Is the a search feature for categories?

Question

I understand the use of categorization.

What I don't know is how we can use categories.  More precisely, is there a way to search for specific categories . . . like if we want to connect with researchers who are working on ancestors in the same village, county, or whatever?
Mary G.

Answer 1

The one-place studies would be more in line with what you are seeking, I think.  One Place Studies

However, you can search categories. Go to Category: Categories  which is the beginning page of the Category hierachies. At the top of the page, in teeny-tiny print is a link to "Category Search." Click on that link then you will get a page with a search box on it.

Comments

Or you can go to the dropdown menu 'Find' and 'Categories' is the first item.

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Ros, that's the page my link takes her to.

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Just a different way to get to the same place. :)

Answer 2

Mary, another way to find categories is to click on the search button you use when doing a surname search (except don't put a name in). this takes you to the advanced search page. Scroll down to the bottom "Search for any text." Choose Categories. Type in the location you're looking for a category for. I typed in Rowan County, North Carolina and it gave me several categories for this particular location.

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Another way to search categories is when you're editing an existing biography or space page. There is an icon that looks like a bunch of connected boxes. Click on that, and start typing. If a category exists that partially matches what you're typing, it'll pop up.