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*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.                         
*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]].
*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 1800s.  
*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another.
*There is also some variation in the information given from one record to another.
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.
*Be aware that there may have been some transcription errors.
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