FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Vital Records

WikiProject Ohio Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - FamilySearch Vital Records

Description
The purpose of this task is to add any historical vital records for Ohio counties found on FamilySearch Historical Records.

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

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'''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. 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 where the Birth, Marriage and Death Sections of the page are located.

6. Select the Birth section heading within Vital Records.

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

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

9. Copy and paste the following in chronological(date) order with what records are already on that page under the Birth section:


 * :*1821–1962 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. This index is an electronic index for the years 1821 to 1962. It is not necessarily intended to index any specific set of records. This index is not complete for any particular place or region. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.


 * :*1856–1909 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. The collection includes a name index and images of county birth records in Ohio. The time period and type of record varies by county.

10. Hit enter on your keyboard.

11. IF you are working in Cuyahoga County - also add this under the Birth Section in Chronological order:


 * :*1880–1950 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Birth affidavits, delayed births and corrections, and voter registration from the Cuyahoga County courthouse in Cleveland. This collection is being published as images become available.

12. IF you are working in Jefferson County - also add this under the Birth Section in Chronological order:


 * :*1797–1940 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Birth and probate records from Jefferson County, Ohio. This collection is being published as images become available. An index is being created in cooperation with the Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society and will be published as it becomes available. Contact the county courthouse to get the case number for a deceased person.

13. In the summary at the bottom of the page put: Adding Vital records from Historical Records collection

14. Click on the Save Page button.

15. Now select the Marriage section heading within Vital Records.

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

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

18. Copy and paste the following in chronological(date) order with what records are already on that page under the Marriage section:


 * :*1789–1994 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Name index and images of county marriage records acquired from local courthouses.


 * :*1800–1958 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Name index to marriage records from the state of Ohio. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch 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.

19. Hit enter on your keyboard.

20. In the summary at the bottom of the page put: Adding Vital records from Historical Records collection

21. Click on the Save Page button.

22. Now select the Marriage section heading within Vital Records.

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

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

25. Copy and paste the each of the following in chronological(date) order with what records are already on that page under the Death section:


 * :*1854–1997 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Name index to death and burial records from the state of Ohio. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. This set contains 2,535,556 records. 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.


 * :*1908–1953 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free. Name index and images of Ohio statewide death certificates.


 * :*1908–1932, 1938–1944, and 1958–2007 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free.  Index of deaths from the Ohio Department of Health in Columbus. Index provided by Ancestry.com.

26. IF you are working in Stark County - also add this under the Death Section in Chronological order:


 * :*1890–2002 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Images of Coroner's Inquest books, reports, and case files from the courthouse in Canton, Ohio. This collection is being published as images become available.

27. Hit enter on your keyboard.

28. In the summary at the bottom of the page put: Adding Vital records from Historical Records collection

29. Click on the Save Page button.


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

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

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

Assignment Chart
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.
 * 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 Adams County for societies."


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

