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Roya Vellore

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXXVIII (4 people)

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Munian
son of Muthu Pillai
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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Muthan
son of Muthu Pillai
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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Muthu Pillai
son of Gopaul Pillai
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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Velli
son of Munia Pillai
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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