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Stilson, Capt. John F., sea captain and merchant, Galesburg; was , born in Waterville, Me., March 5, 1827. His father was Lemuel Stilson, born in Sid- ney, Me., and his mother, Rhoda A., born in Frankfort, Me. John F. was educated in the Waterville Liberal Institute; while young he evinced a taste for seafaring life, and at the age of 16 sailed for the West Indies. The brig was wrecked on this first voyage off the coast of the Bahama Is- lands, and he saved his life by clinging to a piece of the wreck. He spent 13 years on salt water, during which he pass- ed through many severe hardships and hairbreadth escapes; five years he was Captain. In 1851 he carried the specie cars to Aspinwall in which the treasure from California to New York, via Panama, was transported. After leaving Aspinwall the early part of July his vessel drifted about for 19 days with all on board sick ; sev- eral of the hands died, and they were obliged to be tumbled overboard without any preparation for burial, or funeral ceremonies. The Captain was 21 days without taking a particle of nourishment. He was finally picked up, and taken into Pensacola. In 1853, while in charge of the ship Kate Wheeler, she sprang a leak on a passage from Trinidad de Cuba to London, and for 51 days and nights the men were kept at the pumps; landed her safely however, and after needed repairs were made sailed for home with 4 men in irons. Soon after clearing the land the vessel experienced a very heavy gale, and
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for 26 days there was not a table set on board, pockets being the only available tables and dishes. In 1856 lie shipped from New York to Cuba, expecting to sail from there to Europe. On arriving at Havana he found the yellow fever raging terribly; business was demoralized, and every onc anxious to escape from the dev- astating pestilence. Mr. Stilson and his brother, who was First Mate, and ten of his men were stricken down with the fever, and of the number he is the only one who left Havana alive. Bidding good- by to the sea, came west in Sept., 1856, and has since been engaged in the hardware trade and the manufacture of agricul- tural implements in Galesburg ; is now a member of the firms Babcock & Stilson and Reed, Babcock & Stilson, who in ad- dition to their other lines of business are extensively engaged in the manufacture of drain tile. April 4, 1853, he married Mary Ann Wheeler, . by whom he had 3 daughters and 1 son. He joined the Con- gregational Church in 1858. Republican.
Stringham, Mrs. L. C., widow of the late Chas. P. Stringham. Gales- burg.
Strode, J. B., teacher, Principal of South Abingdon High School; was born in Fulton co., Ill., Feb. 18, 1845. He is the son of James and Sarah (Parks) Strode. He passed his early life on a farm, and obtained his education in Abingdon Col- lege; has followed teaching for 12 years. He came to Knox co. in 1865, where he lias since resided; has been a member of the City Council of Abingdon for 8 years, and one of the School Board for 2 years. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. G. of the 50th Ill. Inf .; discharged July, 1865. Oct. 10, 1867, lie married Eunice Smith ; they have 1 son. He has been a member of the Christian Church 12 years.
Stucker, Jacob A., meahanic, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Fix) Stucker, the former of Kentucky, the latter of Virginia; was born in Jefferson co., Ind .; he learned the blacksmith trade, and has followed it, except from 1871 to "76, which years he was farming. He re- moved to Knox co. in 1864; was married to Rachel Righthouse in 1865, by whom he lias 6 children, all living. He was married Oct. 7, 1869 to Malinda Joy, by whom lie has 1 child, girl. Is a member of the Christian Church, Abingdon, since 1869. Republican. P. O., St. Augustine.
Stuckey, Simon Silver, son of Samuel S. and Ann (Silver) Stuckey, of Bedford, Pa .; was born Dec. 8, 1823, at the same place, received a fair common- school education; was raised on a farm, and has continued the calling ever since with reasonable success; married Caro-
line Border in 1849; has 5 sons and 4 daughters ; camc to this co. in 1855; lias hield the office of Church Trustee. P. O., Altona.
Sumner, Calvin, farmer, son of Palmer and Eufrecia Sumner, of New York; was born in that State in 1833; he spent his early life on a farm; removed from New York to Indiana in early life; thence to Michigan; thence to Illinois in 1866. He married Catharine E. Wolf, by whom he has had 3 children, 2 living. He has been a member of the Episcopal Church since 1849. Republican. P. O., Eugene.
Summers, Ewing. Parents were Robert Summers, a Kentuckian, and Mary Clark (Peirce) Summers, a native of Vermont, and he was born at Water- ford, Fulton co., Ill, Feb. 28, 1836; par- ents were as poor as the law would allow; he was educated in the common school and at home; early lite was passed on the farm, but since he was 13 years of age he has been on the farm only one-third of the time, the remainder of the time being spent in various pursuits, particu- larly school-teaching. General charac- ter in youth, studious; was in the Meth- odist Episcopal ministry from the age of 19 to 26, in the Central Illinois Confer- ence, but withdrew on account of oppo- sition to his preaching some of the re- forms of the day; has never held any po- litical office, has had no "military record," has "changed residence" too many times to enumerate; first married to Joanna Colburn in 1859, of whom were born two children; one is now living; then married in 1868 to Sara F. Rice. Hc is a Republican, but splits tickets most wofully ! At. present he is a proof- reader, and his wife is physician of the Galesburg " Health Institute." P. O., Galesburg.
Swanson, N. P., resides at Gales- burg.
Swanson, S. W., son of Peter and Betsey Swanson ; born in Christianstad, Sweden, June 14, 1833. Removed to Knox co. in 1852; married Nellie Troed- son April 3, 1855 ; parents of 7 children ; united with Lutheran Church in 1847; is Trustee; engaged in farming. Repub- lican. P. O., Galesburg.
Swartwout, Steuben P., farm- er, son of Steuben and Judith (Wildey) of New York; was born in Westchester co. N. Y., Aug. 28, 1828. He was liber- ally educated; he followed surveying and book-keeping before coming west; since coming to Illinois in 1861, has been en- gaged in farming. He was Postmaster in Farmington, N. Y. Dec. 25, 1850, he was married, and has had 2 sons and 5
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daughters; one son dead. He has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1852. P. O., Galesburg.
Swegle, Lafayette, farmer, was born in Sussex co., N. J., Sept. 24, 1824; his parents were natives of that State; his opportunities for attending the dis- trict schools were very limited ; his early years were spent on a farm ; came to Knox co., in 1850. He married Amelia Mor- gan Feb. 7, 1850; they had 4 children. He married Mary Ann McElrea in 1861, by whom he has had 6 children, 4 living. Republican. Residence, St. Augustine.
Swift, Job, retired farmer, is the son of Erastus and Louisa (Everest) : was born in Addison co., Vt., May 9, 1811; he was educated in Shoreham Academy, Vt. His early life was passed on a farm, and lie devoted his attention to farming chiefly; spent some time in the milling business. He came from Vermont to Galesburg in 1836; has held the office of Alderman of the city for years. He mar- ried Amanda M. Sumner, Feb. 14, 1854, in Granville, N. Y. They have 2 daugh- ters. Republican. Residence, Galesburg.
Swigart, William, Maquon.
Symons, William, tailor, Yates City, is the son of William and Sarah Symons; was born in England Dec. 16, 1830; had no school education; came to Illinois in 1869; served 5 years as soldier in England. Married Elib Conroy in 1853; 6 children living, 4 dead. Repub- lican.
Talbot, Thomas, farmer, sec. 21, Ontario township. P. O., Oneida.
Tasker, William, farmer, P. O., Maquon; son of Wm. and Mary (Rooke) Tasker, natives of Ringmer, Sus- sex co., Eng. ; was born July 18, 1848, in Sussex co., Eng. His early life passed mostly on the farm. When 15 years old he went to sea 3 years; emigrated to America, coming to Knox co., Dec. 14, 1866. Married Eda Moore April 6, 1873. They are the parents of 3 children. Greenbacker.
Tate, J. W., stock dealer, Bedford, Iowa.
Taylor, A. B., P. O., Yates City.
Taylor, James Martin, banker Yates City, son of Samuel and Mary Tay- lor; was born in Clarksburg, Pa., March 24. 1844. He was educated in the public schools and at College in Pittsburg, Pa. In youth he learned the printer's trade ; then shorthand reporting; afterwards farmed for a series of years, and finally engaged in the banking business in Yates City. He served in the United States army during the rebellion. Feb. 18, 1858, he married S. J. Davids, by whom he has 2 sons. He is connected with the Presbyterian Church. Republican.
Taylor, Warren, farmer, Salem township.
Taylor, Mrs. S. E., sec. 4, Lynn township. P. O., Galva.
Taylor, John, farmer, son of John and Anna Taylor; was born in Cham- paign, O. His early life was passed on the farm; received his education from the common schools; moved to Illinois; thence to Missouri, stayed 3 years, then moved to Knox co. in. 1848. Married Eunice Milum in 1847. > They have been the parents of 12 children, of whom 8 are now living. Democrat. He has been very successful in farming.
Temple, John, druggist, Gales- burg, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Tem- ple ; was born in Yarm Branch Station, Durham co., Eng., Jan. 18, 1835. He is self-educated from the age of 10 years ; he came to America in 1855, and to Gales- burg in 1857; engaged for a short time in farming, tlien re-entered upon the drug business; he enlisted April 19, 1861, as a private in Co. E, 17th Regt. Ill. Inf. ; was appointed Hospital Steward May 14, and held that position till mustered out June 7, 1864. Jan. 30, 1867, he married Anna Peterson. They have 4 children ; 3 living.
Terry, Rufus E., farmer, son of John and Nancy H. (Benson) Terry, of Greenbriar co., Va .; was born in Chest- nut township, Knox co, Ill., Aug. 20, 1848. He was educated in the common schools, and at Abingdon College. He was brought up on a farm and continued farming from choice. June 19, 1873, he married Alma F. Halten. They have 1 boy and 1 girl. Democrat. P. O., Her- mon.
Terwilliger, Philip Nelson, farmer. P. O., Midway, Fulton co., Ill .; was born in Pickaway co., O., June 13, 1847; parents were Abraham and Pency (Rector) Terwilliger, natives of Ohio. His early life was passed on the farm; moved to Fulton co., Ill., in 1850; at- tended school at Hedding College, Ab- ingdon. Married Sosa Welch Jan. 1, 1871. They are the parents of 4 children, of whom two are living; moved to Chestnut township, Knox co., Feb., 1871; was School Director. In 1863 united with the Methodist Church, of which he was Class-leader.
Thomas, James, farmer, was born in Guernsey eo., O., Dec. 19, 1824. He is the son of Enoch and Anna (Dilley) Thomas, the father of Pennsylvania, the mother of New Jersey. He was educated in the common schools; spent his early life on a farm ; came from Ohio to Knox co., Ill., in 1856; has held the offices of J. P., member of the School Board and Trustee in Victoria township; Sept. 14, 1847, he married Caroline Creighton, by
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whom he has 7 sons and 3 daughters. 4 dead : has been connected with the Metho- dist Protestant Church since 1851. P. O., Abingdon.
Thomas. James Edwin. me- chanic. son of Edward and Laurena (Kid- well) Thomas, of Indiana, was born in Wayne co., Ind., Dec. 8, 1843. He was edu- cated in the common schools; learned the wagon-maker's trade, and has followed it; in the fall of 1858 came to Wataga; served in the U. S. army during the rebellion as a member of Co. B, 138th Ill. Inf .; in Sept., 1868, married Elvira Morrison, by whom he has 2 children ; is a member of the M. E. Church. Republican.
Thomas, Milam, farmer, Rio township. P. O., Rio.
Thomas, W. H., carriage manu- facturer, Abingdon, the son of Edward and Laurena (Kidwell) Thomas, of Ohio, was born in Madison, Ind., in 1842. He came to Knox co. in 1860; settled in Ab- ingdon in 1875; served 3 years at the car- riage trade with Sheldon & Harrison in Galesburg ; traveled 2 years before settling in business for himself; in 1873 married Ellen Morley. Greenbacker.
Thomas, William Newton. son of Edward and Laurena (Kidwell) Thomas, of Indiana, was born in Wayne co., Ind., May 14, 1842; learned the black- smith trade, which vocation he has fol- lowed; came to Knox co., Ill., in 1858; during the late war enlisted in Co. A, 9th Mo., but was transferred to the 59th Ill .; was married in Dec., 1869. Independent. P. O., Wataga.
Thompson, George Wallace, attorney, Galesburg, of English parentage, born near London, Canada, Aug. 9, 1851; educated at Upper Canada College and a graduate of the University of Toronto, taking the degree of B. A. and the Uni- versity gold medal in 1874; studied law in Toronto and was admitted to practice, 1877, and came to Galesburg immediately and formed a partnership with William Davis; early life passed on a farm; his parents live on a farm near Galesburg; selected the profession from a liking for it, and to make money and have an occu- pation.
Thompson, David, farmer, born in Indiana Dec. 6, 1835. His father, John Thompson, born in Pennsylvania; his mother, Catharine Thompson, was a na- tive of Ohio. David spent his early life on a farm, and has never had reason to engage in anything else; was married July 2, 1868, to Catharine Richmond; they have 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls; when our country's flag was fired upon he showed his devotion by enlisting, and served 3 years. Democrat. P. O., Al- tona.
Thomson, Prof. Adoniram Judson, is the son of Herbert C. and Louisa W. (Hail) Thomson, the former of Virginia, his mother a native of Ken- tucky. He was born in Cumberland co., Ky., Sept. 3, 1835; his parents came to Illinois when he was about 3 years old; at the age of 14 his mother died; he soon entered a dry-goods store as clerk, remain- ing over 3 years; in the meantime he con- fessed his faith in Christ, and was bap- tized by Elder Ziba Brown and united with the Christian Church at Macomb, which then had hopes of making him a preacher, and but few preachers of the gospel have done more efficient labor than he; many have confessed Christ un- der his preaching, and scores of our sub- scribers were baptized by him; in 1853 he entered Abingdon Academy, and in 1858 graduated from Abingdon College, and until 1865 was connected with the college as tutor and professor, when he was Principal of Hiram College; in 1866 he was recalled to the chair of languages in Abingdon College; severed his connec- tions with the college in 1877; has served a number of times as Alderman and once as Mayor of Abingdon; was married Jan. 1, 1860, to Aldula Gertrude Price: 2 sons and 2 daughters have been born to them; 3 now living. Republican. Residence, Abingdon.
Thurman, Elisha, farmer, P.O., Maquon, was born Jury 1, 1812, in High- land co., Ohio. Parents were Thomas and Feba (Goard) Thurman, natives of Virginia. His early life was passed on the farm; moved to Illinois in 1830, settling in Knox co., and has been out of the county only three years' time since. Dec. 25, 1834, was married to Anna Hall. They are the parents of 9 children. of whom ? are living. Was first a member of the Methodist Church, but now be- longs to the Christian, which he joined in 1838 or '39. Has been School Direc- tor and Trustee. Republican. Owns 592 acres of land.
Thurman. W. H., farmer, son of Philip and Jane Thurman, from Vir- ginia, was born in Highland co., O., March 27, 1822; only attended the dis- trict school a few terms. Came to Illi- nois in 1841; worked the first 3 years for his board and a 3-year-old colt; and the next summer for $9 per month. Jan. 3, 1845. he married Phebe Jane Thurman. He has been a member of the Christian Church for many years; has been a mem- ber of the School Board of the township. Republican. P. O., Yates City.
Townsend, Henry P., farmer, was born in St. Lawrence co., N. Y., July 11, 1816; he is the son of Richard and Eliza M. Townsend, of New York.
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His early life was spent on a farm; was educated in Bishop Peck's School, of St. Lawrence, N. Y. He removed from New York to Pennsylvania, thence to Wiscon- sın, thence to Illinois; settled in Knox co. in 1851. He learned the tanner's trade; followed it for a time, then turned his attention to teaching, then to selling goods. He was the first Assessor in Chestnut township: has also been Trus- tee of the township. Feb. 22, 1854, he married Helen Hickey. Has been a member of the M. E Church since 1869. Republican. P. O., Hermon.
Tribbey, Virginia C .. was born in Clinton co., Ohio. Sept. 3, 1831; she is the daughter of Asahel and Catharine Tribbey, of Lancaster co., Va. Her fa- · ther was a physician. She was educated in the Female College at Hamilton, O. Her life has been spent largely in domes- tic labors. She came to Abingdon, where she now lives, in 1865.
Truitt. Elijah, farmer, was born Oct. 14, 1817, in Ross co., O .; he is the son of Gilley and Nancy Truitt, the father from Georgia, the mother from Virginia; he was educated in the common school, and reared on a farm. Came to Illinois in 1856; in 1842, he married Eliza Jane Taylor; they have 11 children. He has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1842; has been Class-leader for a number of years. Republican.
Tucker. Ephraim, son of Jon- athan and Elizabeth, who were farmers, was born Jan. 15, 1831, in Richland co., O .: received a good education; was mar- ried to Miss N. B. Jaqnes, May 25, 1854, and came to Knox co. in the Fall of the same year, where he engaged in farming. and later, in the manufacturing of tiles; will make of the latter, this year, about 400,000; is the owner of a large farm. Democrat. Was elected Road Commis- sioner in Truro township in 1860. and has since held the same office in Elba, where he now resides. P. O., Eugene.
Tucker. Josiah, farmer, son of Samuel and Mary (Sells) Tucker, was born in Tuscarawas co., O., Nov. 12, 1826; his only educational opportunities were those of the district school. He served in the United States Army as a private during the Mexican war. He went from Ohio to Michigan in 1552; thence to Illinois, in 1855. Nov. 12, 1848, he married Catharine Baughman, who had 6 children: in 1862 he married Nancy Catharine Akins, who is the mother of 6 children. He joined the Baptist Church in 1841. Republican. P. O., Knoxville.
Tullis, Rev. Amos K., Presid- ing Elder of this district in the M. E. Church, was born Jan. 10, 1837, in La
Salle co., Ill .; he is the son of Jonathan and Hannah (Odle) Tullis; his early life was passed on a farm; obtained his edn- cation in public schools. at Wheaton College and Garrett Biblical Institute; he became converted and united with the M. E. Church in 185S. During the war he was Chaplain of the 102d Ill. Inf., and of the 134th Inf. He lived ia La Salle co. till 23 years of age. Has officiated as Pastor 12 years, and has been Presiding Elder.1 year. In 1860 he married Lou- isa D. Dixon; they have children. Republican. Residence, Galesburg.
Tunnicliff. John J., State's At- torney of Knox co., and whose portrait appears in this book. was born in Penn Yan, Yates co., N. Y., March 17. 1841; he is the son of Nelson and Mary (Smith) Tunnicliff, of the same county. He was educated at Hamilton College, Oneida co., N. Y., and at Albany Law School ; he was elected State's Attorney in Nor .. 1872, and re-elected in 1876. July 13, 1866, he married Catharine L. Burrows, who died Aug. 10, 1871, leaving 1 son, Frederick B. Tonnicliff. Mr. T. was married again in 1873. to Margaretta Duffield, of Saginaw, Mich. They have 3 children. Republican.
Residence, Galesburg.
Tapper, Rev. Henry Martyn. son of Martyn and Persis S. (Peck) Tup- per, both of West Statford, Ct. He was born in Hardwick, Worcester co., Mass., June 10, 1830; attended high school, Hartford Academy, Ellington, Ct., Wil- liston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass., and Yale College, New Haven, where he graduated in 1850; prepared himself for the ministry at Union Theological Sem- inary, New York City, gradnating in 1856; married Nov. 13, 1860, to Maggie Ellen Cree. They have had 2 sons and 3 danghters; 1 son dead. In 1849 united with Yale College Church, Congrega- tional. Republican. P. O, Ontario.
Turner. Israel, farmer and me- chanic; was born in Chester co., Pa., March 22, 1812. He was the second son of Henry and Susannah (Halderman) Turner, both natives of Pennsylvania, bnt of German ancestry ; his father was born April 2, 1790; his mother May 18. 1781; his father married at the age of 19; he was a stone mason. Israel enjoyed no educational advantages, except such as the district school afforded. He hired out as a boat hand at the age of 16, and worked at that business 3 years, when he began to learn the stone and brick ma- son and stone cutter's trades. After com- pleting the trades he was employed till he came west in building bridges . on railroads, and other public works, much of the time in charge of a corps of men .
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a: which he was at irst somewhat sur- prised: for when the gang of men were placed in his charge he had worked at the business only a rear and a half: he su- perintended the construction of the beiires on the Schuylkill canal, ami on the Philadelphia & Reading rai'road. In ISES he came west and entered land in Anox co. and in 1SP) settled on see. , Orange township, where he now lives. He helped to burn the brick to build the Erst school-house erected in Orange wewuship. When the winter ot 1543 had draped the last days of the dring rear in their white grave cloches, Mr. T. te- thought him that he would change his mode of living, and having made a habit of doing one thing at a time, and that wvit. he set shout hunting a wife. After spending a month and half in the search. he found his treasure in carthen vessel in the person of Lucinda Hammond, when he married Feb. 13. 1544. Their union has resulted in a family of 11 chil- dren. " sons and { daughters: 2 sous dead. They toch ded of typhoid fever, a: the respective ages of di and 19 years. His life has been remarkably successful im a business sense, and he attributes a larve share of it to the judicious maz- krement and wise counselor his wife. He has been a member of the Baptist Church since ISPh. His portak mar be found in this volume. P. O. Knoxville.
Tpp. George W. Milton Upp. his father. of Ohio and Talitha Upp. his mother. of New Jersey, were Highland cu. Chio farmers, and here Georre was boom Jan. It, ISth and here he spent the first years of his life: attended the schools of that county: came to Knox cu Oct. 2L. 15: married Sarah E. Del- beiire March 14, 1561: wanted with the M. E. Church in ISPh in which he acted as Trustee : Collector of Haw Creek town- ship for the years 1ST :. Republican Address. Maquon
Faill.Harvey B ._ farmer, was born in Cortland, N. Y.,, Sept. 24. 182%. He is the son of Harvey and Almica Mason Vaill of Litchfield, Ct. : came to Knox co. in Oct. IST : married Margaret Whitman Haller, of Brownfield. Me. Jan. 1. 1SS1. Repu Lican. P. O. Watari.
Vaill. John,som of Harvey and AL- mira Vaill was born m Cordand co .. V. Y_ Sept. 1. 1993: was reared on farm and educated in common schools: his father died when John was only 4 years old. and he was put our to work on firm. which he has followed since, save a short time in the lumber trade : was married July 2 1574. to Mariam Baker; has 3 girls: mited with Christian Church ix 185%: has been Deacon in church at Ab-
ingdon and Trustee od college. Republi- can. P. O_ Abingdon.
Vivion. John B., N. D. Gales bury. was born in Clarke co. Kr. Oct. 2. ISIÓ: his parents were Harvey and Mil- dred Rront muives of Virginia. Dr. Vivion passed his early life on s farm and at the common schools : he completed his medical coarse at Lexington, KT- where he graduated in ISSs: he then commenced the practice of' his chosen profession, and has constantly followed it for the past 42 years: was a member of Legislature ot Missouri in ISA2: moved 1) Missouri in 1824. and came to Illinois in 1565: was married to Miss Maria J. Atkinson Sept. 21. 1536: they have 3 children: is a member of the Christian Church: was baptized in 1St3: elected EMder in Sept. 1543. and has remained in the office since. Independent.
Wadhams, Hakan M .. son of Swan Johrson and Christine ( Wetter- halm ) Johnson, Datives of Sweden, Was born in Sweden, Dec. 25. 1553. His ear- Iy life was passed on the farm. In 1874. came from Sweden to Knor co. He Dow follows fanning. In IS6 :. united with the Swedish Lutheran church. P. O., Weodbull, Henry co., IIL
Wainright. Daniel. farmer, sou of Vincent N. and Nancy Wainright, of N. J.and Ohio, respectively, was born in Clermont co. O . May 4, 182). He kas been School Director 16 years, Road Com. 3. School Trustee 3. Supervisor 3 Tears. Came to IlL. in 'S52; was married Dec. 13, 1849, to Eliza J. Cramer; have 5 children living, I dead; joined the M. E. church in ISIS. Class leader. P. O, Knoxville.
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