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=== Description  ===
=== Description  ===


The purpose of this task is to locate pertinent Probate (will) databases on Ancestry.com and add the information and links to the Ohio County pages on the FamilySearch Wiki.  
The purpose of this task is to locate pertinent Probate databases on Ancestry.com for the county.  


'''New to the wiki?'''  
'''New to the wiki?'''  
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:*See [[Help:Questions|Help]] to request individual mentoring or to join community discussions.  
:*See [[Help:Questions|Help]] to request individual mentoring or to join community discussions.  
:*See [http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1555199317001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzRRMejnsVF7dLsOY4w3QTnL&bclid=1553564668001&bctid=1553796238001 Editing Help] – Online Video Demonstration.  
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:*See [[WikiProject Ohio#Objectives|Wiki Project Ohio Objectives and Guiding Principles]].  
:*See [[WikiProject Ohio#Objectives|Wiki Project Ohio Objectives and Guiding Principles]].  
:*See [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio - Style and Guidelines|Wiki Project Ohio Style and Guidelines]].
:*See [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio - Style and Guidelines|Wiki Project Ohio Style and Guidelines]].


You may wish to open a separate "window" for these instructions so that you won't lose them while following each step.<br>To Open another window:
'''You may wish to print these instructions before you begin editing. '''<br>To Print:  
 
:*Click on a tab at the top of the brower and then navigate back to the FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio.
 
Or you may wish to print the instructions before you begin editing.<br>To Print:  


:*Go to the top right-hand corner of the page within the the white area.  
:*Go to the top right-hand corner of the page within the the white area.  
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1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Probate#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br>
1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Probate#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br>


2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br>
2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br>&nbsp;


=== Specific Instructions for Ancestry Probate ===
=== Specific Instructions for Ancestry Land and Property ===


1. You will be adding information to the county page by editing in wiki text. *If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Probate#Description|Description]].  
1. You will be adding information to the county page by editing in wiki text. *If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Vital Records#Description|Description]].  


2. Click on your chosen county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Probate#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]]. This will take you to your county page.  
2. Click on your choces county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Vital Records#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]]. This will take you to your county page.  


3. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password ([[Main Page|https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page]])  
3. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password (https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Main_Page)  


4. Scroll to the heading, Probate.  
4. Scroll to the heading, Probate.  


5. Click on the following ancestry.com link to go to[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Ohio/Default.aspx Ancestry.com]  
5. Open another "window" and go to [http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Ohio/Default.aspx Ancestry.com]  


6. Once at the website, look to the right of the webpage and click on the county you have chosen to work on. A list of all applicable databases for that county will appear.  
6. To the right of the webpage, click on the county you have chosen to work on. A list of all applicable databases for that county will appear.  


7. Review the databases listed for that county to determine which ones may be added under the Probate section on the FamilySearch county wiki page.  
7. Review the databases listed for that county to determine which ones may be added under the Probate section on the FamilySearch county wiki page.  
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8. Go back to the window you have open for the FamilySearch county wiki page and click the edit box, which is to the right of the heading, Probate. Then click on the word, wikitext, which will bring you to the wiki text field.  
8. Go back to the window you have open for the FamilySearch county wiki page and click the edit box, which is to the right of the heading, Probate. Then click on the word, wikitext, which will bring you to the wiki text field.  


9. You will now enter the probate databases (wills) found in ancestry into the FamilySearch county wiki page, under the probate heading. The format is:  
9. You will now enter the probate type databases (wills) found in ancestry into the FamilySearch county wiki page, under the probate heading. The format is:  


:*(a) : (colon)  
:*(a)&nbsp;: (colon)  
:*(b) * (star)  
:*(b) * (star)  
:*(c) '''the years bolded''' if there are years indicated in the title.
:*(c) '''the years bolded''' if there are years indicated in the title.
::Use the N-dash between dates and anytime used in wiki text. The N–dash is made by holding the alt key and typing 0150.  
::Use the N-dash between dates and anytime used in wiki text. The N–dash is made by holding the alt key and typing 0150.  
::To bold the years, place three <nowiki>'''</nowiki> before and after the years.
::To bold the years, place three '''before and after the years.'''
:*(d)The catalog entry with accompanying url link. [''url(web address) of the collection'' SPACE ''title of the collection''] The entire link and title must be enclosed by brackets [ ]
:*(d) the link to the web page: [''url of the collection'' SPACE ''title of the collection'']
::*'''Url (Web Address) of the collection:''' To get to the url or web address of the book, click on the title of the book, which will take you to another page. This is the page with the web address (url) that will go into the FamilySearch wiki.
::To add a link, hover the cursor over the web address on the ancestry website page. Right click the mouse. This will highlight the address and an edit box will appear. Left click on COPY. Return to the wiki county page and right after the [ right click and PASTE.
:::*To add the url link, hover the cursor over the url or web address on the ancestry website page. This is at the top of the page in the web address box. Right click your mouse. This will highlight the address and an edit box will appear. Right click on COPY. Return to the wiki county page and after the [ right click and PASTE.
:*(e) at <nowiki>[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]</nowiki>
::*'''Space''' It is important to but one space between the url and the title.
::be sure to use www.ancestry.com and not www.ancestryinstitution.com
::*'''Title of the collection:''' Author , [Title in italics]
:*(f) ($)  
:::*For the author,type the last name, comma, and then the first name. If there is the name of a society or a series of authors, type them as written. If there is not author indicated, begin the entry with the title.
:*(g) a brief description, if needed, such as "not complete," "index only," or "index and images."
:::*To make italics put two <nowiki>''</nowiki> before and after the title. Be sure to capitalize the proper words in the title.
:::End with a ]
:*(d) Copy and paste the following phrase: at <nowiki>[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]</nowiki>  
:*(e) ($)  
:*(f) A brief description, if needed, such as "not complete," "index only," "index & images" or "transcription."
 
11. In the "Summary" box at the bottom of the page add the words, "Added Ancestry Probate" and then click the Save page button.
 
{{tip|To make the page look uniform, do not space between entries, but do make sure there is a space between a heading and an entry. And never use an ampersand.}}
 
==== Examples  ====


'''EXAMPLES in Wiki Text'''  
'''EXAMPLES in Wiki Text'''  


''WITHOUT DATES IN TITLE''  
::''WITHOUT DATES IN TITLE''  
 
:::*<nowiki>[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21254 Index to Darke County, Ohio, Wills]</nowiki> at <nowiki>[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]</nowiki> ($) Index only.
<nowiki>:*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21254 Index to Darke County, Ohio, Wills]</nowiki> at <nowiki>[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]</nowiki> ($) Index only.
 
''WITH DATES IN TITLE''
 
<nowiki>:*'''1806–1854''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21248 Preble County, Ohio Wills Vol. I and Vol. II]</nowiki> at <nowiki>[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]</nowiki> ($) Will Abstracts.
 
'''EXAMPLES–Finished Product'''
 
:*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21254 Index to Darke County, Ohio, Wills] at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($)
 
:*'''1806–1854''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21248 Preble County, Ohio Wills Vol. I and Vol. II] at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($) Will Abstracts.


'''EXAMPLE of complete Probate Section'''  
::''WITH DATES IN TITLE''  
:::*'''1806–1854''' <nowiki>[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21248 Preble County, Ohio Wills Vol. I and Vol. II]</nowiki> at <nowiki>[http://www.ancestry.com]</nowiki> ($) Will Abstracts.


[[Mahoning County, Ohio#Probate|Mahoning County, Probate]]
<br>'''EXAMPLES–Finished Product'''


=== Assignment Chart  ===
=== Assignment Chart  ===
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:5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Preble County for adding probate".  
:5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Preble County for adding probate".  
:6. Click on the box "Save Page".<br>  
:6. Click on the box "Save Page".<br>
:7. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br>
:7. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br>
<div style="width: 147%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Probate#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br></div>  
<div style="width: 147%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Repositories#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br></div>
<br>If you are completing this task:  
<br>If you are completing this task:  


*Follow the same instructions as accepting the task, except place your cursor in the correct county box under the heading '''Date Completed'''. Change your summary sentence to something like, "Completed Preble County for probate." Thank you!
*Follow the same instructions as accepting the task, except place your cursor in the correct county box under the heading '''Date Completed'''. Change your summary sentence to something like, "Completed Preble County for probate."
 
*Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Ohio FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you!


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[[Category:Ohio_Tasks|Land and Property]]
[[Category:Ohio_Tasks|Land and Property]]

Revision as of 15:02, 14 September 2012

WikiProject Ohio Gotoarrow.png Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Ancestry Probate

Description[edit | edit source]

The purpose of this task is to locate pertinent Probate databases on Ancestry.com for the county.

New to the wiki?

  • See Help to request individual mentoring or to join community discussions.
  • See Editing Help – Online Video Demonstration.
  • See Editing Articles – Online Class.
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Questions about editing this project?

You may wish to print these instructions before you begin editing.
To Print:

  • Go to the top right-hand corner of the page within the the white area.
  • Locate the word Print or the icon of a printer. Click on the icon.
  • Print.

General Instructions[edit | edit source]

1. Check the Assignment Chart below to choose a county to edit.

2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.
 

Specific Instructions for Ancestry Land and Property[edit | edit source]

1. You will be adding information to the county page by editing in wiki text. *If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading Description.

2. Click on your choces county name in the Assignment Chart. This will take you to your county page.

3. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password (https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Main_Page)

4. Scroll to the heading, Probate.

5. Open another "window" and go to Ancestry.com

6. To the right of the webpage, click on the county you have chosen to work on. A list of all applicable databases for that county will appear.

7. Review the databases listed for that county to determine which ones may be added under the Probate section on the FamilySearch county wiki page.

8. Go back to the window you have open for the FamilySearch county wiki page and click the edit box, which is to the right of the heading, Probate. Then click on the word, wikitext, which will bring you to the wiki text field.

9. You will now enter the probate type databases (wills) found in ancestry into the FamilySearch county wiki page, under the probate heading. The format is:

  • (a) : (colon)
  • (b) * (star)
  • (c) the years bolded if there are years indicated in the title.
Use the N-dash between dates and anytime used in wiki text. The N–dash is made by holding the alt key and typing 0150.
To bold the years, place three before and after the years.
  • (d) the link to the web page: [url of the collection SPACE title of the collection]
To add a link, hover the cursor over the web address on the ancestry website page. Right click the mouse. This will highlight the address and an edit box will appear. Left click on COPY. Return to the wiki county page and right after the [ right click and PASTE.
  • (e) at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]
be sure to use www.ancestry.com and not www.ancestryinstitution.com
  • (f) ($)
  • (g) a brief description, if needed, such as "not complete," "index only," or "index and images."

EXAMPLES in Wiki Text

WITHOUT DATES IN TITLE
  • [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21254 Index to Darke County, Ohio, Wills] at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($) Index only.
WITH DATES IN TITLE
  • 1806–1854 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21248 Preble County, Ohio Wills Vol. I and Vol. II] at [http://www.ancestry.com] ($) Will Abstracts.


EXAMPLES–Finished Product

Assignment Chart[edit | edit source]

If you are accepting this task:

1. Sign in to the wiki at the upper right-hand corner of this page. Use your FamilySearch account username and password.
2. Open the Assignment Chart for editing by clicking on the check mark in the box at the right opposite the Assignment Table heading.
3. Place your cursor in the box under the heading Name/Date Task Accepted and opposite your county of choice.
4. Type 4 tildes (~). This symbol is located on the upper left-hand part of your keyboard, next to the number 1. The ~~~~ is an electronic signature and will leave your user name and date when you signed.
5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Preble County for adding probate".
6. Click on the box "Save Page".
7. You are now signed up to complete this task.


If you are completing this task:

  • Follow the same instructions as accepting the task, except place your cursor in the correct county box under the heading Date Completed. Change your summary sentence to something like, "Completed Preble County for probate."
County Name/Date Task Accepted Date Completed
Adams
Allen
Ashland
Ashtabula
Athens
Auglaize
Belmont
Brown
Butler
Carroll
Champaign
Clark
Clermont
Clinton
Columbiana
Coshocton
Crawford
Cuyahoga
Darke
Defiance
Delaware
Erie
Fairfield
Fayette
Franklin
Fulton
Gallia
Geauga
Greene
Guernsey
Hamilton
Hancock
Hardin
Harrison
Henry
Highland
Hocking
Holmes
Huron
Jackson
Jefferson
Knox
Lake
Lawrence
Licking
Logan
Lorain
Lucas
Madison
Mahoning
Marion
Medina
Meigs
Mercer
Miami
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Morrow
Muskingum
Noble
Ottawa
Paulding
Perry
Pickaway
Pike
Portage
Preble
Putnam
Richland
Ross
Sandusky
Scioto
Seneca
Shelby
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Tuscarawas
Union
Van Wert
Vinton
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Williams
Wood
Wyandot

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