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Chettipalem

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXXII (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Chettipalem — ship, year, indenture record.
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Tamil Nadu side
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Chinnaswamy
son of Kulla Gounden
PONGOLA XXXII 1900
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Maruga Gounden
son of V. Gounden
PONGOLA XXXII 1900
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Mottay Gounden
son of Kottiya Gounden
PONGOLA XXXII 1900
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Ramsamy Gounden
son of Kulla Gounden
PONGOLA XXXII 1900
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