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We are welcoming contributors for FamilySearch Historical Records wiki articles. These articles are a part of<br>[[WikiProject: FamilySearch Historical Records|WikiProject: FamilySearch Historical Records]]. Thank you for any contributions you may provide | |||
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=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
'''The key genealogical facts found in most baptismal records are:''' | '''The key genealogical facts found in most baptismal records are:''' | ||
• Name of principal | • Name of principal | ||
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• Registration place | • Registration place | ||
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'''The key genealogical facts found in most marriages records are:''' | |||
'''The key genealogical facts found in most marriages records are:''' | |||
• Names of groom and bride | • Names of groom and bride | ||
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• Place of marriage | • Place of marriage | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
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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. | ||
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Keep in mind: | Keep in mind: | ||
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• There is also some variation in the information given from one marriage record to another record. | • There is also some variation in the information given from one marriage record to another record. | ||
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=== How Has This Article Helped You? === | === How Has This Article Helped You? === | ||
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== Related Web Sites == | == Related Web Sites == | ||
[http://southafricanfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2006/08/04/genealogical-institute-of-south-africa/ Genealogical Institute of South Africa] | [http://southafricanfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2006/08/04/genealogical-institute-of-south-africa/ Genealogical Institute of South Africa] | ||
This section of the article is incomplete. You can help FamilySearch Wiki by supplying links to related websites here. | This section of the article is incomplete. You can help FamilySearch Wiki by supplying links to related websites here. | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
[[ | [[South Africa Websites|South Africa Websites]] | ||
[[South Africa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[South Africa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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[[South Africa, Cape Province Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa, Cape Province Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[South Africa, Cape Province Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa, Cape Province Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Portal:South Africa/Research Tools |Portal:South Africa/Research Tools]] | [[Portal:South Africa/Research Tools|Portal:South Africa/Research Tools]] | ||
[[Portal:South Africa/Jurisdictions |Portal:South Africa/Jurisdictions]] | [[Portal:South Africa/Jurisdictions|Portal:South Africa/Jurisdictions]] | ||
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“South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church,” database, FamilySearch Historical Records, 2010; from Genealogical Institute of South Africa. “Dutch Reformed Church Records.” Genealogical Institute of South Africa, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. FHL microfilm, 52 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. | “South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church,” database, FamilySearch Historical Records, 2010; from Genealogical Institute of South Africa. “Dutch Reformed Church Records.” Genealogical Institute of South Africa, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. FHL microfilm, 52 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
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=== <br>How to Cite FamilySearch Historical Collections === | === <br>How to Cite FamilySearch Historical Collections === | ||
==== Why Should You Cite Your Sources? ==== | ==== Why Should You Cite Your Sources? ==== | ||
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It is recommended that you cite the sources of information as you search genealogical records. Citing sources will allow you to avoid duplicate searches later and share your sources with other researchers. A citation with specific details about the source document should allow yourself or others to easily find the source document at a later time. You should cite all sources searched, whether new information is found, to avoid duplicating searches without findings. | It is recommended that you cite the sources of information as you search genealogical records. Citing sources will allow you to avoid duplicate searches later and share your sources with other researchers. A citation with specific details about the source document should allow yourself or others to easily find the source document at a later time. You should cite all sources searched, whether new information is found, to avoid duplicating searches without findings. | ||
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==== Sample Citations ==== | ==== Sample Citations ==== | ||
[[How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|''More information about citing or documenting your sources'']]''can be found at:'' How to Cite FamilySearch Collections | [[How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|''More information about citing or documenting your sources'']]''can be found at:'' How to Cite FamilySearch Collections | ||