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ADAM

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Indenture No: 95132 | Father: MATHAR SAIB | Sex: M | Caste: Rowther | District: MALABAR

ShipUMZINTO XXVIII
Year1902
OriginMALABAR
VillagePALGHAT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No95132
ArrivalSep 1902 UMZINTO XXVIII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ADAM

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Indenture No: 73168 | Father: KUPPUSAMY | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: MADRAS | SPECIAL SERVANT

ShipPongola XXVIII
Year1898
OriginMADRAS
VillageSAMI KAICKEN CHERRY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73168
ArrivalJun 1898 Pongola XXVIII Madras
EmployerSpecial Servant S. Servant

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ADAM

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Indenture No: 52178 | Father: MARIAN | Sex: M | Caste: Christian | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto III
Year1893
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageST. THOMAS MOUNT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No52178
ArrivalMar 1893 Umzinto III Madras
EmployerClements, Rev.S.J Other

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ADAM

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Indenture No: 5090 | Father: SHEIK MAHOMED | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim

ShipArdberg
Year1865
OriginMADURA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No5090
ArrivalJun 1865 Ardberg Madras
EmployerMaidstone Sugar Estate (T.Cook) Maidstone Sugar

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ADAMMA

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Indenture No: 94556 | Father: CHENGAMA NAIDU | Sex: F | Caste: Kamma | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCONGELLA XXXVII
Year1902
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageARKONAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No94556
ArrivalAug 1902 CONGELLA XXXVII Madras
EmployerReynolds Brothers Umzinto Sugar

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ADARI

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Indenture No: 66238 | Father: BHAROSA | Sex: F | Caste: Kanoo | District: BALIA

ShipUmzinto XIV
Year1897
OriginBALIA
VillageSALOWE
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No66238
ArrivalApr 1897 Umzinto XIV Calcutta
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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ADAKAN

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Indenture No: 31826 | Father: ALAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Valayan | District: MADURA

ShipCyrene
Year1884
OriginMADURA
VillageALANGAMPATTI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No31826
ArrivalAug 1884 Cyrene Madras
EmployerReynolds Brothers Umzinto Sugar

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ADAMMA

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Indenture No: 109369 | Father: BAPANNA | Sex: F | Caste: Balija | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XXXV
Year1904
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKARVETNAGAR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No109369
ArrivalDec 1904 Umzinto XXXV Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ADAMMA

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Indenture No: 108417 | Father: MUNSAMI MUDALI | Sex: M | Caste: Vellala | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi XVII
Year1904
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageTHALLAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No108417
ArrivalNov 1904 Umkuzi XVII Madras
EmployerAfrican Boating Company Point Durban Other

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ADAMMA

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Indenture No: 103906 | Father: GANGULU | Sex: F | Caste: Kamma | District: CUDDAPAH

ShipUmkuzi XV
Year1904
OriginCUDDAPAH
VillageNAZUDOORIPALLI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No103906
ArrivalMay 1904 Umkuzi XV Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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ADAMMA

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Indenture No: 78164 | Father: MUNSAMI | Sex: F | Caste: Potter | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XXX
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageSELAI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No78164
ArrivalMar 1900 Congella XXX Madras
EmployerButtery, William Springfield, Umgeni Durban Other

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ADASIA

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Indenture No: 57008 | Father: SHEODAYAL | Sex: G | Caste: Chamar | District: BASTI

ShipUmzinto VIII
Year1894
OriginBASTI
VillageBHULWAL
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No57008
ArrivalDec 1894 Umzinto VIII Calcutta
EmployerReunion Estates (D.De Pass) Reunion, Isipingo Durban Sugar

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ADAM BHEE

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Indenture No: 106557 | Father: JOHN KHAN | Sex: F | Caste: Muslim | District: KRISHNA

ShipUmkuzi XVI
Year1904
OriginKRISHNA
VillageTURNAVADA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No106557
ArrivalAug 1904 Umkuzi XVI Madras
EmployerUmhloti Valley Central Sugar Mill & Verulam Sugar

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ADAMAH, Y

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Indenture No: 115123 | Father: CHINTIAH | Sex: F | Caste: Mala | District: KISTNA

ShipUmkuzi XX
Year1905
OriginKISTNA
VillageALLUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No115123
ArrivalJul 1905 Umkuzi XX Madras
EmployerWilkinson, George Henry Pmburg Other

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ADAKAYEE

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Indenture No: 34288 | Father: ADUKKAN | Sex: F | Caste: Ambalagar | District: TRICHINOPOLY

ShipDunphailie Castle V
Year1885
OriginTRICHINOPOLY
VillageALATHOOR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No34288
ArrivalMar 1885 Dunphailie Castle V Madras
EmployerProspect Hall Estate Umgeni Durban Sugar

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ADAKKEE

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Indenture No: 120780 | Father: ARY | Sex: M | Caste: Shepherd | District: TRICHINOPOLY

ShipUmzinto XXXIX
Year1906
OriginTRICHINOPOLY
VillageTHANGANNPATTI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No120780
ArrivalApr 1906 Umzinto XXXIX Madras
EmployerAfrican Boating Company Point Durban Other

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ADAIKAN

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Indenture No: 78053 | Father: PONNEN | Sex: M | Caste: Ambalagar | District: MADURA

ShipCongella XXX
Year1900
OriginMADURA
VillageKASAMPATTI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No78053
ArrivalMar 1900 Congella XXX Madras
EmployerHall, Thomas William Jet Arrochar Mooi River Other

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ADAMMAH

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Indenture No: 69758 | Father: RAMSAMI | Sex: G | Caste: Balija | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipPongola XXVI
Year1897
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMADUPALLY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No69758
ArrivalNov 1897 Pongola XXVI Madras
EmployerVause, Brothers Ixopo Sugar

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ADAMINA

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Indenture No: 73647 | Father: POLIGADU | Sex: G | Caste: Mala thesary | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XIX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKANAKAMMA CHATRAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73647
ArrivalJul 1898 Umzinto XIX Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ADAIKAN

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Indenture No: 74342 | Father: MUTHUVEERAN | Sex: M | Caste: Ambalagar | District: TRICHINOPOLY

ShipPongola XXIX
Year1898
OriginTRICHINOPOLY
VillageKOPPU
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No74342
ArrivalSep 1898 Pongola XXIX Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ADAMALU

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Indenture No: 93899 | Father: RENGAPPA NAIK | Sex: G | Caste: Kama | District: MADURA

ShipUMLAZI XVIII
Year1902
OriginMADURA
VillageVELLADU NOCHIPATTY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No93899
ArrivalJun 1902 UMLAZI XVIII Madras
EmployerStarr, William Blackhurst Estate Verulam Other

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ADAIKAN

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Indenture No: 33313 | Father: CHINNA KARUPPAN | Sex: M | Caste: Palla | District: MADURA

ShipDunphailie Castle I
Year1884
OriginMADURA
VillageMATTIYUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No33313
ArrivalDec 1884 Dunphailie Castle I Madras
EmployerMilkwood Kraal Estate (H.Shire) Sugar

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RADHA

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Indenture No: 23551 | Father: MAIKOO | Sex: F | Caste: Bunnia

ShipCanada I
Year1880
OriginCAWNPORE
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No23551
ArrivalNov 1880 Canada I Calcutta
EmployerVirginia Sugar Estate (M.Cheron) Sugar

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ADAPA KANNIAH

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Indenture No: 60197 | Father: A. VIRASAMI | Sex: M | Caste: Kapula | District: GODAVARI

ShipUmzinto X
Year1895
OriginGODAVARI
VillageGUDIVADA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No60197
ArrivalDec 1895 Umzinto X Madras
EmployerReynolds Brothers Umzinto Sugar

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ADAKILAM

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Indenture No: 81535 | Father: ANTHONY | Sex: G | Caste: Christian | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCongella XXXI
Year1900
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillagePONNOOROO
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No81535
ArrivalOct 1900 Congella XXXI Madras
EmployerPolkinghorne, J.F. Or I.F. Sugar

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ADAMMA, P

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Indenture No: 112853 | Father: P APPALSAMY | Sex: F | Caste: Gavara | District: VIZAGAPATAM

ShipUmkuzi XIX
Year1905
OriginVIZAGAPATAM
VillageKASIMKOTA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No112853
ArrivalApr 1905 Umkuzi XIX Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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ADAKALAM

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Indenture No: 31869 | Father: KARAPPAN | Sex: M | Caste: Ambalagaram | District: TRICHINOPOLY

ShipCyrene
Year1884
OriginTRICHINOPOLY
VillagePALUNOOR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No31869
ArrivalAug 1884 Cyrene Madras
EmployerAcutt, Courtney & Co. Sugar

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ADAMMA, S

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Indenture No: 129590 | Father: S IYAPPA | Sex: F | Caste: Golla | District: VIZAGAPATAM

ShipUmfuli VI
Year1907
OriginVIZAGAPATAM
VillageKONDIHIRLA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No129590
ArrivalJan 1907 Umfuli VI Madras
EmployerSouth African Tea Company Holm Bush, Darnall Stanger

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ADAKALAM

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Indenture No: 116666 | Father: CHUMAR ODAYAN | Sex: G | Caste: Odayan | District: SALEM

ShipUmfuli I
Year1905
OriginSALEM
VillageMENNAMPALLI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No116666
ArrivalNov 1905 Umfuli I Madras
EmployerTongaat Central Sugar Co. (E.Saunde Tongaat Sugar

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ADAZAYAM

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Indenture No: 34232 | Father: ROYA PILLAI | Sex: M | Caste: Vellalan | District: TANJORE

ShipDunphailie Castle V
Year1885
OriginTANJORE
VillageIRANQUEBAR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No34232
ArrivalMar 1885 Dunphailie Castle V Madras
EmployerGorrie, James McNichol (Estcourt) Upper Gourton Estcourt Other

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ADAPA VENKAMMA

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Indenture No: 107765 | Father: VENKATSAMY | Sex: F | Caste: Kapu | District: GODAVERI

ShipPongola XLIX
Year1904
OriginGODAVERI
VillageCOCONADA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No107765
ArrivalOct 1904 Pongola XLIX Madras
EmployerHawksworth, Edward William Beneva Estate Umzinto Sugar

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ADAPALA LATCHMADU

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Indenture No: 69629 | Father: A. RAMUDU | Sex: M | Caste: Mala | District: VIZAGAPATAM

ShipPongola XXVI
Year1897
OriginVIZAGAPATAM
VillageKONADA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No69629
ArrivalNov 1897 Pongola XXVI Madras
EmployerReynolds Brothers Umzinto Sugar

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ADA LATCHANNA

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Indenture No: 129236 | Father: I POLIAH | Sex: M | Caste: Kapu | District: VIZAGAPATAM

ShipUmfuli VI
Year1907
OriginVIZAGAPATAM
VillageBOORGI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No129236
ArrivalJan 1907 Umfuli VI Madras
EmployerSouth African Tea Company Holm Bush, Darnall Stanger

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ADAMKUTTY, V

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Indenture No: 95726 | Father: V. SHANGARAN | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim | District: MALABAR

ShipCONGELLA XXXVIII
Year1902
OriginMALABAR
VillageAZHIKOTE
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No95726
ArrivalOct 1902 CONGELLA XXXVIII Madras
EmployerUmzimkulu Sugar Co. (Barrow Green E Port Shepstone Sugar

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ADAIKULAM

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Indenture No: 127728 | Father: YACOB | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XXXII
Year1906
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageMARAVOOR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No127728
ArrivalDec 1906 Umlazi XXXII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ADANGA GN

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Indenture No: 91720 | Father: PILLAYAR GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUMZINTO XXVI
Year1902
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageJUDRAVANAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No91720
ArrivalFeb 1902 UMZINTO XXVI Madras
EmployerAllkins, John Verulam Other

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ADAVIGADU

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Indenture No: 82545 | Father: CHENYABROYADU | Sex: M | Caste: Golla | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCongella XXXII
Year1900
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillagePATTIPAL
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No82545
ArrivalDec 1900 Congella XXXII Madras
EmployerNatal Navigation Collieries Dundee Coal

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BATHULA ADANNA

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Indenture No: 69670 | Father: B. KISTIAH | Sex: M | Caste: Telaga | District: GANJAM

ShipPongola XXVI
Year1897
OriginGANJAM
VillageTHUNDRAVADA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No69670
ArrivalNov 1897 Pongola XXVI Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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ADAM SAIB

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Indenture No: 105411 | Father: CAWDER MEERA SAIB | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim | District: MADURA

ShipPongola XLVIII
Year1904
OriginMADURA
VillageNATHEM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No105411
ArrivalJul 1904 Pongola XLVIII Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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ADAM SAIB

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Indenture No: 100571 | Father: BABU SAIB | Sex: M | Caste: Dudakula | District: KISTNA

ShipPongola XLV
Year1903
OriginKISTNA
VillageMAVALA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No100571
ArrivalAug 1903 Pongola XLV Madras
EmployerIllovo Estates (J.Pearce) Lower Illovo Durban Sugar

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ADAM BI, D

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 94679 | Father: D. HUSSAIN SAIB | Sex: G | Caste: Doodekula | District: KISTNA

ShipCONGELLA XXXVII
Year1902
OriginKISTNA
VillageKONDALARAYUDUPA LEM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No94679
ArrivalAug 1902 CONGELLA XXXVII Madras
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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ADAVIGADU

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 89043 | Father: RAMDU | Sex: B | Caste: Panchama | District: NELLORE

ShipUMKUZI VIII
Year1901
OriginNELLORE
VillageUDAYAGIRY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No89043
ArrivalOct 1901 UMKUZI VIII Madras
EmployerHindson, William R. Clifton Tea Est, Nonoti Stanger Other

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ADAIKOLAM

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Indenture No: 61727 | Father: SANTHAPPAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: TANJORE

ShipCongella XXI
Year1896
OriginTANJORE
VillageVADUVAKUDY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No61727
ArrivalMar 1896 Congella XXI Madras
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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ADAIKALAM

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Indenture No: 37170 | Father: CHOWRY | Sex: F | Caste: Paraya | District: TANJORE

ShipQuathlamba IV
Year1888
OriginTANJORE
VillageMELATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No37170
ArrivalDec 1888 Quathlamba IV Madras
EmployerHill Head Estate (Mollieres, Snell Sugar

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ADAM KHAN

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Indenture No: 2567 | Father: RASSOO KHAN | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginCHINGLEPUT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2567
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerUmlaas Estate Other

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ADAM SAIB

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Indenture No: 4158 | Father: MAHOMED ISSOOF | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim

ShipJohn Vanner
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No4158
ArrivalOct 1864 John Vanner Madras
EmployerLister, W. Other

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ADARY NAKIAH

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Indenture No: 129238 | Father: A MULLIAH | Sex: M | Caste: Gavara | District: VIZAGAPATAM

ShipUmfuli VI
Year1907
OriginVIZAGAPATAM
VillageANAKAPALLY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No129238
ArrivalJan 1907 Umfuli VI Madras
EmployerSouth African Tea Company Holm Bush, Darnall Stanger

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ADANE SAIB

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Indenture No: 102520 | Father: SYED KASSIM | Sex: M | Caste: Lubbai | District: SALEM

ShipUmkuzi XIV
Year1904
OriginSALEM
VillageTIRUPOLUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No102520
ArrivalMar 1904 Umkuzi XIV Madras
EmployerElandslaagte Collieries Elandslaagte Ladysmith Coal

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ADAPA PUMY

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Indenture No: 73910 | Father: KALIMPETA NARAINA | Sex: F | Caste: Segidi | District: GANJAM

ShipUmlazi X
Year1898
OriginGANJAM
VillageBAVANTARLA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73910
ArrivalAug 1898 Umlazi X Madras
EmployerBarrow Green Estate Umzimkulu Port Shepstone Sugar

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ADANJOOGAN

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Indenture No: 52817 | Father: PAPADU | Sex: M | Caste: Uppara | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XIII
Year1893
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageSAVANUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No52817
ArrivalMay 1893 Pongola XIII Madras
EmployerUmzinto Estates Esperanza Umzinto Sugar

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Understanding Tamil Indenture Records (1834-1920)

What Are Tamil Indenture Records?

Tamil indenture records are historical documents from 1834-1920 that tracked Indian laborers who migrated to British, French, and Dutch colonies under contract (indenture) labor systems. After the abolition of slavery in 1833, colonial plantations needed workers — over 1.5 million Indians, including approximately 500,000 Tamils, migrated as indentured laborers to sugar estates, tea plantations, and infrastructure projects across the world.

These records include ship manifests, immigration passes, arrival registers, and employment contracts. They typically contain the migrant's name, father's name, age, caste, village of origin (often in Tamil Nadu), physical description, ship name, departure port, arrival date, and destination.

Major Destinations for Tamil Migrants

Mauritius (1834-1910)

241,000+ recordsvia III (Indentured Immigration Index)

Largest Tamil diaspora destination. Ships departed from Madras and Pondicherry every 2-3 weeks during peak migration (1860-1890). Voyage duration: 6-8 weeks.

Fiji (1879-1916)

12,000+ recordsvia Girmitiya Madras

Tamil migrants from Madras Presidency. "Girmitiya" (from English "agreement") refers to indentured laborers. Voyage: 8-10 weeks via Colombo.

South Africa – Natal (1860-1911)

152,000+ recordsvia GLDC (Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre)

Natal sugar estates. The Truro (1860) — the first indentured ship — departed from Madras. Voyage: 10-12 weeks via Cape of Good Hope.

United Kingdom — passenger lists (1890-1960)

6,000+ recordsvia TNA (The National Archives, Kew)

UK outward passenger lists (Board of Trade BT 26/27) — ships leaving British ports for India and the colonies. Catalogue-level: useful for provenance, not per-person names.

Suriname (1873-1916)

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Dutch Guiana plantations. Tamil migrants via British India. Ships departed Madras and Calcutta. Voyage: 8-10 weeks.

Origin Ports and Ship Routes

Madras (Chennai) — Primary Departure Port

The vast majority of Tamil migrants departed from Madras Harbor. Recruitment centers (depots) operated in Madras city where migrants underwent medical examination, received travel documents (immigration pass), and boarded ships. Common routes: Madras → Mauritius (6-8 weeks), Madras → Fiji (8-10 weeks via Colombo), Madras → Guyana/Trinidad (10-12 weeks via Cape of Good Hope).

Pondicherry (Puducherry) — French Territory

French colonial port serving migrants to French colonies (Reunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique) and some British destinations. Smaller volume than Madras but significant for southern Tamil Nadu districts (Tanjore, Tiruchirapalli).

Notable Ships in Tamil Indenture Migration

Hundreds of ships transported Tamil migrants between 1834-1920. Major vessels include:

Truro

Madras → Guyana (1860s), Natal

Sheila

Madras → Mauritius (1850s-70s)

Hesperus

Madras → Mauritius & Caribbean

Atlas

Madras → Fiji & Mauritius

British Empire

Madras → Natal, South Africa

Ganges

Multiple routes from Madras

Main

Madras → Trinidad (1870s-90s)

Syria

Madras → Mauritius & Réunion

Fath Al Salem

Early ship to Trinidad (1840s-50s)

Ship manifests list each passenger with detailed information, making them invaluable genealogical sources. Search by ship name above if you know your ancestor's vessel.

What Information Do Indenture Records Contain?

Typical fields in Tamil indenture records:

Full name of migrant

Often transliterated from Tamil

Father's name (patronymic)

Critical for Tamil identification

Age at departure

Usually 18-35 years old

Caste / community

E.g., Pariah, Vellala, Naidu

Village of origin

District and taluk when recorded

Physical description

Height, marks, complexion

Ship name

Vessel that transported them

Indenture/pass number

Unique identifier

Departure & arrival dates

Exact dates when recorded

Destination & estate

Colony and employer assignment

Family relationships

If migrating with spouse/children

Note: The level of detail varies by colonial archive, time period, and record type. Earlier records (1840s-1860s) tend to have less information than later ones (1880s-1920).

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