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==Purpose==
==Purpose==
Add the Full-Text Search link to all US county pages under Land and Property Records header and Probate Records header.
Check the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database to see if a county's probate and land records are included in the database.
 
==Video Instructions==
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/sites/CommunityProjectsMeeting/Shared%20Documents/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting/Recordings/Community%20Project%20meeting%20(created%20April%202020)-20240313_110212-Meeting%20Recording.mp4?csf=1&web=1&e=8cuiFh&nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifSwicGxheWJhY2tPcHRpb25zIjp7InN0YXJ0VGltZUluU2Vjb25kcyI6MzE2LjE1fX0%3D Part A, B, C, and D Recording]


==Task List==
==Task List==


*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 Task List]
*[ Task List]
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==Instructions==
===Step One - Choose a State===
===Step One - Go to the Task List===  
*From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [ Task List].
*From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 Task List].<br>
 
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*You can sign up for individual states by putting your name directly below "Name" above a list of counties for a state. <br>
 
===Step Two - Select a County===
*Sign up for a county on the task list.  
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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 Three - Go to the Database===
*Hold down the Ctrl button and click on this link: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/textprototype/ https://www.familysearch.org/search/textprototype/].
*It will open a new tab and take you to the database.


===Step Two - Select a county===
===Step Four - Search the Database for the County and the State===
*Using the links on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 task list], click the first county to work on.  
Do the following:<br>
1. Type in the county name in the Keyword field then click on Search. For example, Muskingum<br>
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2. A list will appear of all of the states that county's name is in. Find the state you are working on and click on the box. For example, choose Ohio.<br>
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3. You will now see a list of counties for that state. Find the county you typed in and click on the box.<br>
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===Step Five - Search for Land and Property===


===Step Three - Click Edit Source===
1. Below the list of counties, you will see another list called, Record Types. Find Land and Property and click on the box.<br>
*When you are on the county Wiki page, click on Edit Source at the top of the page.<br>
''Note: if you do not see Land and Property, look for the "more" blue link under the last record type in the list. <br>
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2. If you do not see Land and Property on the list, go back to the task list and click on the No box under column
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==Part A - Land and Property Records ==
*'''If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header''' do this:
===Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property Records ===
:*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records.
*Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Land and Property Records. It should take you down the page to the header.<br>  
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images</nowiki>
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===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===
*'''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 under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed.
:*Also add the header, Online Land Indexes and Records listed above if it is not listed.
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  <nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</nowiki>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images</nowiki>
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*'''If there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header'''  do this:
*'''If there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header'''  do this:
:*Add the following header and link after 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>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</nowiki>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images</nowiki>
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==Part B - Probate Records==
*'''If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header'''  do this:
===Step One - Go to Header, Probate Records===
:*Add the following header and link directly under the address.
*Use ctrl + F to find the header, Probate Records. It should take you down the page to the header.<br>  
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images</nowiki>
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===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===
*'''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.


*Add this link under the header, Probate Records after the other databases listed. 
===Step Four - Show Preview and Save the Page===
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*Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</nowiki>
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*Enter in <br>
<nowiki>/* Land and Property Records */ Added Land Grants database</nowiki>
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*Click ''Save Changes''.<br><br>


*'''If there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Probate Records header'''  do this:
===Step Five - Go back to the Task List===
:*Add the following header and link after the paragraph.
*Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upssogODChQC3-cwUvs7fNacAeVCyTV4HBvqHgMHXAU/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and add the date next to your name.
<nowiki>''Online Probate Records''<br>
*Choose the next county to work on.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</nowiki>
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===Step Three - Save the Page===
==Example==
*Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
*Here is the [[Alamance County, North Carolina Genealogy|Alamance County]]. <br>
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*Enter in the following in the summary:<br>
<nowiki>Added Full-Text Search Database - project</nowiki><br>
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*Click ''Save Changes''.<br>
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===Step Four - Go back to the Task List===
*Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 Task List] and add the date next to your name.<br>
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*Choose the next county to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 Task List]. <br>
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==Example==
*Here is the [[Autauga_County,_Alabama_Genealogy|Autauga County, Alabama]]. <br>
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Revision as of 16:00, 24 March 2023



Project Leader[edit | edit source]

Danielle

Purpose[edit | edit source]

Check the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database to see if a county's probate and land records are included in the database.

Task List[edit | edit source]

  • [ Task List]


Step One - Choose a State[edit | edit source]

  • From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [ Task List].


Step Two - Select a County[edit | edit source]

  • Sign up for a county on the task list.



Step Three - Go to the Database[edit | edit source]

Step Four - Search the Database for the County and the State[edit | edit source]

Do the following:
1. Type in the county name in the Keyword field then click on Search. For example, Muskingum

2. A list will appear of all of the states that county's name is in. Find the state you are working on and click on the box. For example, choose Ohio.

3. You will now see a list of counties for that state. Find the county you typed in and click on the box.

Step Five - Search for Land and Property[edit | edit source]

1. Below the list of counties, you will see another list called, Record Types. Find Land and Property and click on the box.
Note: if you do not see Land and Property, look for the "more" blue link under the last record type in the list.

2. If you do not see Land and Property on the list, go back to the task list and click on the No box under column

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  • 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.
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images


  • 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.
  • Also add the header, Online Land Indexes and Records listed above if it is not listed.
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images


  • If there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header do this:
  • Add the following header and link directly under the paragraph.
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images


  • If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header do this:
  • Add the following header and link directly under the address.
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://nclandgrants.com/index/ North Carolina Land Grants] at NC Historical Records Online - index, requires free account to view images


  • 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.

Step Four - Show Preview and Save the Page[edit | edit source]

  • Click Show Preview to make sure it looks good and the link works.



  • Enter in
/* Land and Property Records */ Added Land Grants database 

as the Summary.

  • Click Save Changes.

Step Five - Go back to the Task List[edit | edit source]

  • Go to the Task List and add the date next to your name.
  • Choose the next county to work on.

Example[edit | edit source]