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Narthambadi

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: UMHLOTI VI (2 people)

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Abbu Odayan
son of Iyasamy Odayan
UMHLOTI VI 1884
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Annamalai
son of Raman
UMLAZI XLII 1885
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Gopalu
son of Thandavaraya Pillai
UMLAZI XVIII 1902
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Narayana Gn
son of Surutti Gn
UMLAZI XXXIX 1881
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Velu
son of Kali
UMHLOTI VI 1885
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