In addition to Kinchella, the following family names are mentioned: Bagnell, Bailia, Bird, Biscoe, Broadhurst, Candy, Cane, Castle, Clark, Collins, Connelly, Coysens,
de Foettogon, Fantem, Fido, Fletcher, Gadney, Greenwood, Hall, Harrop, hebbard, Henderson, Hinkson, Hoffman, Howell, Jeffreys, Johnson, Johnston, Keays, Kennelly, King, Lochee, Maunsell, Mayment, McCullough, Pollack
Pigott, Poyntz, Redwood, Seaman, Seitz, Sellar, Silder, Spring, Stead, Stubbs, Tanner, Walpole and Walsh.
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We start with my GG Grandparents.
1839: William Thomas Kinchella (b.1817, d.1880) married Mary Ann Walpole, (b. 1824,
d.1876)), on December 30th 1839. He was a bachelor, resident in Bombay and a clerk in the
Deputy Commissary Generals office. She was a spinster and resident in Bombay. The banns
were published on December 15th, 22nd and 29th. Witnesses were J. W. Redwood, Rosa Seitz,
Ann Caroline Tanner, F. Mayment, Wm Pollack, Mary Ann Harrop, Eliza Fido, Wm. Henderson
and Amelia Henderson. The wedding was conducted in St Thomas's Cathedral by R. Y. Keays,
Asst. Garrison Chaplain. (OIOC N/3/14/49).
They would have 10 children.
Mary Ann Kinchella age 52 died August 4, 1876 of dysentery. She was the wife of Wm
Kinchella and was buried in Sewree Cemetery Bombay on August 5 by Chas Silder.
(N/3/50/234)
William Thomas Kinchella, Government Pensioner, age 63, died on July 23, 1880. The
cause was cancer of the tongue. He was buried at St Mary's Church in Poona by A. O. Walsh,
Acting Chaplain.
1840: Ann Matilda Kinchella was born on September 15. Her Parents were William and Mary
Anne Kinchella of Mazagon. He was a clerk at the Military Board Office. Ann was baptized at
St Thomas's Cathedral on October 11 by R.Y Keays. (N/3/14/302)
She married John Poyntz, (b.1835 d. 1887), on June 9, 1857. John
was a clerk in the Auditor Generals office and a resident of Bombay. His father was John Poyntz.
Ann Matilda's father was William Kinchella. Witnesses were R.R.Coysens, T.Kinchella, John
Broadhurst, H.A.Connelly, N.A.McCullough, I.Howell and C.Poyntz. The service was performed by George Candy. (OIOC N/3/31/134)
Ann Matilda died on June 1, 1905 of brain disease. At that time she was resident in Poona, but must have died in Bombay because she was buried in Sewree Cemetary. (N/3/92/246).
1842: William Thomas Kinchella (2nd) was born on January 9, 1842 and baptized on February 4.
His parents were William, clerk Military Board office, and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. He was
was baptized at St Thomas's Cathedral by R.Y. Keays. (N/3/16/2)
William died in 1845 at the
age of 3 years and 7 months. He was buried from St Thomas's Cathedral at Back Bay Cemetery
by H. Jeffreys. (N/3/19/270)
1844: Emma Sophia Kinchella was born on April 18, 1844 and baptized on May 12. Her parents
were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. She was baptized in St Thomas's Cathedral
by R. Y. Keays. (N/3/18/111)
1846: Georgiana Isabella Kinchella was born on May 9 1846 and baptized on June 7. Her
parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. She was baptized in St Thomas's
Cathedral by R. Y. Keays. (N/3/20/128)
1848: Henry Elias Kinchella was born December 20 1847 and baptized on January 23 1848. His
parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. He was baptized in St Thomas's
Cathedral by R. Y. Keays. (N/3/22/24)
1849: Helen Eliza Kinchella was born on December 6, 1849 and baptized on December 30. Her
parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. She was baptized in St Thomas's
Cathedral by George Pigott, Garrison Chaplain. (N/3/23/230).
She died in 1851 at the age of 1
year and 4 months and was buried on April 21 Back Bay Cemetery. The service was conducted
at St Thomas's Cathedral by George Candy. (N/3/25/128)
1852: John Frederick Kinchella was born on October 17 1852 and baptized on November
21. His parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. He was baptized in St
Thomas's Cathedral by F. J. Spring. (N/3/26/220).
He died in 1879 at the age of 25 of
Remittent Fever. He was a clerk. His burial was on June 12th at Sewree Cemetery by C. F. H
Johnston. (N/3/53/156)
1854: George Augustus Kinchella was born on June 15 1854 and baptized on August 22. His
parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. He was baptized in St Thomas's
Cathedral by John S. S. Robertson. (N/3/28/194)
He died of opium poisoning on November 1
1889 at the age of 35 years. He was a railway guard. He was buried at Sewree Cemetery
by J. W. Biscoe. (N/3/63/470)
1856: Edward Charles Kinchella was born January 22 1856 and baptized on February 29. His
parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Bombay. He was baptized in Christ Church,
Byculla by George Candy. (N/3/30/14)
1857-1859: Andrew Kinchella, Private, 72nd Foot (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders), Indian Mutiny Medal. (from a list compiled by Kevin Asplin).
1858: John Kinchella, Private, 35th Foot (Royal Sussex), Indian Mutiny Medal. Killed in Action, Jugdespore, 23 April
1858 (from a list compiled by Kevin Asplin).
1859: Julia Elizabeth Kinchella was born on September 2 1859 and baptized on September 29.
Her parents were William and Mary Ann Kinchella of Back Bay. She was baptized in St
Thomas's Cathedral by W. K. Fletcher, Senior Minister and Chaplain of St. Thomas's. (N/3/33/194)
1874: Charles Kinshella was born on September 20 1874 and baptized on November 18. He was
the son of John Kinshella, no employment, and Angelina Henry of Ahmednuggar. He was
baptized at the church of Ahmednuggar by Henry W. Bagnell B.A., Chaplain. (N/3/48/242)
1875: Sam William Kinchella was born on June 10 1875 and baptized on July 5. He was the son
of John Frederick, telegraph inspector, and Paskin Kinchella of Kamatipura, Bombay. He was
baptized at St Paul's church, Kamatipura by Alfred Gadney. (N/3/49/248).
He died on July 18
1875 of fever. He was buried the same day at Sewree Cemetery by C. J. Hinkson. (N/3/49/310)
1878: Mabel Constance Kinchella was born on January 18, 1878 and baptized on February 3
1878. She was the daughter of Henry Elias, clerk Military Account Department, and Susannah
Mary Kinchella of Poona. She was baptized at St Mary's church Poona by A. G. Cane, Chaplain.
(N/3/52/28)
1878: Edward Charles Kinchella, full age, married Jessica Adline King, 17, after Banns, on
December 23 1878. He was a bachelor and a clerk in the Ordnance Department. She was a
spinster. Both were residents of Poona. Their fathers were William Kinchella and John King.
Witnesses were John King, W. Kinchella, George Kinchella and Samuel Bailia. The service was
conducted in St Mary's church by A. G. Cane, Chaplain. (N/3/52/310).
Edward died on August
15, 1917 at the age of 65. He was a pensioner and the cause of death was dysentery. He was
buried at St Mary's church Poona by John Chappie Hall, Chaplain. (N/3/118/129).
Jessica died
on Feb 9 1926 at the age of 63. The cause of death was chronic diarrhea and congestion, pneumonia and heart failure. She was buried in Sewree
Cemetery by A. J. Seaman, Chaplain of Byculla. (N/3/135/221)
1879: Henry Walpole Maidment Kinchella was born on June 2 1879 and baptized on June 28 at
St Mary's church, Poona by A. G. Cane, Chaplain. His parents were Henry Elias, Military
Account Department, and Susan Mary Kinchella. (N/3/53/119)
1880: Norman Frederick George Kinchella was born on February 17, 1880 and was baptized on
March 27. His parents were Edward Charles Kinchella, clerk in the Ordnance Examiners office, and Jessie
Adeline of Sachapeer Street, Poona. The service was conducted in St. Pauls church, Poona by A.
G. Lochee, Chaplain. (N/3/54/23)
1881: Winifred Mary Kinchella was born on March 4, 1881 and baptized on March 26. Her
parents were Henry Elias, clerk Military Acct. Department, and Susannah Mary Kinchella of
Poona. The service was conducted in St Mary's church Poona by A. O. Walsh, acting Chaplain.
(N/3/55/30)
1881: Millicent Phoebe Grace Kinchella was born on November 3, 1881 and baptized on
December 1. Her parents were Edward Charles, clerk in Finance Office, and Jessie Kinchella of
Poona. She was baptized in St Paul's church, Poona by S. Stead, Archdeacon. (N/3/55/291)
1883: Effie Coleman Kinchella was born on January 1 1883 and baptized on January 2. Her
parents were Henry Elias, clerk Military Accounts office and Susannah Mary Kinchella of Poona.
She was baptized in St Mary's church, Poona by A. G. Cane, Chaplain. (N/3/57/29).
She died
on April 11 1883 at the age of 3 months and 11 days. The cause was diarrhea. Her father was
Mr Kinchella, Military Accts department. She was buried in St Mary's Cemetery, Poona by A.
G. Cane, Chaplain. (N/3/57/138)
1884: William Hubert Alfred Kinchella was born on March 8 1884 and baptized on March 20.
His parents were Edward Charles, clerk in Finance Office and Jessie Adelaide of Poona. St
Mary's church by A. G. Cane, Chaplain. (N/3/58/22).
He died on July 13, 1884 at the age of 5
months of Diarrhea. Buried on July 13, at St Mary's Poona by Wm. Clark, Chaplain.
(N/3/58/217)
1886: Irene Dorothy Kinchella was born on July 5, 1886 and baptized on July 31. Her parents
were Henry Elias, clerk Military Accounts office, and Susannah Mary Kinchella of Poona. At St
Mary's church, Poona by A. G. Cane, Chaplain. (N/3/60/205)
1887: Archibald William Charles Kinchella was born on October 4, 1887 and baptized on
October 22. His parents were Henry Elias, Military Accounts department and Susannah Mary of
Poona. At St Mary's church, Poona by A. G. Cane, Chaplain. (N/3/61/334).
He died on
February 23, 1889 at the age of 1 year and 4 months of whooping cough. He was buried in St
Sepulchris Cemetery, Poona on February 24 by John A. Sellar, Chaplain Gharpuri. (N/3/63/90)
1890: Gladys G. Kinchella was born. (N/3/64/522)
1892: Gerald C. Kinchella was born. (N/3/68/37)
1894: Violet P. St J. Kinchella was born. (N/3/72/40)
1894: Arnold E. Kinchella was born. (N/3/72/42)
1903: Henry Walpole Kinchella, clerk, full age, bachelor, married Avis Elizabeth Hebbard, 17,
spinster, after banns, at St Mary's church Poona on September 7 1903. Their fathers were
Henry Elias Kinchella and Harry James Hebbard. The witnesses were Henry H. Fantem and S.
M. Kinchella. The service was conducted by C. E. de Foettogon, Chaplain. (N/3/90/59)
1913: Arnold E Kinchella, 22, bachelor, inspector Telephone Co., married Olive Constance
Hoffman, 18, spinster, after banns at Christ Church, Byculla, on September 16, 1913. Their
fathers were Edward Charles Kinchella and James William Hoffman. The witnesses were W. H.
Stubbs, E. C. Kinchella, C. M. Johnson and L. B. Hoffman. The service was conducted by W.
Kennelly, senior Chaplain. (N/3/110/95)
1916: Susannah M. Kinchella died of cardiac failure on July 17, 1916 at the age of 62. She was
the widow of H.E Kinchella, Pensioner, Finance office, Poona. She was buried on July 17 in
Karachi by A. P. G. Maunsell, Chaplain. (N/3/116/150)
1920: Violet Patricia St John Kinchella, full, spinster, R.F.A., married Reginald Percy Bird, full,
widower, Sgt-Major 4 Ammunition Colour(?), after Banns, in the St Thomas church, Hyderabad,
on March 14 1920. Both were resident in Hyderabad, Sind. Their fathers were Francis Bird and
Henry Elias Kinchella. The witnesses were M. J. Collins and F. Greenwood. The service was
conducted by W. W. Castle, Chaplain of Hyderabad. (N/3/123/237)
Events after 1920 are not shown
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