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==Purpose==
==Purpose==
Check the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database to see if a county's probate and land records are included in the database.
We are now allowed to put the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database back on the Wiki. Because this database will grow over time, we will add it to all county pages.
 
==Video Instructions==
*[ Recording]


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


*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fbujt5x40rPYnzDTvFfCOY0WKuBiZRcOffZMdv_XvgQ/edit?usp=sharing Task List]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing Task List]
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==Video Instructions==
[https://office365lds-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/batsondl_churchofjesuschrist_org/EWWuSRRxlVlJu-lzEgG3c1gBxbqnkqVZOgSc_QcSj0-Kig?e=eAqwp6 Video Instructions]


==Instructions==
==Instructions==
===Sign into FamilySearch===
===Step One - Go to the Task List===  
*Click on this link and sign into FamilySearch. If you are only signed into the Wiki it will not work.
1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing Task List].<br>
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/ Sign In]<br>
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===Step One - Choose a State===
1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a span of states to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fbujt5x40rPYnzDTvFfCOY0WKuBiZRcOffZMdv_XvgQ/edit?usp=sharing 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>
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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===Step Two - Select a County===
===Step Two - Select a county===
1. On the task list, copy the name of the first county link for the state you are working on.  
*Using the links on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing task list], click the first county to work on.  
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===Step Three - Go to the Database===
===Step Three - Click Edit Source===
1. Click on this link: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/textprototype/ https://www.familysearch.org/search/textprototype/]. <br>
*When you are on the county Wiki page, click on Edit Source at the top of the page.<br>
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2. It will open a new tab and take you to the database.<br>
 
==Part A - Land and Property==
===Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property===
1. Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Land and Property. It should take you down the page to the header.<br>  
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===Step Four - Search the Database for the County and the State===
===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===
Do the following:<br>
 
1. Paste in the county name in the Keyword field then click on Search. For example, Autauga<br>
1. Add this link under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed. 
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places varies; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</nowiki>
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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 Alabama.<br>
 
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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:
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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<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 varies; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</nowiki>
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===Step Five - Search for Land and Property===


1. Below the list of counties, you will see another list called, Record Types. Find Land and Property and click on the box.<br>
===Step Three - Save the Page===
''Note: if you do not see Land and Property, look for the "more" blue link under the last record type in the list and scroll down the page. <br>
 
1.Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
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2. You are looking for the name of the county in the title of the records listed on the results list. In the example you see ''Autauga County Deeds and Mortgages, V. 11 (also D-F) 1851-1854.'' This indicates there are records for this county. <br>
2. Enter in the following in the summary:<br>
<nowiki>Added United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database - project</nowiki><br>  
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'''''Other Land and Property keywords: Deeds, Mortgages, Land grants'''''<br>
3. Click ''Save Changes''.<br>
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==Part B - Probate==
===Step One - Check the Task List===
1. It is possible that there are land records but not probate records for the county in this database. Return to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and double check to make sure there are probate records for this county in the database.<br>
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3. If you find records for the county, go back to the task list and put a check mark in the column for Land and Property records.<br>
2. If there are no probate records in the database, skip to Part C below. If there are probate records in the database go to Step 2.<br>
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4. If you do not see Land and Property records in the titles, go to Step Six.<br>
 
===Step Two - Add the Link to the Page===
 
1. Scroll down the page to the header, Probate Records or use Ctrl + F and type in Probate Records.<br>
 
*'''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>
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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.
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'''Note:''' Usually when there are not records for a county, the county name is not in the title of any of the records listed, although they may be mentioned in other county collections. For example the first title entry lists Geneva, Clark, Shelby, Vigo, Monroe, Putnam. St. Clair County is not in the title and is only mentioned in regards to individuals from that county found in these records. This means there are no land records for St. Clair County and you should next search for probate records.<br>
:*If the header, Online Probate Indexes and Records is missing, add it directly above the databases:
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br></nowiki>
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===Step Six - Search for Probate Records===
*'''If there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Probate Records header'''  do this:
1. Go back to Record Types and uncheck Land and Property on the website. <br>
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  <nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
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2. Then, click on Probate.<br>
 
*'''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>
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''Note: if you do not see Probate, look for the "more" blue link under the last record type in the list and scroll down the page. <br>
 
*'''If there is any other situation''' do this:
:*In the Date column, add "Check" and move on to the next county and start over with Part A above.<br>
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3. You are looking for the name of the county in the title of the records listed on the results list. In the example you see Autauga County Probate, this indicates there are records for this county. <br>
 
===Step Three - Save the Page===
1.Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
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'''''Other Probate keywords: Wills, Estates, Inventories, Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration'''''<br>
2. Enter in the following in the summary:<br>
<nowiki>Added United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database - project</nowiki><br>  
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3. Click ''Save Changes''.<br>
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4. If you find records for the county, go back to the task list and put a check mark in the column for Probate records.<br>
===Step Four - 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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5. If you do not see any probate records in the titles, go to Step Seven.<br>
2. Choose the next county to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/edit?usp=sharing Task List]. <br>
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''Note: Usually when there are not records for a county, the county name will not be seen in the title of the collections listed. See Step Five above.''<br>
 
==Example==
*Here is the [[Autauga_County,_Alabama_Genealogy|Autauga County, Alabama]]. <br>
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===Step Seven - What to do if you are Unsure===
*Sometimes the results given by the website are confusing and don't immediately list probate, land or corresponding keywords. If that happens, go to the task list and make a note in the date column and move on to the next county. We will double check it for you.
===Step Eight - Sign off on the Task List===
1. Once you have checked for each record type, you are completed with the task. Type the date in the column labeled Date and go to the next county on the task list.<br>
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===Step Nine - Go back to the Task List===
*Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upssogODChQC3-cwUvs7fNacAeVCyTV4HBvqHgMHXAU/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and add the date next to your name.
*Copy the next county to work on and paste it into the Keyword search: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fbujt5x40rPYnzDTvFfCOY0WKuBiZRcOffZMdv_XvgQ/edit?usp=sharing Task List]
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==What to do if the Website is not working==
1. Because this is an experiment, the database may not always be working. Try the following when you cannot get results when you make a search.
*Make sure you are signed into FamilySearch (not just the Wiki)
*Try rebooting your browser by closing and starting over with a new window.
*Try opening an incognito window in Chrome or another browser (such as Firefox or Edge) and search the index
:*Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
:*Mac: Command + Shift + N
*Take a break and get a cookie. The database might work after a few minutes.


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Revision as of 17:29, 8 March 2024



Project Leader[edit | edit source]

Danielle

Purpose[edit | edit source]

We are now allowed to put the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database back on the Wiki. Because this database will grow over time, we will add it to all county pages.

Video Instructions[edit | edit source]

  • [ Recording]

Task List[edit | edit source]


Instructions[edit | edit source]

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

1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: Task List.

2. You can sign up for individual states by putting your name directly below "Name" above a list of counties for a state.

Note: there will be multiple states on one tab. Be sure to scroll right to see them all.

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

  • Using the links on the task list, click the first county to work on.



Step Three - Click Edit Source[edit | edit source]

  • When you are on the county Wiki page, click on Edit Source at the top of the page.


Part A - Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property[edit | edit source]

1. Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Land and Property. It should take you down the page to the header.

Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link[edit | edit source]

1. Add this link under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed. 

*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places varies; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


  • 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.
''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 varies; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]



Step Three - Save the Page[edit | edit source]

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

2. Enter in the following in the summary:

Added United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database - project


3. Click Save Changes.

Part B - Probate[edit | edit source]

Step One - Check the Task List[edit | edit source]

1. It is possible that there are land records but not probate records for the county in this database. Return to the Task List and double check to make sure there are probate records for this county in the database.

2. If there are no probate records in the database, skip to Part C below. If there are probate records in the database go to Step 2.

Step Two - Add the Link to the Page[edit | edit source]

1. Scroll down the page to the header, Probate Records or use Ctrl + F and type in Probate Records.

  • 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.
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>


  • 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.







  • If the header, Online Probate Indexes and Records is missing, add it directly above the databases:


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>








  • 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.


 ''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>









  • 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.


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>









  • If there is any other situation do this:


  • In the Date column, add "Check" and move on to the next county and start over with Part A above.







Step Three - Save the Page[edit | edit source]


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



2. Enter in the following in the summary:




Added United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database - project
 





3. Click Save Changes.






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


1. Go to the Task List and add the date next to your name.



2. Choose the next county to work on: Task List. 






Example[edit | edit source]












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