FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Indiana Tasks-Vital Records Other Repositories

WikiProject Indiana Wiki Project Indiana Tasks - Vital Records Other Repositories

Description
The purpose of this task is to add a template for other repositories for vital records. Add links to WorldCat, and Family History Library Catalog (FHLC).

This task is an intermediate task and requires some knowledge about or experience with writing in wikitext.

New to the wiki?


 * See Help to request individual mentoring or to join community discussions.
 * See Editing Help – Online Video Demonstration.
 * See Editing Articles – Online Class.

Questions about editing this project?


 * See Wiki Project Indiana Objectives and Guiding Principles.
 * See Style and Guidelines for the Indiana Wiki Project.

'''You may wish to print these instructions before you begin editing. ''' To Print:


 * Go to the top right-hand corner of the page within the the white area.
 * Locate the word Print or the icon of a printer. Click on the icon.
 * Print.

Instructions
1. Not all counties have records included in this task. Check the Assignment Chart below to choose a county to edit.

2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.

3. Click on your chosen county name in the Assignment Chart. This will take you to your county page.

4. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password. Find the sign-in area in the top right-hand corner of the page.

5. Click on the Vitals Records section in the Contents. This will take you to the Vitals Records section where the Birth, Marriage and Death Sections of the page are located.

6. On the right side of the Vitals Records heading, click on the edit button that looks like a pencil in a box. This takes you to the Edit section.

7. Click on the word wikitext with in toolbox at the top left side of the edit box.

8. Copy the following template and paste it in wiki text under the last information in the === Vital Records === Section:



9. In the template, replace the county Monroe with the name of the county you are working on.

10. In the template, change the numbers listed with the numbers you obtain from doing the following:


 * While in the new FHLC on FamilySearch.org:
 * a. Put your county into the search "For" field, i.e. Monroe, Indiana.
 * b. Click on the county name as it appears beneath what you are typing, and hit the Search button.
 * c. Select the vital records topic from the list.
 * d. Select any record listed in the vital records topic.
 * e. In the vital record, under the "Subjects" heading select the link called "Indiana, (your county)– vital records".
 * f. Click on this blue subject link (i.e. Indiana, Monroe - Vital Records).
 * g. In the upper left corner you will find a heading titled "Search" containing the term Subject Number. Under that is the heading "For" with a number. Copy the number in the "For" field.
 * h.Paste the number in template listed in #1 above replacing the number field in the template.

11. Hit enter on your keyboard.

12.. In the 'Summary:' box at the bottom of the page type: "Adding IN vitals repositories template."

13. Click on the Save Page button.


 * If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading Description.

14. Mark the Assignment Chart below to indicate you have finished the task.

15. Also, report your finished task on the Indiana FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you!

Vital Records
See Indiana Vital Records for more information about Vital records in Indiana.

Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Indiana began recording birth and death records in 1882. These records are held in the county health office. This remained in effect until the state board of health began in October 1907 for births, and January 1900 for deaths. Marriage records, in Indiana, began in 1788 and became mandatory in 1800. Statewide collections for Indiana did not begin until 1958.

Original marriage records are held at the respective county clerk's office.

Birth
Online Birth Indexes and Records


 * 1773–1933 - at FamilySearch – free; Index. The collection includes a name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Indiana. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later.
 * 1880-1920 - Indiana Marriages, 1880-1920 at ancestry.com ($)

Original Birth Indexes and Records on Microfilm


 * 1941-1980 - Delayed Birth Records

Marriage
Online Marriage Indexes and Records


 * 1780–1992 - at FamilySearch – free; Index. Name index to marriage records from the state of Indiana. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later.
 * 1811–1959 - at FamilySearch – free; Index. Indexed in partnership with the Indiana Genealogical Society. Name index of marriages recorded in the Indiana Territory and in the State of Indiana between 1811 and 1959. This collection includes searchable index data for marriage returns and licenses from all of the counties in Indiana except the following: Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Stark, Switzerland, Tipton, and Vermillion.
 * 1802-1892 - Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892 at ancestry.com ($)
 * Up to 1850 - Indiana Marriages, Up to 1850 at ancestry.com ($)
 * 1800-1941-Indiana Marriages, 1800-1941 at ancestry.com ($)

Original Marriage Records on Microfilm


 * 1818-1921 - Marriage records, 1818-1921

Death
Online Death Indexes and Records


 * 1882–1954 - at FamilySearch – free; Index. Index of deaths from the Indiana State Board of Health, Division of Vital Records in Indianapolis. Index provided by Ancestry.com
 * 1882-1920 - Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920 at ancestry.com ($)

Original Death Records on Microfilm


 * 1895-1927 - Inquest record, vol. 1, 1895-1927

Divorce
Finding Vital Records at Other Repositories

Additional vital records can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Monroe County, Indiana Vital Records in online catalogs like:


 * WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
 * (For instructions see FHL Catalog Place-name Search).

Assignment Chart
Remember that NOT all counties have records included in this task. Check the Assignment Chart below to choose a county to edit. If you are accepting this task:


 * 1. Sign in to the wiki at the upper right-hand corner of this page. Use your FamilySearch account username and password.


 * 2. Open the Assignment Chart for editing by clicking on the check mark in the box at the right opposite the Assignment Table heading.


 * 3. Place your cursor in the box under the heading Name/Date Task Accepted and opposite your county of choice. Not all counties have records included in this task. Choose from the counties listed in the table below.


 * 4. Type 4 tildes (~). This symbol is located on the upper left-hand part of your keyboard, next to the number 1. The ~ is an electronic signature and will leave your user name and date when you signed.


 * 5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding FamilySearch Vital Records".


 * 6. Click on the box "Save Page".


 * 7. You are now signed up to complete this task.

Return to Top of Page If you are completing this task:


 * Follow the same instructions as accepting the task, except place your cursor in the correct county box under the heading Date Completed. Change your summary sentence to something like, "Completed Monroe County for Vital Records Other Repositories."


 * Also, report your finished task on the Indiana FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you!

