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South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive) - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive) - FamilySearch Historical Records (view source)
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== Title in the Language of the Record == | == Title in the Language of the Record == | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
To search the collection | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | ||
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Year Range" category<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Record Type" category<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Alphabetical Sequence" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | |||
=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | === Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | ||
“South Africa Dutch Reformed Church Records, 1666-2011," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org : accessed 21 June 2012), Zimbabwe > Mashonaland > Various Towns > Baptisms or Christenings 1993-2007 > Image 2 of 915, Austin Jacky, born 7 December 1990, Christened 6 June 1993; citing Reformed Churches. Genealogical Institute of South Africa. South Africa Dutch Reformed Church Records. The Dutch Reformed Church Archives, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa | “South Africa Dutch Reformed Church Records, 1666-2011," images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://familysearch.org : accessed 21 June 2012), Zimbabwe > Mashonaland > Various Towns > Baptisms or Christenings 1993-2007 > Image 2 of 915, Austin Jacky, born 7 December 1990, Christened 6 June 1993; citing Reformed Churches. Genealogical Institute of South Africa. South Africa Dutch Reformed Church Records. The Dutch Reformed Church Archives, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa. | ||