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=== Overall Objectives  ===
==== Registration  ====
 
If you are interested in participating in the Ohio Wiki Project, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9KQzZmWU5tRlJ2TEFDMjgySkRackE6MQ#gid=0 click here] to register as an Ohio FamilySearch Wiki Project Volunteer. As soon as you are registered, you may begin to add information to any of the tasks typed in blue in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#Background_and_Repositories_Tasks|tables below]].
 
=== Overall Objectives  ===


The purpose of the Ohio Wiki Project is to help readers find and use Ohio resources and records for genealogy and family history. The project will update and improve:  
The purpose of the Ohio Wiki Project is to help readers find and use Ohio resources and records for genealogy and family history. The project will update and improve:  


*Ohio county pages, such as [[Hocking County, Ohio|Hocking County]]
*Ohio county pages. Example [[Mahoning County, Ohio|Mahoning County]]  
*[[Ohio|Ohio]] main page.  
*[[Ohio|Ohio]] main page.  
*Statewide topic pages. Example [[Ohio Vital Records|Vital Records]]  
*Statewide topic pages. Example [[Ohio Vital Records|Vital Records]]  
*Other Ohio-related pages
*Other Ohio-related pages


=== Guiding Principles ===
=== Guiding Principles ===
 
*'''Task Difficulty''' Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.
 
*'''Highlight important and relevant items'''. Long lists of every website or every publication would bury, rather than highlight, what's important.
*'''Highlight important and relevant items'''. Long lists of every website or every publication would bury, rather than highlight, what's important.


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:d. '''Documentation.''' Use footnote(s) to identify the source(s) of the content you are creating.<br>
:d. '''Documentation.''' Use footnote(s) to identify the source(s) of the content you are creating.<br>


For each section containing information regarding resources and records, the following should be included:
*'''Links to online resources:''' indexes and/or images of records or how to use those records.
*'''Links to catalogs''' such as the [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google books], [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat], [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlc/ FamilySearch Catalog]among others.
For more [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject County Pages - Style and Guidelines|style and guidelines for the Ohio Wiki Project]].
=== Ohio Wiki Project Phases - Explanation  ===
*'''Task Difficulty''' Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.
==== [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#Background_and_Repositories_Tasks|Repositories - Tasks]]  ====
[[Image:OhioBuckeyes.jpg|thumb|right]]<br>The first set of tasks includes adding content to each Ohio county page. Content will be added by completing written tasks which will apply to each county. These tasks will have written instructions giving guidance on how to enter information, format the information, and how to cite the information, when applicable. Some of these tasks entail specifically:
:*'''County headings'''<br>
:*'''Verify parent county and surrounding counties'''
:*'''County repositories (libraries, archives, museums)''' - contact information for repositories that hold original and compiled records for individuals that lived in that county including links to the repositories' websites with additional information
:*'''Locate FamilySearch Centers'''
==== [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#Vital_Records_Tasks|Vital Records - Tasks]]  ====
The second group of tasks focuses on the following record type:
:*'''Vital Records'''
Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.
==== [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#Probate_and_Land_Records_Tasks|Probate and Land Records -Tasks]]  ====
The third group of tasks focuses on the following records types:
:*'''Probate Records'''
:*'''Land Records'''
Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.


=== Ohio Wiki Project Phases ===
==== [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#Newspapers_and_Church_Records_Tasks|Newspapers and Church Records - Tasks]]  ====


==== Phase 1 ====
The fourth group of tasks focuses on the following records types:
[[Image:OhioBuckeyes.jpg|thumb|right|OhioBuckeyes.jpg]]<br>
The first phase includes adding content to each Ohio county page. Content will be added by completing written tasks that will apply to each county.  These tasks will have written instructions giving guidance on how to enter information, format


the information, and how to cite the information, when applicable.  Some of these tasks entail specifically:
:*'''Newspapers'''  
:*''''County headings''' - additional county headings will be added to each county page to make them uniform and cover more research topics users may have questions on
:*'''Church records'''
:*'''Infoboxes''' - adding dates concerning major resources for each county and giving information regarding important Ohio statewide indexes
*'''County repositories' (libraries, archives, museums)'' - contact information for repositories that hold original and compiled records for individuals that lived in that county including links to the repositories' websites with additional information


Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.


For each section containing information regarding resources and records, the following should be included:
==== [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#County_Histories_Tasks|County Histories - Tasks]]  ====
*'''Links to online resources:''' indexes and/or images of records or how to use those records.
*'''Links to catalogs''' such as the Family History Library catalog, Google books, and WorldCat among others.


==== Phase 2 ====
:*'''County histories''' - list of county histories available with links to online books and references to libraries
The second phase focuses on important record types available on the county level in Ohio. Each record type will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases,


images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositoriies.
==== [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio#Tax_and_Cemetery_Records_Tasks|Tax and Cemetery Records - Tasks]]  ====
:*'''Vital Records (county only)''' -
:*Probate Records -
:*Land Records''' -  


==== Phase 3 ====
:*'''Tax records'''
The third phase focuses on compiled sources and cemeteries.
:*'''Cemeteries''' <br>
:*County histories - list of county histories available with links to online books and references to libraries
"*Cemeteries" - links to major cemetery websites that contain cemetery transcriptions for the county


==== Phase 4 ====
Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.  
To be determined.


==== Schedule  ====
==== Schedule  ====


To be determined
February 2013
 
=== Ohio Wiki Project Tasks  ===
 
Before beginning any tasks please review the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio - Style and Guidelines|Ohio Project guidelines]].
 
'''FIRST TIME WIKI USERS:''' For instructions on how to edit the wiki use the following:


:*[[Help:Editing The Wiki|Editing on the Wiki written instructions]]


=== Ohio Wiki Project Tasks  ===
The following are tasks to be accomplished for the Ohio Wiki Project. Each task has step-by-step instructions to accomplish it. '''SOME TASKS ARE NOT YET COMPLETED. WHEN TASKS ARE LINKED (typed in blue) THEY ARE READY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WORK ON THEM.'''
Before beginning any tasks please review the Ohio guidelines


==== Phase 1 ====
<br>  
==== Phase 2 ====
==== Phase 3 ====
=== Ohio Wiki project tasks  ===
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See [https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=wiki product demos] for the FamilySearch Wiki, including: searching, editing, making links, watching pages, and more.<br>Each video lasts about 5 minutes.


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*'''Task Difficulty''' Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.<br>
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The following are tasks to be accomplished for the Ohio Wiki Project. Each task has step-by-step instructions to accomplish it.  


==== Tasks ready for volunteers ====
==== Background and Repositories Tasks  ====


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|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list'''  
|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list'''  
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| ''Topics''
| ''Topics'' <br>Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link.
| Complete
| Task Difficulty
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| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Standardize County Subject Headings|Standardize County subject headings.]]
| 8/20/2012
| 3
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| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks- Neighboring Counties|Verify neighboring counties.]]
| 7/3/2013
| 2
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| <br>Standardize County subject headings.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Parent Counties|Verify parent counties.]]
| 6/22/2013
| 1
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| County Courthouse Info Box: Locate uncopyrighted photos of courthouses and upload. <br>
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Societies|Locate county societies. Add contact information, link, and significant collections.]]
Add contact information with link to county website.  
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| 3
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| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Repositories|Locate county archives, libraries and museums. Add contact information, link, and significant collections.]]
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| 3
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| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers|Locate FamilySearch Centers. Add link.]]
| 7/12/13
| 3
|}
 
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==== Vital Records Tasks  ====


{| width="600" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list'''
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| Add neighboring counties in the County Headings Box.
| ''Topics'' <br>Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link.  
| Complete
| Task Difficulty
|-
|-
| Add parent counties in the County Headings Box.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Vital Records Intro|Add Vital Records Introduction]]
| 05/01/13
| 1
|-
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| Locate county societies. Add contact information, weblink, and significant collections.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Vital Records Subheadings|Add Vital Records Subheadings]]
| 5/28/13
| 2
|-
|-
| Locate county archives and libraries. Add contact information, weblink, and significant collections.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Vital Records Part A|Add Ancestry Vital Records Part A.]] Wait to complete this  task until Vital Records Intro and Subheadings tasks are complete for your chosen county.<br>
| 5/28/13
| 2
|-
|-
| Add US GenWeb links to the appropriate county record types.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Vital Records Part B|Add Ancestry Vital Records Part B.]] Wait to complete this task until Vital Records Intro and Subheadings tasks are complete for your chosen county.<br>
| 7/3/2013
| 2
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Vital Records|Add FamilySearch Vital Records]]. Wait to complete this task until Vital Records Intro and Subheadings tasks are complete for your chosen county.<br>
| 5/25/13
| 2
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| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Vital Records Other Repositories|Add Vital Records Other Repositories template]]
| 5/23/13
| 3
|}
 
<br> <br>
 
==== Probate and Land Records Tasks  ====
 
{| width="600" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list''' 
|-
|-
| Add Family History Centers.
| ''Topics'' <br>Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Counties appear when you click on the blue link.
| Complete
| Task Difficulty
|-
|-
| Add FamilySearch vital records.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks – Probate Intro|Add Probate Records Introduction]]
| 05/01/13
| 1
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|-
| Create Family History Library topic link for vital records.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry Probate|Add Ancestry Probate Records]]
| 04/11/13
| 2
|-
|-
| Add Ancestry vital records.<br>
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Probate Records|Add FamilySearch Probate Records.]]
| 6/5/13
| 2
|-
|-
| Add FamilySearch church records.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Probate Records Other Repositories|Add Probate Records Other Repositories template.]]
| 5/28/13
| 3
|-
|-
| Create Family History Library topic link church records.<br>
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks - Land and Property Intro|Add Land and Property Records Introduction]]
| 05/10/13
| 1
|-
|-
| Add Ancestry land and property link.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Land and Property Records Other Repositories|Add Land and Property Other Repositories template]]<br>
| 5/27/2103
| 3
|-
|-
| Create Family History Library topic link for land and property.<br>
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-US GenWeb Vital, Land and Probate|US GenWeb Vital, Land and Probate Links]]
|
| 3
|}
 
<br> <br>
 
==== Newspapers and Church Records Tasks  ====
 
{| width="600" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list'''
|-
|-
| Add FamilySearch probate records.
| ''Topics'' <br>Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link.
| Complete
| Task Difficulty
|-
|-
| Create Family History Library topic link for probate records.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks – Newspaper Intro|Add Historical Newspapers Introduction and Headings]]
| 6/21/2013
| 2
|-
|-
| Add County Cemetery links to databases and transcriptions specific to the county.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-US GenWeb Church, Tax and Newspaper Records|US GenWeb Church, Tax and Newspaper Records]]
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| 3
|-
|-
| Create Family History Library topic link for cemeteries.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Newspaper Records Other Repositories|Add newspaper records other repositories template]]
| 4/30/13
| 1
|-
|-
| Add FamilySearch tax records.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Church Intro|Add Church Records Introduction]]
| 5/13/13
| 1
|-
|-
| Create Family History Library topic link for tax records.<br>
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Church Headings|Add Church Records Headings]]
| 5/13/13
| 2
|-
|-
| Add available historical newspapers.
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Church Records|Add FamilySearch church records.]]
| 3/13
| 2
|-
|-
| Add Linkpendium links to the appropriate records types.<br>
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Church Records Other Repositories|Add church records other repositories template]].<br>  
| 4/30/13
| 3
|}
|}


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<br> <br>


==== Tasks not yet ready ====
==== County Histories Tasks  ====


These are not yet ready, but you may want to know what is on the horizon.  
{| width="600" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list''' 
|-
| ''Topics'' <br>Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link.  
| Complete
| Task Difficulty
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - County Histories Intro|Add County Histories Introduction]]
| 5/10/13
| 1
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch County Histories|FamilySearch County Histories]]
| 8/6/13
| 3
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Ancestry County Histories|Ancestry County Histories]]
| 8/6/13
| 3
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-County Histories found in Google Books and Internet Archive|County Histories found in Google Books and Internet Archive]]
| 8/6/13
| 3
|}


<br>  
<br> <br>


*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks FHL Topics|Links to topics in the Family History Library Catalog]] This allows only the best items to be highlighted in the Wiki while informing users of other records or resources that are available. This also makes it so the Wiki won't have to be updated each time new things are added to the sites included.&nbsp;
==== Tax and Cemetery Records Tasks ====
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks Fix Starting Dates for Records|Fix Starting Dates]] for records in the Top Table on each county.&nbsp;
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks Top Table|Top Table in the counties]] Copy and adapt the table (from the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Experimental County|Experimental County]]) to each county. NOTE: This was a very innovative accomplishment made possible by the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah#Community_Meetings|community meeting]].&nbsp;
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks GenWeb Links|County GenWeb Links]] Link to databases on county GenWeb databases, with information to help users decide to click or not.&nbsp;
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks County Headings 2|County Headings 2]] Comments on the Discussion page for county headings have prompted some changes that need to be made to each county. *[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks County Headings|County Headings]] The genealogical community has given careful consideration to the headings and their arrangement in each county. The Utah county headings were created some time ago, and now need to be "remodeled," so to speak. That is the purpose of this task. It requires attention to detail, but is otherwise an easy task to accomplish.&nbsp;
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks County History|County History]] List by year historical events that affected the records and the record-keeping in each county, such as settlement and migration, or natural events, such as flooding, drought, or fires.&nbsp;
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks County Courthouse|County Courthouse]] Find uncopyrighted images of the courthouse (historical or current) and upload them. List their contact information (address, phone, email), including a link to website, addresses, etc.
*History section of the counties Link to online histories of each county.
*Cemeteries in the counties Link to websites that can be linked specifically to the counties.
*Family Associations/Societies Links to organizations based on descendency (e.g. Jared Pratt Family Association)&nbsp;
*Newspapers by county
*Repositories in the county: libraries, museums, etc. Phase 1: Add contact information for local libraries, societies, and other record holders in each county.
*State repositories: Utah State Archives, DUP, SUP, State Historical Society, state libraries, etc.
*Church records Phase 1.
*Major websites: statewide and county-by-county.
*Migration: Railroad, trails, etc.
*Native American records)
*Links to topics in the Family History Library Catalog This allows only the best items to be highlighted in the Wiki while informing users of other records or resources that are available. This also makes it so the Wiki won't have to be updated each time new things are added to the sites included.
*Fix Starting Dates for records in the Top Table on each county.
*Top Table in the counties&nbsp;
*County GenWeb Links Link to databases on county GenWeb databases, with information to help users decide to click or not.
*County Headings &nbsp;The genealogical community has given careful consideration to the headings and their arrangement in each county. The Ohio county headings were created some time ago, and now need to be "remodeled," so to speak. That is the purpose of this task. It requires attention to detail, but is otherwise an easy task to accomplish.
*County History List by year historical events that affected the records and the record-keeping in each county, such as settlement and migration, or natural events, such as flooding, drought, or fires.
*County Courthouse Find uncopyrighted images of the courthouse (historical or current) and upload them. List their contact information (address, phone, email), including a link to website, addresses, etc.


<br>  
{| width="600" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|+ '''Ohio county/topic interest list''' 
|-
| ''Topics'' <br>Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link.
| Complete
| Task Difficulty
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Tax Intro|Add Tax Records Introduction]]
| 4/30/13
| 1
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Tax Records|Add FamilySearch tax records]].
| 5/01/13
| 2
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Tax Records Other Repositories|Add tax records other repositories template]].<br>
| 4/30/13
| 3
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Cemetery Intro|Add Cemetery Records Intro]]
| 4/12/13
| 2
|-
| [[FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Cemetery Online Links|Add Cemetery Online Links]]
| 4/22/13
| 3
|}


=== Schedule ===
=== Example of Ohio County Page ===


'''<br>'''
[[Mahoning County, Ohio|Mahoning County Ohio]]


<br>
=== Schedule  ===


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=== Guidelines and Style  ===


=== Project Guidelines  ===
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio - Style and Guidelines|Style and guidelines]] for the Ohio Wiki Project  


The following guidlines will be followed by the WikiProject Ohio members until end of the project, tentatively scheduled for TBD 2012.
=== Participants  ===


==== '''Style''' ====
==== Registration ====


The first few weeks of the Ohio project we will agree on a model style, and create at least one example page of it. To keep the project moving forward, <u>'''NO'''</u> style changes nor further discussion of changes will be allowed after that for the remainder of the project (tentatively until TBD 2012). Participants are expected to follow that style during the project.  
If you are interested in participating in the Ohio Wiki Project, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9KQzZmWU5tRlJ2TEFDMjgySkRackE6MQ#gid=0 click here] to register as an Ohio FamilySearch Wiki Project Volunteer. As soon as you are registered, you may begin to add information to any of the tasks typed in blue in the tables above.  


Style includes but is not limited to: <br>
==== Discussion and Forum  ====


*Use of standard Ohio templates
Paticipants are encouraged to use the[http://www.facebook.com/OhioWikiProjectGroup Facebook Ohio Genealogy Wiki Project Group] as a forum for questions and discussions.
*Headings (anything that would appear in a table of contents) match with FHL Catalog subject headings as much as possible&nbsp;
*Heading levels: use levels three, four or five; avoid levels one and two<br>
*Order of presentation<br>
*Table of contents style or position (or lack of TOC)<br>
*image, table, or template positions or size; prefer sharp images relevant to the topic on the page<br>
*font<br>
*bold<br>
*italic for titles of published books<br>
*underline<br>
*indentation<br>
*bullets. Items under headings on county pages will be bulleted lists. Information '''describing the headings''' themselves will not be bulleted.<br>
*numbering<br>
*citations in footnote style
**Please use the '''full''' ''Chicago Manual of Style'' footnote style (modified):


::Author(s), followed by a comma
<br>  
::Title (book titles in italics)
::Publication data in parenthesis:
:::- Publication place, followed by a colon
:::- Publisher
:::- Year of publication
:::- comma, and the the page number(s) followed by a period
::Access information:
:::- link to free online copy, if any. IF a free online copy is available no further access data needs to be added.
:::- IF '''NO''' free online edition is available, then add:
::::- WorldCat template: <nowiki>{{WorldCat|#####|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.</nowiki>
::::- FHL template: <nowiki>{{FHL|####|item|disp=FHL Film ###; Fiche ###; Book ###}}.</nowiki>
:::- Brief annotation explaining the content, or why, or how a reader would want to use the source.


*image, table, or template style<br>  
<br>  
*internal link style<br>
*external link style including brief annotation. Prefer http:// links over http'''''s''''':// links. <br>
 
==== '''Wording changes'''  ====
 
Before changing the saved wording of another team member who followed these rules you must get their consent (except for obvious '''''minor''''' typos).
 
==== '''Links with purpose'''  ====
 
The Wiki is '''''not''''' a links repository. It uses links to support the genealogical educational purpose of a page or section of a page. Show and explain links with an educational purpose in mind. Annotate each external link briefly but well enough for the reader to realize what they will be getting if they click that link.
 
==== '''Seek out local and unique'''  ====
 
Seek out local and unique genealogical search strategies, records, or repositories and explain them to readers.
 
==== '''Describe each edit'''  ====
 
Describe each edit in the''Summary&nbsp;'''''field before clicking the '''Save&nbsp;'''button.'''
 
==== '''Non-compliance'''  ====
 
Non-compliance will result in work being reverted, or changed to follow these rules.


=== Templates ===
=== Community Meetings ===


It has been decided to use templates for wording that will be used over and over in county, town, or other pages. This will allow changes to be made across all pages simultaneously.
'''To be determined'''


If you wish to edit an existing template page, please post your proposed changes to the discussion page for that template before making changes. Please place a watch on templates you have written or edited. If no responses within 1 week, contact the team member(s) who created the original.  
Online meetings with focus on Wiki pages for Ohio.  


Before creating a template, click on the what templates already exist.  
*Share ideas, suggest improvements
*Get news and progress reports.


To create a new template that will be used on several pages for the Ohio WikiProject:
Attend from home, at a library, or wherever you have an internet connection and a telephone.


1. Create a new page with the following name: <nowiki>Template:UtahCo[record type]</nowiki><br>2. Type the text for your template. Make sure that all concepts, sentence structure, and grammar are independent and can stand on their own if need be. <br>3. Add the category to the new template page using the following wikitext: <nowiki><noinclude> [[Category:Templates for Utah pages]] </noinclude> </nowiki>. (Be sure to include the <nowiki><noinclude> </nowiki>. Otherwise the category will also appear on all pages that merely have the template placed on them.) <br>4. Approve the wording with administrators of the Ohio WikiProject Team. <br>5. Add the template to county pages using <nowiki>{{template page name}} </nowiki>Otherwise those pages will be added to the category Templates for Ohio project.
==== Current Meetings  ====


To see a list of current existing templates for this project, click the category below "Templates for Ohio project."
None are scheduled at this time.  


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[[Category:WikiProject_Ohio|WikiProject_Ohio]]

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Registration[edit | edit source]

If you are interested in participating in the Ohio Wiki Project, click here to register as an Ohio FamilySearch Wiki Project Volunteer. As soon as you are registered, you may begin to add information to any of the tasks typed in blue in the tables below.

Overall Objectives[edit | edit source]

The purpose of the Ohio Wiki Project is to help readers find and use Ohio resources and records for genealogy and family history. The project will update and improve:

Guiding Principles[edit | edit source]

  • Task Difficulty Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.
  • Highlight important and relevant items. Long lists of every website or every publication would bury, rather than highlight, what's important.
  • Tell readers what to expect when they follow a link or search a suggested record.
  • Balance content with these four factors in mind:
a. Genealogical Value. Does this help Wiki users further their research?
b. Clarity. Make sure everyone understands your meaning and the purpose of your words.
c. Brevity. Be succinct as possible without sacrificing purpose or clarity.
d. Documentation. Use footnote(s) to identify the source(s) of the content you are creating.

For each section containing information regarding resources and records, the following should be included:

For more style and guidelines for the Ohio Wiki Project.

Ohio Wiki Project Phases - Explanation[edit | edit source]

  • Task Difficulty Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.

Repositories - Tasks[edit | edit source]

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The first set of tasks includes adding content to each Ohio county page. Content will be added by completing written tasks which will apply to each county. These tasks will have written instructions giving guidance on how to enter information, format the information, and how to cite the information, when applicable. Some of these tasks entail specifically:

  • County headings
  • Verify parent county and surrounding counties
  • County repositories (libraries, archives, museums) - contact information for repositories that hold original and compiled records for individuals that lived in that county including links to the repositories' websites with additional information
  • Locate FamilySearch Centers

Vital Records - Tasks[edit | edit source]

The second group of tasks focuses on the following record type:

  • Vital Records

Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.

Probate and Land Records -Tasks[edit | edit source]

The third group of tasks focuses on the following records types:

  • Probate Records
  • Land Records

Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.

Newspapers and Church Records - Tasks[edit | edit source]

The fourth group of tasks focuses on the following records types:

  • Newspapers
  • Church records

Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.

County Histories - Tasks[edit | edit source]

  • County histories - list of county histories available with links to online books and references to libraries

Tax and Cemetery Records - Tasks[edit | edit source]

  • Tax records
  • Cemeteries

Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

February 2013

Ohio Wiki Project Tasks[edit | edit source]

Before beginning any tasks please review the Ohio Project guidelines.

FIRST TIME WIKI USERS: For instructions on how to edit the wiki use the following:


The following are tasks to be accomplished for the Ohio Wiki Project. Each task has step-by-step instructions to accomplish it. SOME TASKS ARE NOT YET COMPLETED. WHEN TASKS ARE LINKED (typed in blue) THEY ARE READY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WORK ON THEM.


  • Task Difficulty Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.

Background and Repositories Tasks[edit | edit source]

Ohio county/topic interest list
Topics
Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link. 		Complete Task Difficulty
Standardize County subject headings. 8/20/2012 3
Verify neighboring counties. 7/3/2013 2
Verify parent counties. 6/22/2013 1
Locate county societies. Add contact information, link, and significant collections. 3
Locate county archives, libraries and museums. Add contact information, link, and significant collections. 3
Locate FamilySearch Centers. Add link. 7/12/13 3



Vital Records Tasks[edit | edit source]

Ohio county/topic interest list
Topics
Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link. 		Complete Task Difficulty
Add Vital Records Introduction 05/01/13 1
Add Vital Records Subheadings 5/28/13 2
Add Ancestry Vital Records Part A. Wait to complete this task until Vital Records Intro and Subheadings tasks are complete for your chosen county.
 5/28/13 2
Add Ancestry Vital Records Part B. Wait to complete this task until Vital Records Intro and Subheadings tasks are complete for your chosen county.
 7/3/2013 2
Add FamilySearch Vital Records. Wait to complete this task until Vital Records Intro and Subheadings tasks are complete for your chosen county.
 5/25/13 2
Add Vital Records Other Repositories template 5/23/13 3



Probate and Land Records Tasks[edit | edit source]

Ohio county/topic interest list
Topics
Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Counties appear when you click on the blue link. 		Complete Task Difficulty
Add Probate Records Introduction 05/01/13 1
Add Ancestry Probate Records 04/11/13 2
Add FamilySearch Probate Records. 6/5/13 2
Add Probate Records Other Repositories template. 5/28/13 3
Add Land and Property Records Introduction 05/10/13 1
Add Land and Property Other Repositories template
 5/27/2103 3
US GenWeb Vital, Land and Probate Links 3



Newspapers and Church Records Tasks[edit | edit source]

Ohio county/topic interest list
Topics
Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link. 		Complete Task Difficulty
Add Historical Newspapers Introduction and Headings 6/21/2013 2
US GenWeb Church, Tax and Newspaper Records 3
Add newspaper records other repositories template 4/30/13 1
Add Church Records Introduction 5/13/13 1
Add Church Records Headings 5/13/13 2
Add FamilySearch church records. 3/13 2
Add church records other repositories template.
 4/30/13 3



County Histories Tasks[edit | edit source]

Ohio county/topic interest list
Topics
Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link. 		Complete Task Difficulty
Add County Histories Introduction 5/10/13 1
FamilySearch County Histories 8/6/13 3
Ancestry County Histories 8/6/13 3
County Histories found in Google Books and Internet Archive 8/6/13 3



Tax and Cemetery Records Tasks[edit | edit source]

Ohio county/topic interest list
Topics
Not all counties have records included in these tasks. Please add the tasks only to the counties listed. Tasks and the list of counties appear when you click on the blue link. 		Complete Task Difficulty
Add Tax Records Introduction 4/30/13 1
Add FamilySearch tax records. 5/01/13 2
Add tax records other repositories template.
 4/30/13 3
Add Cemetery Records Intro 4/12/13 2
Add Cemetery Online Links 4/22/13 3

Example of Ohio County Page[edit | edit source]

Mahoning County Ohio

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Guidelines and Style[edit | edit source]

Style and guidelines for the Ohio Wiki Project

Participants[edit | edit source]

Registration[edit | edit source]

If you are interested in participating in the Ohio Wiki Project, click here to register as an Ohio FamilySearch Wiki Project Volunteer. As soon as you are registered, you may begin to add information to any of the tasks typed in blue in the tables above.

Discussion and Forum[edit | edit source]

Paticipants are encouraged to use theFacebook Ohio Genealogy Wiki Project Group as a forum for questions and discussions.



Community Meetings[edit | edit source]

To be determined

Online meetings with focus on Wiki pages for Ohio.

  • Share ideas, suggest improvements
  • Get news and progress reports.

Attend from home, at a library, or wherever you have an internet connection and a telephone.

Current Meetings[edit | edit source]

None are scheduled at this time.

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