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" David Lines, Born at Woodbridge, Conn., died at Niagara, New York, falling it is supposed into the river above the great falls on Sabbath morning June 15th, 1862, aged 59. He was a seaman from his youth; he sailed early to the Pacific, to South American ports, to the Mediterranean, and for 30 years was connected with the Havre Pack- ets. He was long known as commander of the Steamship Arago and crossed the Atlantic nearly 240 times. Under his skillful seamanship thousands passed safely over the seas, for the Lord did guide him and lead him to his desired haven. By them he was esteemed and greatly beloved and his untimely death lamented; a man of temperate habits, of great kindness, of true friendship, of liberal charity. His toils and enterprises were rewarded with a fortune, and a generous nature led him to befriend the poor. A veteran sailor, an honored man; he now sleeps the sleep that knows no waking."
The Baldwin family, which are quite numerous in the town, trace their genealogy to Richard Baldwin, who was baptized in the parish of Aston, Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England, August 25th, 1622. Barnabas, whose father's name was Barnabas, and who was the grand- son of Richard, was one of the fifteen set off from Milford in 1738 to form the parish of Amity, and one of the first members of the church.
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He was made ensign of the Sixth Company of New Haven in 1739, and in 1749 captain of the company of Amity. From his sons we have the different branches of the Baldwin family in the town. Captain James Baldwin lived on the tract of land sold by the Indian chief, Towtanimoe, to his ancestor, Richard Baldwin. He was a successful business man, public-spirited and ready to lend a helping hand to every good object. He was selectman of the town 27 years, town agent 5 other years, and was sent to the legislature 4 years.
Captain Ephraim Baldwin was one of the most prominent men of his times, both in town and parish affairs. He often represented his town in the legislature, and was one of the large-hearted support- ers of the church. Of the names which have come down to the present none are more honored than his. He was eminently a peace maker and a firm support to every good enterprise.
Two of the original eight who were constituted the church of Amity were Ebenezer Beecher and Ebenezer Beecher, Jr. Ebenezer mar- ried Louise, daughter of Captain Isaac Johnson. The Beechers have always been prominent in the parish. Joseph Beecher gave the land for the church park, originally containing five acres.
There were two branches of the Clark family in Woodbridge. One branch came from Mr. David Clark; the other from Ensign George Clark, both of Milford. The two branches unite in the marriage of Noyes Clark and Mary Abigail Clark.
Mr. Treat Clark, who was a descendant of Ensign George Clark, married Miss Ann Maria Peck. He was an extensive farmer and cat- tle broker. He was one of the board of selectmen for 13 years, and represented the town in the state legislature four terms. Few men in the town were more highly respected and esteemed for urbanity and kindly assistance wherever he could be of benefit to others. The only child that survived him was his daughter, Mary Angeline Clark, who married Hon. Amos S. Treat, who represented the town of Woodbridge three years in the state legislature, and was honored with the speaker- ship of the house. He afterward moved to Bridgeport, where he ac- cumulated a large property, and was one of the leading men of the city.
The name Peck has been from the first prominent in the annals of Woodbridge. At the organization of the ecclesiastical society of Amity, in 1738, after they " made choice of Capt. Isack Johnson " for their moderator, "Secondly, They by vote made choice of Ebenezer Peck as their society clark and sworn according to law." He was probably the son of Benjamin Peck, and the grandson of Henry Peck, who is supposed to have come to this country with Eaton and Daven- port. There were two branches of the Peck family which settled in Woodbridge, the descendants of Joseph Peck of Milford, and those of Henry Peck of New Haven. The line of Joseph of Milford is Joseph,' Josephª, Jeremiah3, Phineas4. From Phineas' we have Phineas®, who
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entered the service in the war of the revolution, and was taken pris- oner and confined in the old sugar house in New York, where so many perished through the inhumanity of the British. Tradition says he was reduced to a mere skeleton, but was finally released and brought home by men on a hand litter from New York. He soon after died .*
Mr. John Peck became one of the master masons and contractors in New Haven. At one time he was an alderman of the city. He was a prominent member and supporter of the College Street church. After acquiring a competence he returned to his native town, Wood- bridge, which honored him with positions of trust, and sent him as representative twice to the legislature. He was a valuable aid in civil and ecclesiastical affairs.
Mr. Edwin J. Peck removed to Indianapolis, Ind., where he became a man of large wealth and influence. He was an elder in the Presby- terian church, and active in promoting the moral and Christian inter- ests of the city. He was deeply interested in Sabbath schools and education, and gave a large part of his fortune to Wabash College.
The Newtons of Woodbridge descended from Reverend Roger Newton, the second pastor of Milford, who married Mary, daughter of Reverend Thomas Hooker, the first pastor of Hartford. Lieutenant Samuel Newton was a large landholder and prominent in town and parish affairs. It was from his house that the council for the settle- ment of all the early pastors took up their march for the sanctuary. General Booth, of Meriden, was a son of his daughter Mary. Another of his descendants was Senator Newton Booth, of California. Among others of the name who distinguished themselves was Nelson Newton, who was a most valuable and public spirited citizen, at one time state senator from his district, and holding office under the United States government.
Daniel Smith united with the church in Amity December 26th, 1742. From him descended Daniel Smith, 2d, whose son, Daniel Treat Smith, became a prominent member of the society and church. The parsonage of Reverend Mr. Woodbridge, consisting of a house and farm, was given to him as a remuneration for the care and support of Molly Woodbridge during her lifetime. Mr. Smith was a blacksmith by trade, and was strict in his Puritan faith and practices. At four o'clock every Saturday afternoon his workmen in his shop laid aside all work, and were called into the house to wash and prepare for the Sabbath. He was a man of large influence both in the society of Amity and in the town, and greatly respected for his integrity and moral worth.
Of his descendants Mr. Willis Smith became a master mason and contractor in the city of New Haven. Some of the finest buildings in that city, and the soldiers' monument in East Park, were constructed
*Peck genealogy.
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under his supervision. Another son. Isaac T. Smith, after residing in Woodbridge, removed to the city.
Deacon David Smith was a prominent man in the church and so- ciety of Woodbridge, and was largely connected by marriage with the other families of the place. One sister became the wife of Doctor Goodsell, another the wife of Phineas Peck and mother of Deacon William Peck. Deacon Smith was a man of sterling integrity, and his memory remains carrying the fragrance of Christian charity to the present day.
Stephen Peck Perkins learned the mason's trade and became a prominent contractor in the city. He was a skillful and thorough workman. There was never a question but that work entrusted to him would be done well. He retired from business and built an ele- gant villa in his native town near the old homestead of his childhood. He was honored and beloved by his fellow townsmen. They con- ferred upon him important civil offices, and sent him to the legislature. HIe was foremost in all efforts for the welfare of the town and the prosperity of the church.
The first settlement in the town was made by Richard Sperry, whose house stood at Sperry Farms, in the bend of the road at the foot of the hill, in that locality. One of his descendants was Enoch Sperry, who had a mill on Brush brook. He was a very active business man, and also carried on clothing works, making this one of the busiest points in the town. At one time seven roads led to these mills, in place of the one now existing. Enoch Sperry lost his life at the hands of an insane man. Several of the Sperry family descended from him are among the most prominent of New Haven's citizens. The "Sperry Farms" in this town embraced very choice lands.
In addition to the foregoing settlers and principal citizens, the fol- lowing is a list of those living in the town prior to April 12th, 1784, as shown by the oath of fidelity, subscribed before Caleb Beecher, a jus- tice of the peace of the town: Benjamin Woodbridge, Eliphalet Ball, Thomas Darling, Esq., David Perkins, Alling Sperry, Elijah Sperry, Benjamin Hotchkiss, Jonathan Perkins, Abel Smith, Bezaleel Peck, Lazarus Clark, Nathan Platt, Thomas Baldwin, Joseph Colens, Jared Tolles, Isaac Sperry, Lucas Lines, Samuel Brisco, Joel Hine, Jonathan Peck, Hezekiah Thomas, Eliakim Sperry, Nathaniel Sperry, Abraham Hotchkiss, Barnabas Baldwin, Jr., Samuel Johnson, Jr., Francis Mar- tin, Caleb Peck, John Thomas, Daniel Tolles, David Thomas, Judah Andrews, Daniel Smith, Jared Beecher, Ebenezer Beecher, Joseph Downs, Elias Hotchkiss, S. Burrall Smith, Richard Russell, Jr., Zenas Peck, Archibald Perkins, Thomas Perkins, Ezekiel Hotchkiss, Aaron Clark, Joel Colens, Thomas Darling. Jr., Roger Peck, Thomas Alling, Elijah Sperry, Andrew Bradley, Wilmot Bradley, James Wheeler, Amos Stilson, Samuel Beecher, Titus Smith, Benajah Peck, David Freeman, Samuel Fisk Peck, Abel Ives, George Gunn, Jesse Johnson,
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Christopher Newton, Barnabas Baldwin, Moses Sanford, David Smith, Solomon Gilbard, Jason Sanford, Samuel Downs, Timothy Ball, Jr., Simeon Sperry, Benjamin Peck, Lemuel Sperry, David Ford, Lieuten- ant Sperry, Richard Sperry, Asa Sperry, Nathaniel Tuttle, Ebenezer Sperry, Uriah Tuttle, Philo F. Dibble, Azariah Perkins, Caleb Geer, Hezekiah Smith, Nathan Clark, Asa Hunterton, Joel Sperry, Joseph Peck, Joseph Merwin, Amadus Dibble, Allen Carrington, Samuel Beach, Amos Stillson, Barnabas Baldwin, Jr., Jonathan Peck, Jr., Eli- jah Osborne, Nathan Sperry, Hezekiah Smith, Francis Martin, Oscar Hunterton, Jared Beecher, Eliakim Sperry, Aaron Clark, Abraham Hotchkiss.
This taking of the oath of fidelity was one of the first acts after the incorporation of the parishes of Amity and Bethany into a town, Jan- uary, 1784, with the name of Woodbridge, in compliment to Reverend Benjamin Woodbridge, who had then been the pastor of the Amity church for more than forty years. The deference which was paid the minister is shown by the fact that but very few towns in the colony were named after persons, the names of places being preferred. He died about two years later.
The first town meeting was held February 17th, 1784, when the following principal officers were chosen : Selectmen, Captain Ezra Sperry, Jacob Hotchkiss, John Dibble, Esq., Captain Samuel Osborne; clerk, Amos Perkins; collector, Reuben Beecher; listers, Amos Thomas, David Smith. Charles Baldwin, Roger Peck. John Thomas, Raymond Sanford.
The town clerks of Woodbridge from 1784 have been: 1784-92, Amos Perkins; 1793-5, David Cook; 1796-7, Doctor Thomas Goodsell; 1798-1804, Samuel Osborne; 1805, Jehiel Castle; 1806-9, Samuel Os- borne; 1810-29, Justus Thomas; 1830-1, Andrew Castle; 1832-6, Joseph IV. Davis; 1837-50, Beril P. Smith; 1851-77, Marcus Earl Baldwin; 1878. William H. Warner; 1879-89, Marcus Earl Baldwin.
Among the selectmen before 1800 were the following: Thomas Darling, Samuel Newton, Jonathan Andrews, Enoch Norton, Nathan Clark, David French, Jonathan Peck, Jesse Beecher, Joseph Beecher, Samuel Osborne, Daniel Beecher, Nathaniel Tuttle, Timothy Ball, Daniel Hotchkiss, Raymond Sanford, Oliver Buckingham, Roger Peck, Amos Thomas, Charles Baldwin, Eli Sanford, John Thomas, Nathan Platt, Richard Baldwin, Eber Downs, Joel Goodyear, Moses Hine, Eliakim Sperry, Alling Carrington, Jason Hotchkiss, Jared Beecher, Charles Bradley, Hezekiah Thomas, Daniel Tolles, David Smith, John Russell, Isaac Sperry, Medad Hotchkiss, Samuel T. Peck, David Hotchkiss, Hezekiah Baldwin.
In the same office there were, in the present century, in the orig- inal town: Timothy Hitchcock, Isaac Hemingway, Philo Dibble, Doc- tor Thomas Goodsell, Enoch Newton, Captain Samuel Newton, Will- iam Andrews, David Wooding, Demas Sperry, Chauncey Tolles, Isaac
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Hotchkiss, Eliakim Terrell, Roger Alling, Beri Beecher, Reuben Hitchcock, Jabez Hitchcock, Colonel Joel Hine, Archibald Perkins, Timothy Bradley, Noyes Darling, Enoch Beecher, Robert Clarke.
And among the selectmen since Bethany was set off in 1832, have been: Samuel Peck, Lyman Manville, William W. Peck, James A. Darling, Joseph W. Davis, Edward Hine, John Andrews, Levi Peck, James J. Baldwin, Nathan P. Thomas, Daniel C. Augur, Henry Hi- cox, Alvin Perkins, Lewis Russell, Sidney B. Sperry, Samuel P. New- ton, Leverett Carrington, Lewis Thomas, John Peck, Theodore R. Baldwin, Rollin C. Newton, Frederick F. Finney, William Clark, Wil- liam H. Hotchkiss, Thomas Darling, Beril P. Smith, David R. Baldwin, Nelson Newton, Lyman A. Bradley, Samuel F. Perkins, Thomas San- ford, Abner S. Baldwin, Jared Sperry, Henry F. Merwin, Mortimer G. Perkins, Nathan P. Peck, Theron A. Todd, Stephen P. Bradley, James F. Nichols.
Among the treasurers in more recent years were : William A. Warner, Phineas E. Peck, J. L. Terrell and Wells M. Beecher.
In 1786 the town " Voted to agree with Jacob Hotchkiss, or any other man, to build a town house the bigness of Milford Town House, for seventy pounds."
It was built so as to permit the meeting of 1787 to be held in it. It had three seats on the south side and a like number on the north side. "There was a table eight feet long and suitable benches that could be moved." The place where it stood is still known as the town house lot. After the parish of Bethany was formed a public building was erected in that section, and the town meetings alternated between the two parishes until each was recognized as a distinct town. In late years no separate town hall has been maintained.
The location and improvement of the public roads has demanded unusual attention,in every period of the town's history. In 1784 it was voted to repair the West River bridge. In 1798 the Straits Turnpike Company used part of the public roads in locating its high- way. The Oxford and Derby turnpikes were located at later periods, and each, in its day. was an important thoroughfare. The general course of all of these roads is southeast toward New Haven, but pass- ing through the town in different sections, they afforded easy means of communication. They have been kept in fair repair by the town, and are still the leading thoroughfares of travel. This is one of the few towns of the county which has no railway within its bounds.
Doctor Thomas Goodsell was one of the first located physicians, being here soon after the organization of the town. In 1796 he was also licensed as a taverner. In that period public houses were also kept by Captain Samnel Osborne, David Perkins and Elijah Sanford.
In 1814 Doctor Isaac Goodsell was located in Woodbridge as a prac- titioner of medicine. The physicians in 1890 were: Doctors Silas C. Hubbell and J. W. Barker. In recent years no stores have been kept
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in the town, and the principal source of mail supply is from the West- ville post office, in the town of New Haven.
The population of the town is small, being in 1890 926. The grand list was $401,867.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
Daniel C. Augur, born in New Haven in 1807, was a son of Joel, and grandson of Isaac Augur. Joel married Phila, daughter of Joshua Newhall, who was a revolutionary soldier. Their children were: Lewis, Daniel C., Joel, George, Wealthy A., Susan and Elizabeth B. Daniel C. Augur, from 1822 to 1829, was a resident of Bridgeport, Conn., where he learned the shoemaker's trade. From 1829 to 1838 he resided in New Haven. In 1838 he removed to Woodbridge, where he after- ward resided. In 1839 he engaged in the butcher business in New Haven, which he conducted for 17 years, doing a wholesale and retail business. From that time until his death he was extensively engaged in growing garden seeds. He was a selectman of the town, and was assessor for ten years, also justice of the peace and notary public sev. eral years. From 1830 to 1834 he was a captain in the state militia. Captain Augur was thrice married: first, in 1828, to Delia Middlebrook, by whom he had three children: Minot, Amelia E. and Charles P. He inarried for his second wife Caroline E. Clark, and for his third wife Miranda Allen. Minot married Ruth, daughter of Bennett B. Peck, of Woodbridge. Amelia E. is the wife of Judge Henry Stoddard. Charles P. was married in 1871 to Isabel Allen, of Westport, Conn. Their children are: Edith, Erroll, Elma, Ethel, Eimer, Eunice, Elsie and Edna. Daniel C. Augur died October 24th, 1890. At the time of his death he was the oldest Odd Fellow and the oldest militia officer in the state.
Ira W. Baldwin, born in Woodbridge in 1839, is a son of Abner S., grandson of Abner, and great-grandson of Jeremiah Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin is a farmer and has always resided in Woodbridge and Orange. He married, in 1862, Esther C., daughter of William An- drew, of Orange. Their children are Frank I. and Fannie E.
John J. Baldwin, born in Woodbridge in 1852, is a son of Abner S., whose father, Abner, was a son of Deacon Richard Baldwin, also an elder of the church. Abner S. was born in Woodbridge in 1809, and married Mary A. Camp. Their children were: Delia, Emily, Nancy, Ira W., Everett, Allison, Mary and John J. Abner S. Baldwin held the office of selectman for several years, also justice of the peace, and taught school. John J. Baldwin is engaged in farming and the milk business. He married, in 1872, Ellen F., daughter of Parson Baldwin, of Woodbridge. They have two children: Burton J., born in 1875, now pursuing a preparatory college course at the Hopkins Grammar School, New Haven; and Adella F., born in 1877, at West End Insti- tute, New Haven.
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Doctor John W. Barker, born in New York city in 1836, was edu- cated at the Yale Medical School, graduating in 1860. Heimmediately began the practice of his profession at Easthampton, Mass. He re- mained there less than three years. Going to New Haven he practiced there until 1871, when he settled in Woodbridge, where he has since resided. He is a member of the State and County Medical Societies, and during his residence in New Haven was a member of the New Haven Medical Society.
Charles N. Beecher, born in Woodbridge in 1821, is a son of Amos and grandson of Enoch, both of whom were residents of Woodbridge and farmers. Enoch kept a store in Woodbridge at one time. Amos Beecher married Charlotte, daughter of Silas Baldwin, of Woodbridge, and their children were: Charles N., Mary A., Elizabeth A., George E., Charlotte M., Alonzo E., Franklin A. and Jane V. Charles N. Beecher was married, in 1858, to Mary Warner, of Mt. Carmel, Conn. They have one son, Charles L., born in 1859, married Gertrude Ladd, of Sey- mour. Charles L. is secretary of the board of education, and of the Woodbridge Grange.
John J. Beecher, born in Woodbridge in 1824, is a son of Reuben, and grandson of Ephraim, whose father is supposed to have been named Reuben. Ephraim Beecher was one of the early residents of Woodbridge, and one of the leading men of his day. He served in the war of 1812. He married Sarah Dorrance, and had ten children, all of whom lived to maturity, and the majority to the advanced age of 70 and 80 years. They were: Pattie, Bela, Malinda, Reuben M., Demon, Elizabeth A., Sally, Riley, Lydia C. and David. Reuben M. Beecher was born in Woodbridge in 1791, and married Mary, daughter of Silas Baldwin. Their children were: John J., Catherine L., Wells M., Edward I. and Francis M .; the two last died young. John J. Beecher has mostly been a resident of Woodbridge, has held a num- ber of the important offices of the town, and is now deacon of the church. In 1862 he enlisted in the 10th Connecticut Volunteers, and served three years. He married, in 1846, Maria Carrington, of Chesh- ire, Conn. They had two children: Helen M. and one that died in infancy. Helen M. married Carlos D. Blakeman, of Stratford, Conn. Wells M. Beecher was born in Woodbridge in 1833, and married, in 1859, Carrie W. Fuller, of Orange, Mass. They have had two chil- dren: Frank Wheaton, born June 29th, 1861, died the following Octo- ber; and Edward W. Mr. Beecher was appointed town treasurer in 1887, to fill a vacancy, and elected to the same office in 1888 and 1889. He is secretary and treasurer of the Congregational church of Wood- bridge.
Jacob Beiseigel, born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, December 25th, 1827, came to America in 1854, and to Woodbridge in 1855, where he has since resided, engaged in farming. He was married in 1857 to Clara Schwartzweller. Their children are: Mary, Kate,
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Jacob, Jr., Clara, Julia, Amelia and Frank. Julia married Charles Parker; Mary married Albert Liefield; Clara married Edward Buhlus.
Jacob Beiseigel, Jr., born in Woodbridge October 5th, 1860, is a son of Jacob and Clara (Schwartzweller) Beisiegel, and grandson of Jacob. Jacob Beisiegel, Jr., was married in 1889 to Mamie Russell. He is a member of the Woodbridge Congregational church and of the Grange.
G. Halsted Bishop, born in New Haven in 1864, is a son of Charles, whose father, John, was a son of Ichabod Bishop, who was a resident of East Haven and one of its leading men. Charles Bishop was born January 14th, 1817, in East Haven. He carried on a coal business for several years, and afterward engaged in the wholesale grocery trade. He died in 1869. He married, in 1845, Mary A., daughter of Thomas Darling. They had six children, only two of whom lived to grow up -G. Halsted and Mary R. Thomas Darling was born May 3d, 1793. He was a son of Thomas, he a son of Thomas, and he a son of Thomas, who was one of the early settlers of Woodbridge. Thomas Darling, the 4th, was a prominent man in Woodbridge. He was its representa- tive three terms. He married Lucy, daughter of Samuel Newton, and they had three daughters: Jane, Mary A. and Lucia.
Stephen P. Bradley, born in Woodbridge in 1832, is a son of Abner, whose father, Abner, was a son of Abner Bradley. All were residents of Woodbridge and farmers, except the father of Stephen P., who was a mason. He married Abia, daughter of Stephen Peck. Their chil- dren were: Stephen P. and Rowe S. Stephen P. Bradley was engaged in farming until 1870, when he engaged in the mercantile trade, which he carried on for eleven years, nine in Westville and two in New Haven. In 1889 he again engaged in trade at Westville, which he car- ries on at the present time. He has held the office of selectman for five years and assessor for eight years. He married, in 1854, Betsey A., daughter of James J. Baldwin, of Woodbridge. They have one son, Charles A., born 1858, married in 1882 Addie W. Burgess.
Oliver Stoddard Chatfield, born in Derby (now Seymour) in 1794, was a son of Joel and grandson of Elnathan, who was a son of Edwin. Joel Chatfield married Ruth Stoddard. His son, Oliver Stoddard Chat- field, married Abigail Tuttle, and their children were: Mary J., George WV., Martha A., Howard G., Henry W., Ruth A. and Charles C. He graduated from Yale College, and at one time published the New Eng- land Journal of Education, at Boston, Mass. Mary J. married, in 1849, Friend C. Ford, son of Jared and grandson of Elias Ford.
John Currie, born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. in 1829, is a son of David and Agnes (Gillispie) Currie, and grandson of James Currie. He came to America in 1853, and in 1863 settled in Woodbridge and engaged in farming. He owns and resides on the homestead of Rev- erend Woodbridge, after whom the town was named. The residence on the place was built in 1697. Mr. Currie is a member of the Con- gregational church of Woodbridge. He was married in 1856 to Ellen
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Nesbitt. Their children were; Mary, David and Agnes. In 1882 he inarried for his second wife Elizabeth Johnstone. They have two chil- dren: Archibald and Amy.
David E. Currie, born in Canada in 1860, is a son of John and Ellen (Nesbitt) Currie, grandson of David and great-grandson of James Currie. In 1863 his parents settled in Woodbridge, where he has since resided. Since 1880 he has been engaged in the milk busi- ness. He married, in 1883, Addie L. Church, of West Haven.
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