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From sourceGLDC

MANIKKAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 147853 | Father: GOVINDARAJU MUDALY | Sex: M | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No147853
ArrivalMar 1911 Umlazi XLI Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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NARASAMMAL

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Indenture No: 147854 | Father: KISTNIAH | Sex: F | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No147854
ArrivalMar 1911 Umlazi XLI Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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SUBROYA ODAYAN

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Indenture No: 149266 | Father: KUPPU ODAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149266
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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MANJAPATTAI GN

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Indenture No: 149267 | Father: VELLAMOONJI | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149267
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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NARAYANA ODAYAN

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Indenture No: 149268 | Father: SONA ODAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149268
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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LUTCHMIAMMAL

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Indenture No: 149342 | Father: RANGASAMI ODAYAN | Sex: F | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149342
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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ANNACHI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 149343 | Father: NARRAINSAMY | Sex: B | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149343
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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CHINNASAMY ODAYAN

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Indenture No: 149592 | Father: KUPPA ODAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149592
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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KUTTAI AMMAL

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Indenture No: 149593 | Father: NARAINA ODAYAN | Sex: F | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149593
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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SONACHELLAM

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Indenture No: 149594 | Father: CHINNASAMY ODAYAN | Sex: B | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmlazi XLII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149594
ArrivalMay 1911 Umlazi XLII Madras
EmployerCrookes, Samuel & Sons Renishaw Umzinto Other

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MUNISAMY GN

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Indenture No: 149992 | Father: VEERASAMY GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmhloti VI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149992
ArrivalMay 1911 Umhloti VI Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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PARVATHY AMMAL

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Indenture No: 149993 | Father: BALAKRISHNA | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmhloti VI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149993
ArrivalMay 1911 Umhloti VI Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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RAMASAMY ODAYAN

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Indenture No: 149994 | Father: NASI ODAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmhloti VI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149994
ArrivalMay 1911 Umhloti VI Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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BAGIAM

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Indenture No: 149995 | Father: ARUNACHALAM | Sex: F | Caste: Agambodia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmhloti VI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No149995
ArrivalMay 1911 Umhloti VI Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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KUNJAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 150693 | Father: MALAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150693
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerKirchoff, Frederick Baboon Sp. Murchison Other

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POONGAVANAM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 150977 | Father: PERUMA | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150977
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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MUNICHY

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Indenture No: 150978 | Father: SOLAY | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150978
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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KUPPAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 150979 | Father: PERUMA | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150979
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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VELLACHY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 150980 | Father: PADAVETTAN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150980
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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IRUSAMMAL

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Indenture No: 150981 | Father: KUPPAN | Sex: G | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150981
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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ABBU (ALIAS ULUVAI)

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Indenture No: 150989 | Father: KUPPAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150989
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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MUNICHY AMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 150990 | Father: MARI | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150990
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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IRUCHAN

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Indenture No: 150991 | Father: ABBU ALIAS ULUVAI | Sex: B | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No150991
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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CHINNAKOLANDAY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 151005 | Father: SOLLAN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151005
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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CHINNATHOY

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Indenture No: 151006 | Father: KOLANDAPAYAN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151006
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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SOLAY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 151007 | Father: MARI | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151007
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerKirchoff, Frederick Baboon Sp. Murchison Other

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PERIYATHOY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 151008 | Father: MUNIEN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151008
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerKirchoff, Frederick Baboon Sp. Murchison Other

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SIRDAR MARIMUTHU

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Indenture No: 151109 | Father: MUNIEN | Sex: M | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151109
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerKirchoff, Frederick Baboon Sp. Murchison Other

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CHINNAMMAL

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Indenture No: 151110 | Father: VALLAMONJEI | Sex: F | Caste: Paria | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XVI
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151110
ArrivalJun 1911 Umfuli XVI Madras
EmployerKirchoff, Frederick Baboon Sp. Murchison Other

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IYYALU NAICK

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Indenture No: 151244 | Father: KONDAPPA NK | Sex: M | Caste: Naick | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151244
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerUmgeni Quarries (Clarkson & Bentley Umgeni Durban Other

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ANNASAMY GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 151277 | Father: CHUMASAMY GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151277
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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MAHOMED USSAIN SAIB

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Indenture No: 151278 | Father: NOORMADU SAIB | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151278
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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MANNANGATTI (ALIAS PERIG ABBU GOUNDEN)

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Indenture No: 151413 | Father: Narayana GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151413
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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MUNI AMMAL

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Indenture No: 151414 | Father: SUBBA GN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151414
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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DANA KOTY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 151415 | Father: MANNAGETTI (PERIA ABBU MANNAGET | Sex: G | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151415
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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SAMINATHEN

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Indenture No: 151416 | Father: MANNAGETTI (PERIA ABBU MANNAGET | Sex: B | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151416
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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KUPPU ODAYAN

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Indenture No: 151419 | Father: PUNNI ODAYAN | Sex: M | Caste: Agamudia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151419
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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KANNI AMMAL

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Indenture No: 151420 | Father: ANNASAMY MUDLY | Sex: F | Caste: Agamudia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmzinto LIII
Year1911
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No151420
ArrivalJul 1911 Umzinto LIII Madras
EmployerStewart, George (Jnr) New Guelderland Stanger Sugar

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KRISHNAN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 142664 | Father: CHINNAKOLANDAI GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No142664
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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CHINNA KOLANDAI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 142670 | Father: LATCHMANA GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No142670
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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PERIASAMY GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 142934 | Father: KUPPATHAN ALIAS CHINNASAMY | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No142934
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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MUNIAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 142935 | Father: VIRASAMY GN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No142935
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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POONGAVANAM

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Indenture No: 142966 | Father: OTHAKOTTAI | Sex: M | Caste: Chuckler | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No142966
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerPolkinghorne, Ray Trevenen Empangeni

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CHINNAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 142967 | Father: CHINNATHAMBI | Sex: F | Caste: Chuckler | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No142967
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerPolkinghorne, Ray Trevenen Empangeni

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RAMASAMY GN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 143015 | Father: Narayana Gn | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT | DEPENDANT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No143015
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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PATCHAYAMMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 143016 | Father: Thadikara Gn | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIII
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No143016
ArrivalMay 1910 Umfuli XIII Madras
EmployerGlendale Estate (Nicholson & Godfre Glendale Stanger Sugar

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PYYAKANNDO GOUNDEN

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Indenture No: 144800 | Father: SOLA GOUNDEN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmfuli XIV
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No144800
ArrivalJul 1910 Umfuli XIV Madras
EmployerUmhloti Valley Central Sugar Mill & Verulam Sugar

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KUPPEN

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Indenture No: 145976 | Father: KATTAYEN | Sex: M | Caste: Gounden | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmhloti VI
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No145976
ArrivalAug 1910 Umhloti VI Madras
EmployerDied In Depot Unallocate

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ABBOY

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Indenture No: 146662 | Father: GOVINDA GN | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi XXX
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No146662
ArrivalSep 1910 Umkuzi XXX Madras
EmployerClan Syndlcate Other

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MURUGAMMAL

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Indenture No: 146663 | Father: KANNY GN | Sex: F | Caste: Vannia | District: NORTH ARCOT

ShipUmkuzi XXX
Year1910
OriginNORTH ARCOT
VillageMANDAKOLATHUR
DestinationSouth Africa (Natal)
Indenture No146663
ArrivalSep 1910 Umkuzi XXX Madras
EmployerClan Syndlcate Other

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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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Historical Context

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