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Theyar

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA III (5 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Theyar — ship, year, indenture record.
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Chelli
son of Palayathadu
PONGOLA III 1890
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Muniammall
son of Subban
PONGOLA III 1890
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Subban
son of Venkatan
PONGOLA III 1890
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Subbu
son of Subban
PONGOLA III 1890
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Viraragavan
son of Subban
PONGOLA III 1890
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