FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Pennsylvania/Tasks-Vital Records Intro

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Task
Wiki Project Pennsylvania Tasks - Vital Records Intro

Description
To add an introduction to the county page vital records heading, with subheadings and general information under the subheading.

Instructions
1. Under Vital Records and while in wiki text add the following templates:



2. While in wiki text add the following heading between the marriage and death templates:

===== Divorce =====

3. If any information is already posted on the county page for vital records, determine if it is introductory material or specific to birth, marriage, divorce or death.

4. While in wiki text, move the already-posted information under the correct heading.

5.a. In Historical Records at FamilySearch find

or


 * b. Click on the highlighted words "Learn More".
 * c. Click on "Coverage Table" in the Table of Contents.
 * d. Determine if you county has records included in this collection (mostly IGI extraction records)
 * e. Add links under births or marriage, adding appropriate coverage years.


 * *coverage years Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950

- free index. Not complete for all years
 * *coverage yearsPennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940 - free index. Not complete for all years.

Vital Records
Berks County has placed a searchable index on-line for birth, marriage and death records.


 * 1709-1950 Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950 –free index. Not complete for all years.


 * 1709-1940 Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940 –free index. Not complete for all years.