FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Project Texas Tasks – Probate Intro

WikiProject Texas Wiki Project Texas Tasks - Probate Records Intro

Wikitext Editing Instructions
1. Click on your chosen county name in the Assignment Chart. This will take you to your county page.

2. 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.

3. Scroll to the heading Probate Records.

4. Open the Probate Records heading for editing by clicking on the pen in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title.

5. Click on the word wikitext in the toolbox at the top left of the edit box.

6. Place your cursor immediately after the heading Probate Records and strike the enter key on your keyboard.

7. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading Probate Records:



8. If there is any other text under the heading, be sure to place the intro template on a separate line before any additional text.

9. Save the page.

10. Click on the blue links you just added.


 * a. FamilySearch Books
 * b. Texas Probate Records

11. If any of these links do not work, please contact FamilySearch at the number listed in Description above.

12. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Added probate intro".

13. Click on the box "Save Page". The task is complete.

14. Follow the directions in the Assignment Chart section below to report your completed task.

Example of a Completed Section
See Sabine County, Texas Probate Records

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. Not all counties are included in the chart below. If your county is not listed, this task is not needed for your county.
 * 5. 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.
 * 6. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding Family History Center".
 * 7. Click on the box "Save Page".
 * 8. 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 Texas FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you!

Counties W-Z
