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Valandai

Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: CONGELLA XLVIII (2 people)

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Doraisamy Gn
son of Sukramania Gn
UMLAZI XLIII 1888
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Erramma
son of Muthusetty
CONGELLA XLVIII 1878
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Iyyakannu
son of Murugan
UMHLOTI IV 1881
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Manikam
son of Anthoni
UMHLOTI IV 1881
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Veerasamy Chetty
son of Venkatachella Chetty
CONGELLA XLVIII 1878
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