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Guides and articles on researching South African genealogy — where the records are held, how to order them, and how to read what you find.
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Chronology of the Archive: A Structural Guide to South African Records
Historical overview of archives for South African genealogists from 1652 to the present. It provides an overview of naming conventions, commonly occurring record types, civil regis…
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