Recently, we learnt the da Rocha family was Kamats in Aldona. The earliest convert was Anant Kamat, who was one of twelveGaunkars present during the meeting held in 1595, who donated 125 gold coins onbehalf of the village Vangods-Gaunkarsfor the construction of St. Thomas Church. The suggestion of the donation onbehalf of all the Bamon Vangods-Gaunkars of Aldona for the construction of the village church does not sound as if they were persecuted and converted. Any insights into these events and more details would be most appreciated. Thanks in anticipationRegards, GL
