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Somathangi

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI XXXIV (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Somathangi — ship, year, indenture record.
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Govindarajoo
son of Mothai
UMLAZI XXXIV 1878
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Kuppi
son of Arjooman
UMLAZI XXXIV 1878
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Poniamma
son of Munusamy
UMLAZI XXXIV 1878
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Venkatachelam
son of Muthan
UMLAZI XXXIV 1878
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