grandson of Rev.I.Swami Dhasan .Last Sunday 07-03-2010 P.Asir Sam passed away .His book is going to live with us for ever .
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