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:*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/oh/ Cyndi's List]<br>  
:*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/oh/ Cyndi's List]<br>  
:*[http://www.epodunk.com/ Epodunk] Browse appropriate county profile for societies<br>  
:*[http://www.epodunk.com/ Epodunk] Browse appropriate county profile for societies<br>  
:*[http://www.google.com/ Google] Type in the search box "Genelogical Society [county name and state]" or "Historical Society [county name and state]"&nbsp;<br>  
:*[http://www.google.com/ Google] Type in the search box "Genelogical Society [county name and state]" or "Historical Society [county name and state]" <br>  
:*[http://www.google.com/ Google] "[county name and state] genealogy blog" then scan the blog for mention of any society for that county<br>  
:*[http://www.google.com/ Google] "[county name and state] genealogy blog" then scan the blog for mention of any society for that county<br>  
:*[http://www.iagenweb.org/counties.php US GenWeb]
:*[http://www.iagenweb.org/counties.php US GenWeb]
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6. Discover the strengths and peculiarities of the databases or collections of the society. You may add a sentence or two about the collection.&nbsp;
6. Discover the strengths and peculiarities of the databases or collections of the society. You may add a sentence or two about the collection.


7. You may also wish to include the following:<br>  
7. You may also wish to include the following:<br>  
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==== Wikitext Editing Instructions  ====
==== Wikitext Editing Instructions  ====


1. Click on your chosen county name in the [[Assignment Chart. This will take you to your county page.&nbsp;
1. Click on your chosen county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-Societies#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]]. This will take you to your county page.


2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password.  
2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password.  
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::ii. The society name is now bolded.  
::ii. The society name is now bolded.  
:d. To link the e-mail address:  
:d. To link the e-mail address:  
::i. After the word E-mail: type <nowiki>[mailto:(e-mail address) (e-mail address)]</nowiki>  
::i. After the word Email: type <nowiki>[mailto:(e-mail address) (e-mail address)]</nowiki>  
::ii. Paste the e-mail address in twice,replacing the words e-mail address.  
::ii. Paste the e-mail address in twice,replacing the words e-mail address.  
::iii. Remove the parenthesis and place a space between the two entries.  
::iii. Remove the parenthesis and place a space between the two entries.  
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==== Societies  ====
==== Societies  ====


[http://www.mahoningcountychapterogs.org/ Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society]<br>PO Box 9333<br>Youngstown, Ohio 44513-9333 <br>E-mail: [mailto:MCCOGS@zoominternet.net MCCOGS@zoominternet.net]  
[http://www.mahoningcountychapterogs.org/ Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society]<br>PO Box 9333<br>Youngstown, Ohio 44513-9333 <br>Email: [mailto:MCCOGS@zoominternet.net MCCOGS@zoominternet.net]  


<br> The society has volunteers at the courthouse each Thursday 8am to 3pm; located in the Marriage Dept in the basement. Society members also volunteer at the Main Library Thursdays 1–4.  
<br> The society has volunteers at the courthouse each Thursday 8am to 3pm; located in the Marriage Dept in the basement. Society members also volunteer at the Main Library Thursdays 1–4.  
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<br> [http://www.mahoninghistory.org/ Mahoning Valley Historical Society]<br>648 Wick Avenue <br>Youngstown, OH 44502-1289 <br>Phone: 330–743-2589 <br>[mailto:mvhs@mahoninghistory.org mvhs@mahoninghistory.org]  
<br> [http://www.mahoninghistory.org/ Mahoning Valley Historical Society]<br>648 Wick Avenue <br>Youngstown, OH 44502-1289 <br>Phone: 330–743-2589 <br>[mailto:mvhs@mahoninghistory.org mvhs@mahoninghistory.org]  


<br> Genealogical collections: The [http://www.mahoninghistory.org/archhome.htm MVHS Archival Library].&nbsp;Original probate and civil court records 1846–1900 for Mahoning County. Collection&nbsp;includes diaries, Bibles, photographs, fraktur, manuscripts, deeds, wills, maps, architectural and mechanical drawings, ledgers, county and local government records, and church records.  
<br> Genealogical collections: The [http://www.mahoninghistory.org/archhome.htm MVHS Archival Library]. Original probate and civil court records 1846–1900 for Mahoning County. Collection includes diaries, Bibles, photographs, fraktur, manuscripts, deeds, wills, maps, architectural and mechanical drawings, ledgers, county and local government records, and church records.  


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==== Family History Centers  ====
==== FamilySearch Centers  ====


[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] (FHCs) are branches of the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources for family history research.  
[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers] (FSCs) are branches of the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources for family history research.  


The main FHC for Monona County, Iowa is the [[Youngstown Ohio Family History Center|Youngstown Ohio Family History Center]]. For additional nearby Family History Centers, search online in the [https://www.familysearch.org/locations FHC directory].  
The main FSC for Monona County, Iowa is the [[Youngstown Ohio FamilySearch Center|Youngstown Ohio FamilySearch Center]]. For additional nearby FamilySearch Centers, search online in the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FSC directory].  


==== Libraries  ====
==== Libraries  ====
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==== Societies  ====
==== Societies  ====


[http://www.mahoningcountychapterogs.org/ Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society]<br>PO Box 9333<br>Youngstown, Ohio 44513-9333 <br>E-mail: [mailto:MCCOGS@zoominternet.net MCCOGS@zoominternet.net]  
[http://www.mahoningcountychapterogs.org/ Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society]<br>PO Box 9333<br>Youngstown, Ohio 44513-9333 <br>Email: [mailto:MCCOGS@zoominternet.net MCCOGS@zoominternet.net]  


<br> The society has volunteers at the courthouse each Thursday 8am to 3pm; located in the Marriage Dept in the basement. Society members also volunteer at the Main Library Thursdays 1–4.<br>  
<br> The society has volunteers at the courthouse each Thursday 8am to 3pm; located in the Marriage Dept in the basement. Society members also volunteer at the Main Library Thursdays 1–4.<br>  
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[http://www.mahoninghistory.org/ Mahoning Valley Historical Society]<br>648 Wick Avenue <br>Youngstown, OH 44502-1289 <br>Phone: 330–743-2589 <br>[mailto:mvhs@mahoninghistory.org mvhs@mahoninghistory.org]  
[http://www.mahoninghistory.org/ Mahoning Valley Historical Society]<br>648 Wick Avenue <br>Youngstown, OH 44502-1289 <br>Phone: 330–743-2589 <br>[mailto:mvhs@mahoninghistory.org mvhs@mahoninghistory.org]  


<br> Genealogical collections: The [http://www.mahoninghistory.org/archhome.htm MVHS Archival Library].&nbsp;Original probate and civil court records 1846–1900 for Mahoning County. Collection&nbsp;includes diaries, Bibles, photographs, fraktur, manuscripts, deeds, wills, maps, architectural and mechanical drawings, ledgers, county and local government records, and church records.<br>  
<br> Genealogical collections: The [http://www.mahoninghistory.org/archhome.htm MVHS Archival Library]. Original probate and civil court records 1846–1900 for Mahoning County. Collection includes diaries, Bibles, photographs, fraktur, manuscripts, deeds, wills, maps, architectural and mechanical drawings, ledgers, county and local government records, and church records.<br>  


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:4. 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.
:4. 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. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding societies".  
:5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Monona County for adding societies".  
: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-Societies#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br> </div>  
<div style="width:100%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-Societies#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 Adams County for societies."
*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 Monona County for societies."


*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!
*Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Iowa 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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