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== ''Timeline Example:''  ==
== ''Timeline Example:''  ==


The timeline needs to be to the point and easy to scan (by users) and to insert events (by writers). Therefore, please use a [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Hows#Formatting|bulleted list]], put the date in bold (Year first), and type a brief description of the event, such as:
The timeline needs to be to the point and easy to scan (by users) and to insert events (by writers).  


*'''1849 October''' The first Mormon settlers arrived in (add name of town or area)  
Please use a [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Hows#Formatting|bulleted list]] arranged by date with the year first. Then type a brief description of the event, such as:
*'''1850''' (name of county) was established as an original county in Utah Territory. It included the entire area west to the California border, which is now in Nevada.  
 
*'''1852''' 85 families lived in the areas of (add names of places)  
*'''1849 October.''' The first Mormon settlers arrived in (add name of town or area)  
*'''18__''' Nevada Territory was formed, decreasing the size of this county.  
*'''1850.''' (name of county) was established as an original county in Utah Territory. It included the entire area west to the California border, which is now in Nevada.  
*'''18__''' The first courthouse was built.
*'''1852.''' 85 families lived in the areas of (add names of places)  
*'''18__.''' Nevada Territory was formed, decreasing the size of this county.  
*'''18__.''' The first courthouse was built.


:(NOTE: The above timeline is fictitious and given as a formatting example only.)
:(NOTE: The above timeline is fictitious and given as a formatting example only.)
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