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Poovathur

Tanjore district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: UMFULI III (5 people)

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Kamaly
son of Kathan
UMFULI III 1874
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Muthusami
son of Selamban
UMFULI III 1874
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Raman
son of Selamban
UMFULI III 1874
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Rangasami
son of Vemban
UMFULI III 1874
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Veersami
son of Parattian
UMFULI III 1874
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