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Melthangal

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXXVII (4 people)

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Kandasamy
son of Valayuda Gounden
UMKUZI V 1900
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Masilamony
son of Nayanatha Mudaly
PONGOLA XXXVII 1901
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Mumiamma
son of Ramsamy Mudaly
PONGOLA XXXVII 1901
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Thangavalu
son of Masilamony
PONGOLA XXXVII 1901
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Vajravalu
son of Masilamony
PONGOLA XXXVII 1901
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