SOUTH AFRICAN FAMILY HISTORY
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Find a starting point for the question in front of you.
3 pieces in the collection
Start here01
Begin with one relative
A small, well-defined question is easier to investigate than a surname without a time or place.
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Research notes02
When a place has more than one name
A family can remain in one place while the names around it change.
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Field guide03
Prepare an archive visit
A little preparation gives you more time with the material and less time reconstructing your question.
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