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== Getting started with South Africa research == | == Getting started with South Africa research == | ||
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[[South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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South Africa is divided into 9 provinces. | South Africa is divided into 9 provinces. | ||
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*[[Eastern Cape, South Africa|Eastern Cape]] | *[[Eastern Cape, South Africa|Eastern Cape]] | ||
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*[http://www.eggsa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=43 Gravestones in South Africa] | *[http://www.eggsa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=43 Gravestones in South Africa] | ||
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*[[South Africa Methodist Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa Methodist Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[South Africa Methodist Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa Methodist Church Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[South Africa, Orange Free State Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa, Orange Free State Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[South Africa, Orange Free State Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|South Africa, Orange Free State Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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*Church Records | *Church Records | ||
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Revision as of 21:27, 12 July 2012
Getting started with South Africa researchNew! Join a Genealogy Research Community for South Africa on Facebook or Skype "A Research Guide for Beginners" of South African research by Rosemary Dixon-Smith South African genealogy research procedures and sources blog South Africa, Cape Province Dutch Reformed Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records) South Africa, Orange Free State Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records) History of South AfricaListen to the tutorial at FamilySearch Learning Center on"The South African Empire" by Dr. Anne Samson. Jurisdictions in South AfricaSouth Africa is divided into 9 provinces.
Research ToolsSouth Africa Wills 177 Wills listed in the On-Line Catalogue for the National Archives in London, where the "Cape of Good Hope" is shown as place of residence or former residence. Wills dated from 1713 to 1857. ($ Paid Site) www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline. Nasionale Pers are in the planning stages of digitising their Media (Newspapers and other publications printed by them. Includes Die Burger, Volksblad, Natal Witness, Huisgenoot etc.) A media statement will be released when more information is known. Ancestry24 which is part of Naspers and Media24 provides a comprehensive website for anyone starting their family history in South Africa. This is a subscription site ($) but their Family Tree Builder is free as well as contacting Tree Owners, Forum Boards and Learning Centre. There is a fantastic new website for people who are tracing their ancestors in South Africa who emigrated from the British Isles. Although it covers mainly those who came in 1820, it is an on-going project with new names being added all the time. More information.
Help Wanted (or other title)(For example, help wanted list of activities for your users) Jewish Records(Your text or images here) Useful WebsitesWiki articles describing online collections are found at:
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