Man born in India in 1897 dies at home in Anna Regina

A man born in 1897 in India and who migrated to Guyana at age 14 passed away on Monday at his home in Anna Regina, Essequibo.

Ships from British India (1838-1917)

 

Neighbours and relatives of Gajadar, known as "Gaja" said he complained of felling unwell and was taken to the Suddie Hospital where he was treated and sent home but he died during the night.

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They said he was 108 years of age. "Gaja" was still active, even cooking and he had worked as an indentured labourer. He got married in 1940 to his wife, Poonch, who died 13 years ago.

Suruj, an only daughter of the marriage, resides in England.