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Nelva

Chingleput district, Tamil Nadu

9
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: CONGELLA XXI (3 people)

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Abbu
son of Murugen
UMZINTO LIII 1888
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Kanden
son of Palani
CONGELLA XXI 1896
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Kanny
son of Viran
CONGELLA XXI 1896
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Kully
son of Vadagery
UMZINTO LIII 1888
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Lutchmee
son of Lutchmadu
UMZINTO VII 1894
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Mangalai
son of Gengan
UMZINTO XXVI 1902
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Ramoodoo
son of Pakiniganadu
UMZINTO VII 1894
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Sali
son of Irusan
UMZINTO XXVI 1902
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Thanjan
son of Kanden
CONGELLA XXI 1896
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