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CHELLAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 44064 | Father: VENKATASAMI | Sex: F | Caste: Uppara | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmtata III
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No44064
ArrivalNov 1890 Umtata III Madras
EmployerUmzinto Estates Esperanza Umzinto Sugar

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SUNDRAM

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Indenture No: 73944 | Father: RANGASAMY | Sex: G | Caste: Moodly | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmlazi X
Year1898
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73944
ArrivalAug 1898 Umlazi X Madras
EmployerBeeverstowe (J.Kirkman) Beeverstowe Umzinto Sugar

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SUNDRAM

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Indenture No: 62946 | Father: MUNIAPPA MUDALY | Sex: F | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XII
Year1896
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No62946
ArrivalJun 1896 Umzinto XII Madras
EmployerLa Mercy Estate La Mercy Verulam Sugar

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COOLLAN

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Indenture No: 14902 | Father: CHELLAPPA NAICK | Sex: M | Caste: Vanniah | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipSuffolk I
Year1877
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No14902
ArrivalOct 1877 Suffolk I Madras
EmployerGlasgow Natal Sugar Co. Sugar

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SUNDRAM

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Indenture No: 51655 | Father: MANICA MUDALIAR | Sex: G | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmxinto II
Year1892
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No51655
ArrivalDec 1892 Umxinto II Madras
EmployerEffingham Estates, (S. Crookes) Avoca Durban Sugar

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SUNDRAM

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Indenture No: 59106 | Father: KANDASAMI MUDALY | Sex: F | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XIX
Year1895
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No59106
ArrivalJun 1895 Congella XIX Madras
EmployerButtery, William Springfield, Umgeni Durban Other

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SUNDARAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 39999 | Father: MUNIEN | Sex: F | Caste: Barber | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella III
Year1889
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No39999
ArrivalNov 1889 Congella III Madras
EmployerReunion Estates (D.De Pass) Reunion, Isipingo Durban Sugar

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VIRAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 80042 | Father: ARMUGAM | Sex: G | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XXXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No80042
ArrivalJul 1900 Pongola XXXII Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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VIRAMMA

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Indenture No: 56299 | Father: KARUNIEN | Sex: F | Caste: Dhoby | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XVII
Year1894
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No56299
ArrivalOct 1894 Pongola XVII Madras
EmployerTrevor, Herbers Hope Other

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CHINNOO

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 53563 | Father: MUNIEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto V
Year1893
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No53563
ArrivalDec 1893 Umzinto V Madras
EmployerVirginia Sugar Estate (M.Cheron) Sugar

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CHENGAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 80213 | Father: MUNSAMY | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XXXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No80213
ArrivalJul 1900 Pongola XXXII Madras
EmployerAfrican Boating Company Point Durban Other

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CHENGAN

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Indenture No: 32893 | Father: KARAPPEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipJohn Allan
Year1884
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No32893
ArrivalNov 1884 John Allan Madras
EmployerSaner, Charles Taylor Oakford Estate Verulam Sugar

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CHELLAN

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Indenture No: 77673 | Father: MUNIA PALLAI | Sex: B | Caste: Ediya | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXI
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No77673
ArrivalFeb 1900 Umzinto XXI Madras
EmployerTongaat Central Sugar Co. (E.Saunde Tongaat Sugar

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CHINNIAH

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 55022 | Father: PARSURAMEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XVI
Year1894
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No55022
ArrivalApr 1894 Congella XVI Madras
EmployerNatal Central Sugar Co. Mount Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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CHINNIAH

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79677 | Father: ABBOO | Sex: B | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79677
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerStarr, William Blackhurst Estate Verulam Other

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CHINNAMMAH

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 14918 | Father: COTHUNDERAIE | Sex: F | Caste: Balija | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipSuffolk I
Year1877
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No14918
ArrivalOct 1877 Suffolk I Madras
EmployerUmhloti Central Sugar Mills Verulam Sugar

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CHINNAKKA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 14947 | Father: MANARU | Sex: G | Caste: Oddai | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipSuffolk I
Year1877
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No14947
ArrivalOct 1877 Suffolk I Madras
EmployerEffingham Estates, (S. Crookes) Avoca Durban Sugar

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CHINNAMMA

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Indenture No: 50036 | Father: MUNIAPPA NAIK | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XII
Year1892
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No50036
ArrivalJun 1892 Congella XII Madras
EmployerUmzinto Estates Esperanza Umzinto Sugar

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NACHARAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 73041 | Father: MUNISAMI NAIDU | Sex: F | Caste: Kavarai | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XXVIII
Year1898
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73041
ArrivalJun 1898 Pongola XXVIII Madras
EmployerParkin, Robert Hull Valley Umkomaas Sugar

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CUNNEAMMAH

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Indenture No: 14786 | Father: MOORTHY NAICK | Sex: G | Caste: Vanniah | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipSuffolk I
Year1877
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No14786
ArrivalOct 1877 Suffolk I Madras
EmployerGlasgow Natal Sugar Co. Sugar

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CHENGALRAJU

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Indenture No: 79391 | Father: VARADEN | Sex: M | Caste: Dhoby | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79391
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerTongaat Estate (J.R.Saunders) Aberfoyle Tongaat Sugar

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CHINNAPIYAN

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Indenture No: 81082 | Father: PERUMAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XXXIII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No81082
ArrivalSep 1900 Pongola XXXIII Madras
EmployerTongaat Central Sugar Co. (E.Saunde Tongaat Sugar

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SENGARAMMAH

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 63208 | Father: PARASAMEN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmlazi II
Year1896
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No63208
ArrivalJul 1896 Umlazi II Madras
EmployerMuckle Neuk Estates La Lucia Durban Sugar

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CHEDAMBORUN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 14924 | Father: MOOTHOO NAICK | Sex: M | Caste: Vannea | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipSuffolk I
Year1877
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No14924
ArrivalOct 1877 Suffolk I Madras
EmployerEffingham Estates, (S. Crookes) Avoca Durban Sugar

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CHINNA COLUNDAI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 50423 | Father: ARJUNA NAIK | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola X
Year1892
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No50423
ArrivalJul 1892 Pongola X Madras
EmployerMuckle Neuk Estates La Lucia Durban Sugar

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CHINNIA NAIK

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 46820 | Father: MUNIAPPA NAIK | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmtata V
Year1891
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No46820
ArrivalJul 1891 Umtata V Madras
EmployerPolkinghorne, John Akerman Nallsworth Verulam Sugar

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CHENGALROYAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79843 | Father: NARRAINA PILLAI | Sex: M | Caste: Edaya | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79843
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerSykes, William Witty Ottawa Sugar

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GOVINDA CHETTY

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Indenture No: 44619 | Father: KUPPUSAMI CHETTY | Sex: M | Caste: Weaver | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella VII
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No44619
ArrivalDec 1890 Congella VII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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CHINNAKOLANDAY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 80774 | Father: VIRARAGAVAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmkuzi IV
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No80774
ArrivalAug 1900 Umkuzi IV Madras
EmployerTongaat Central Sugar Co. (E.Saunde Tongaat Sugar

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CUNDAPAH CHETTI

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Indenture No: 34987 | Father: SOOBROYA CHETTI | Sex: M | Caste: Bania | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipLaurel III
Year1887
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No34987
ArrivalJan 1887 Laurel III Madras
EmployerBloy, F.R. Monte Christo Colenso Other

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COOPOOSAMI NAIDU

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Indenture No: 35282 | Father: TERUVENGA NAIDU | Sex: M | Caste: Balija | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmvoti XVIII
Year1887
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No35282
ArrivalJun 1887 Umvoti XVIII Madras
EmployerLa Mercy Estate La Mercy Verulam Sugar

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CHENEAPPA NAIDU

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79056 | Father: PONAPPA NAIDU | Sex: M | Caste: Kavarai | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmkuzi III
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79056
ArrivalMay 1900 Umkuzi III Madras
EmployerMc Kenzie, Thomas Mansfield Cramond Farm Pmburg

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CHINNIAH GOUNDEN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 80623 | Father: MUNIAPPA GOUNDEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmkuzi IV
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No80623
ArrivalAug 1900 Umkuzi IV Madras
EmployerElandslaagte Collieries Elandslaagte Ladysmith Coal

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RAMAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79458 | Father: NONDY | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79458
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerStarr, William Blackhurst Estate Verulam Other

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CANNI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 40421 | Father: SAHADEVA MOODLEY | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola III
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No40421
ArrivalFeb 1890 Pongola III Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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CHINNA KOLANDAI PILLAY

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Indenture No: 43540 | Father: CHINNATAMBI PILLAY | Sex: M | Caste: Yedaya | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola V
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No43540
ArrivalOct 1890 Pongola V Madras
EmployerBolt, William Henry Curry's Post Howick Other

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PONNAN

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Indenture No: 47284 | Father: THONDARAYA NAICK | Sex: B | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmtata VI
Year1891
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No47284
ArrivalOct 1891 Umtata VI Madras
EmployerAddington Sugar Estate Stanger Sugar

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PONNI

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Indenture No: 44126 | Father: CHENGADU | Sex: F | Caste: Odda | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmtata III
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No44126
ArrivalNov 1890 Umtata III Madras
EmployerNatal Central Sugar Co. Mount Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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BAGIYAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79675 | Father: IYYASAMY | Sex: G | Caste: Mudali | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79675
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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PONNY

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Indenture No: 80775 | Father: THANDAVAN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmkuzi IV
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No80775
ArrivalAug 1900 Umkuzi IV Madras
EmployerTongaat Central Sugar Co. (E.Saunde Tongaat Sugar

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AMIRDAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 32588 | Father: TULUKANUM | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipLaurel
Year1884
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No32588
ArrivalSep 1884 Laurel Madras
EmployerMilner, Thomas Cross Redcliffe Estate Sugar

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RAMSAMI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 55911 | Father: NELLAMAIGAN | Sex: M | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XVI
Year1894
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No55911
ArrivalJul 1894 Pongola XVI Madras
EmployerNatal Central Sugar Co. Mount Edgecombe Verulam Sugar

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ARUMGAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79776 | Father: PARIYAPPEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79776
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerStarr, William Blackhurst Estate Verulam Other

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PONNY

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Indenture No: 79873 | Father: MUTHIYAL NAIK | Sex: F | Caste: Shanar | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79873
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerReynolds Brothers Umzinto Sugar

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CUNDASAMY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 79779 | Father: ARUMGAM | Sex: B | Caste: Paria | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No79779
ArrivalJun 1900 Umzinto XXII Madras
EmployerStarr, William Blackhurst Estate Verulam Other

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KUMARASAM

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Indenture No: 57821 | Father: VALAYUDAM | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XVIII
Year1895
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No57821
ArrivalMar 1895 Congella XVIII Madras
EmployerJonsson, F.L.(Royal Hotel) Royal Hotel Durban Other

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RAMSAMI

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Indenture No: 54227 | Father: DANAPALOO MUDY | Sex: M | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipCongella XV
Year1894
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No54227
ArrivalJan 1894 Congella XV Madras
EmployerSmith, Robert Epworth & Effingham New Hanover Other

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BACKIAM

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Indenture No: 43725 | Father: ARUMUGA PILLAI | Sex: F | Caste: Vellala | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola V
Year1890
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No43725
ArrivalOct 1890 Pongola V Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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BAGIYAM

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Indenture No: 73395 | Father: KISTAPPA MUDALY | Sex: F | Caste: Vellalan | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipUmzinto XIX
Year1898
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No73395
ArrivalJul 1898 Umzinto XIX Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ELLAMMA

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Indenture No: 80286 | Father: PARAMAUL GDN | Sex: G | Caste: Vannia | District: CHINGLEPUT

ShipPongola XXXII
Year1900
OriginCHINGLEPUT
VillageCONJEEVERAM
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No80286
ArrivalJul 1900 Pongola XXXII Madras
EmployerUmhloti Valley Central Sugar Mill & 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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