The Varnakula Addittya Arasanilaitta D'Anderado family of Marawila
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The family details of the D'Anderado family is shown in three sections, as three distinct inter related family lines have been identified in the Genealogy Tables.

Don Louis D'Anderado
Adigar of Kalutara and Walawita Korale.
Married a Sister of Don Manuel D'Anderado (see below), also his Cousin
Presented with a silver sword by the Dutch in 1665 for distinguished conduct in the 1665 campaign against the rebel subjects of Raja Singha II. Presented with a gold chain by the Dutch for his services at the siege and capture of Cochin in India , 1663.

Don Manuel D'Anderado
Mudaliyar 1656 Kalutara. 1658 expedition to Jaffna. Sabandaar and Member of the Dutch Council.
See 'Description of Ceylon - Baldaeus' - Reference Section.

Sinco D'Anderado
Son of Don Louise D'Anderado
Acted for his uncle Don Manuel D'Anderado as Adigar during latter's Illness as mentioned in a letter written by Don Manuel to the Governor on the 6th February 1659. (see D'anderado Documents)
This branch of the family settled in Jaffna and no records or further history is available other than of his son.


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