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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. | ||
== | === Reading These Records === | ||
These records are written in Afrikaans and English. See the section [[South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#For Help Reading these Records|For Help Reading these Records]] for translation helps. | |||
==What Can These Records Tell Me?== | |||
==What Can | |||
'''Death notices''' within the probate records may contain the following information: | '''Death notices''' within the probate records may contain the following information: | ||
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*Whether the deceased left a will | *Whether the deceased left a will | ||
*Name of the informant | *Name of the informant | ||
==Collection Contents== | |||
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Image:South Africa, Transvaal, Probate Records from the Master of the Supreme Court ( 15-0564) DGS 007805926 Image 13.jpg|Estate File Cover | |||
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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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the 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 === | |||
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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. | |||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]] | For more tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
==What Do I Do Next?== | ==What Do I Do Next?== | ||
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===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?=== | ===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?=== | ||
*Use the age in the | *Use the age in the death records to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or 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. | ||
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*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. | ||
*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 | *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. | ||
*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. | *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 | *Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well. | ||
*Search the indexes and records of [[South Africa Societies|local genealogical societies]]. | *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. | *Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800. | ||
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*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.<br><br> | *Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.<br><br> | ||
==Citing This Collection== | |||
Citing sources correctly makes it easier to refer to information which has already been found, so proper citations are key to keeping track of research. Correct citations also allow others to check completed research by helping them find and examine records for themselves. | |||
Below are the proper citations to use for this whole collection as well as for individual records and images within it: | |||
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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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