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 The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.
-{{Collection citation|text=<!--bibdescbegin-->Reformed Churches. Genealogical Institute of South Africa. South Africa Dutch Reformed Church Records. The Dutch Reformed Church Archives, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.<!--bibdescend-->}}
+{{Collection citation|text= Reformed Churches. Genealogical Institute of South Africa. South Africa Dutch Reformed Church Records. The Dutch Reformed Church Archives, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.}}
 [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]
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 == Record Content  ==
-<gallery caption="South Africa Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church Record Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3">
+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)]]
-Image:South Africa Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church Records Birth DGS 4434390_171.jpg|Birth
-Image:South Africa Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church Records Marriage DGS 4322664_786.jpg|Marriage
-</gallery>
-'''The baptismal records in this collection usually contain the following information:'''
+==== Search the Collection ====
-*Name of child
-*Child's date of birth
-*Date and place of baptism
-*Parents' names, including maiden name of mother
-*Parents' residence
-*Names of witnesses names and their residence
-*Name of officiant at baptismal ceremony
-'''The marriage records in this collection usually contain the following information:'''
-*Date and place of the marriage
-*Race of the husband and wife
-*Name and age of groom
-*Groom's place of birth
-*Groom's marital status, occupation and residence
-*Name and age of bride
-*Bride's place of birth
-*Bride's marital status and residence
-*Marriage by license or published banns
-*Names of witnesses
-*Name of minister and religious denomination
-== How to Use the Records  ==
 To search this collection using the browse:
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 To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Year Range" category<br>⇒Select the "Record Type" category<br>⇒Select the "Alphabetical Sequence" category which will take you to the images
 Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.
 == Known Issues with This Collection  ==