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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 | *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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