Hi Rod Taken from Merriam-Webster dictionary: Definition of KINDERBEWEIJS Roman Dutch law : a deed by a surviving spouse certifying and securing the amounts due to minor children out of the estate of a deceased. Adrian -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of rodg via Sent: 21 February 2015 08:03 AM To: SA List; south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com Subject: [SOUTH-AFRICA] Kinderbewijs Good Morning, Could anyone tell what a Kinderbewijs is and what was it used for. I found reference to this in an application to the High Court for the securing of a portion of an estate for a minor child. Regards Rod g Sent from my BlackBerryR wireless device