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==U.S. Residency Database == | ==U.S. Residency Database == | ||
===Step One - Sign Up=== | ===Step One - Sign Up=== | ||
*Go to the | *Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BOQBLZpGXyLp5wX3IwwIB8-7AXvIwRCMFCAOVWVviDU/edit?usp=sharing task list] and sign your name for a state. | ||
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===Step Two - Click the Link=== | ===Step Two - Click the Link=== | ||
*Using the links on the task list, click the county/county equivalent you want to work on. | *Using the links on the task list, click the county/county equivalent in the state you want to work on. | ||
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===Step Three - Click Directories in the Contents=== | ===Step Three - Click Directories in the Contents=== | ||
* | *On the county/county equivalent Wiki page, go to the contents and select ''Directories''. Or scroll down the page to the ''Directories'' heading. | ||
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===Step Four - Click Edit Source next to Directories=== | ===Step Four - Click Edit Source next to Directories=== | ||
*Click ''Edit Source'' next to ''Directories''. | *Click ''Edit Source'' next to the ''Directories'' heading. | ||
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'''Note: There may not be a database yet listed under the heading, Directories. In this case, put this database directly under the Directories Intro template. ''' | '''Note: There may not be a database yet listed under the heading, Directories. In this case, put this database directly under the Directories Intro template. ''' | ||
===Step Six - Show Preview the Page=== | ===Step Six - "Show Preview" the Page=== | ||
*Click on Show preview and review the entry to make sure the link works. | *Click on "Show preview" and review the entry to make sure the link works. | ||
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===Step Seven - Save the Page=== | ===Step Seven - Save the Page=== | ||
*Enter in the Summary the following and click Save changes:<br> | *Enter in the "Summary" field the following and click Save changes:<br> | ||
<nowiki>/* Directories */ Added database - Project</nowiki> | <nowiki>/* Directories */ Added database - Project</nowiki> | ||
Revision as of 08:24, 9 October 2024
Project Leader[edit | edit source]
Danielle
Purpose[edit | edit source]
Add a link for the residence database to all county and county equivalents in the United States.
Video Instructions[edit | edit source]
[ Video Instructions ]
Task List[edit | edit source]
- Task List - Counties
- [State OGRs]
U.S. Residency Database[edit | edit source]
Step One - Sign Up[edit | edit source]
- Go to the task list and sign your name for a state.
Step Two - Click the Link[edit | edit source]
- Using the links on the task list, click the county/county equivalent in the state you want to work on.
Step Three - Click Directories in the Contents[edit | edit source]
- On the county/county equivalent Wiki page, go to the contents and select Directories. Or scroll down the page to the Directories heading.
Step Four - Click Edit Source next to Directories[edit | edit source]
- Click Edit Source next to the Directories heading.
Step Five - Copy and Paste the Database[edit | edit source]
- Copy the following code and paste the code in chronological order by date with the other databases listed.
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary
Note: There may not be a database yet listed under the heading, Directories. In this case, put this database directly under the Directories Intro template.
Step Six - "Show Preview" the Page[edit | edit source]
- Click on "Show preview" and review the entry to make sure the link works.
Step Seven - Save the Page[edit | edit source]
- Enter in the "Summary" field the following and click Save changes:
/* Directories */ Added database - Project
Example[edit | edit source]
Here is an example of what it should look like.