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Nelson M. Reynolds, born in 1833 in Glocester, R. I., is a son of Orrin, and grandson of James Reynolds. He is a mason by trade. In September, 1868, he established a general store at East Killingly, which he still operates. He has been postmaster at East Killingly since October, 1885, has been assessor, mem- ber of the board of relief, selectman, and registrar of voters. He is a democrat. He was married January 1st, 1857, to Julia A., daughter of John White.
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Arnold P. Rich was born in 1858 in Killingly. He is a son of Alfred, whose father, Rufus, was a son of David Rich. His mother was Alma A., daughter of Mowry P. Arnold, M. D. He was educated at the schools of East Killingly and Danielson- ville, and has taught school continuously since 1881. He was married in 1885 to Emma L., daughter of Charles A. Potter, son of Stephen H. Potter. Her mother is Phœbe A., daughter of Israel Chase. Mrs. Rich is also a teacher. Mr. Rich is a member of the Free Will Baptist church of East Killingly.
Sabin L. Sayles was born in Pascoag, R. I., February 8th, 1827. He is a son of Nicholas Sayles, who was for many years a manufacturer of farming implements in Pascoag, R. I. Mr. Sayles received only a common school education. He entered a woolen mill at the age of fifteen years, and about one year later entered his father's factory, where he served three years. He came to Killingly in 1853, and five years later to Dayville, where Mr. Sayles' residence now is. Since being in Connecticut he has been connected with manufacturing, which is mentioned elsewhere. He was on the electoral ticket of Connecticut in 1864, and he was delegate to the national republican conventions of 1868 and 1872. In 1870 he was on Governor Jewell's staff with rank of colonel, and as a republican he has exerted a wide influence.
William H. Sayles, born March 10th, 1841, is a son of Harris C. Sayles, who, in company with A. Potter, took up a mill privi- lege west of Elmville, where a shoddy mill was built and run for a short time. Then Mr. Sayles bought Mr. Potter's interest and increased the business, and later began the manufacture of satinet goods. W. H. Sayles then took the business and con- ducted it about ten years, changing the production in the mean- time from satinets to fancy cassimeres. Since 1880 he has rented the mill and machinery to T. E. Hopkins. He was married in 1863 to Phœbe S., daughter of James S. Cook, of Burrillville, R. I. They have two sons, James H. and Walter E. Mr. Sayles is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., and a member of John Lyon Lodge, No. 45, K. of P.
Frank U. Scofield, born in Killingly in 1858, is a son of U. B. Scofield, who came from New York to Killingly about thirty years ago. His mother is Abbie J. Young. Mr. Scofield is a printer. He worked on The Transcript for J. Q. A. Stone nine years. Since March, 1882, he has been in the job printing busi-
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ness in Danielsonville. He built a residence on Cottage street in 1381, where he now resides. He has been steward in the Danielsonville Methodist Episcopal church four years, and Sun- day school superintendent two years. He was married in 1882 to Ina W., daughter of Daniel Main. He is a member of Ætna Lodge, No. 21, A. O. U. W.
A. G. Scranton, born May 18th, 1833, is a son of Samuel and grandson of Fones Scranton. He is a painter by trade, having followed the business here about twenty years. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Company K, 18th Connecticut volunteers, and served until the close of the war as second lieutenant. In 1880 he bought the marble and granite works of William P. Adams' estate, which business he has since conducted. He was married in 1857 to Elizabeth Macomber, who died in 1886. They had two children: Fannie M. (Mrs. George L. Wilson, of St. Paul, Minn.) and Samuel (deceased). Mr. Scranton is a democrat, and a mem- ber of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.
Job F. Seamans was born in 1846 in Scituate, R. I. He is a son of Silas, whose father, Job, was a son of Thomas Seamans. His mother was Alvira, daughter of Joseph Cole. Mr. Seamans is a shoe manufacturer. His father started a shoe factory in East Killingly, which he conducted until his death in 1883, un- der the firm name of S. Seamans & Son. Since 1883 the firm has been J. F. Seamans & Co. In 1887 the business was moved to Mechanic street, Danielsonville, where it is still running, with from eighteen to twenty hands. Mr. Seamans was a member of the legislature in 1878, and again in 1886. He was married in 1869 to Rosa, daughter of Frank McGrindy. They have two daughters, Nora F. and Ellie. He is a member of the Congre- gational church, a republican, a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., and a prominent member of the order.
Albert E. Shippee, born in 1844 in Foster, R. I., is a son of Philip and grandson of Anthony Shippee. His mother was Dor- cas, daughter of Caleb Simmons. Mr. Shippee came from Rhode Island to Williamsville in 1859, and with the exception of a few years he has worked for the Williamsville Manufacturing Com- pany, having been for seventeen years overseer of spinning. He was in the war of the rebellion from December, 1863, to October, 1865, in Company D, 1st Connecticut volunteers, and was pro- moted from private to sergeant in April, 1864. He was married in 1863 to Fannie Keene, and has one daughter. He is a member
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of McGregor Post, No. 27, G. A. R. He started a livery stable in 1873, which he still runs.
Willis H. Shippee, Jr., born in 1864, is a son of Willis H. and grandson of Robert, whose father, Willard, was a son of Esek Shippee. His mother, Laura, is a daughter of Lebbeus Graves, son of David, son of Eseker, son of Lebbeus Graves. Willis H., Jr., was educated in the schools of Killingly, took a commercial course at Eastman's College and has since been a teacher. He was married in December, 1885, to Ida C., daughter of Cyrus Mitchell, son of Zebedee, son of William, son of Zebedee Mit- chel1.
Daniel S. Shumway, born in 1809 in Killingly, is a son of Noah and grandson of Peter Shumway. His mother was Lucy, daughter of Thomas Dyke. Mr. Shumway resided in Burrill- ville, R. I., from the age of four years until 1870, when he re- turned to Killingly, where he was station agent at Dayville for twelve years for the Norwich & Worcester railroad. Since 1882 he has lived retired. He was married in 1839 to M. Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Stiness, a sea captain, who was born in 1775 and died in 1816. She died in 1864, leaving five children: Henry H., James D., Sarah S. (Mrs. Benjamin Cogswell), Mary D. (now the widow of John Stokes) and Rebecca L.
Almeda Simmons is a daughter of Stephen and Nancy (Law) Smith, the latter a daughter of George Law. She is a grand- daughter of Jeremiah and Joanna (Wilkinson) Smith. She mar- ried William Simmons, a son of Robert Simmons. He was a farmer and stone cutter, living in Foster, R. I., until his death. Since 1884 Mrs. Simmons has lived at East Killingly.
Alfred N. Smith was born in 1856 in Columbus, Ga. He is a son of Benoni, whose father, John, was a son of Doctor John Smith. His mother was Mary A., daughter of Silas Bailey. Mr. Smith worked in a store in Plainfield about four years. He came to Danielsonville and bought a residence in 1887, and fitted up one part for a store, where he does a general grocery and flour, feed and grain business. He was married in 1881 to Hattie, daughter of A. H. Bennett, of Canterbury. They have one daughter, Susie B. Mr. Smith is a republican and a member of the Baptist church of Danielsonville.
Russell F. Smith, born in 1860 in Killingly, is the youngest son of John and grandson of John Smith. His mother was Su- san, daughter of Henry Fenner. He was for seven years sales-
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man in the Attawaugan store, and for the last year he has been travelling salesman for a bakery firm of Hartford. He was mar- ried in 1882 to Carrie, daughter of William Tarbox. He is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.
Henry Sparks was born in 1812 in Killingly. He is a son of Henry W., who was in the war of 1812, and died in 1886, aged 94 years. He was the son of John and grandson of Samuel Sparks. The mother of Henry was Lois, daughter of Abner Day. Mr. Sparks is a farmer and has lived in the house that he now occu- pies since 1815. He was married in 1838 to Lydia Ann, daugh- ter of Jonathan and Loraina (Sparks) Aldrich. They have twelve children : Mary A., William H. H., Charlotta A., Lois D., Cassius M. C., Cassius M., John Q. A., Lurena B., Laura R., Ju- lius A., Lilla N. and George W. I. Mr. Sparks is a republi- can.
P. H. Sprague, born in 1832 in Scotland, Conn., is a son of William B. and Joanna (Hutchins) Sprague, grandson of Sam- uel and Ruhama (Borden) Sprague, and great-grandson of Daniel and Selah (Wadsworth) Sprague. His great-great-grandparents were Thomas and Susanna Sprague. According to the records, she joined the South Killingly church in 1776. Mr. Sprague's mother, Joanna, was a daughter of Penuel Hutchins, M. D., a son of Ezra, whose father, John, was a son of Nicholas Hutchins, who came from England to Groton, Mass., in 1670. Mr. Sprague has been a carpenter for about thirty years. He was married in 1871 to Lora J., daughter of John Mahrs. He is a republican, a member of the Westfield Congregational church, and a member of the Masonic order.
Clara B. Stokes is a daughter of John Stokes, who was born in Wiltshire, England, in 1817, came to Providence, R. I., in 1848, and thence to Pascoag, R. I., where he worked for a man- ufacturing company for seventeen years. He came from there to Dayville in January, 1866, where for about ten years he was in the employ of the Sayles Manufacturing Company. He was married in 1836 to Phebe, daughter of John Gregory. The names of their seven living children are: Ann (Mrs. Robert Kershaw), Elizabeth (Mrs. E. K. Spaulding), Sarah J. (Mrs. H. Hanks), Fannie (Mrs. A. P. Bennett), Emeline (Mrs. I. L. Blanch- ard), Charlotte A. (Mrs. Dr. A. E. Darling) and Clara B. Stokes. They lost seven children : John, Elizabeth, Maria, Elnora, Mary E., Lillian M. and Lily E. Miss Stokes is an enthusiastic tem- perance worker, as is also her father.
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Joseph W. Stone was born in November, 1830, in Massachu- setts. He is a son of Reverend George, whose father, Joseph, was a son of George Stone. His mother was Olive, daugh- ter of George and Betsey (Adams) Cundall, of Brooklyn, Conn. Mr. Stone is a harness maker by trade. He had charge of the harness department of L. M. Dean's works at Woodstock for eighteen years prior to 1871. At that time he came to Daniel- sonville and established a harness store, which he has since con- ducted. He has been justice since 1878. He was married in 1852 to Caroline A. Leach, of Putnam. Conn. They have one son, George M., and one daughter that died-Ella C. Mr. Stone has been a deacon of the Congregational church about ten years.
Warren Taft was born in 1817 in Burrillville, R. I. He is the oldest son of Moses, whose father, Moses, was a son of Myaman Taft. His mother was Sally (Ballard) Taft. He is a carpenter by trade. He came from Rhode Island to East Killingly in 1843, where he has lived since that time. He had charge of the building of the Whitestone Cotton Mill, in 1856, and had charge of repairs there until 1870. In September of that year he was made superintendent of the Ross Mill, where he continued until August, 1886, and since that time he has been a farmer. He was married in 1840 to Almira, daughter of Reverend Jonathan Oatley. They have two daughters: Almira E. and Mary J. Mr. Taft is a republican.
Israel G. Tefft, born in 1823 in Exeter, R. I., is a son of Jona- than, and grandson of Sprague Tefft. His mother was Mary, daughter of Israel Gates. Mr. Tefft is a farmer. In 1850 he went from Exeter, R. I., to Norwich, Conn., where he was a farmer until 1874, when he removed to Danielsonville and has been engaged in gardening and small fruit raising. Mr. Tefft was deacon of the Baptist church of Baltic about fifteen years. He has been deacon of the Danielsonville Baptist church about thirteen years. He was married in 1846 to Elcea M. Wilcox. They had three children : Mathew and Susan (twins, deceased), and William J. Mrs. Tefft died in 1871, and one year later Mr. Tefft was married to Mrs. Sarah Grant. Mr. Tefft is a staunch prohibitionist and an ardent worker in the temperance cause.
Hugh Thompson, born in 1852, is a son of James and Mary J. Thompson, and grandson of William Thompson. He was for several years with S. & H. Sayles, and has been with T. E. Hop-
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kins since 1881. Since October, 1886, he has been overseer of weaving. He was married in July, 1872, to Almira M., daugh- ter of Cyrus Mitchell. They have five children: Albert, Charles, Martha J., Benjamin and Ernest. Mr. Thompson is a member of St. Alban's church of Danielsonville, and a member of John Lyon Lodge, No. 45, K. of P.
William H. Tyler, born in 1848 in Middleton, Mass., is the son of Allison and Abigail (Wilkins) Tyler. In February, 1869, Mr. Tyler came to Danielsonville, where he had charge of the stitching department of the shoe factory of Abner Young for four years. He was afterward clerk for the James Brothers for eight years. He had charge of the " Moss Mills " store of Putnam for about six years. In April, 1887, he opened a grocery store on Furnace street, which he has run since that time. He was married in June, 1879, to Lucinda M., daughter of Ezra Al- len. They have one son, Harry D. He is a member of the Dan- ielsonville Baptist church and a republican.
Isaac Wade, born in 1818 in Rhode Island, is the youngest son of Charles, whose father Isaac, was a son of Nathaniel Wade. His mother was Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Pray. He was a cotton mill operative for about forty years, and for the last ten years has been a farmer. He was married in 1841 to Sylvia Young, who died leaving four children: Emily, Otis, Clovis and Charles. He was married again to Juliette Edson in 1863. They have four children: John, Fred, Nancy and Maud. Mr. Wade is a prohibitionist and a member of East Killingly Baptist church.
John Waldo, born in 1826 in Canterbury, Conn., is a son of Rufus, and grandson of John E. Waldo. His mother was Har- riet, daughter of Simon Shepard. Mr. Waldo was brought up on a farm with his father. He taught school eight winters. About 1852, in company with his brother Simon S., he went into a variety store in Danielsonville. In 1861 they built a new block on the same site where their old store stood. Since 1870 they have dealt principally in flour and grain. Mr. Waldo was a member of the legislature in 1884. He was married in 1846 to Lydia, daughter of Elijah Rathbon. He has been a director in the Windham County National Bank for about twenty years, and a deacon in the Congregational church about thirty years. . He is a republican.
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Anthony D. Warren was born in 1820. He is a son of Dyer, whose father Eleazar, was born in 1760, and bore the same name as his father, who was representative in the general assembly in 1775. He was the son of Eleazar, and grandson of Ephraim Warren, who died in 1747, and was buried on Breakneck hill, in Killingly. Mr. Warren followed teaching as a profession until 1856, and since that time he has been a farmer. He was on the school committee three years, and selectman seven years, as a republican.
Lysander Warren, born in 1815 in Killingly, is a son of Dyer and Minerva (Durfee) .Warren. Mr. Warren is a farmer. He came from Killingly Centre to his present residence in 1847. He has been on the school board about thirty years, and justice for about the same length of time. He was representative in the legislature in 1858, 1868 and 1878. He was married in 1844 to Marcia, daughter of. James Mason. They have one daughter living, Angie V., now Mrs. Charles A. Perkins, and two that died, Josephine and Emma. He is a republican.
Edward L. Warren was born in 1824 in Killingly. He is a son of Artemas, and grandson of Eleazar. His mother was Sarah Cleveland. Mr. Warren is the youngest of six children. He is a farmer, owning and occupying a farm that has been in the Warren family for several generations. . He built the house where he now lives in 1873. He was married in 1844 to Lucretia, daughter of Jonathan Parkhurst. They have five children: Lewis J., Lucius A., Frank P., Henry C. and Anna L. Mr. War- ren is a democrat.
Frank P. Warren, born in 1852, is a son of E. L. Warren. His education was obtained in the public schools of the town. He is a farmer, although he has paid considerable attention to the wood and lumber business. He was three years selectman, and in 1884 was representative in the legislature. He was married in 1879 to Rose, daughter of William Ross. They have one son, Ernest R.
Henry C. Warren, born in 1855 in Killingly, is a son of E. L. Warren. He was educated at Danielsonville high school. His musical education was principally with H. L. Aynesworth, of Worcester. He began to teach music in 1874, and has from fifty to seventy pupils. He was married March 18th, 1879, to Emma E., daughter of Willard Barber, and has one son, Edmund L. He and his wife are members of the First Baptist church of Dan-
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ielsonville, and he is a member of Ætna Lodge, No. 21, A. O. U. W.
Joseph W. Warren, born May, 1844, is the eldest son of Lester R., whose father, Ephraim, was a son of Ephraim Warren. His mother was Tabitha E., daughter of Joseph Arnold. He wased- ucated at the public schools of the town of Killingly, and has taught school since 1870. He was married in 1870 to Isabelle M., daughter of Jonathan Young. They have two children, Eva L. and Milton S. Mr. Warren is a republican and a member of the East Killingly Free Will Baptist church.
Daniel R. Weaver was born in 1814 in Coventry, R. I. He is the only surviving son of Joseph, whose father, Jonathan, was a son of Joseph Weaver. His mother was Anna Greene, and his grandmother was Elsie (Weaver) Weaver. Mr. Weaver is a farmer. He came from Coventry, R. I., to Killingly in 1862. He was married in 1837 to Betsey A. Austin. She died leaving one son, Charles H., of California. He was married a second time October 7th, 1879, to Phobe, daughter of Benjamin Tilling- hast, of West Greenwich, R. I., and granddaughter of Ben- jamin Tillinghast. He is a member of the Free Will Baptist church, and a republican.
George Warren Webster, born in April, 1832, in Pomfret, is the eldest son of Ezekiel, who was born in 1805 and died in 1868, grandson of John and Sarah (Pease). Webster, and great-grandson of John Webster, who went from Massachusetts to Maine, where most of the family now live. His mother was Esther (Cudworth) Webster. Mr. Webster was educated in district and select schools. He came to Dayville with his father in 1842, his father having built the Dayville Hotel prior to that time. He started an axe and pick handle factory here about 1860, and a short time later began to deal in lumber, coal and grain, which business he still continues. He took charge of the Killingly post office January 25th, 1886, having been appointed the September previous. He was married to Nancy Sabin, who died in 1856. He married for his second wife Ellen L., daughter of Horace Woodard. She died in 1879, leav- ing one son, George W., Jr. He was married again in 1879 to a daughter of Chester Carder. He is a prominent Mason, having attained to the degree of knight.
John E. Webster, brother of George W. Webster mentioned above, was born in 1840. He was an iron broker in Hartford
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from 1865 to 1883, and since that time he has lived at Dayville, where he owns and operates a small farm. He was married in 1864 to Amanda E., daughter of George Eddy, who was a son of Amasa Eddy, who was a nominee for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island in 1842, with Thomas W. Dorr for governor. His mother was Mary A., daughter of Captain Smith Mowry, of Rhode Island. They have four children: John E., Jr., Lillian E., Mary E. and Alice E. He is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., and also member of Washington Commandery, No. 1, of Hartford.
John Welch, son of Martin Welch, was born in 1817 in Ireland, and came from there to Killingly about 1848, where he has since lived. Since 1880 he and his son Louis have kept a livery and teaming stable at Attawaugan. He was married in 1852 to Eliz- abeth Wright, who died leaving two children-William and Mary Ann. He was married again in 1862 to Sarah Cassidy. They have one son-Louis T. Mr. Welch is a democrat.
Ludentia A. Weld and Harriet N. Whitmore were born in Killingly. They are daughters of Reverend Roswell Whitmore, who was born in 1787 in Ashford. He was pastor of the Con- gregational church of Westfield from 1813 to 1843, and after- ward was pastor of a branch of the same church at Dayville eight years. He was a son of Jacob and Hannah (Brown) Whit- more. Mr. Whitmore was married November 4th, 1813, to Avis, daughter of Shubael Hutchins. They had four daughters: Frances M. and Abbie R., deceased; and Harriet N. and Luden- tia A., who now live in the same house where their parents be- gan housekeeping and lived the most of their lives. Ludentia A. was married in 1838 to S. L. Weld. They had two children, Roswell W., of Chicago, and Harriet F. (Mrs. Reverend Joseph Danielson). Mr. Weld died in 1865. He was teacher of a select school for about twenty years. He was a deacon of the Congre- gational church.
David B. Wheaton .- Lucas Wheaton, of Swansea, Mass., was the father of Resolved Wheaton, who with his wife Zerviah (Buck) Wheaton, settled on a farm in the north part of the town, where the family now lives, at which place their youngest son, David B., was born in 1810. He married in 1834, Almira J., daughter of James Pratt. They had six children: George Henry, Sarah J., Sabra W., Lucy A., and two that died-George R. and Lucas R. George Henry is a carpenter by trade, al-
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though he spends a part of each year working on the farm with his father. Sarah J. is a teacher, having taught fifty-two terms of school.
William H. Williams was born in 1846 in Foster, R. I. He is a son of Henry D. and grandson of Xerxes, whose father, Squire Williams, was great-grandson of Roger Williams. His mother was Lovina, daughter of Robert Simmons. Mr. Williams is a miller, and was seven years in the Attawaugan grist mill. In December, 1879, he came to Danielsonville, where he has since run the grist mill for the Quinebaug Manufacturing Company. He built a fine residence on Maple street, in Danielsonville, in 1884. He was married in 1874 to Lydia A., daughter of Lucius and Sabra (Bowen) Horton. They have two sons: Charles W. and Lucius B. Mr. Williams is a prohibitionist.
Bertha L. Wilson is the only daughter of Seth Wilson, who was a son of Zadeck and Ann (Robinson) Wilson, the latter a daughter of Seth Robinson. Seth Wilson married Emily Curtis, who died shortly after. He later married Ellen M. Lee, who was the mother of his two children: George L., now a resident of St. Paul, Minn., and Bertha L. Seth was a farmer and owned and occupied the homestead where his father settled about 1815. He died in 1864, and Ellen M., his wife, died in 1883.
Wesley Wilson was born August 26th, 1844, in Eastford, Conn. He is a son of Orrin, who was the youngest son of Charles Wil- son. His mother is Amanda Havens. Mr. Wilson began in the mercantile business in 1867 in Putnam, as salesman for J. W. Manning, where he remained about fourteen years. He was then six years bookkeeper for the Quinebaug store in Daniel- sonville. In 1887 he took charge of two stores for the Attawau- gan Manufacturing Company where he now is. He was married in 1868 to Emily E. Briggs. They have one daughter, Nellie A. Mr. Wilson is a member of Ætna Lodge, No. 21, A. O. U. W., a republican and a member of the Danielsonville Congregational church.
Julius F. Winkelman, son of Charles Winkelman, was born in 1837 in Germany, and came to this country in 1865. He lived at Mystic, Conn., until 1872, when he came to Danielsonville. In 1876 he started a shoe store and shoe shop of his own in the Cen- tral Hotel block, where he continued until 1888, when he divided the business into two stores, his son, Charles, taking charge of one. He learned his trade in the old country. He was married
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in 1868 to Dinah Gensle. They have four children: Charles, Augusta, Julius and Frank.
Alton E. Withington, son of Edwin and Abbie A. Withington, was born in 1853 in Massachusetts. He is a photographer, having learned the art at Milford, Mass. January 1st, 1874, he bought the business of E. B. Slator, and since that time has con- tinued in the business in Danielsonville. He was married June 15th, 1876, to Ida M., daughter of William E. and Philippa Graham. They have one daughter, Orcilla. William Graham was in the war of the rebellion in Company G, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, and was promoted from private to first lieuten- ant. He was a carriage painter by trade. He died several years since.
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