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Pettai

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI XXXIX (2 people)

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Bagiyamma
son of Valayadu Gn
UMLAZI XXXIX 1881
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Chinnasamy
son of Ellugan
UMZINTO XXII 1900
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Kailasam
son of Sangan
LAUREL III 1887
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Munsami
son of Chengama Naidu
UMTATA II 1890
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Ponnusamy Gounden
son of Kumarasamy Gn
UMLAZI XXXIX 1881
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