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Mel Arni

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

15
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
5
ships

Most common vessel: UMFULI XVI (4 people)

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Chinnathayi
son of Padavettan
UMHLOTI V 1883
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Chinniah Odayan
son of Mottai Odayan
CONGELLA XXXII 1900
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Magadeva Gn
son of Peruma Gn
UMHLOTI IV 1880
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Maunagathi Odayan
son of Muthukomaru Odayan
CONGELLA XXXII 1900
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Mongay Ammal
son of Krishnappa Nk
UMFULI XVI 1887
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Munisamy Nk
son of Selotha Nk
UMFULI XVI 1887
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Muniya Nk
son of Kuppa Nk
UMFULI XVI 1887
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Muniyammal
son of Subben
UMHLOTI V 1883
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Narayamasamy Odayan
son of Patchiyappa Odayan
UMZINTO XLV 1881
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Narrainsamy Odayan
son of Patchiappa Odayan
CONGELLA XXXII 1900
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Poongali Ammal
son of Narayana Nk
UMFULI XVI 1887
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Ramasamy Gn
son of Kullu Gn
UMHLOTI IV 1880
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Rangan
son of Bodigan
UMHLOTI IV 1880
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Subben
son of Thalayaru
UMHLOTI V 1883
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Tala Viricha Odayan
son of Authari Odayan
UMHLOTI IV 1880
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