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[[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]
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|title=South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court, 1869-1958  
|title=South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court, 1869-1958  
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== Record Description ==  
| record_type = Probate Records
This collection includes records from 1869-1958.
| start_year = 1869
 
| end_year =1958
The records are in both English and Afrikaans. For translation help, see:
| language = [[Afrikaans Word List|Afrikaans]], English
*[[Afrikaans Word List]]
| title_language =
*[https://translate.google.com/ Google Translate]
| FS_URL_01 = [[Africa Websites]]
 
| FS_URL_02 = [[Africa Historic Maps]]
| FS_URL_03 = [[South Africa Websites]]
| FS_URL_04 = [[South Africa Archives and Libraries]]
| FS_URL_05 = [[South Africa Church Records]]
| FS_URL_06 = [[South Africa Civil Registration]]
| FS_URL_07 = [[Limpopo Province, South Africa Genealogy]]
| FS_URL_08 = [[Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Genealogy]]
| FS_URL_09 = [[Gauteng Province, South Africa Genealogy]]
<!--| FS_URL_10 = [[South Africa Record Finder]]-->
| RW_URL_01 = [https://www.brandsouthafrica.com/governance/services/south-african-genealogy South African Genealogy]
| RW_URL_02 = [https://www.cyndislist.com/south-africa/ Cyndi's List - South Africa]
| RW_URL_03 = [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?locationId=country_64&orderby=memorials&page=1#cem-2306728 Find a Grave - South Africa]
| RW_URL_04 = [http://genealogyintime.com/records/Africa-genealogy-records.html GenealogyInTime Magazine]
| RW_URL_05 = [http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/golden/A%20Guide%20to%20research%20in%20South%20Africa.htm Researching in South Africa]
| 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 =
| RW_URL_09 =
| RW_URL_10 =
| custodian = [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/a?_ref=684 Pietermaritzburg Archives]
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== What is in This Collection? ==
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 detailed information. The probate records usually have multiple pages and are included in a probate file, which is identified by a probate number.  
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 detailed information. The probate records usually have multiple pages and are included in a probate file, which is identified by a probate 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.  
 
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The original probate records from the Master of the Supreme Court in Transvaal, South Africa are located in the Transvaal Archives Depot, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
The original probate records from the Master of the Supreme Court in Transvaal, South Africa are located in the Transvaal Archives Depot, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.


== Record Content ==  
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court ( 15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 13.jpg|Estate File Cover
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Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court (15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 14.jpg|Death Notice
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court (15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 15.jpg|Will Page 1
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court (15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 16.jpg|Will Page 2
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court (15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 17.jpg|Will Page 3
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court (15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 18.jpg|Distribution Page 1
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court (15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 19.jpg|Distribution Page 2
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'''Death notices''' within the probate records generally contain the following:  
=== Reading These Records ===
These records are in Afrikaans and English. For help reading them see:
*[[Afrikaans Word List]]
*[[Netherlands Language and Languages]]
*[[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 owned property  
*Whether the deceased owned property  
*Whether the deceased left a will  
*Whether the deceased left a will  
*Name of the informant  
*Name of the informant
 
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===Search the Collection===  
== Collection Content ==
'''To search by index:'''<br>  
=== Sample Images ===
 
<gallery ="widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="7">  
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. 
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records 1910 007805926 00013.jpg|Estate File Cover
 
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records 1910 007805926 00014.jpg|1910 Death Notice
For tips about searching on-line collections see the article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].  
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records, 1910 007805926 00015.jpg|1910 Will Page 1
 
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records, 1910 007805926 00016.jpg|Will Page 2
'''To browse by image:'''<br>                                             
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records, 1910 007805926 00017.jpg|Will Page 3
⇒Select “Browse through images” on the initial collection page <br>
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records, 1910 007805926 00018.jpg|1910 Distribution Page 1
⇒Select the appropriate “Description” which takes you to the images<br>
Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Master of the Supreme Court Probate Records, 1910 007805926 00019.jpg|Distribution Page 2
 
</gallery>
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.
=== Digital Folder Number List ===
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of the person you are looking for
*Approximate date of death
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2520237 }}
=== View the Images ===
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=== 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]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*If available, check the image for additional information
*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? ===
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
*Try searching by surname only
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]].
*[[South Africa Record Finder]]
*[[South Africa Finding Town of Origin]]


== Citing This Collection ==
===Tips to Keep In Mind===  
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.
*Use the death notice to identify the spouse and parents
{{Collection citation}}
*Use the death notice to identify dates and places of birth for listed family members
{{Record_Citation}}
*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
[[pt:África do Sul, Transvaal, Registros de Inventário (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]]
*The probate record may contain an inventory of personal property, and a list of who received the property
[[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]]
 
 
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.
 
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== Related Websites ==
*This article covers details about [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/CORNISH/2005-10/1129185987 historic South African death notices]
*This article covers some tips and FAQs on doing [http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/golden/A%20Guide%20to%20research%20in%20South%20Africa.htm research in South Africa]
*This page in the wiki gives a list of [[South Africa Websites]]
 
== Related Wiki Articles ==
*[[Africa Historic Maps]]
*[[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[South Africa, Methodist Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[South Africa, Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[South Africa, Transvaal, Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
 
== How You Can Contribute ==
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==Citations for 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.
 
 
'''Collection Citation''':<br>
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'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br>
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Transvaal, South Africa
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Record Type: Probate Records
Collection years: 1869-1958
Languages: Afrikaans, English
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Pietermaritzburg Archives


What is in This Collection?

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 detailed information. The probate records usually have multiple pages and are included in a probate file, which is identified by a probate 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.

The original probate records from the Master of the Supreme Court in Transvaal, South Africa are located in the Transvaal Archives Depot, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

Reading These Records

These records are in Afrikaans and English. For help reading them see:

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of the deceased
  • Birthplace of the deceased
  • Age of the deceased
  • Names of the deceased’s parents
  • Occupation of the deceased
  • Names of surviving or deceased spouses (with death date) if any
  • Date and place of death
  • Names of the children of the deceased
  • Whether the deceased owned property
  • Whether the deceased left a will
  • Name of the informant

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Estate File Cover

    Estate File Cover

  • 1910 Death Notice

    1910 Death Notice

  • 1910 Will Page 1

    1910 Will Page 1

  • Will Page 2

    Will Page 2

  • Will Page 3

    Will Page 3

  • 1910 Distribution Page 1

    1910 Distribution Page 1

  • Distribution Page 2

    Distribution Page 2

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court Digital Folder Number List.

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person you are looking for
  • Approximate date of death

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

To view images in this collection:
  1. Look at the South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
  2. Go to the Browse Page
  3. Select the Film number to view the images

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • 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?

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in South Africa.

Citing This Collection

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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