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Vadapatnam

Chingleput district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA III (4 people)

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Named emigrants from Vadapatnam — ship, year, indenture record.
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Amavasagadu
son of Bodigadu
PONGOLA III 1890
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Kanningadu
son of Annuavasigar
PONGOLA III 1890
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Kistnan
son of Annuavasigar
PONGOLA III 1890
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Mangai
son of Kulladu
PONGOLA III 1890
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