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Valem

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: CONGELLA II (2 people)

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South Africa side
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Annoo
son of Munisawmi
CONGELLA II 1889
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Balakistnan
son of Munusamy Gn
UMZINTO XLII 1875
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Chinni
son of Munien
CONGELLA II 1889
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Kuppammal
son of Virasami Naik
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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