South Africa, Settlers Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

South Africa

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains an index to settlers of South Africa along with an index to vital records from 1732-1950. Most of the records are for families of British setttlers that went to South Africa in 1820 and their descendants.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Birth
 * Bithdate
 * Birthplace
 * Race of child
 * Mother's name
 * Father's name

Marriage
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Names of bride's parents
 * Names of groom's parets
 * Bride's surname
 * Bride's age
 * Bride's race
 * Groom's surname
 * Groom's age
 * Groom's race

Death
 * Date and place of death
 * Spouse's name (if married)
 * Birthdate of the deceased
 * Birthplace of the deceased
 * Deceased's parent's names
 * Children's names (if any)

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in South Africa.
 * South Africa Record Finder
 * South Africa Finding Town of Origin

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.