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Kathavalam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI IV (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Kathavalam — ship, year, indenture record.
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Tamil Nadu side
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Chengian
son of Rengiah
UMLAZI IV 1897
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Mangai
son of Ranniah
UMLAZI IV 1897
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Munsami
son of Rengiah
UMLAZI IV 1897
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Rengiah
son of Venkasami
UMLAZI IV 1897
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