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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==


To increase valuable content on the Montana pages in a rapid manner.
To increase valuable content on the Montana pages.
 


== Contact ==
== Contact ==


[[User:Evancol|Jane Colmenares]]
[[User:Caileigholdroyd|Caileigh Oldroyd]]


== Task List ==
== Task List ==
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List|Task List]]
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=0 Task List]


== Instructions ==
== Instructions ==
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate.  Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate.  Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.


=== Cemetery Tables ===
=== Adding Bible Records===
Level:  Intermediate.  You will add cemetery tables to the Cemeteries heading.  This does involve getting website links and pasting them into the table.
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry, Internet searches<br><br>
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Bible Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
Status:  '''Active'''
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=0 Task List]<br>
 
'''[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/sites/CommunityProjectsMeeting/Shared%20Documents/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting/Recordings/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting-20211201_110247-Meeting%20Recording.mp4?csf=1&web=1&e=8nsEro Training Video (starts at 5:38)]'''
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=== Historical Population Tables ===
Level: Intermediate.  You will add a census table to the Census heading.  This does involve entering numbers into the table.
 
Status:  '''Active'''
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Historical Population|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Historical_Populations_Task_List|Task List]]
 
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=== Populated Places ===
Level:  Cut and Paste.  You will get this information from Wikipedia and paste it into the Populated Places heading and then cite Wikipedia.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Populated_Places|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Populated_Places|Task List]]
 
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=== Boundary Changes ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will insert text and appropriate links under Boundary Changes heading.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Boundary_Changes|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Boundary_Changes|Task List]]
 
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=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
Level: Cut and paste.  You will paste in appropriate information about maps/gazetteers under that heading.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Maps|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Maps_and_Gazetteers|Task List]]
 
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=== Newspapers ===
Level:  Intermediate.  You will research several websites to see if digitized newspapers can be found for the county and then enter them under the Newspaper heading.


Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Newspapers|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Newspapers|Task List]]
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=== Census ===
=== Adding Biographies ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links under the Census heading<br>
Status: '''DONE''' Linda Smith<br>
 
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.<br>  
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=1803367423 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Census|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Census_Task_List|Task List]]
 
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=== Land and Property ===
=== Adding Court Records===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links/information under the Land and Property heading
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry<br><br>
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding FamilySearch Catalog Information to the Court Records Section of US County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=473385349 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Land|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Land_and_Property|Task List]]
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=== Military ===
=== Checking Directories ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links/information under the Military heading.<br>
'''DONE''': Checking FamilySearch Catalog and adding to County pages<br><br>
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Directories Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Military|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=2062870050 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Task_List#Military_Task_List|Task List]]
 
 
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=== Collections ===
===Adding Information to the Funeral Homes Section of the County Pages===
Level: Cut and Paste  You will be placing links under the Vital Records Heading<br>
'''Complete'''<br>
 
Tasks - Adding information from the FamilySearch Catalog and the Internet<br><br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Funeral Homes Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Collections|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=757682200 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Collections|Task List]]
 
 
 
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=== Adding Local Histories ===
=== Bolded Titles ===
Status: '''DONE''' Linda Smith<br>
Level:  Beginner<br>
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.<br>  
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=1052897875 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Bolded Titles|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Bolded Titles|Task List]]
 
 
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=== Obituaries ===
===Adding Information to the Probate Records Section of the County Pages===
Level:  Beginner<br>
'''Complete'''<br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
Tasks - Add information from FamilySearch Catalog<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Obituaries|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Probate Records Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Obituaries|Task List]]
[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana&action=edit&section=8 Task List]<br><br>
 


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=== Timelines ===
=== Checking Research Facility Listings===
Level:  Beginner<br>
'''DONE''': format material, Internet Searches<br><br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Research Facilities to U.S. County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Montana_Timelines|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lpKOr2LYieVsqMuYAQhV3wN1PM42mmrKcQhcDsg0T0/edit#gid=227994552 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Task List#Timelines|Task List]]
 
 
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=== Checking Links on Pages===
Level:    <br>
Status:  '''Pending'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana Links|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Montana_Task_List#Links|Task List]]
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[[Category:WikiProject United States]]
[[Category:WikiProject United States]]

Latest revision as of 13:58, 11 August 2022

FamilySearch Wiki:Current Projects

Purpose[edit | edit source]

To increase valuable content on the Montana pages.

Contact[edit | edit source]

Caileigh Oldroyd

Task List[edit | edit source]

Task List

Instructions[edit | edit source]

This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate. Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.

Adding Bible Records[edit | edit source]

DONE: Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry, Internet searches

Instructions
Task List
Training Video (starts at 5:38)


Adding Biographies[edit | edit source]

Status: DONE Linda Smith
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.
Task List


Adding Court Records[edit | edit source]

DONE: Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry

Instructions
Task List


Checking Directories[edit | edit source]

DONE: Checking FamilySearch Catalog and adding to County pages

Instructions
Task List


Adding Information to the Funeral Homes Section of the County Pages[edit | edit source]

Complete
Tasks - Adding information from the FamilySearch Catalog and the Internet

Instructions
Task List


Adding Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Status: DONE Linda Smith
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.
Task List


Adding Information to the Probate Records Section of the County Pages[edit | edit source]

Complete
Tasks - Add information from FamilySearch Catalog

Instructions
Task List


Checking Research Facility Listings[edit | edit source]

DONE: format material, Internet Searches

Instructions
Task List