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| custodian = [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/ State Archives, Cape Province] | | custodian = [http://www.national.archives.gov.za/ State Archives, Cape Province] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection dates from 1660 through 1970 and includes records of baptisms, marriages and membership records for South Africa. The collection also includes marriage records for Karas, Namibia from 1936 through 1960. The Dutch Reformed Church records have been maintained in good condition. Baptisms and marriages are found in different registration formats, usually in bound registers, which are kept at the local church archives in care of the registrar. | This collection dates from 1660 through 1970 and includes records of baptisms, marriages and membership records for South Africa. The collection also includes marriage records for Karas, Namibia from 1936 through 1960. The Dutch Reformed Church records have been maintained in good condition. Baptisms and marriages are found in different registration formats, usually in bound registers, which are kept at the local church archives in care of the registrar. | ||
Since 1928 the registrar sends the registries to be archived at the Central Archive of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town, South Africa. | Since 1928 the registrar sends the registries to be archived at the Central Archive of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town, South Africa. | ||
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=== Reading These Records === | === Reading These Records === | ||
These records are in Afrikaans and English. For help reading these records please see the following: | These records are in Afrikaans and English. For help reading these records please see the following: | ||
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*[[Netherlands Language and Languages]] | *[[Netherlands Language and Languages]] | ||
*[[South Africa Language and Languages]] | *[[South Africa Language and Languages]] | ||
===General Information about the Dutch Reformed Church=== | ===General Information about the Dutch Reformed Church=== | ||
When South Africa was settled by the Dutch in the 16th and 17th centuries, they transplanted their Dutch Reformed theology into the African continent. The Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa was formally established in 1652 and became the only official church in South Africa until 1778, when freedom of public worship was given to other churches. The history of the Dutch Reformed Church has been very much bound up with the politics of the Afrikaner community of South Africa. | When South Africa was settled by the Dutch in the 16th and 17th centuries, they transplanted their Dutch Reformed theology into the African continent. The Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa was formally established in 1652 and became the only official church in South Africa until 1778, when freedom of public worship was given to other churches. The history of the Dutch Reformed Church has been very much bound up with the politics of the Afrikaner community of South Africa. | ||
The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa consists of three separate churches: the Nederduitse Gereformeede Kerk (the largest and usually called the Dutch Reform Church; the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk (largely restricted to the Transvaal); and the Gereformeede Kerk in Suid Afrika (the Doppers). During the 17th and 18th Centuries the Dutch Reformed Church (Nederduitse Gereformeede Kerk) was the only officially recognized Church denomination in South Africa and many white residents of the Cape belonged to it. In later years other church denominations were created in Cape, leaving a decline in the membership of the Dutch Reformed Church. | The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa consists of three separate churches: the Nederduitse Gereformeede Kerk (the largest and usually called the Dutch Reform Church; the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk (largely restricted to the Transvaal); and the Gereformeede Kerk in Suid Afrika (the Doppers). During the 17th and 18th Centuries, the Dutch Reformed Church (Nederduitse Gereformeede Kerk) was the only officially recognized Church denomination in South Africa and many white residents of the Cape belonged to it. In later years other church denominations were created in Cape, leaving a decline in the membership of the Dutch Reformed Church. | ||
=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
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|title=South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (Cape Town Archives), 1660-1970 | |title=South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (Cape Town Archives), 1660-1970 | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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*Names of persons giving consent | *Names of persons giving consent | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
For additional details about these records and help using them see [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | For additional details about these records and help using them see [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | ||
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Image:South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (Cape Town Archives) 1660-1970 DGS4434429 772.jpg|Membership Record | Image:South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (Cape Town Archives) 1660-1970 DGS4434429 772.jpg|Membership Record | ||
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=== Coverage Table === | === Coverage Table === | ||
The collection includes records from the following municipalities in Namibia and South Africa: | The collection includes records from the following municipalities in Namibia and South Africa: | ||
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|1931-1956 | |1931-1956 | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before using this collection it is helpful to know: | Before using this collection it is helpful to know: | ||
*Name of the person you are looking for | *Name of the person you are looking for | ||
*Approximate date of birth or marriage | *Approximate date of birth or marriage | ||
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View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1478678|Browse Page|access=browse}}'''<br> | View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1478678|Browse Page|access=browse}}'''<br> | ||
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1478678 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | {{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1478678 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers, 1660-1970]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | |||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | |||
*Use the age to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in civil records | *Use the age to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in 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 | *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 the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?=== | ===I Can't Find the Person 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 | ||