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| language = [[Dutch Genealogical Word List]] and [[Afrikaans Word List]] | | language = [[Dutch Genealogical Word List]] and [[Afrikaans Word List]] | ||
| title_language = Suid-Afrika, Kaap Provinsie Nederduitse Hervormde Kerk Rekords | | title_language = Suid-Afrika, Kaap Provinsie Nederduitse Hervormde Kerk Rekords | ||
| FS_URL_01 = | | FS_URL_01 = [[South Africa Genealogy]] | ||
| FS_URL_02 = | | FS_URL_02 = [[Africa Websites]] | ||
| FS_URL_03 = | | FS_URL_03 = [[Africa Historic Maps]] | ||
| FS_URL_04 = | | FS_URL_04 = [[South Africa Websites]] | ||
| FS_URL_05 = | | FS_URL_05 = | ||
| FS_URL_06 = | | FS_URL_06 = | ||
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| FS_URL_09 = | | FS_URL_09 = | ||
| FS_URL_10 = | | FS_URL_10 = | ||
| RW_URL_01 = | | RW_URL_01 = [http://www.recordsandresources.com/ Records and Resources in South Africa] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = | | RW_URL_02 = [http://www.e-family.co.za/cdni/cdni_index.htm Cape Master Death Notice Index Project] | ||
| RW_URL_03 = | | RW_URL_03 = | ||
| RW_URL_04 = | | RW_URL_04 = | ||
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| RW_URL_09 = | | RW_URL_09 = | ||
| RW_URL_10 = | | RW_URL_10 = | ||
| custodian = | | custodian = [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/ State Archives, Cape Province] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== What is in the Collection? == | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
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For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1478678/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page. | For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1478678/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page. | ||
For details about the contents of these records, their history, and help using them see the wiki article: [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | For details about the contents of these records, their history, and help using them see the wiki article: [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
<gallery> | ===Sample Images=== | ||
Click on images for a larger view. | |||
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Image:South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church DGS 4434392 68 Baptism.jpg|Baptism Record | Image:South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church DGS 4434392 68 Baptism.jpg|Baptism Record | ||
Image:South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church DGS 4434431 23 Marriage.jpg|Marriage Record | Image:South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church DGS 4434431 23 Marriage.jpg|Marriage Record | ||
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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | ||
To search the collection image by image <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page: <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Country" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Province" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Municipality or Town" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type and Years" which will take you to the images.<br> | '''To search the collection image by image:''' <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page: <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Country" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Province" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Municipality or Town" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type and Years" which will take you to the images.<br> | ||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | |||
===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?=== | |||
| | *Use the age in the citizen to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records. | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have moved, been recruited or lived nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. This compiled list can help you identify possible relations that can be further verified by researching [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/South_Africa_Vital_Records_Index vital records indexes] in the country. | |||
*When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | |||
*[[South Africa Church Records|Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900. | |||
===I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?=== | |||
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either Civil Registration records or Church Records may be more useful. | |||
*While searching, it is helpful to know such information as the ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as an ancestor and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | |||
*Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images. Pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation. | |||
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.shtml nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well. | |||
*Search the indexes and records of [[South Africa Societies|local genealogical societies]]. | |||
*Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800. | |||
*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another. | |||
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors. | |||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | ||
'''Collection citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970." Database with Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing State Archives, Cape Province.}} | '''Collection citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970." Database with Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing State Archives, Cape Province.}} | ||
'''Record citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link | '''Record citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link | ||
|CID=CID1478678 | |CID=CID1478678 | ||
|title=South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970 | |title=South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970 | ||
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