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Poovalur

Trichinopoly district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XLV (4 people)

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Chinnakutti Amma
son of Ramsami Naik
PONGOLA XLV 1903
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Nagamma
son of Latchma Naik
PONGOLA XLV 1903
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Vencatachellam
son of Latchmanan
PONGOLA XLV 1903
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Venkatachellam Naidu
son of Ramachendra Naidu
PONGOLA XLV 1903
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