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Mela Chengam

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XXI (2 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Mela Chengam — ship, year, indenture record.
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Tamil Nadu side
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Bodi Gounden
son of Ponna Gounden
UMKUZI XXI 1860
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Linga Gounden
son of Puthira Gn
UMKUZI XXI 1860
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Ramsamy
son of Venketramen Chetty
UMLAZI XV 1901
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Ramsamy Naik
son of Perumal Naik
UMLAZI XV 1901
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