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==Purpose==
==Purpose==
We are now allowed to put the United States Wills and Deeds Experimental database back on the Wiki. Because this database will grow over time, we will add it to all county pages.
Add the Full-Text Search link to all US county pages under Land and Property Records header and Probate Records header.


==Video Instructions==
==Video Instructions==
*[ Recording]
*[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==


*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing Task List]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit#gid=0 Task List]
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==Instructions==
==Instructions==
===Step One - Go to the Task List===  
===Step One - Go to the Task List===  
1. From the tabs on the spreadsheet, choose a state to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing Task List].<br>
*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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2. You can sign up for individual states by putting your name directly below "Name" above a list of counties for a state. <br>
*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>
''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===
===Step Two - Select a county===
*Using the links on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19eAyyJG_O9WWZ99afBs6LSqlUXefR1lz7wRMbVHxYVE/edit?usp=sharing task list], click the first county to work on.  
*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.  
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==Part A - Land and Property==
==Part A - Land and Property Records ==
===Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property===
===Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property Records ===
1. Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Land and Property. It should take you down the page to the header.<br>  
*Use ctrl + F to search the page for, Land and Property Records. It should take you down the page to the header.<br>  
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===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===
===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===


1. Add this link under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed.   
*Add this link under the header, Online Land Indexes and Records after the other databases listed.   
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places varies; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</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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:*Add the following header and link after 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://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places varies; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]</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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==Part B - Probate Records==
===Step Three - Save the Page===
===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.<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>
<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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==Part B - Probate==
===Step Two - Copy and Paste the Link===
===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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===Step Two - Add the Link to the Page===
*Add this link under the header, Probate Records after the other databases listed.
 
  <nowiki>
1. Scroll down the page to the header, Probate Records or use Ctrl + F and type in 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>
 
*'''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.
  <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:
:*Add this link at the end of the list of collections already on the page.  
<nowiki></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:
*'''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.
:*Add the following header and link after the paragraph.
  <nowiki>''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
<nowiki>''Online Probate Records''<br>
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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 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>
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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>
*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>
*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>
*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>
*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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2. Choose the next county to work on: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-khmuR884tUyCEPwbfnn7jqFBVLWTETxvUTY3Pc6GRw/edit?usp=sharing Task List]. <br>
*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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Latest revision as of 16:57, 13 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 and Property Records header and Probate Records header.

Video Instructions[edit | edit source]

Task List[edit | edit source]


Instructions[edit | edit source]

Step One - Go to the Task List[edit | edit source]

  • 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[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 Records[edit | edit source]

Step One - Go to Header, Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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


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


Example[edit | edit source]




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