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Ponnay

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI XVII (2 people)

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Kamatchy
son of B. Munian
UMLAZI XVII 1902
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Kandan
son of Muthan
UMVOTI IX 1882
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Murugan
son of Arumugam
UMVOTI IX 1882
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Sahathavadu
son of Muthadu
UMLAZI XVI 1901
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Venketsamy
son of Kavooran
UMLAZI XVII 1902
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