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William Phillips, of the firm of Phillips Bros., owners of saw- mill ; residence, sec. 3; P. O., Mackinaw. He is the son of Andrew B. and Lydia (Runey) Phillips, and was born in 1839. He received a common school education, in Livingston Co., Ill. He enlisted in Co. E, 129th Ill. Inf., and fought for the stars and stripes. In 1867, March 28, he was united in marriage to Martha J. Fisher. Their children number five- Mary L., Cyrus D., Walter A., Ord E. and Lydia M.
Samuel Probasco was born in Virginia, March 9, 1825. His parents, Francis T. and Margaret (Higgins) Probasco, were natives of the same State. Mr. P. received a common school education and came to this county in October, 1840; settling three miles east of
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Pekin, in what is known as the Hodson settlement. The subject of this sketch was married in 1849, to Eunice Bennett, a daughter of Michael Bennett, one of the first settlers. He died of the cholera during the epidemic of 1833. They are the parents of the following children - Francis, born March 7, 1850, he now lives in Colorado ; James H., Dec. 15, 1851 ; Emily J., Nov. 4, 1854, she is the wife John Trimble; Charles W., May 12, 1857, died Sept. 23, 1858. Mr. P. belongs to the Christian Church.
Thos. H. Orendorff, a native of Kentucky, came here with his par- ents at the age of thirteen, in 1827, almost before the magic hand of civilization had waved its scepter over the native wildness of the Prai- rie State. More than half a century has rolled its ponderous wheels through the trackless starless course of time since Thos. Orendorff set his foot on the unplowed soil of Tazewell Co. Even at that early age his keen foresight and shrewdness led him to see that this sec- tion must take rank among the best localities of the Northwest. He received his education by private tuition before the advent of our free school system. When about the age of 23, while engaged in farming in Schuyler Co., Ill., he met and loved Miss Letitia C. Mitchell, whom he married and brought to Hopedale on his return, about 1843. From this union four children were born, only one of whom, G. P. Orendorff, now sitting in the General Assembly of Illi- nois, is living. Mr. O. did much to advance the interests of this county, and a few years before his death, which was in Dec., 1878, he laid out the village of Hopedale, and by his influence established a post-office there. Nov., 1863, occurred the death of his wife, and during the year 1866 he was married to Miss S. Maggin, of Bloom- ing Grove, McLean county, who still survives him and lives in Hopedale.
Greene P. Orendorff, a large land-owner and extensive farmer in Hopedale township, is the only surviving son of Thomas H. and Letitia Orendorff, who were among the first to settle in Tazewell county, and who will be remembered by the carly settler as being closely identified with many of the leading movements which oper- ated to advance the best interests of the county. Greene P. Oren- dorff was born in Hopedale in 1844, and after attending the schools of his native place he passed through Wesleyan University, Bloom- ington, Ill., afterwards taking a commercial course at Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Chicago. In politics he acts with the Democratic party, and has held a number of important local offices, and at the present time occupies a seat in the present Legislature, having been chosen by the voters of his district as a man eminently fitted to discharge the duties of that office, and his record gives evi- dence of the fact that he will not only, with ability, represent his own party and his own section, but will be found ready to cast his vote and use his influence for the enactment of any law benefiting the whole State. A full-page portrait of Mr. Orendorff will be found in our book.
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John N. Roach is a native of Wilson Co., Tenn., where he was born July 20, 1843; his parents were John N. and Elmira Roach. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1867. Mr. Roach is engaged in the drug trade in Hopedale, where he commenced business in November, 1877 ; he was with G. P. Orendorff for seven years. Mr. Roach was sergeant in Co. A, 117th regt., for three years; among the battles he participated in were Vicksburg, Fort Deruse, Compte, Cross Roads, Yellow Boil, Pleasant Hill, Tupelo, Old Town Creek, Nashville, Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely, and thirty-three skirmishes. Mr. R. was married in October, 1875, to Emma Waldon, who was born 1851, in this county. They have one girl, Deda May, born Oct. 26, 1878. Mr. R. is a Methodist, and Mrs. R. a Cumberland Presbyterian. Mr. R. is a Republican.
William A. Roelffson, farmer, sec. 16; P. O., Hopedale. Perhaps none of the more substantial agriculturalist of this township are better or more favorably known than William A. Roelffson. He was born in White Co., this State, in 1821. He had attained his thirteenth year when his parents, Lawrence and Mary Roelffson, located in Groveland township, this county. Mr. R. received his education in the old log school-houses that existed in his boyhood days. In 1843 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza A. Mc- Curdy, a daughter of Michael and Ann McCurdy, natives of Penn- sylvania. During the pioneer days of Mr. R., before and after marriage, he roughed it, so to speak, in common with his neighbors. Mr. R. was the owner of a saw-mill at Groveland; in 1850 he moved to DeWitt county, where he erected a saw-mill near Long Point, and for sixteen years conducted a successful business. In 1860, having returned from DeWitt Co., he purchased a saw-mill from Taylor Wright, in this township; he supplied the Illinois Central Railroad with ties and bridge timbers. Mr. R. has from time to time, held several local offices. He has a farm of 210 aeres of valuable land. Of the marriage above referred to, eleven child- ren were born, eight of whom are living. Augustus, who married Miss Sarah Myers; William J., who married Miss Rose Walters ; Rose, who married Robert P. Tate; Henrietta I., who married Elias A, Wood ; Anna M., who married Mathias T. Wood; E. P., who married Eliza Copps; Robert D. and Lawrence D.
Israel Sands, farmer, P. O., Hopedsle ; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, July 27, 1831. His parents were Thomas Sands, who was born July 3, 1802, died Dec. 26, 1871, and Jane Sprunce, who was born in Jan., 1811. She is still living. Mr. Sands came to this county in the spring of 1855. He served during the war in the 108th Regiment. Mr. Sands was married to Hope V. Gilmore March 3, 1850. She died Nov. 2, 1860. She was the mother of six children, born as follows: Frank, Jan. 25, 1852; Townsend N., Oct. 15, 1854; Ida E., Dec. 5, 1856; Mary J., May 20, 1858; and Marcus and Martha, twins, June 25, 1860; Marcus died Dec. 11, 1860. Mr. Sands was nited in marriage to Lucy Bowser Sept. 27, 1865.
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She died Dec. 27, 1867. He was again married Feb. 25, 1874, to Sarah Stewart ; is a Methodist and a Rebublican.
William H. Schulte, of the firm of Schulte & Co., general mer- chants, Hopedale. Mr. S. commenced business here Feb. 12, 1876. He was born in Germany Dec. 16, 1850. William and Sophie (Stockmann) Schulte are his parents, and both of whom living. The subject of this sketch was married Nov. 1, 1876, to Sarah Davin, who was born May 1, 1857 ; she is a member of the Presbyterian Church ; they have one child - Mabel, born Sept. 1, 1878.
Addison Myrtle Smith, farmer, sec. 2; P. O., Hopedale ; was born May 13, 1835, in this county. His parents were John Addison and Cyntha S. (Floyd) Smith. He is a member of the Methodist Church ; was married Dec. 31, 1857, to Julia E. Stinnett, a native of this township. They have three sons- William A., born Dec. 2, 1858 ; Henry Olive, born Aug. 20, 1861; Clarence Albert, born March 15, 1864.
Henry M. Smith was born on the place where he now lives, sec. 11, March 27, 1837. His parents were John A. and Cyntha S. (Floyd) Smith. Henry M. attended school in the old Floyd school-house. The windows in those days were greased paper, fastened over holes in the old log building. Mr. S. was married Oct. 16, 1856, to Mary E. Hodson, a daughter of Wm. R. Hodson. She was born March 12, 1840. They are the parents of Elvia C., born May 8, 1858, died April 11, 1860; Thomas E., born Jan. 6, 1860, died March 22, 1860; C. Ella, born May 8, 1861; F. Elmer, born Sept. 15, 1864; Eveline, born Aug. 23, 1869; Carrie E., born July 18, 1875. Mr. S. is a Methodist ; P. O., Hopedale.
Nathaniel F. Smith is a native of Kentucky, having been born in that State Sept. 2, 1833. His parents were John A. and Cynthia S. (Floyd) Smith, natives of Va. Mr. Smith came to this county 43 years ago. Has held several local offices ; was married, in 1855, to Margaret A. Kilby. They have five children, born as follows - Charlie A., July 20, 1856; Liona and Livona (twins), April 11, 1859; Miriam, Jan. 4, 1866 ; Maggie, April 4, 1869. Livona mar- ried T. N. Sands. Mr. Smith's P. O. is Hopedale.
Robert S. Smith, farmer and stock raiser, sec. 25; P. O., Hope- dale; was born in 1829; is the youngest son of John Smith, a native of Virginia, who, in an early day, married Miss Elizabeth Swift. Mr. John Smith moved to Kentucky in an early day, where Robert S. was born. When Robert was but five years old his parents moved to this county, locating in Tremont. Among pioneer associations Robert passed his boyhood days, and grew to manhood ; during the winters he would attend the subscription schools; in 1850 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah C. Bryan, daughter of W. and Lucinda Bryan. Of this marriage six children were born, three of whom are living, whose names are-George J., John A., and William H. Mr. S. made his first purchase of land in 1850.
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George O. Washburn, farmer, sec. 11 ; P. O., Hopedale ; was born in Rush Co., Indiana, Nov. 7, 1841. His parents, George and Ella (Potter) Washburn, were natives of Ohio. They are both deceased. Mr. W. came to this county in 1861; was married in Jan., 1868, to Susanna Beaver. She is a native of this county. They are the parents of five children - Minerva, born July 2, 1869; Laura, born Jan. 28, 1871 ; Nellie, born Oct. 10, 1873; Charlie E., born Nov. 3, 1875, and an infant.
S. M. Williams, farmer; was born in this county Feb. 14, 1844. His father, Shadrach Williams, who is well remembered by the pioneers of this county, was a native of Tenn. He died at an ad- vanced age in Hopedale township. His wife was Jane Paisely, who was also a native of Tenn. Of this marriage three children were born. Shadrach W. was married three times during his long and eventful life. S. M. Williams received a common school education, and was married in 1864, to Miss Rilla Shipman. They have one daughter - Sarah J.
The following gentleman have served the township in the various official capacities named :
SUPERVISORS.
Charles Holder
1850-52
Adolphus Russell 1867
Edward Bird.
1854
James R. Campbell.
1868
Thomas Orendorff.
1855
P. E. Davis . 1869-70
Jesse Fisher
1856
Michael E. Pomfret 1871
Eleazar Hodson
1857-60
P. E. Davis .
1872
P. C. Davis.
1861
G. P. Orendorff
1873-75
Thomas Orendorff
1863
P. E. Davis ..
1876
D. W. Britton.
1864
G. P. Orendorff
1877-78
Levi Orendorff.
1865
E. J. Orendorff.
1879
Wm. E. Pomfret
1866
TOWN-CLERKS.
Richard H. Holden
1850
T. H. Smith.
1864
James H. Floyd.
1854
David Boucher.
1865
John Bennett.
1855
J. R. Ogden
1866
James R. Ogden.
1856-61
W. H. Briggs 1867
David Boucher
1863
J. R. Ogden
1868-79
ASSESSORS.
Wm. H. Briggs
1850
I. Orendorff 1865
William Milner
1854
Aaron O. Davis
1866
William M. Briggs
1855
M. D. Davis.
1867
Lorenzo James
1856
Wm. H. Roof.
1868
John Whitaker
1857
N. F. Smith.
1869
Jesse Fisher
1858-60
Jasper Mount.
1870
John Brown
1861
A. J. Kinsey
1871-75
Wm. H. Briggs
1863
Jesse Fisher, Jr
1876
B. J. Burke
1864
T. A. Smith
1877-79
COLLECTORS.
William Milner.
1850
J. R. Campbell
1865-66
Lorenzo James.
1854
H. M. Davis
1867
Alfred M. Davis.
1855
George Hines
1868
D. W. Orendorff.
1856-57
E. Barnum.
1869
P. N. Hill
1858
M. E. Pomfret
1870
Thomas H. Orendorff.
1859
Jasper Mount. 1871-73
B. J. Burke ..
1860-61
A. D. Russell
1874
D. W. Britton.
1863
Jasper Mount
1875-79
J. A. Davis.
1864
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LITTLE MACKINAW TOWNSHIP.
In point of agriculture, of the class and kind of improvements, and of the wealth and high standing of her people, Little Mackinaw is second to no township in Tazewell county. It is mostly prairie land, undulating, and well drained by the Little Mackinaw, Whitten branch and Sugar creeks. The Kansas City branch of the C., A. & St. L. Railroad passes through it on a direct east and west line. The village of Minier is located on sec. 22, on the line of this road, and also on the Illinois Midland Railroad. This town was laid out in 1867, Oct. 18th, by Geo. W. Minier, Chas. E. Boyer, and others. It is now a thriving place, and considerable business is done here. We speak more fully of the business men further on in this article. The township is inhabited by a cultured, refined and a religious people. Good churches, neat school-houses, and the fine commodi- ous residences on every hand, are unmistakable evidences of the verity of this statement.
Minier is a very extensive grain market. There are five elevators now in the village, the oldest of which is now owned by Williams & Quigg, and is located on the C., A. & St. L. R.R. It was built by Samuel Smith, in 1865. It has a capacity of 7,000 bushels. The next elevator erected was by Wm. E. Verry, in 1874. It also has a capacity of 7,000 bushels, and located on the same road. The next one, in point of the date of erection, is located on the I. M. R.R., and was built by Williams, Railsback & Co. In 1877, Line- baiger & Johnson put up an elevator, with a capacity of 4,000 bushels, on the C., A. & St. L. road. During the present year, (1879) R. P. & J. Lower put up one on the I. M. R.R., with a capacity of 3,000 bushels.
The township was settled at a very early date, by Samuel and John Stout. It was at the house of the former that the incident related in the first chapter, in regard to the first marriage license being issued by Mordecai Mobley, occurred. Soon came Railsback, Buchanan, Hevenhill and ere long quite a settlement was made at Stout's Grove. The first birth was that of a child of Joseph Stout - name and date unknown. The first death was that of an orphan child, at the house of Samuel Stout. The first school was taught by Thos. F. Railsback, on section 5. The first sermon was preached at Mr. Railsback's house by Elder Ottman, a Christian minister, in 1831.
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Little Mackinaw Christian Church was organized in 1833, in a log building, and was among the first congregation of this people organized north of the Sangamon river. The members at the time were Thomas F. Railsback, Louisa, his wife, A. B. Davis, Catherine Allensworth, Benjamin Herndon, and Nancy, his wife, Elijah Howell, and Maria, his wife. Elder James Lindsey was the first minister. The church edifice is about 36 by 40 feet, and cost $2,100. The first discourse in this structure was preached by Elder Minier, in September, 1863, the year the building was erected. It is located near the residence of G. W. Minier. Connected with the building and grounds is a beautiful cemetery, perhaps the finest necropolis in the county. The present pastor of the church is Elder R. D. Cotton. The Sunday-school is superintended by Richard Chapman, and has an average attendance of 75. The Little Mackinaw Church is the parent of four other Christian Churches, viz: The Christian Church of Minier, and those at Mackinaw, Concord and Lilly.
Minier Christian Church .- This church edifice was erected in 1874. It is a frame building, and is located on South Railroad street. The original members of the congregation were W. P. Williams, J. E. Railsback, J. F. Quigg, J. M. Edmiston, and others. The first pastor was Samuel Lowe, who dedicated the church and preached the first sermon. The officers are J. B. Chaplin, R. J. Mitchell, J. E. Railsback, J. M. Edmiston, John F. Quigg, and Asa Hicks. The present membership number about 130. The value of building, $3,000; average salary of pastors, $1,000. The Sunday-school has an average attendance of 75.
United Evangelical St. John's Church .- The church edifice of this congregation is located in Minier, and was erected in 1870, at a cost of $2,000. The first sermon was preached by Rve. Witte, who organ- ized the congregation in 1870. The officers are Valentine Imig, Sr., Henry Imig, Carl Imig, Ernest Schroeder, and Valentine Myers. The present membership numbers about 30. The parson- age is valued at $1,500. Average salary of pastors about $400. There are about 50 scholars in attendance upon the Sunday-school. The present pastor is Rudolph Meuk.
Minier M. E. Church was organized in January, 1870. The original members were T. J. Brown, Wm. Glodfelter, Wm. Morris, John Burwell, and others. The first pastor was Rev. M. Pilcher. The present officers are: A. C. Henslee and Wm. A. Sallee. The present membership numbers about 45. The present pastor is Rev.
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S. Shinn. The church edifice is a good frame, located on 4th Ave- nue, and was built in 1869 at a cost of $3,000.
The first school building was a log cabin, erected on section 8, in 1834; John Turley was teacher. The scholars were James Lindsey, Wm. Allensworth, D. G. H. Railsback, P. G. H. Railsback, and Wm. Herndon. The first frame school-house was built about 1850. It was used as a church at first. School was taught here by Elder G. W. Minier.
In the town of Minier there is one of the best schools in the county. It is presided over by Miss Imogene Minier, principal ; Miss Ida Burrows, teacher of the intermediate department; and Miss Kate Denny primary department. The building is located in the northeastern part of the town. It cost $5,000, and was erected in 1870. The average attendance is 125.
C. F. Albright, clerk and real estate and loan agent, Minier, was born in Hittle township, this county, Nov. 1, 1849. He is the son of M. and Mary A. Albright, the former of Tennessee, his mother a native of Pennsylvania. He received his education in the common schools of this and Logan counties. Politically he is " Republican by a large majority."
Jesse F. Beal, farmer, was born in Washington township, Taze- well Co., Aug. 20, 1842, and received such education as was afforded by attendance upon the common schools. His parents, Moses H. and Anna A. Beal, were natives of Ohio. July 25, 1861, he enlist- ed in Co. D, 7th Ill. Infantry, the first regiment raised in the State, and served three years, doing battle for his country. In 1868, Oet. 15, he was united in marriage with Jane Etzler. She died Oct. 23, 1869. He was married again Nov. 18, 1873, to Sarah Jelly. He casts his ballot and influence on the side of Republicanism. Post- office, Minier.
William Bennett, farmer, section 19; was born in Elm Grove township, Tazewell Co., Ill., May 5, 1829, which certainly places him in the list with "old settlers." His father, Nathaniel Bennett, was from Kentucky; his mother, Elizabeth Bennett, was from the Buekeye State. William only enjoyed such educational advantages as the common schools of this county afforded in pioneer times. He has held most of the township offices at different times and served as Justice of the Peace for nine years. Sept. 3, 1854, he was joined in holy matrimony with Angelina Kimler. They have had twelve children-four boys and eight girls-seven of whom are now living. P. O., Minier.
John S. Briggs, stock dealer and farmer; resides on sec. 2; post- office, Minier. Mr. Briggs is a son of Benjamin Briggs, one of the first settlers of Central Illinois, and of Tazewell county, and whose name is so frequently mentioned in the early history of the county.
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He held the offices of County Commissioner, County Treasurer, Coroner, and was Sheriff at the time of his death, which occurred in 1844. Mr. Briggs, the father of John S., come to Logan Co., (then Sangamon) in 1822, and to Tazewell in 1825 or '26, and set- tled in Pleasant Grove, Elm Grove township. He was a native of Virginia. His mother's name was Susan Briggs, a Kentuckian. John S. was married Nov. 14, 1839, to Amanda V. Railsback. Their children number ten, nine living, one dead. He was born in Nel- son county, Ky., May 31, 1817; he is a member of the Christian Church, and politically a Repulican.
James M. Edmiston, station agent of I. M. R.R., insurance agent and Notary Public, Minier; was born in Bradford Co., Pa., Dec. 27, 1843. His parents, Joseph and Sarah Edmiston, were natives of the same State. He came to the county in 1867, and the year following united with the Christian Church. He attended the pub- public schools of his native county, and finished his education at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill. He has held the office of Town Clerk and village Trustee, and for a period of five years has been President of the Board of Trustees, of Minier. On the first day of the year 1868 he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie, the daughter of Elder G. W. Minier. They have three children.
Baultzer Eversole, Sr., is a native of Rockingham Co., Va., where he was born June 11, 1802. His parents were Peter and Catherine Eversole, natives of the above named State. Mr. E. came to the State in 1857, and to the county in 1863. He received his educa- tion mostly in the schools of Ohio. By occupation he is a farmer ; has followed the milling business for some fifteen years. Mr. E. has held the commissions of Lieutenant, Captain and Colonel in the State Militia of Ohio. He served as Justice of the Peace of the same State for six years. Was joined in marriage Feb. 6, 1823, to ,Miss Sarah Huhn; she died, July 25, 1863. Mr. E. was again married, Feb. 5, 1865. He has been the father of eleven children ; George W. Eversole was killed at the battle of Altona Gap, Ga. Mr. E. is a member of the Christian Church; in politics he is a Republican.
B. N. Ewing, postmaster and druggist, Minier, was born in Butler Co., Ky., Dec. 4, 1849. His parents were natives of the same State. He attended the common schools, and finished his education by spending two terms at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill. He was united in marriage with Alvira Darnall, Dec. 9, 1869, and the following year came to the county and embarked in mercantile bus- iness. His home has been blessed by one little girl.
Martin Gainer, farmer ; P. O., Minier. Mr. G. was born in Ger- many, and came to this county in 1835. His father, George, and his mother, Mary Gainer, were both native Germans. He received his education in the common school of this county, and engaged himself in farming. He resides on section 35. March 19, 1861, he took unto himself a wife in the person of Mary J. Bishop. On
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the 3d day of March, 1871, she was taken from him by death. Aug. 22, 1875, he was married again, to Mary J. Lower. He is the parent of nine children-three boys and six girls-six of whom are now living.
William A. Glotfelter, tile manufacturer, section 27; is the son of Solomon and Sarah Glotfelter. The former was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., and is living at a ripe old age in Green county, O. His mother was born in the Buckeye State. Mr. G. had only a com- mon school education, and came to this county in 1850 and engaged in farming. He now manufactures tile and, fortunately, has a superior quality of clay to work, and he has constructed excellent facilities for making the very best of tile. Oct. 9, 1849, he was joined in marriage with Sarah Robinson. She died in October, 1872, and he married again in 1874, to Margaret Barnes. He is the parent of eight children-five boys and three girls-six of whom are living. Religiously he is a Methodist; politically, a Republican. P. O., Minier.
Isaac V. Gray, farmer, section 2, came to Illinois in 1858 and to Tazewell Co. in 1870. He was born in Georgetown, Harrison Co., Ohio, Dec. 3, 1832. His parents were William H. and Susanna Gray, the former from Virginia, the latter from Ohio. Mr. Gray attended only the common schools to obtain his education. On the 24th of Feb., 1856, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. Turner, daughter of Harvey Turner, of Logan Co. She died July 24, 1867, and he was again married, May 1, 1870, to Susan L. Briggs, daugh- ter of John S. Briggs. He is the parent of two children, only one of whom, a girl, is now living. Mr. G. is a member of the Chris- tian Church ; politically a Republican ; post-office, Minier.
James L. Gunnell, dentist, Minier ; was born in Christian county, Ky., Feb. 16, 1832, and was brought to this county in the spring of 1834. His father was a native of Virginia, his mother of North Carolina. He received his education in the common schools and at Eureka College, Eureka, Ill., and has chosen the dental profession. He enlisted in Co. D, 94th Ill. Inf. during the trying days of the Rebellion and served till March 16, 1863. On the 14th of May, 1878, he was married to Kate M. Myers. Orville J. was born to them March 3, 1879. Mr. G. is a member of the Christian Church.
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