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ALAMBHI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 37122 | Father: MOHIDIN SAHIB | Sex: F | Caste: Muslim | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipQuathlamba IV
Year1888
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageUTTARAMALLUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No37122
ArrivalDec 1888 Quathlamba IV Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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Alambhi

Father: Mohidin Sahib

Listed in the III archive.

ShipQUATHLAMBA IV
Year1888
OriginChengalpattu
VillageParamanallur
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No37122

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ALAMBEE

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 15933 | Father: SAMY CHETTY | Sex: F | Caste: Balija | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipSuffolk II
Year1878
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillagePOONJANOOR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No15933
ArrivalMar 1878 Suffolk II Madras
EmployerJee, Walter Lawrence Leeuwport Appelbosch Newcastle Other

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ALAMALU

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 73589 | Father: ABBU GOUNDEN | Sex: G | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XIX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73589
ArrivalJul 1898 Umzinto XIX Madras
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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Alambee

Father: Samy Chetty

Listed in the III archive.

ShipSUFFOLK II
Year1878
OriginVellore
VillagePoonoor
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No15933

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SALAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 82007 | Father: NARRAINAN | Sex: F | Caste: Edaya | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi V
Year1900
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBUT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No82007
ArrivalOct 1900 Umkuzi V Madras
EmployerFynney, H.F.& O. Icaheue & Berkdale Tongaat Sugar

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AMMU

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 89073 | Father: THASIGADU | Sex: F | Caste: Balija | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUMKUZI VIII
Year1901
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBATTU
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No89073
ArrivalOct 1901 UMKUZI VIII Madras
EmployerLa Mercy Estate La Mercy Verulam Sugar

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ELLAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 57902 | Father: CHENGAN | Sex: G | Caste: Odda | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCongella XVIII
Year1895
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageVALLAMBI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No57902
ArrivalMar 1895 Congella XVIII Madras
EmployerLa Mercy Estate La Mercy Verulam Sugar

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AKKAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 57908 | Father: KANNIGAN | Sex: G | Caste: Odda | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCongella XVIII
Year1895
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageVALLAMBI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No57908
ArrivalMar 1895 Congella XVIII Madras
EmployerLa Mercy Estate La Mercy Verulam Sugar

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AMMU

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 51449 | Father: NULLATHAMBY MOODLY | Sex: F | Caste: Agamudia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipPongola XI
Year1892
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No51449
ArrivalOct 1892 Pongola XI Madras
EmployerBlackburn Central Factory Sugar

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KULLAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 55684 | Father: MUTHUSAMI | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto VII
Year1894
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageVALLAMBI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No55684
ArrivalJun 1894 Umzinto VII Madras
EmployerVencatachellam Asian

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CHALAMBI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 38895 | Father: MUNIEN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella II
Year1889
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageARUNKULAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No38895
ArrivalAug 1889 Congella II Madras
EmployerProspect Hall Estate Umgeni Durban Sugar

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Chalambi

Father: Munien

Listed in the III archive.

ShipCONGELLA II
Year1889
OriginChengalpattu
VillageAndi Kulam
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No38895

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PERUMALAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 51691 | Father: PERUMAUL | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmxinto II
Year1892
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageYALAMBAKAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No51691
ArrivalDec 1892 Umxinto II Madras
EmployerNatal Central Sugar Co. Mount Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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AMMAKANNOO

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 82008 | Father: KUTTIYA NAIK | Sex: G | Caste: Edaya | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi V
Year1900
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBUT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No82008
ArrivalOct 1900 Umkuzi V Madras
EmployerFynney, H.F.& O. Icaheue & Berkdale Tongaat Sugar

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AMMANI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 90518 | Father: KANNAYARAM ODAYAN | Sex: F | Caste: Vellala | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUMKUZI IX
Year1902
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBOOR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No90518
ArrivalJan 1902 UMKUZI IX Madras
EmployerNatal Navigation Collieries Dundee Coal

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ANGAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 134729 | Father: PATCHIYAPPA GN | Sex: G | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XXXV
Year1907
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No134729
ArrivalOct 1907 Umlazi XXXV Madras
EmployerKomen, Albert Sandspruit Mt Elias Greytown

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ELLAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 89386 | Father: PATCHIAPPA GOUNDEN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCONGELLA XXXV
Year1901
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBAI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No89386
ArrivalOct 1901 CONGELLA XXXV Madras
EmployerGodfrey And Chatterton Isezela Estate

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KADIRVELU

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 110868 | Father: MARUTHAY | Sex: M | Caste: Agamadya | District: TRICHINOPOLY

ShipUmlazi XXV
Year1905
OriginTRICHINOPOLY
VillageALAMBADY
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No110868
ArrivalFeb 1905 Umlazi XXV Madras
EmployerOliff, Albert T. Brickfields Pmburg Other

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NALLI GOUNDAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 47156 | Father: IYYA GOUNDAN | Sex: M | Caste: Vellala | District: COIMBATORE

ShipUmtata VI
Year1891
OriginCOIMBATORE
VillageALAMBOLIAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No47156
ArrivalOct 1891 Umtata VI Madras
EmployerPike, Stephen Watersmeet Farm Ladysmith New

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ELLAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 73593 | Father: SUBRAYA GDN ALIAS MURUGA GND | Sex: G | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XIX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73593
ArrivalJul 1898 Umzinto XIX Madras
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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ANNAMALAI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 89853 | Father: THODDIA GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUMLAZI XVI
Year1901
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No89853
ArrivalDec 1901 UMLAZI XVI Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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AMMANY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 55178 | Father: MUNSAMI | Sex: F | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XVI
Year1894
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageKALAMBAUKAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No55178
ArrivalApr 1894 Congella XVI Madras
EmployerNatal Central Sugar Co. Mount Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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ARJUNAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 57683 | Father: MALA COLUNDAI | Sex: M | Caste: Odda | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCongella XVIII
Year1895
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageVALLAMBI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No57683
ArrivalMar 1895 Congella XVIII Madras
EmployerLa Mercy Estate La Mercy Verulam Sugar

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Salamban

Father: Vadakunialayan

Listed in the III archive.

ShipUMFULI VI
Year1877
OriginChengalpattu
VillageThiruvaimur
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No129339

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SALAMBAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 129339 | Father: VADAKUNIALAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmfuli VI
Year1907
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageTIRUVADAMBUDUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No129339
ArrivalJan 1907 Umfuli VI Madras
EmployerHarris, Williwm Arthur Helpmekaar

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SALAMBAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 34783 | Father: MUTHU | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: TANJORE

ShipUmvoti XVII
Year1886
OriginTANJORE
VillageVETTANGUDI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No34783
ArrivalOct 1886 Umvoti XVII Madras
EmployerWoodhouse, James Other

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VELAYUDA GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 101068 | Father: Kumara Gounden | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipPongola XLVI
Year1903
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageALAMBUNDI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No101068
ArrivalNov 1903 Pongola XLVI Madras
EmployerRamsay Collieries Coal

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CHELLAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 73420 | Father: PARASURAMEN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XIX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73420
ArrivalJul 1898 Umzinto XIX Madras
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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VALLI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 75214 | Father: MANNA GOUNDEN | Sex: F | Caste: Vanniya | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XX
Year1898
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBAI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No75214
ArrivalOct 1898 Umzinto XX Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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THAYI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 44452 | Father: KARUPA GOUNDEN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella VII
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageALAMBAKUM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No44452
ArrivalDec 1890 Congella VII Madras
EmployerRosehill Estate Rosehill Estate Durban sugar

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Salamban

Father: Muthu

Listed in the III archive.

ShipUMVOTI XVII
Year1886
OriginThanjavur
VillageVelangudi
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No34783

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AUDIYAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 88078 | Father: NYNA | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXV
Year1901
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageTHALAMBEDU
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No88078
ArrivalAug 1901 Umzinto XXV Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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KONAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 75217 | Father: ABBU GOUNDEN | Sex: G | Caste: Vanniya | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XX
Year1898
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBAI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No75217
ArrivalOct 1898 Umzinto XX Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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MOTTACHI AMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 104891 | Father: VELLAI MOONJ | Sex: F | Caste: Sikari | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XXII
Year1904
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No104891
ArrivalJun 1904 Umlazi XXII Madras
EmployerWestbrook, James Alexander New Hanover

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MUNIAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 81888 | Father: MUNSAMY | Sex: G | Caste: Edaya | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi V
Year1900
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBAT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No81888
ArrivalOct 1900 Umkuzi V Madras
EmployerFynney, H.F.& O. Icaheue & Berkdale Tongaat Sugar

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ABBU NAIK

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 75325 | Father: BIDDA NAIK | Sex: M | Caste: Shanar | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBAT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No75325
ArrivalOct 1898 Umzinto XX Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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CHINNATHAMBI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 75100 | Father: KARIA GOUNDEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XX
Year1898
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageNALAMBAIG
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No75100
ArrivalOct 1898 Umzinto XX Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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CHINNAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 75215 | Father: ABBU GOUNDEN | Sex: G | Caste: Vanniya | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XX
Year1898
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBAI
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No75215
ArrivalOct 1898 Umzinto XX Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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THAYIAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 81887 | Father: APPAVU NAIK | Sex: F | Caste: Edaya | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi V
Year1900
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageNALLAMBAT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No81887
ArrivalOct 1900 Umkuzi V Madras
EmployerFynney, H.F.& O. Icaheue & Berkdale Tongaat Sugar

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PALAIKOTEPARAMBIL IYIMASAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 105469 | Father: P ABDULLA | Sex: F | Caste: Mopla | District: MALABAR

ShipPongola XLVIII
Year1904
OriginMALABAR
VillageVALLAMBARA
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No105469
ArrivalJul 1904 Pongola XLVIII Madras
EmployerIllovo Estates (J.Pearce) Lower Illovo Durban Sugar

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ANNAMALAI GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 109201 | Father: MATTAI GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XXXV
Year1904
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageMADALAMBADU
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No109201
ArrivalDec 1904 Umzinto XXXV Madras
EmployerDurban Corporation Durban Service

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ANGAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 100556 | Father: VALLA PILLAI | Sex: F | Caste: Yadava | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipPongola XLV
Year1903
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillagePERIA PALAMBAKKAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No100556
ArrivalAug 1903 Pongola XLV Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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CHALAMBEN

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Indenture No: 89249 | Father: SANJEEVY | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipCONGELLA XXXV
Year1901
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageVODIANGADU
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No89249
ArrivalOct 1901 CONGELLA XXXV Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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ABBU GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 109195 | Father: SUBBU GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XXXV
Year1904
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageNALAMBUT
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No109195
ArrivalDec 1904 Umzinto XXXV Madras
EmployerStevens, Frank C.M.G. Scotsfontein, Highlands Other

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CHELLAN

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Indenture No: 63546 | Father: BAULEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi III
Year1896
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No63546
ArrivalOct 1896 Umlazi III Madras
EmployerLedeboer, L.V. Aroma, New Guelderland Stanger Other

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ARUNACHELLA GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 100405 | Father: PARAHAI | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipPongola XLV
Year1903
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageTALAMBAKKAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No100405
ArrivalAug 1903 Pongola XLV Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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MUNIAMMAL

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Indenture No: 74394 | Father: VALAYUTHAN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipPongola XXIX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No74394
ArrivalSep 1898 Pongola XXIX Madras
EmployerWessels Nek Consolidated Collieries Coal

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MANGAMMAL

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Indenture No: 124886 | Father: AUNDI GN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: SOUTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XXX
Year1906
OriginSOUTH ARCOT
VillageNALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No124886
ArrivalAug 1906 Umlazi XXX Madras
EmployerMuirhead, John York New

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SUBRAYA GND (ALIAS MURUGA GND)

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Indenture No: 73591 | Father: PARASURAMEN GOUNDEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto XIX
Year1898
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageKALAMBUR
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73591
ArrivalJul 1898 Umzinto XIX Madras
EmployerNatal Estates Ltd. Mt. Edgecombe Verulam 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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