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Nelvay

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

7
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: DUNPHAILIE CASTLE I (3 people)

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Ellamal
son of Parason
DUNPHAILIE CASTLE I 1880
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Munichy
son of Palayathan
UMKUZI IX 1902
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Natasen
son of Thandarayen
UMZINTO XLIV 1878
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Padavettal
son of Peruma
DUNPHAILIE CASTLE I 1880
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Thayar
son of Munsamy
UMZINTO XLIV 1878
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Veerasamy
son of Ragavalu
CONGELLA VII 1890
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Vulliamal
son of Parason
DUNPHAILIE CASTLE I 1880
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