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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
Records are organized in the following hierarchy for this collection: Year Range > Record Type > Alphabetical Sequence. The “Alphabetical Sequence” is the first letter(s) of the place(s) where the records were made. Accordingly, records for a place can only be searched after locating the place by searching each level of this hierarchy. | |||
Records are organized in the following hierarchy for this collection: Year Range > Record Type > Alphabetical Sequence. The “Alphabetical Sequence” is the first letter(s) of the place(s) where the records were made. Accordingly, records for a place can only be searched after locating the place by searching each level of this hierarchy. | |||
Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | Compare the information in the record to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | ||
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
Keep in mind: | Keep in mind: | ||
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The records are usually very reliable since they were recorded by the minister usually when the event happened. | The records are usually very reliable since they were recorded by the minister usually when the event happened. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | |||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the [[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|attached Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | |||
== Related Web Sites == | == Related Web Sites == | ||