India Compiled Genealogies
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In other languages: Online Resources
- Shradhanjali - biography, family tree, condolences, birth and death anniversaries
- Families in British India Society FIBIS ($)
- anglofamilytrees.com - for a compilation of over one thousand pages, some organized by surname, of family trees of Indian families.
- Genforum.com-India
- Ceylon Tamils - compiled trees and ancestral information for ancestors who originated in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon)
- India Database of Family Trees at KULVRIKSH
India Compiled Genealogies
The term "genealogy" is used to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources of information can save you valuable time. However, these types of records may contain inaccuracies, so you should verify the information you find.
A list of Personal Records and an Index are found under reference O/6/1-20 at the OIOC at the British Library in London. These records cover the period 1794 to 1841 and can be accessed at:
The series consists of data prepared at East India House and covers a range of miscellaneous subjects, including the services and character of individuals, memorials, complaints, claims, petitions, suggestions on administrative changes, and expeditions.
Records Within India
Most compiled genealogies are to be found at pilgrimage sites across India.
- India Religious Records - Hindu Records
- Haridwar district in the State of Uttarakhand.
Oral Genealogies
Oral genealogies are spoken lineages that are common in certain parts of the world. Oral Genealogies can be especially useful in localities where few if any written records exist and in some cultures are the main genealogical tool for researchers.
- For more background information, see Oral Genealogies.
There are not many oral genealogies online for India, and therefore, interviewing likely family members of the deceased individuals may be more productive than searching for oral genealogies online.