User:AdkinsWH/Sandbox Class

WHAT IS THE WIKI FOR?
The purpose of the FamilySearch Wiki is to support researchers and Family History Consultants. It has links to records and indexes; and it has research ideas, information, and tips. The Wiki “helps helpers help people.”

Points You Should Know

 * Get to the Wiki: FamilySearch.org, click Search, select  Wiki


 * In the search box (1 on every page), type place name or other search terms.
 * United States


 * "Clickable" maps are on Naton, State, and County levels. (wilma Navigate - don't use these links)
 * In US, county pages are best for most people. Show what's on a county or town page
 * Census Washington Census Tips & Census chart Marriage, Cemeteries
 * In New England states: (wilma: searchbox to Adams, Massachusetts) Town pages


 * Each page has Contents


 * The Wiki contains information about places and topics
 * It does not contain names, but points to sites with names


 * All links are blue. External links have

Areas of the United States page

 * Getting Started with United States research
 * Topics
 * Vital Records
 * Census
 * Database Websites
 * Record Selection Table

PAGES SHOWN DURING PRESENTATION
Wilma
 * Main Page
 * United States
 * Washington (state)
 * Lincoln County, Washington
 * Adams, Massachusetts

Bo and Joy
 * United States Vital Records
 * United States Census
 * Major Databases for Beginning United States Research
 * United States Record Selection Table
 * New York
 * New York Online Genealogy Records
 * New York Emigration and Immigration
 * Utah, Idaho, South Carolina, Washington, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Massachusetts
 * 2 or 3 counties: Washington for one?
 * Topics: Vital Records; Census, Probate

Dawne
 * England
 * England Maps
 * http://maps.familysearch.org/
 * http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

Sister Jones
 * Germany

Sister Heaston
 * Mexico


 * (south american country)