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==Part B - Probate==
==Part B - Probate==
===Step One - Check the Task List===
===Step One - Go to Header, Probate Records===
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>
1. Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Probate Records. It should take you down the page to the header.<br>  
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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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===Step Two - Add the Link to the Page===
===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===


1. Scroll down the page to the header, Probate Records or use Ctrl + F and type in Probate Records.<br>
1. Add this link under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed.
 
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*'''If there is nothing under the Probate Records Header''' do this:
*[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>
:*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:
*'''If there is a paragraph and no databases 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 the following header and link after the paragraph.
<nowiki></nowiki>
<nowiki>''Online Probate Records''<br>
 
*[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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:*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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*'''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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*'''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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===Step Three - Save the Page===
===Step Three - Save the Page===
1.Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
1.Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
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2. Enter in the following in the summary:<br>
2. Enter in the following in the summary:<br>
  <nowiki>Added United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database - project</nowiki><br>  
  <nowiki>Added Full Text Search Database - project</nowiki><br>  
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3. Click ''Save Changes''.<br>
3. Click ''Save Changes''.<br>
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===Step Four - Go back to the Task List===
===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>
1. Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/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: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/edit?usp=sharing Task List]. <br>
2. Choose the next county to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing Task List]. <br>
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Revision as of 17:39, 8 March 2024



Project Leader[edit | edit source]

Danielle

Purpose[edit | edit source]

Add the Full Text Search link to all US county pages under Land Records header and Probate header.

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


Part B - Probate[edit | edit source]

Step One - Go to Header, Probate Records[edit | edit source]

1. Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Probate Records. 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 - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [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 Probate Records''<br>
*[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]


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 Full Text Search 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]