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==Purpose==
==Purpose==
Add the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database to each county page in the united States
Add the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database to each county page in the united States
==Video Instructions==
*[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/sites/CommunityProjectsMeeting/Shared%20Documents/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting/Recordings/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting-20230628_110131-Meeting%20Recording.mp4?csf=1&web=1&e=I47hVi&nav=eyJwbGF5YmFja09wdGlvbnMiOnsic3RhcnRUaW1lSW5TZWNvbmRzIjoxMzIzLjkxfX0%3D Recording]


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


*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upssogODChQC3-cwUvs7fNacAeVCyTV4HBvqHgMHXAU/edit?usp=sharing Task List]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/edit?usp=sharing Task List]
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===Step One - Choose a State===
==Instructions==
*From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upssogODChQC3-cwUvs7fNacAeVCyTV4HBvqHgMHXAU/edit?usp=sharing Task List].
===Step One - Go to the Task List===  
1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a span of states to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/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>
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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 Two - Select a county===
*Using the links on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/edit?usp=sharing task list], click the county with a check mark for you want to work on.
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===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 Two - Select a county===
==Part A - Land and Property==
*Using the links on the task list, click the county you want to work on.  
===Step One - Check the Task List===
1. It is possible that there are no records but only probate records for the county in this database.<br>
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2. If there are no land records for this county, scroll down to Part B and follow the instructions. If there are land records in the database go to Step 2 below.<br>
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===Step Three - Land and Property Records Header===
 
===Step Two - Add the Link to the Page===
 
1. If there are land records for the county, use the Contents on the page, click on Land and Property link or scroll down the page until you get to the Land and Property header.<br>


*'''If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header''' do this:
*'''If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header''' do this:
:*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records.
{{Block indent|*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records header and the Intro template.}}
  <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>
</nowiki>
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*'''If there are databases already listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header''' do this:
*'''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.  
{{Block indent|*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></nowiki>
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{{Block indent|*Add the header, Online Land Indexes and Records listed above the links if it is missing from the section:}}
  <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>
</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.
{{Block indent|*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>
</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:
*'''If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header'''  do this:
:*Add the following header and link directly under the address.
{{Block indent|*Add the following header and link directly under the address.}}
  <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>
</nowiki>
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*'''If there is any other situation''' do this:
*'''If there is any other situation''' do this:
:*In the notes column (column D), describe the situation and move on to the next county and start over with Step 1.
{{Block indent|*In the Date column, add "Check" and move on to Part B below.<br>}}
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===Step Four - Show Preview and Save the Page===
===Step Three - Save the Page===
*Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.
 
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>
<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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*Enter in <br>
 
<nowiki>/* Land and Property Records */ Added Land Grants database</nowiki>  
==Part B - Probate==
as the Summary.
===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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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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*Click ''Save Changes''.<br><br>


===Step Five - Go back to the Task List===
===Step Two - Add the Link to 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.
*Choose the next county to work on.


==Example==
1. Scroll down the page to the header, Probate Records or use Ctrl + F and type in Probate Records.<br>
*Here is the [[Alamance County, North Carolina Genealogy|Alamance County]]. <br>
 
*'''If there is nothing under the Probate Records Header''' do this:
{{Block indent|*Add the following header and link directly under: Probate Records header and the Intro template.}}
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
</nowiki>
<br>
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*'''If there are databases already listed on the page under the Probate Records header''' do this:
{{Block indent|*Add this link at the end of the list of collections already on the page. }}
<nowiki></nowiki>
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{{Block indent|*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:
{{Block indent|*Add the following header and link directly under the paragraph.}}
  <nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
</nowiki>
<br>
<br>
*'''If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Probate Records header'''  do this:
{{Block indent|*Add the following header and link directly under the address.}}
<nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
</nowiki>
<br>
<br>
*'''If there is any other situation''' do this:
{{Block indent|*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===
1.Click ''Show Preview'' to make sure it looks good and the link works.<br>
<br>
<br>
2. Enter in the following in the summary:<br>
<nowiki>Added United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Database - project</nowiki><br>
<br>
<br>
3. Click ''Save Changes''.<br>
<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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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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==Example==
 
*Here is the [[Autauga_County,_Alabama_Genealogy|Autauga County, Alabama]]. <br>
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Latest revision as of 12:19, 20 August 2025



Project Leader

Danielle

Purpose

Add the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database to each county page in the united States

Video Instructions

Task List


Instructions

Step One - Go to the Task List

1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a span of states 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

  • Using the links on the task list, click the county with a check mark for you want 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

Step One - Check the Task List

1. It is possible that there are no records but only probate records for the county in this database.

2. If there are no land records for this county, scroll down to Part B and follow the instructions. If there are land records in the database go to Step 2 below.

Step Two - Add the Link to the Page

1. If there are land records for the county, use the Contents on the page, click on Land and Property link or scroll down the page until you get to the Land and Property header.

  • If there is nothing under the Land and Property Records Header do this:
*Add the following header and link directly under: Land and Property Records header and the Intro template.
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>


  • 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. 







*Add the header, Online Land Indexes and Records listed above the links if it is missing from the section:


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









  • 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>









  • If there is an archive or court listed on the page under the Land and Property Records header  do this:


*Add the following header and link directly under the address.


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









  • If there is any other situation do this:


*In the Date column, add "Check" and move on to Part B below.







Step Three - Save the Page


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


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 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


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


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


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












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