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[[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]
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|title=South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989
|title=South Africa, Cape, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1822-1990
|location=South Africa  
|location= Cape (South Africa)
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| LOC_01 = Cape Province
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| loc_map = ZA Locator Map South Africa Cape Province.png
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| record_type = Probate Records
| record_type = Probate Records
| start_year = 1834
| start_year = 1822
| end_year = 1989
| end_year = 1990
| language = [[South Africa Language and Languages|Afrikaans]], English
| language = Afrikaans and English
| title_language = {{Incomplete Title Translations}}
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| RW_URL_01 = [http://www.recordsandresources.com/ Records and Resources in South Africa]
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| RW_URL_02 = [http://www.e-family.co.za/cdni/cdni_index.htm Cape Master Death Notice Index Project]  
| Inventory =
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| DFNL = [[South Africa, Cape, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court Digital Folder Number List|Digital Folder Number List]]
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| RW_URL_01 = [http://home.global.co.za/~mercon/index.htm South African Genealogy]
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| RW_URL_02 = [https://www.cyndislist.com/south-africa/ Cyndi's List - South Africa]
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| RW_URL_03 = [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?locationId=country_64&orderby=memorials&page=1#cem-2306728 Find a Grave - South Africa]
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| RW_URL_05 = [http://www.e-family.co.za/cdni/cdni_index.htm Cape Master Death Notice Index]
| RW_URL_06 = [http://www.eggsa.org/librarySearch/searchGraves.htm Genealogical Society of SA - Graves]
| RW_URL_07 = [http://www.genza.org.za/biblio/main.php Genealogical Society of SA - Funeral Programs]
| RW_URL_08 = [http://www.e-family.co.za/cdni/cdni_index.htm Cape Master Death Notice Index]
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| custodian = Master of the High Court, Cape Town
| custodian = Pietermaritzburg Archives (Formerly Natal State Archives), South Africa
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== What is in This Collection? ==  
== What is in the Collection? ==  
This collection includes records from 1834-1989. Probate records often include heirs, locations, property transfers, wills, and other important information. The most useful records in the collection are the death notices which give much more information than a death certificate. The probate records are contained in packets with a record cover identified by an assigned file number.  
This collection includes records from 1834-1989.
 
South African probate records often include heirs, locations, property transfers, wills, and other important information. The most useful records in the collection are the death notices which give much more information than a death certificate. The probate records are contained in packets with a record cover identified by an assigned file number.  
 
When a person died, the nearest relative or other connection should have completed a death notice and sent it to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the death.   
When a person died, the nearest relative or other connection should have completed a death notice and sent it to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the death.   


This collection includes several handwritten and typed indexes. You can use these lists to quickly scan for your ancestor’s name and where his or her records are located. The index includes the name of the person who died, the death dates, the name of the spouse, and the probate file number. The death notices and wills included in the probate files are hand-written. The death notices are on a pre-printed form.  
This collection includes several handwritten and typed indexes. You can use these lists to quickly scan for your ancestor’s name and where his or her records are located. The index includes the name of the person who died, the death dates, the name of the spouse, and the probate file number. The death notices and wills included in the probate files are hand-written. The death notices are on a pre-printed form.  
 
The original probate records from the Master of the High Court in Cape Province, South Africa are located in the Cape Archives Depot, Cape Town.
The original probate records from the Master of the High Court in Cape Province, South Africa are located in the Cape Archives Depot, Cape Town.


=== Sample Images ===  
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court DGS 007739210 Image 52.jpg|Death Notice
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Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court DGS 007739210 Image 53.jpg|Will Page 1
=== Reading These Records ===
Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court DGS 007739210 Image 54.jpg|Will Page 2
These records are in Afrikaans and English. For help reading these records see:
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*[[Afrikaans Word List]]
 
*[[Netherlands Language and Languages]]
'''Death notices''' within the probate records contain different information at different times but may include variations of the following:  
*[[South Africa Language and Languages]]
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
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*Name of the deceased  
*Name of the deceased  
*Birthplace of the deceased  
*Birthplace of the deceased  
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*Whether the deceased left a will  
*Whether the deceased left a will  
*Name of the informant
*Name of the informant
 
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==  
== Collection Content ==
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=== Sample Images ===  
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Image:South Africa, Cape Province Probate Records 1947 DGS 007739210 img 00052.jpg|1947 Death Notice
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Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court 007739210 00053.jpg|1947 Will Page 1
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Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court 007739210 00054.jpg|1947 Will Page 2
 
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'''To search by index:'''<br>
=== Digital Folder Number List ===
Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals 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 the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. 
{{DFNL_List| page = [[South Africa, Cape, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court Digital Folder Number List]]}}
 
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
'''To browse by image:'''<br>
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
⇒Select “Browse through images” on the initial collection page <br>
*The name of the deceased
⇒Select the appropriate “Description” which takes you to the images<br>
*Location of residence upon death
 
=== Search The Index ===
Look at each 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 Collection Link| CID=CID2517051}}
 
=== View the Images ===
===Tips to Keep In Mind===  
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*Use the death notice to identify the spouse and parents. 
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*Use the death notice to identify dates and places of birth for listed family members.
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*Use the death notice to determine specific localities where ancestors lived. 
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*Use the probate records, such as the will, to identify additional family members. 
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
*The probate record may contain an inventory of personal property, and a list of who received the property.
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]].
*Read the information carefully for clues.
== What Do I Do Next? ==
*Check for siblings, especially women, to determine if they married. 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Try different ways of searching the collection. For example, fill in just the given name or the surname. This will return a list of everyone with that name so you can browse through options.
*Add any new information to your records
 
*If available, check the image for additional information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.  
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?===                          
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
*Use the age in the citizen to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records.                           
*Try searching by surname only
*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.                 
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
*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.                         
=== Research Helps ===
*[[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.                         
The following articles will help you research your family in [[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]].
===I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?===                              
*[[South Africa Record Finder]]
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either Civil Registration records or Church Records may be more useful.                                 
*[[South Africa Finding Town of Origin]]
*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.
 
== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
A citation is a note that shows where you found information. Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Using citations allows others to find the same records.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 
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