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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Botswana, go to the Religious Records page.

Online Resources and Websites

 * 1690-2011: South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011 at FamilySearch – index and images
 * 1909-1973: Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Ghanzi (Botswana) - 1909-1973 at FamilySearch – images
 * 1944-1999: Botswana, Lobatse, church records at FamilySearch – images

Information Recorded in the Records
Baptism registers usually list:
 * Name
 * Date of birth
 * Date of baptism
 * Names of parents
 * Names of baptismal witnesses

Marriage registers usually list:
 * Names
 * Date of marriage
 * Ages
 * Marital status
 * Occupation
 * Residence
 * Names of those giving consent
 * Names of witnesses
 * Race
 * Names of parents