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[[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]
[[South Africa Genealogy|South Africa]]
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{{South Africa HR Infobox
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|CID=CID2517051  
|title=South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989  
|title=South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989  
|location=South Africa  
|location=South Africa  
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| LOC_01 = Cape Province
| LOC_02 =
| loc_map = ZA Locator Map South Africa Cape Province.png
| record_type = Probate Records
| start_year = 1834
| end_year = 1989
| language = [[South Africa Language and Languages|Afrikaans]], English
| title_language = {{Incomplete Title Translations}}
| FS_URL_01 = [[South Africa Genealogy]]
| FS_URL_02 = [[Africa Websites]]
| FS_URL_03 = [[Africa Historic Maps]]
| FS_URL_04 = [[South Africa Websites]]
| FS_URL_05 =
| FS_URL_06 =
| FS_URL_07 =
| FS_URL_08 =
| FS_URL_09 =
| FS_URL_10 =
| RW_URL_01 = [http://www.recordsandresources.com/ Records and Resources in South Africa]
| RW_URL_02 = [http://www.e-family.co.za/cdni/cdni_index.htm Cape Master Death Notice Index Project]
| RW_URL_03 =
| RW_URL_04 =
| RW_URL_05 =
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| custodian = Master of the High Court, Cape Town
}}


== What is in the Collection? ==  
== What is in the Collection? ==  
This collection includes records from 1834-1989 and are in both English and Afrikaans. For translation use the following helps:
This collection includes records from 1834-1989.
*[[Afrikaans Word List]]
*[https://translate.google.com/ Google Translate]


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 much more information than a death certificate. The probate records are contained in packets with a record cover identified by an assigned file 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 much more information than a death certificate. The probate records are contained in packets with a record cover identified by an assigned file number.  
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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.   


{{Collection_Browse_Link
This collection includes several handwritten and typed indexes. You can use these lists to quickly scan for your ancestor’s name and where his or her records are located. The index includes the name of the person who died, the death dates, the name of the spouse, and the probate file number. The death notices and wills included in the probate files are hand-written. The death notices are on a pre-printed form.
|CID=CID2517051
|title=South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989
|scheduled=
}}
   
   
The original probate records from the Master of the High Court in Cape Province, South Africa are located in the Cape Archives Depot, Cape Town.
The original probate records from the Master of the High Court in Cape Province, South Africa are located in the Cape Archives Depot, Cape Town.


== Collection Content ==  
=== Sample Images ===  
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Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court DGS 007739210 Image 52.jpg|Death Notice
Image:South Africa Cape Province Probate Records of The Master High Court DGS 007739210 Image 52.jpg|Death Notice
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==  
== How Do I Search the Collection? ==  
This collection includes several handwritten and typed indexes. You can use these lists to quickly scan for your ancestor’s name and where his or her records are located. The index includes the name of the person who died, the death dates, the name of the spouse, and the probate file number. The death notices and wills included in the probate files are hand-written. The death notices are on a pre-printed form.
{{Collection_Browse_Link
 
|CID=CID2517051
===Search the Collection===
|title=South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989
|scheduled=
}}


'''To search by index:'''<br>  
'''To search by index:'''<br>  
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*Read the information carefully for clues.  
*Read the information carefully for clues.  
*Check for siblings, especially women, to determine if they married.   
*Check for siblings, especially women, to determine if they married.   
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
*Try different ways of searching the collection. For example, fill in just the given name or the surname. This will return a list of everyone with that name so you can browse through options.   
*Try different ways of searching the collection. For example, fill in just the given name or the surname. This will return a list of everyone with that name so you can browse through options.   


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.  
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.  


===I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?===                          
{{FHL Search Tip
*Use the age in the citizen to find an approximate birth year to begin your search in church or civil records.                           
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*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.                 
|level1=South Africa
*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.                          
|level2=Cape Province
*[[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.                         
|}}
===I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?===                              
 
*Switch to a different record collection. Depending on the time period, either Civil Registration records or Church Records may be more useful.                                 
== Related Websites ==  
*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 and that the ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.                         
*This article covers details about [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/CORNISH/2005-10/1129185987 historic South African death notices]  
*Keep in mind that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.                         
* [http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/golden/A%20Guide%20to%20research%20in%20South%20Africa.htm ]
*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.                         
*[[South Africa Websites]]  
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.shtml nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well.                       
 
*Search the indexes and records of [[South Africa Societies|local genealogical societies]].
== Related Wiki Articles ==  
*Earlier records may not contain as much information as the records created after the late 1800.
*[[Africa Historic Maps]]
*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another.
*[[South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.
*[[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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==Citing this Collection==  
==Citing this Collection==  
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'''Collection Citation''':<br>  
'''Collection Citation''':<br>  
{{Collection citation | text= "South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989." Database and images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org: accessed 2016. Citing Master of the High Court, Cape Town.}}<br><br>
{{Collection citation | text= "South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989." Database and images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org: accessed 2016. Citing Master of the High Court, Cape Town.}}


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