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==Task List== | ==Task List== | ||
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== | ==Instructions== | ||
1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a span of states to work on: [ Task List].<br> | |||
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2. You can sign up for individual states by putting your name directly below "Name" above a list of counties for a state. <br> | |||
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''Note: there will be multiple states on one tab. Be sure to scroll right to see them all.'' <br> | |||
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===Step Two - Select a county=== | ===Step Two - Select a county=== | ||
*Using the links on the task list, click the county you want to work on. | *Using the links on the task list, click the county with a check mark for you want to work on. | ||
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==Part A - Land and Property== | |||
===Step Three - Land and Property Records Header=== | ===Step Three - Land and Property Records Header=== | ||
1. Go to the Land and Property Records Header by using the Contents on the left or scrolling down the page. | |||
*'''If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header''' do this: | *'''If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header''' do this: | ||
:*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records. | :*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records header and the Intro template. | ||
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | <nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
*[https:// | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/textprototype/ United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search] at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary</nowiki> | ||
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*'''If there are databases already listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header''' do this: | *'''If there are databases already listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header''' do this: | ||
:*Add this link at the end of the list of collections already on the page. | :*Add this link at the end of the list of collections already on the page. | ||
:*Also add the header, Online Land Indexes and Records listed above if it is not listed | :*Also add the header, Online Land Indexes and Records listed above if it is not listed directly above databases already listed: | ||
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | <nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
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:*Add the following header and link directly under the paragraph. | :*Add the following header and link directly under the paragraph. | ||
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | <nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
</nowiki> | |||
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:*Add the following header and link directly under the address. | :*Add the following header and link directly under the address. | ||
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | <nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
*[https:// | </nowiki> | ||
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*'''If there is any other situation''' do this: | |||
:*In the notes column (column D), describe the situation and move on to the next county and start over with Step 1. | |||
==Part B - Probate== | |||
1. Go to the Probate Records Header by scrolling down the page. | |||
*'''If there is nothing under the Probate Records Header''' do this: | |||
:*Add the following header and link directly under: Probate Records header and the Intro template. | |||
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/textprototype/ United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search] at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary</nowiki> | |||
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*'''If there are databases already listed on the page under the Probate Records header''' do this: | |||
:*Add this link at the end of the list of collections already on the page. | |||
:*Also add the header, Online Probate Indexes and Records listed above if it is not listed directly above databases already listed: | |||
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | |||
</nowiki> | |||
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*'''If there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Probate Records header''' do this: | |||
:*Add the following header and link directly under the paragraph. | |||
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | |||
</nowiki> | |||
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*'''If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Probate Records header''' do this: | |||
:*Add the following header and link directly under the address. | |||
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | |||
</nowiki> | |||
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:*In the notes column (column D), describe the situation and move on to the next county and start over with Step 1. | :*In the notes column (column D), describe the situation and move on to the next county and start over with Step 1. | ||
== | ==Part C - Save the Page== | ||
1.Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works. | |||
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2. Enter in <br> | |||
<nowiki>/* Land and Property Records */ | <nowiki>/* Land and Property Records */ United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database</nowiki> | ||
as the Summary. | as the Summary. | ||
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3. Click ''Save Changes''.<br><br> | |||
===Step | ===Step Two - Go back to the Task List=== | ||
1. Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upssogODChQC3-cwUvs7fNacAeVCyTV4HBvqHgMHXAU/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and add the date next to your name.<br> | |||
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2. Choose the next county to work on. <br> | |||
==Example== | ==Example== | ||
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