FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa
Purpose[edit | edit source]
To increase valuable content on the Iowa County pages.
Contact[edit | edit source]
Caileigh Oldroyd
Task List[edit | edit source]
Instructions[edit | edit source]
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate. Select an area you might be interested in and learn more on the Instructions page.
Description[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Easy. You will compare the section (northeast, northwest, southeast, or southwest) listed for the state in the Description with the Location Map in the Infobox to make sure they agree.
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry, Internet Searches
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Status: Done Linda Smith
Level: Intermediate. You will check and fomat book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.
Cemeteries Table[edit | edit source]
Status: Coming Soon
Level: Easy. You will check each link to make sure it goes where it is supposed to go and that there is information pertaining to that county under the link.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Status: Coming Soon
Level: Intermediate. You will copy and paste a statement before FS Places. Then you will check each link to make sure it goes to a database/image collection for the stated county; then check the FamilySearch Catalog for other information to add.
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Intermediate. You will check each link to make sure it goes to a database or image-only collection for the stated county; then check the FamilySearch Catalog for other information to add.
Directories[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Intermediate. You will check each link to make sure it goes to a database/image collection for the stated county; then check the FamilySearch Catalog for other information to add.
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Status: Jeannette
Level: Intermediate. You will check each link to make sure it goes to a database/image collection for the stated county; then check the FamilySearch Catalog for other information to add.
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Status: Coming Soon
Level: Intermediate. You will check links and add other content from FamilySearch Catalog
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Status: Coming Soon
Level: Intermediate. You will check links and add other content from FamilySearch Catalog
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Status: Done Linda Smith
Level: Intermediate. You will check formatting of entries and correct as needed; Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
Status: Henny
Level: Intermediate. You will add links..
Military[edit | edit source]
Status: Coming Soon
Level: Easy. You will be placing a template immediately under the heading.
Naturalization[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Intermediate. You will be adding from FamilySearch Catalog.
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Status: Coming Soon
Level: Intermediate. You will be searching and placing links from the FamilySearch Catalog.
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Status: Available
Level: Intermediate. You will be searching and placing links from the FamilySearch Catalog.
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Easy-Intermediate. You will be checking each entry for formatting and broken links.
Vital Records - Divorces[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Intermediate. You will be searching and placing links from the FamilySearch Catalog.
Instructions
Training Video (starts at 23:27)
Websites[edit | edit source]
Status: Done
Level: Easy. You will be checking and formatting links.