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


The purpose of this task is to add an introduction to land and property records on Indiana county pages. <br>  
The purpose of this task is to add the introduction to land and property records on Indiana county pages. <br>  


This task is beginner task and requires basic experience with copying and pasting in wikitext. <br>  
This task is beginner task and requires basic experience with copying and pasting in wikitext. <br>  
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=== Instructions  ===
=== Instructions  ===


1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br>  
1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br>  


2. Sign up on the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br>  
2. Sign up on the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br>  


3. For each county, you will add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br>  
3. For each county, you will add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br>  


*If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Description|Description]].
*If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Description|Description]].


4. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. <br>  
4. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. <br>  
 
5. 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!


==== Wikitext Editing Instructions  ====
==== Wikitext Editing Instructions  ====
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3. Scroll to the heading '''Land and Property Records'''.  
3. Scroll to the heading '''Land and Property Records'''.  


4. Open the Land and Property Records heading for editing by clicking on the pen in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title.  
4. Open the Land and Property&nbsp;Records heading for editing by clicking on the pen in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title.  


5. Click on the word wikitext in the toolbox at the top left of the edit box.  
5. Click on the word wikitext in the toolbox at the top left of the edit box.  
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7. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading Land and Property Records:  
7. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading Land and Property Records:  


:::<nowiki>{{IN Land}}</nowiki>
:::<nowiki>{{OH Land}}</nowiki>


8. If there is any other text under the heading, be sure to place the intro template on a separate line before any additional text.  
8. If there is any other text under the heading, be sure to place the intro template on a separate line before any additional text.  


9. Save the page.  
9. Save the page.  
10. Save the page and exit. The task is complete.


=== Example of Completed Heading  ===
=== Example of Completed Heading  ===
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Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.  
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.  


See [[Indiana Land and Property|Indiana Land and Property]] for additional information about early Indiana land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.  
See [[Ohio Land and Property|Ohio Land and Property]] for additional information about early Ohio land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.  


=== Example of a Completed Section  ===
=== Example of a Completed Section  ===


See [[Monroe County, Indiana#Land_and_Property|Monroe County, Indiana Land and Property]]  
See [[Mahoning County, Ohio#Land_and_Property|Mahoning County, Ohio Land and Property]]  


=== Assignment Chart  ===
=== Assignment Chart  ===
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:4. Not all counties are included in the chart below. If your county is not listed, this task is not needed for your county.  
:4. Not all counties are included in the chart below. If your county is not listed, this task is not needed for your county.  
:5. Type 4 tildes (~). This symbol is located on the upper left-hand part of your keyboard, next to the number 1. The <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> is an electronic signature and will leave your user name and date when you signed.  
:5. Type 4 tildes (~). This symbol is located on the upper left-hand part of your keyboard, next to the number 1. The <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> is an electronic signature and will leave your user name and date when you signed.  
:6. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Type a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding Probate intro".  
:6. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding Probate intro".  
:7. Click on the box "Save Page".<br>  
:7. Click on the box "Save Page".<br>  
:8. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br>
:8. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br>
<div style="width:100%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br> </div>  
<div style="width:147%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br> </div>  
<br> If you are completing this task:<br>  
<br> If you are completing this task:<br>  


*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 Monroe County for probate intro."
*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 Adams County for probate intro."


*Thank you!
*Thank you!


Counties Assignment Chart  
Indian Counties Assignment Chart  


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| [[Allen County, Indiana|Allen]]
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| [[Kosciusko County, Indiana|Kosciusko]]
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| [[La Grange County, Indiana|La Grange]]
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| [[La Porte County, Indiana|La Porte]]
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| [[Lawrence County, Indiana|Lawrence]]
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| [[Miami County, Indiana|Miami]]
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| [[Montgomery County, Indiana|Montgomery]]
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| [[Morgan County, Indiana|Morgan]]
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[[Category:Indiana_Tasks_Probate_Intro|Indiana_Tasks Land and Property Intro
[[Category:Indiana_Tasks_Probate_Intro|Indiana_Tasks Land and Property Intro

Revision as of 09:42, 2 April 2013

WikiProject Indiana Gotoarrow.png Wiki Project Indiana Tasks - Land and Property Intro

Description[edit | edit source]

The purpose of this task is to add the introduction to land and property records on Indiana county pages.

This task is beginner task and requires basic experience with copying and pasting in wikitext.

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.

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.

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.

3. For each county, you will add information to the county page by editing in wikitext. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.

  • If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading Description.

4. Mark the Assignment Chart below to indicate you have finished the task.

5. Also, report your finished task on the 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!

Wikitext Editing Instructions[edit | edit source]

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

2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password. Find the sign-in area in the top right-hand corner of the page.

3. Scroll to the heading Land and Property Records.

4. Open the Land and Property Records heading for editing by clicking on the pen in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title.

5. Click on the word wikitext in the toolbox at the top left of the edit box.

6. Place your cursor immediately after the heading Land and Property Records and strike the enter key on your keyboard. This moves your cursor to a new line.

7. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading Land and Property Records:

{{OH Land}}

8. If there is any other text under the heading, be sure to place the intro template on a separate line before any additional text.

9. Save the page.

10. Save the page and exit. The task is complete.

Example of Completed Heading[edit | edit source]

Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.

See Ohio Land and Property for additional information about early Ohio land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.

Example of a Completed Section[edit | edit source]

See Mahoning County, Ohio Land and Property

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. Not all counties are included in the chart below. If your county is not listed, this task is not needed for your county.
5. 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.
6. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding Probate intro".
7. Click on the box "Save Page".
8. 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 Adams County for probate intro."
  • Thank you!

Indian Counties Assignment Chart

County Name/Date Task Accepted Date Completed
Adams
Allen
Bartholomew
Benton
Blackford
Boone
Brown
Carroll
Cass
Clark
Clay
Clinton
Crawford
Daviess
DeKalb
Decatur
Delaware
Dubois
Elkhart
Fayette
Floyd
Fountain
Franklin
Fulton
Gibson
Grant
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
Harrison
Hendricks
Henry
Howard
Huntington
Jackson
Jasper
Jay
Jefferson
Jennings
Johnson
Knox
Kosciusko
La Grange
La Porte
Lake
Lawrence
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Martin
Miami
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Newton
Noble
Ohio
Orange
Owen
Parke
Perry
Pike
Porter
Posey
Pulaski
Putnam
Randolph
Ripley
Rush
Scott
Shelby
Spencer
St. Joseph
Starke
Steuben
Sullivan
Switzerland
Tippecanoe
Tipton
Union
Vanderburgh
Vermillion
Vigo
Wabash
Warren
Warrick
Washington
Wayne
Wells
White
Whitley



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