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Kandigai

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: CONGELLA XXXVII (3 people)

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Akkamanaidu
son of Ramanna
UMTATA V 1891
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Latchmi
son of Muniappa Reddi
CONGELLA XXXVII 1902
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Onnamalai
son of Parumal Naik
CONGELLA XXXVII 1902
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Ponnamma
son of Parumal Naik
CONGELLA XXXVII 1902
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