FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Waypointing/Kentucky Probate Records, 1792-1977

Information

Project Name: Kentucky Probate Records, 1792-1977

Project Owner: Heather Walgren, hwalgren@familysearch.org, 801-240-9458

Alternative Contacts: Travis Mecham, tqmecham@familysearch.org, 801-240-5017; Caleb Pusey, caleb.pusey@ldschurch.org, 801-240-2592

Project Completion Deadline: September 2011

Instructions

Go to “File,” “Open Project,” and select “Kentucky Probate Records, 1792-1977 - DB” from the list on the Waypointing Wiki page from the drop-down menu, then click “OK.”
Locate and mark any camera operator, focus images or title boards as “Administrative.”
The Consolidated Form for this project has five fields:

County – The name of the county should be in the notes, on the title board or in the record.
Volume Title – This is the name of the book or collection of documents. It should be listed on the book cover, on the title board, or in the notes. Please search the drop down list for a standardized title. For instance, Wills, Will book, and Will records should all be listed as Will record. If a standardized volume title that matches the document in your folder is not listed in the dropdown list, please add it to the list.
First Year – Please list the first year listed in the record. The first year will be listed on the volume cover, in the notes field or on the first document of the waypoint.
Last Year – Please list the last year listed in the record. The last year will be listed on the volume cover, in the notes field or on the last document of the waypoint.
Volume Letter or Number – Only use this field if the volume had a number or letter.

Once the consolidated form is complete, highlight the images it applies to and click “New.”
Repeat this process until all items have been Waypointed with their own Consolidated Form.
When you are confident that all waypoints are correct, click “Finish.” A new folder should load, or you can start with step 1 of these instructions to open a new folder.
When you have finished your first folder, please send an email to Heather or Travis, so they can audit your work and give feedback on any issues they find.

Helpful Tips

Occasionally the information on the film notes will not match the images that are on the film. If this is the case, please use the information from the images, not the film notes. If you have any questions regarding this project please contact the project owner or one of the alternate contacts.