FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting: Difference between revisions

#'''($):''' If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Free and Subscription Websites|guidelines]]''' found below.

#'''Other info:''' Add any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. This can include information about locality coverage or any other important information.

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=== Databases ===

  <nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br>

  <nowiki>* '''1850-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2527591|Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Delayed Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images</nowiki>

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====Listing Dates in Database Links====

  <nowiki>*'''1636-1692''' {{FHL|40003|item|disp=Court Records, 1638-1692; Court Papers, 1655-1666; and Court Paper Index, 1636-1671}}(*) Essex County Courts at FamilySearch Catalog - images</nowiki>

  <nowiki>* '''1901-1929''' {{RecordSearch|2843410|New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-1903; 1916-1929}} at FamilySearch — [[New Jersey, Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images</nowiki>

====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases====

*'''1801-1890''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8920 Barber Collection- Newspaper Deaths] at Ancestry — index, ($); information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post."

*'''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images

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==== Linking to Websites ====

*List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" after the name of the database

*Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection.

*To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name.  

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====Listing Databases on Wiki Page====

*'''1876-1965''' {{RecordSearch|2240282|New York, New York City Births, 1876-1965}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, New York City Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index only

*'''Pre-1909''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9089/ New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Birth Index, Pre-1909] at Ancestry; index only ($); ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10735/new-york-city-birth-index-1878-1909?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=sep19historicalrecords&utm_content=sep19historicalrecords MyHeritage]'' index ($)

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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites ===

*Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website.  

''Example Wikitext Code:''<br>

  <nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch — [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 Findmypast]($)''</nowiki>

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=== Free and Subscription Websites ===

====Free Websites====

*It can be assumed that databases without a  "($)" are free.<br>

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====Subscription Websites====

*'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at Ancestry — index, ($)

*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)

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====Free Collections on Subscription Websites====

''Example wikitext code:''<br>

  <nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki>

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====Free Indexes and Images for Pay====

*When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br>

''Example wikitext code:''<br>  

  <nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images ($)</nowiki>

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=== FamilySearch Historical Records Collections - Using Templates===

1.  '''RecordSearch template:''' For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases.

''Example wikitext code for browse only collections:''<br>

  <nowiki>*'''1817–1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki>

=== FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access ===

There are some FamilySearch Historical Collections that have limited access online and instead must be viewed at a Family History Center or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Collections that have this limitation, will be indicated by the following: (*)<br>

''Example wikitext code:''<br>

  <nowiki>*'''1884-1910''' {{RecordSearch|4233297|England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records, 1578-1937}}(*) at FamilySearch — [[England, Nottinghamshire, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images</nowiki>

===FamilySearch Catalog Links - Using Templates ===

*[[Help:FamilySearch Templates|FamilySearch Templates]] - This Wiki page explains how to create the templates listed in the examples below

''Example wikitext code:''<br>

  <nowiki>*'''1856-1929''' {{FHL|1022056|item|disp=Nevada County, California, Leases, 1856-1929; Index, 1856-1921}}(*); Nevada County Recorder at FamilySearch Library Catalog — images</nowiki><br>

====FamilySearch Catalog vs. FamilySearch Historical Records Links====

*All Historical Records collections are currently found in the FamilySearch Catalog. Historical Records collections may or may not be completely indexed at the time it is released. Because of that fact, the catalog entry for these digital images should be added as a database link in addition to the Historical Records collections to assist in accessing the records.  

<nowiki>*'''1870-1916''' {{FHL|4092053|item|disp=Alabama, Jefferson County, Circuit Court Papers, 1870-1916}}(*) Jefferson County Circuit Court at FamilySearch Library Catalog — index & images</nowiki><br>

<nowiki>*'''1870-1916''' {{RecordSearch|1548510|Alabama, Jefferson County Circuit Court Papers, 1870-1916}} at FamilySearch - index & images</nowiki>

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===FamilySearch Explore Images - Links to Digital Images===

  <nowiki>*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=70&recordTypeIds=103979&page=1&pageSize=100 Latvia Birth Records](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images</nowiki><br>

  <nowiki>*'''1900s''' [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=70&recordTypeIds=105027&page=1&pageSize=100 Latvia Civil Registration Records](*) at FamilySearch Explore Images<br></nowiki>

===FamilySearch Templates===

These are the most common templates used to provide URLs for Historical Records collections and FamilySearch Catalog entries.