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Vadakarai

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

8
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: CONGELLA III (7 people)

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Comarasamy
son of Periana Gounden
CONGELLA III 1889
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Krishen
son of Veeragava Moodly
CONGELLA III 1889
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Mathaumia
son of Veeragava Moodly
CONGELLA III 1889
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Muthappan
son of Veerasamy
CONGELLA III 1889
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Periasamy
son of Arumuga Goundan
CONGELLA III 1889
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Perumal Goundan
son of Aroonachella Gounden
CONGELLA III 1889
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Perumalamma
son of Amaravathy Gounden
CONGELLA III 1889
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Velliya Thaman
son of Arunasala Thaman
UMFULI VI 1877
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