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Mel Vallam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XLIV (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Mel Vallam — ship, year, indenture record.
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Kistna Gounden
son of Solai Gn
PONGOLA XLIV 1903
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Munia Gounden
son of Nayappa Gn
PONGOLA XLIV 1903
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Periamma
son of Sami Gounden
PONGOLA XLIV 1903
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Thanji Gounden
son of Nallaye Gn
PONGOLA XLIV 1903
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Vyra Gounden
son of Subraya Gn
PONGOLA XLVI 1903
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