Gold Fields of Mysore

[Brentor boy]

In March 1887 my great-grandfather was recruited by JohnTaylor and Sons, Managers of the Gold Fields of Mysore, Ltd., to work as a miner in India. He was then living in Devon.

By October 1888 he was dead and he was buried at the Wesleyan Chapel Cemetery, Mysore, aged 38.

I am keen to learn more about his life and death in India and would appreciate any advice or information that might help me in my quest.

[Lynntony]

Have a look at the following site

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolar_Gold_Fields

It gives a general overview of the minefields and a little history.

Another worth looking at is 

http://www.poldark-mine.co.uk/kolar.htm

Tony

[Brentor boy]

Thanks for the links, Tony. The sites give a good general overview of the mining operation at the time. Now I have to try and discover where, and how, his death was registered. I'm not sure if it will be possible to obtain details of the cause of his death - disease or accident?

[Reg Volk]

Anyone out there know how to find records/photos for the Kolar Gold Fields.
Looking for the Frank Coffey family.


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Dawn

[t mo]

hi bb
can you post a name for your rellie , also have you looked in the fibis site for him [ family in british india soc ] , also REG i,ve asked the mods to remove your e mail address in case it gets lifted for spamming or worse .
regards
trevor

[Lynntony]

Dawn,

Just type Kolar Gold Fields into Google image search for pictures. I managed to find quite a few. Some of the pics will take you to a few interesting sites regarding the mines.

Unfortunately can't help with the records.

Tony

[Brentor boy]

Trevor, my great grandfather was Henry Cowling, baptised 9 Jan 1851, Brentor, Devon (born Dec 1850?). Wife - Mary Ann.

Signed contract to work in Mysore Gold Fields for 3 years on 2 Mar 1887. Died 2 October 1888. Buried Wesleyan Chapel Cemetery, Mysore.

Yes, I have looked at FIBIS site but could not find anything that appeared to relate.

[t mo]

hi
well it looks like you have all the info i might have added so sorry can,t help i,m afraid .
regards
trevor

[becky.g]

Hi,  Sorry to hijack your thread.

I have a Richard Saxty who emigrated in 1904 and by 1907 was in the Kolar Gold  fields.  I am curious - have you found records that show recruitment contracts that may help me find more about my Richard?

I have recently read KOLAR GOLD FIELDS - DOWN MEMORY LANE  - As I had family there in various stages of its history I found it a good read for the general social history of the gold fields and the people living their.

Best wishes
Becky