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Ponalpadu

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI VIII (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Ponalpadu — ship, year, indenture record.
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Kullamma
son of Valayudan
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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Payany
son of Valayudan
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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Thavanay
son of Muruga Padaram
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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Valayudan
son of Munia Pandaram
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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