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GENEALOGY OF THE GERICKE FAMILY
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Death Notices.
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Death Notices probably constitute the most valuable primary genealogical search aids. While the very early notices contain as little as the name of the deceased and the date of death later versions provide a wealth of information. Often there are three generations mentioned in the form of the names of the parents of the deceased, the name of the deceased and the names of the children of the deceased. Children's names are often restricted to those still alive at the time of the death of the parent.

Since 1834 the death records in the State Archives in Cape Town are fairly complete. It should be noted however that persons who died without any property, or insolvent, may not be included in these records.

Before 1834 there were no Death Notices but a register was kept by the Master's Office, Orphan Chamber (MOOC).

MOOC 6/1 covers the period 1758 to 1796
MOOC 6/2 covers the period 1797 to 1821
MOOC 6/3 covers the period 1822 to 1833
These volumes have been indexed on hand written cards. The cards contain the names of the deceased and the MOOC volume and page numbers. The page numbers can be confusing as apparently the original volumes have been rebound. MOOC 6/1 now consists of three separate sub-volumes, each starting with page one.

The original MOOC volumes are now in a very poor state and photocopying is not allowed although photographs may be taken. The early Dutch handwriting can be extremely difficult to read.

Death Notices since 1834, and up to 1928 are computer indexed. These indices cover the MOOC 6/9/# series of volumes. It should be noted that deaths which were recorded outside the Cape are recorded in separate volumes, for instance MOG for Grahamstown.

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