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Image:South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers DGS 5026994 55 Marriage.jpg|Marriage record | Image:South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers DGS 5026994 55 Marriage.jpg|Marriage record | ||
Image:South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers DGS 5026983 50 Burial.jpg|Burial record | Image:South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers DGS 5026983 50 Burial.jpg|Burial record | ||
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Key genealogical facts found in baptism records may include: | Key genealogical facts found in baptism records may include: | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Country ⇒ Select the Province ⇒ Select the Diocese, Town and/or Parish ⇒ Select the Record Type and Years which takes you to the images. | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
To use the church records whether it is baptism, marriage or burials, you need to know the following information: | To use the church records whether it is baptism, marriage or burials, you need to know the following information: | ||
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If you cannot find your ancestor, try searching the censuses for your ancestor’s residence at the time of the event. That’ll give you some clues as to who your ancestors parents were and the age as well. | If you cannot find your ancestor, try searching the censuses for your ancestor’s residence at the time of the event. That’ll give you some clues as to who your ancestors parents were and the age as well. | ||
'''Searching the Images''' | '''Searching the Images''' | ||
To search the collection select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Record” ⇒Select the “County” ⇒Select the “Volume and Year” which takes you to the images | To search the collection select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Record” ⇒Select the “County” ⇒Select the “Volume and Year” which takes you to the images | ||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||