South African Tamil roots · native village

Valasai

Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu · historically South Arcot

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2
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXXVIII (1 person)

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Appasamy
son of Narayana Padachy
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XXVII 1879
Present-day Valasai · Veppur talukView on Google Maps →
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Iyasamy Padachi
son of Naraina Padachi
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
Present-day Valasai · Veppur talukView on Google Maps →
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