Guiragos
Poochigian is called one of the "most well-known representatives of Charsanjak"
according to the book titled "The History of the Armenians of Charsanjak."
Guiragos, who was born and educated in Perri, Charsanjak, was one of the first Armenians
captured by the Turks during the 1915 genocide. He was put in jail and
tortured. In spite of the torture, Guiragos survived until he was eventually killed,
along with 15 other Armenians, on the Mouzour Bridge.
According to
"The History of the Armenians of Charsanjak," because of his hard work and
honesty, Guiragos Poochigian gained the respect and love of the people from Perri and also
the Armenians in disporea. Prior to World War I, Guiragos was a leader in educating
the new generation in Perri. He also kept a close eye on the liberation activities
going on at the time and kept in contact with well-known Armenians in disporea.
According to
granddaughter, Armenouhy (Minnie) Poochigian Caton (b. 1925), "My grandfather,
Guiragos Poochigian, came to the United States around 1912 and returned shortly to
Armenia, Turkey and was murdered by the Turks.
Guiragos Poochigian
was the son of Kevork Poochigian. Guiragos and his wife, Badaskan Ohanian, had one
child, Bagdasar Poochigian (1893-1963) who was born in Perri, Charsanjak.
Following Badaskan's death, Guiragos married Margret Michaelian, and they had three children: Armenouhy Poochigian
Kalafian/Medzigian (1903-1994), Souren Poochigian (1912-1957) and Kegham Poochigian
(1914-1981), who were all born in Perri, Charsanjak.
Guiragos Poochigian
