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


*[ Task List]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 Task List]
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===Step One - Choose a State===
==Instructions==
*From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [ Task List].
===Step One - Go to the 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 Four - Search the Database for the County and the State===
===Step Two - Select a county===
Do the following:<br>
*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.  
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>
 
===Step Three - Click Edit Source===
*When you are on the county Wiki page, click on Edit Source at the top of the page.<br>
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===Step Five - Search for Land and Property===
==Part A - Land and Property Records ==
 
===Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property Records ===
1. Below the list of counties, you will see another list called, Record Types. Find Land and Property and click on the box.<br>
*Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Land and Property Records. It should take you down the page to the header.<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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===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===


*'''If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header''' do this:
*Add this link under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed.
:*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records.
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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 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.
<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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*'''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 directly under the paragraph.
:*Add the following header and link after the paragraph.
  <nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<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>
*[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>
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*'''If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header'''  do this:
==Part B - Probate Records==
:*Add the following header and link directly under the address.
===Step One - Go to Header, Probate Records===
<nowiki>''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*Use ctrl + F to find the header, Probate Records. It should take you down the page to the header.<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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*'''If there is any other situation''' do this:
===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===
:*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===
*Add this link under the header, Probate Records after the other databases listed. 
*Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.
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*[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 there is a paragraph and no databases listed on the page under the Probate Records header'''  do this:
:*Add the following header and link after the paragraph.
<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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*Enter in <br>
<nowiki>/* Land and Property Records */ Added Land Grants database</nowiki>
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*Click ''Save Changes''.<br><br>


===Step Five - Go back to the Task List===
===Step Three - Save the Page===
*Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upssogODChQC3-cwUvs7fNacAeVCyTV4HBvqHgMHXAU/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and add the date next to your name.
*Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
*Choose the next county to work on.
 
==Example==
*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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[[Category:WikiProjects]]
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 13 March 2024



Project Leader

Danielle

Purpose

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

Video Instructions

Task List


Instructions

Step One - Go to the Task List

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


  • 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

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



Step Three - Click 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 Records

Step One - Go to Header, 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.


Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link

  • 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 Records

Step One - Go to Header, Probate Records

  • Use ctrl + F to find the header, Probate Records. It should take you down the page to the header.


Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link

  • Add this link under the header, Probate 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 Probate 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

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


  • Enter in the following in the summary:
Added Full-Text Search Database - project


  • Click Save Changes.


Step Four - Go back to the Task List

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


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


Example




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