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

Historical Background
The first Anglican missionaries in central Africa arrived in 1861. Anglicans in Botswana are part of the Church of the Province of Central Africa. For more information, see Christianity in Botswana.

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

Historical Background
The Dutch Reformed Church was brought to Botswana in 1870 by Swiss missionaries. Many, including the chief, were baptized. For more information, see Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana.

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

Historical Background
Catholic missionary work began in Botswana in 1928. The Catholic Church in Botswana is organized into the Diocese of Gaborone and the Diocese of Francistown. For more information, see Catholic Church in Botswana.