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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)]]  
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==Collection Content==


===Sample Images===
===Sample Images===
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Image:South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records, Stellenbosch Archive 005362893 18.jpg|Marriage Record  
Image:South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records, Stellenbosch Archive 005362893 18.jpg|Marriage Record  
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==What Can this Collection Tell Me?==
'''Birth records"' usually include the following information:
*Name
*Date of birth
*Date of baptism
*Names of parents
*Names of baptismal witnesses
'''Church meeting minutes''' often include the following information:
*Name
*Date of baptism
*Membership status
*Name of mission
*Remarks may include marital status or other relative information
'''Marriage records''' usually include the following information:
*Names
*Date of marriage
*Ages
*Marital status
*Occupation
*Residence
*Names of those giving consent
*Names of witnesses
*Race
*Names of parents


== How Do I Search the Collection?  ==
== How Do I Search the Collection?  ==
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|title=South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records, Stellenbosch Archive 1660-2011
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'''To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:'''<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 or Province"<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Years and Alphabetical Section" which takes you to the images.
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 
*The place where the event occurred
*The name of the person at the time of the event
*The approximate date of the event
 
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1392488/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>  
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
⇒Select the appropriate "City or District" <br>
⇒Select the appropriate “Record Type, Volume or Year Range" which takes you to the images<br><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.  
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?===                          
==What Do I Do Next?==
*Use the age in the citizen to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records.                           
 
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.
 
===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?===    
                 
                   
*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.                   
*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.                           
*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.                        
*[[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?===                              
                     
===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.                                   
*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.                           
*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.                           
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*Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800.  
*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.
*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another.
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.<br><br>
 
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|South Africa, Church Records|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[South Africa Archives and Libraries]].}}


== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
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