WikiProject:U.S. Residence Database
Project Leader
Danielle
Purpose
Add a link for the residence database to all county and county equivalents in the United States.
Video Instructions
Task List
- Task List - Counties
- [State OGRs]
U.S. Residency Database
Step One - Sign Up
- Go to the task list and sign your name for a state.
Step Two - Click the Link
- 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
- 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
- Click Edit Source next to the Directories heading.
Step Five - Copy and Paste the Database
- 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
- Click on "Show preview" and review the entry to make sure the link works.
Step Seven - Save the Page
- Enter in the "Summary" field the following and click Save changes:
/* Directories */ Added database - Project
Example
Here is an example of what it should look like.