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== 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 well maintained and are 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 the 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.


== What is in the Collection?  ==
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.


This collection dates from 1660 through 1970 and includes records of baptisms, marriages and membership records. 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.
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, leading to a decline in the membership of the Dutch Reformed Church.  
Since 1928 the registrar sends the registries to be archived at the Central Archive of the Dutch Reformed Church in Cape Town, South Africa.  


===Reading these Records===
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The records are written in Afrikaans, Dutch and English. See the section [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)#For Help Reading these Records|For Help Reading these Records]] for translation helps.
=== Reading These Records ===
These records are in Afrikaans and English. For help reading them see:
===General Information about the Dutch Reformed Church===
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*[[Netherlands Language and Languages]]
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.
*[[South Africa Language and Languages]]
 
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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.
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
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==Collection Contents==
== Collection Content ==
 
For additional details about these records and help using them see [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]].
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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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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
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You can search the index or view the images or both. Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
 
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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]].
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=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
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*[[South Africa Language and Languages]]
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*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.                         
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*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.                         
                   
*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.
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Record Type: Church Registers
Collection years: 1660-1970
Languages: Afrikaans, Dutch, English
Title in the Language: Suid-Afrika, Kaap Provinsie Nederduitse Hervormde Kerk Rekords, 1660-1970
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

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 well maintained and are 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 the 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.

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, leading to a decline in the membership of the Dutch Reformed Church.

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

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

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

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (Cape Town Archives), 1660-1970.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism:

  • Name
  • Date of baptism
  • Place of baptism
  • Date of birth
  • Names of parents

Marriage:

  • Names
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Ages
  • Country of birth
  • Marital status
  • Occupation
  • Residence
  • Names of persons giving consent

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

For additional details about these records and help using them see South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1816 Baptism Record

    1816 Baptism Record

  • 1902 Marriage Record

    1902 Marriage Record

  • 1862-3 Membership Record

    1862-3 Membership Record

Coverage Table[edit | edit source]

The collection includes records from the following municipalities in Namibia and South Africa:

Country Province Municipality Record Type Year Range
Namibia Karas Keetmanshoop Marriage 1936-1960
South Africa Cape of Good Hope Cape Town Baptism 1695-1948
Marriage 1839-1952
Memberships 1757-1929
Ceres Baptism 1903-1926
Paarl Baptism 1849-1865
Richmond Baptism 1844-1865
Stellenbosch Baptism 1688-1908
Marriage 1700-1944
Memberships 1732-1857
Tulbagh Marriage 1899-1911
Transvaal Brixton Marriage 1931-1951
Jeppe Marriage 1942-1952
Johannesburg-Wes Baptism 1931-1948
Memberships 1931-1943
Turffontein Marriage 1931-1956

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person you are looking for
  • Approximate date of birth or marriage

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
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  2. Select Province
  3. Select Municipality or Town
  4. Select Record Type and Years to view the images
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 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at 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?[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • 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?[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

Known Issues[edit | edit source]

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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