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Marakkanam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

6
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMHLOTI V (4 people)

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Adangaram
son of Mari
UMHLOTI V 1883
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Chinnakolandai
son of Chengan
UMHLOTI V 1882
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Murugappa Mudly
son of Cundasamy Mudly
UMHLOTI V 1882
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Paliam (Alias Baggiyanadhan)
son of Thandavarayen
UMHLOTI V 1883
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Ponna Gn
son of Kattien
UMFULI XIV 1883
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Ramasami
son of Thandroyen
PONGOLA XXV 1897
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