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Ottary

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

9
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI II (5 people)

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Chengamma
son of Munsami
UMLAZI II 1896
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Gengadu
son of Narayanasamy Naidu
UMLAZI X 1898
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Govindammah
son of Kasavalu Naidu
UMLAZI X 1898
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Gurusami
son of Petha Nummiga Naidoo
UMLAZI II 1896
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Kavakasalaya
son of Navamthanni
UMLAZI II 1896
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Latchmi
son of Narayanasamy Naidu
UMLAZI X 1898
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Narainsami
son of Kistapa Naik
UMLAZI II 1896
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Narayanasami Naidu
son of Munisami
UMLAZI X 1898
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Thayi
son of Bamliah Naidu
UMLAZI II 1896
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