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Canjanoor

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: NORTHERN MONARCH (3 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Canjanoor — ship, year, indenture record.
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Tamil Nadu side
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Chengabalam
son of Mattan
NORTHERN MONARCH 1877
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Moothoocoomarasaw My
son of Moothan
NORTHERN MONARCH 1877
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Virasami
son of Munisami
UMZINTO I 1892
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Woonamallay
son of Moothoocomarsawmy
NORTHERN MONARCH 1877
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