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Foster .J. S. farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Frazer Win. J. Mrs. farmer, P. O. Brimfield.
FREEMAN C. H. Jr. farmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Elmwood. Son of C. II. Freeman, Sr., and Permilia Davis, natives of Massachusetts. In 1836 his father came to Peoria, where he was employed as land agent. In 1839 moved his family, consisting of his wife and five children, to Brimfield, where Mr. Freeman opened the second store of the village, but afterwards settled on a farm west of the village, since known as Walnut Grove farm, where he died, October, 1859. Mr. Free- man, Jr., was born in Brimfield, January 2, 1842. Re- ceived a liberal education in the common schools and two years at Hedding Seminary, Abingdon, Ills. In August, 1861, enlisted in the 47th Illinois Infantry, Company C, Captain J. D. McClure; was discharged from ill health June, 1862. Married Miss Emma C., daughter of John L. Marion, an early settler of South- port, this county. She was born in Southport, September I, 1843. In the Spring of 1877 purchased his farm consisting of 120 acres, valued at $80 per acre. For the past three years Mr. Freeman has devoted much time and attention to the improvement in his stock ot horses, having purchased his brood mares of Dillon, a noted importer of horses. His colts took first prem- iums at the county fair. Is a member of the G. A. R. of Elmwood. Republican in politics.
Furniss David C. carpenter, P. O. Brimfield. Georgo Constance, retired, P. O. Brimfield,
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GILBERT JAS. A. farmer, Sec. 15, P. O. Brimfield. Was born in Orange county, Vt., on the 25th day of July, 1812. Ilis parents removed to Cin- cinnati, Ohio, when he was seven years of age, where they soon afterwards died. Was bound out, and with his foster father came to Aurora. Ind., and remained until he was fifteen ; ran away and engaged as cabin boy on the river between Louisville and New Orleans, and remained for seven years with one captain, who promoted him to steward. Afterwards went to Law- renceburg, Ind., where he learned the carpenter trade. On the second day of October, 1834, married Lucy Jaquith, who was born in Manchester, Ind., on the 17th day of May, 1StS. In 1842 came to l'eoria county, and two years later to the farm where he now resides. Owns 320 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $100 per acre. January 12, 1853, his wife died, leaving ten children, six sons and lour daughters. On the 15th day of March, 1859, married Miss Jane MeCur- dy, who was born in Brown county, IHl. She died. leaving two children, a son and daughter. On the 21st day of August, 1865, married Miss Julia Rogers, who was born in Boston, Mass., December 7, 1811. Ilis first wife was a member of the M. E. Church. llis second, and present, members of the Presbyterian. Democratic in politics.
GUYER L. L. residence Brimfield. Was born in Mifland county, l'a., on the 4th day July, 1817. At the age of seven his parents removed to Harrisburg. l'a., where he received his education. At the age of nineteen he emigrated to Charleston, now Brimfield, and engaged in the mercantile business. May 5, 1840, married Miss Elvira Wiley, sister of James M., Nelson and Hiram Wiley, they being among the first settlers of Jubilee township. Continued in business until 1851, when he turned his attention to farming, which he has since followed. The fruit of this marriage was five children, one son and four daughters. Mr. and Mrs. G. and their daughters are members of the M. E. Church. Hlas held several local offices of trust, viz: Supervisor, justice of the peace, assessor and collector. Is Kepub- lican in politics.
Hamilton Benj. F. farmer. F. D. Hrlinfield. Harrington B K. merchant, P. O. Hrimufeld.
HAYWOOD EDWARD, farmer, P.O. Brim- field. Was born in Sussex county, England, on the 15th day of May, 1911, where he received a liberal ed- ucation. When nineteen years of age was apprenticed to a grocer, and served two years as clerk. On the 15th day of August, 1535, engrated to the United States and located in Rochester, N. V., and engaged as clerk until May. 1838. Thence emigrated West, and after visiting several important cities, in July of that year landed at what is now Brimfield, following various avocations until the Spring of 1840; having purchased
eighty acres of land he began improving it. On the 25th day of March, 1543, married Harriet E., daughter of Thomas and Margaret Cummings. She was born in Sussex county, N. J., on the 27th day of February, 1819. and with her parents came to Stark county, Ill., in 1839 In 1845 exchanged his farm for a store in Brimfield, and continued in the mercantile business for seven years. Hlas twenty-eight acres of land ad- joining the village, valued at $75 per acre, and a fine residence valued at $4,000. They have five sons and one daughter, all grown to man and womanhood. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood are members of the Congregational Church. Republican in politics.
HERRINGTON B. K. dealer in dry goods, res. Brimfield, born in Green Co., l'a., on the 24th day of Feb. 1822, worked at his trade of boot and shoemak- ing in his native town until he was twenty-one years of age. Married Miss Mary Barnes in 1843 who was born in Green Co., Pa., 1825. In the Spring of 1845. came to Illinois and settled in Brimfield and continued his trade until 1856. Embarked in his present busi- ness in company with Nelson Itarnes, which they con- tinued until 1860, when the present partnership was formed, which has since continued. They have five children, two sons and three daughters. Members of the M. E. Church. I'olitically, Republican. ItItIs S. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Hinkley R. farmer, P. O. Elinwood.
HINKLEY POEBE C. Mrs, farmer, Sec. 28. P. O. Elmwood, daughter of Otis and Clarinda A. Bennett nee Savoy, natives of Lancaster. Mass., where Mrs. 11. was born on the 11th day of Sept. 1831. When one year of age her parents emigrated to Cayuga Co., N. V. In Sept. 1851, married Wm. Darby, a son of W'm. Darby. Sen., of this township. Ile was born in Vermont 1521. In the Fall of 1852 they came to this county and located on Sec. 25. Owns one hundred and four acres of land valued at $30 per acre. On the 2nd day of April, 1850, Mr. Darby died, having been a member of the Baptist Church from boyhood. She was again joined in wedlock with Mr. Rockwell Hinkley April 13, 1860. Ile was born in Windsor, Vermont, May to, 1832. Died July 14, 1875. Mrs. 11. is a mem- ber of the Baptist Church.
Huey Willlam (1 retired, P O Brlinfield. Hartz Mary, farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Johnson M. C Irilerd. P O Brimnicht.
Jones C. p farmer. 1 0. Hrlinfield.
Kalghan John, farmer, P.O. Hrimfield. Kemp J W. farmer. 1.0. Briunneld.
KEMP S. D. farmer, Sec. 32, l'. O. Elmwood, son of David Kemp, of Elmwood, and born in Butler Co., Ohio, Dec. 1845, and In his eighth year with his parents came to l'eoria Co. Settled on Sec. 29 in this township, where he received a liberal education with two years at Otterbein University, located near Colum- bus, Ohio. Remained at home until his twenty-sixth birthday, when he married Miss Sarah A. Lingle
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who was born in the same county on the 6th day of April 1847, and the following Spring they settled where they now reside. Own one hundred and sixty acres of land valued at $100, $16,000. Two children bless this union. Members of the U. B. Church, Mr. K. being steward and Sabbath-school superintendent. l'olitics, Democratic.
KEMP S. S. farmer, Sec. 31, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Butler Co., O., Dec. 31, 1844, when nine years of age removed to l'eoria Co., settled on Sec. 29 in this township, where he received a liberal education at the district school and Lombard College, Knox Co. On the 21st day of May 1867, married to Miss Nellie Barcalow, who was born in Butler Co., O., Dec. 21, IS46. They soon after settled on his present place. Owns one hundred and sixty acres of land, valued at $So per acre. The fruit of this marriage is two child- ren. Members of the U. B. Church, Mr. K. being trustee and secretary of the same. Democratic in politics.
Larson John, farmer, P. O. French Grove. Laub Daniel, retired, P.O. Brimfield.
LAAUB RICHARD, miller, res. Brimfield. of the firm of Cady, Lanb & Belcher. Was born in Read- ing, Berks Co., Pa., Ang. 7, 1836. Came to this county in the Winter of 1857. Married Miss Annie E. White for his first wife. She was born in Buck Co., Pa., June 1836. She died in Brimfield Dec. 24, 1863. The fruit of this marriage was six children, two boys and four girls, twoliving, viz., Elmer E., Sarah J. For his second wife, married Fannie M. Robinson. She was born Aug. 20, 1836. Mother of two children, Llewellyn R., Charles Alfred. Member of the I. O. O. F. In the winter of 1858, rented a mill at Edward's Station, where he remained one year. Thence to Peoria where he had charge of the Fayette and Star mills for three years. Thence to Brimfield where he followed farming for three years. Then engaged in the Osage seed and plant business for five years. In the Spring of 1870 went into the produce business in company with A. W, Belcher, and in 1874 built the Brimfield mill where he has been engaged since. Capacity of mill 100 barrels per day.
Longhiand John, farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Longhiin James, huckster, P. O. Brimfield.
LOWE J. H. physician and surgeon, res. Brim- field. Son of G. F. and Martha (Phillips) Lowe ; father native of Tennessee, and mother of Illinois ; family consisted of ten children, five boys and five girls. The subject of this sketch was born in St. Clair county, Ills., November 30, 1841, was educated at Lebanon, McKendree College and graduated in IS62. Studied medicine with Dr. Perryman, Belleville, Ills., for nearly two years, attended lectures at St. Louis and Chicago medical colleges, where he graduated in 1871-2. His first practice was in St. Clair county, Ills. In 1872,
came to this town of Brimfield, where he has practiced medicine since. Married Julia A. Sutton, daughter of Asa Sutton ; she was born in Peoria county, March 25, 1848. The fruit of this marriage is three children, viz : Leo, born March 7, 1874 ; Lester, born May 27, 1877 ; Carrie, born August 6, 1878. Members of the M. E. Church. Elis father held a commission as captain in 117th Regt. I. V. 1- Co. C. Dr. Lowe has a fine prac- tice, good home, and is one of the leading men of the town.
LUCAS DANIEL, retired farmer, res. Brim- field. Grandson of Isaac Lucas, who was born near Boston, Mass., and at the age of seventeen enlisted in Revolutionary war, participating at the battle of Bunker Hill, Cowpens and Stony Point, at the last named battle was one among the number to volunteer to charge the British in a hand to hand fight, when Gen. Wayne told them, " If any man feared to go to hell let him retire from the ranks." Married a Miss Smith with whom he attempted to settle in Ohio, near where Mar.etta now stands, where the father of this sketch was born in 1788, being the second white child born in the State, found the Indians so troublesome that they returned to Washington county, Pa., where his father married Isabella Mckenzie, a native of that county. In ISII, they returned to Ross county, Ohio, near Chillicothe, where his father was soon after drafted and served under Gen. Harrison. On the 12th day of August, 1815, Mr. L. was horn near Chillicothe, and received his education in a log school-house with puncheon floor and desks, with paper windows, re- mained at home assisting in improving and cultivating a farm until the Spring of 1838, came to Indiana, married Miss Elizabeth Simison on the Sth of May, of that year. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1819. In IS54, emigrated to Brimfield, Ill., and located on Sec. 15. In 1878, removed to the village still retaining their farm. The fruit of this marriage was five children, three sons and two daughters. The sons participated in the late war, one of which was killed at Vicksburg. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Presbyterian Church. Republican.
Lucas Dan, farmer, P. O. Brimfield.
LYTLE CHARLES A. druggist, res. Brim- field. Son of Samuel S. P. and Anna Bell Lytle, natives of Pennsylvania, family consisted of seven children, four of which are now living. The subject of this sketch was born in Mt. Joy, Lancaster county, Pa., March 24, 1845, where he received his early education. Studied medicine with Dr. J. L. Ziegler of Mt. Joy, Pa., and attended lectures at Jefferson College, l'hiladelphia, and graduated in the year 1861, and practiced two years at his old home. Was in the Navy, South Carolina and Georgia Blockading Squadron and was assistant surgeon and had charge of 160 men. In 1865, went to
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Monroe, Wis., where he engaged in the drug business as clerk for J. K. Eilert, where he remained until 1877. when he came to Brimfield and engaged in the drug business on his own hook. Married Alice S. Banks, daughter of James A. Banks. She was born in llaverill, Mass., 1843. The fruit of this marriage is two chil- dren, Grace and Samuel. Member of the I.O.O.F. Carries a stock of $3,000.
Maher James, farmer. P. O Brimfield. Maher John, farmer P. O. Brimfield. Maher Thomas, farmer. 1. O. Brlindeld. Mahar T farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Maher Patrick, farmer, P. O. Brimfieldl. Maltz Win. J. farmer, P. O. Freuch Grove. Males Ollver, plasterer, P. O. Brimfield.
MARSHALL MARION, retired farmer, is the son of Elijah Marshall, of Scotch descent, who was born on the 6th day of November, 1766. In the latter part of the war of the revolution he was a prisoner for nine months on board the ship Old Jersey. On the 25th day of May, 17SS, he married Mary Pierce and located at Chester, Vt., where the subject of this sketch was born March 12, 1811, and received a very common schonl education. At seventeen years of age he went to Green county, N. Y., where he was employed at brick making until 1835, and afterward embarked in the same business with a partner, through whose finan- cial irregularities in 1850 lost his all, about $9.000. Soon after came to Jubilee township, and secured eighty acres of land, having since owned large tracts in the same township. On February 7, 1833, he mar- ried Lois, daughter of Rev. Rufus Bruce, an old time pastor of the Baptist Church ; she was born near Ches- ter, Vt., August 9. 1912. This marriage was blessed with a family of ten children, four of whom died in in- fancy. One son was in the Union army and killed at Kenesaw mountains, and four sons and one daughter are still living. Mr. M. has held several local offices of trust. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., Kempton Lodge of Green county, N. Y. ; members of the Baptist Church. Republican in politics.
Marshall R. I. farmer, P. O. Elinwood.
MARSHALL S. farmer, Sec. 30, P. O. E.lm- wood, was born in I'reble county, Ohio, on the Sth day of February, 1525, having been reared on a tarm, and received a common school education. Having lost his father at the age of fifteen, he remained at home until the 12th day of March 1845, when he married Miss E. A. Austin, who was born in the same county, October 15. 1828, On the 16th of the same month they located where he now resides, and owns 640 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre, and also has a residence of which the original cost way $14,000. They have four children - three sons and one daughter. Republican in politics.
Maxwell O. G carpenter, P U. Brimnelit.
MCCLELLAN, farmer, Sec. 17, 1'. O. Brimfield.
MeDonough P. farmer. P. O. Brimfield. MeLaughlin John, farmer, P. O. Brimfeld. Mehan Peter, farmer. P. O. Brimfield. Mehan Patrick, retired. P. O. Brimfield. Meyers J. 1ª. laborer. P. O. Brimneld. Muore David, farmer. P. O. French Grove. Moore G. fariner. P. O. French Grove, Moore James H. farmer, P. O. Brinneld. Moore Samuel, farmer, P. O. Brituneld.
MOREY C. B. farmer, Sec. 33, P. O. Elmwood. Was born in Butler county, O., January, 1829, and in IS39 moved to Washington county, Mo. In those days the schools were supported by subscription, and there being ten children in the family, his opportunities for education were limited. June 12, 1852, married Miss Mary A. Dickson, who was born in the same county. October 8, 1825. They soon after settled on Sec. 33 of this township, where they own 200 acres of land, valued $60 per acre. Liberal in religion. Politically a Repub- lican.
Morrey Ashury, farmer. P. O. Elinwood. Morey Elza, Mrs. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Murdock R. R. farmer, P. O. Brimfield.
Murdock Samuel, fariner. P. O. Briinfield. Murdock Thomas, farmer, P. O. Brimnel. Murdock Willam, farmer. P. O Brimfield. Needham P. R. blacksmith. 1. O. Hrimdcid. ('Harra Sarah, farmer. P. O. Brimfield.
O'HARA WILLIAM, pilot, P. O. Brimfield. Son of John and Sarah O'Hara, natives of Belfast, Ire- land. Father came to United States in 1819. mother in 1820, and located in Boonville, N. Y., where the subject of this sketch was born, March 4. 1831, being one of a family of eleven children, four boys and seven girls. In the year 1846 left his home, and in 1848 arrived in Chicago. Thence down the Illinois river, for the pur- pose of learning the river and becoming a pilot, and has run on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers since, as pilot and captain, running down as far as Memphis. At the time of the war was on a transport, Mr. O'llara has always been a stirring man, and has seen a great deal of the workl.
P'aftersun J. M. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Pulsifer S. W. farmer. 1º. O. Hrlinneld. Purcell George S. rellred farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Purcell George, farmer, 1. 0. Brlin field.
Radley Groree, farmer, P. O. Brimneld. Reamer William, farmer, P. O. Brimfield.
REED JOSEPH, farmer, Sec. 5. P. O. French Grove. Born in Marshall county, V'a., on the 16th day of April, 1825. Married Miss E. R. Henderson, Feb- ruary, 1852. She was born in Washington county. l'a., March 16, 1829. In 1555 came to this county, where he rented a farm for two years, then purchased the farm where he now resides. Owns 264 acres of land, under a high state of cultivation, valued at $75 per acre. They are blessed with a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Keed are members of the Presbyterian Church at French Grove, he holding the office of trustee since 1859. Republican in politics.
REED MORROW P. farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Brimfield. Son of George W. Reed and Joana Patterson ; the former a native of Virginia, the latter
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of Pennsylvania. Located in Peoria about 1835, where his father engaged at the carpenter's. trade. Mr. Reed was born on the 19th day of June, 1840, and at nine years of age his father died, and at thirteen he deter- mined to do for himself, came to this neighborhood, worked for J. McCoy continuously for seven years, then went to southwest Missouri. On the 11th day of Feb- ruary, 1865, enlisted in Company F, 148th Illinois Infantry. Discharged at Nashville, September 22, 1865 ; returned to this county. Married Jane A., daughter of J. C. Whittaker, February 22, 1866. She was born in Queens county, Ireland, July, 1843, and emigrated to this county with her parents in 1845. Ilas 210 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $So per acre. They have seven children, two sons and five daughters. Mrs. Reed is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Reed is a Republican in politics. Reed Samuel, farmer, P. O. French Grove.
RICHFORD DAVID, farmer, Sec. 26, P. O. Brimfield. Was born in county Mayo, Ireland, October 19, 1821, reared on a farm until 1845, when he declared his independence by emigrating to the United States, via Quebec to Plattsburg, N. Y. Worked as a laborer at quarrying rock, thence to Montpelier, Vt., where he engaged in lumbering for three years. In the Fall of 1838 came to Peoria county, and worked for Joel Blakesly five years, and two years for E. F. Smith. Married Miss Agnes Farwell, August 28, 1857, who was born in Ireland in 1841, and emigrated to the United States, and to this county alone when fourteen years of age, finding a home with an aunt, Mrs. Cath- erine Kehoe. After his marriage Mr. Richford pur- chased his first eighty acres of land, and in 1864 bought another eighty, making 160 acres, valned at $75 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Richford have been blessed with a family of four sons and four daughters. All members of the Catholic Church. Democrat.
Richsteln Margaret, farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Riley James, farmer, I'. O. Brimfield.
RINCHART NICHOLAS, farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Brimfield. Was born in Sultz, France, November I, 1827, and with his parents immigrated to the United States, and located near Kickapoo, where his parents still reside. Married Miss Catherine Shuts, May, 1849. She was born in Baden, Germany, in 1829, and came to America in 1847, and landed at St. Louis, remained there two years; came to this county. In 1865 they came to Brimfield township and purchased the farm he now owns, consisting of 240 acres, valued at $80 per acre. The fruit of this marriage is seven children, three sons and four daughters. Members of the Cath- olic Church. Democrat.
Riner Jacob, farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Riner J. C. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Riner J. W. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Root O. E. Mrs. farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Rounds Ollver. farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Runyon J. C. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Russell Rowell, farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Rynearson C. L. farmer. P. O. French Grove. Schisler Geo. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Shellkoph John, farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Sholto Fred. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Sloan Thomas, farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Snyder Chas. A. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Snyder J. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
SNYDER J. W. farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Elm- wood. The parents of Mr. Snyder were natives of Pennsylvania, but became pioneers of Butler county, Ohio, as early as 1807, where Mr. S. was born, August 11, 1815. Remained with his parents, assisting in the improvement and cultivation of a farm, until twenty- four years of age. On Christmas day, 1839, married Miss Maria Hursh, who was born in Northumberland county, Pa. Located in Middletown, of the same county, and embarked in hotel and livery business until 1854. Was elected county treasurer and served four years. In 1858, emigrated to Peoria county and to his present place of residence. Owns 300 acres of land, valued at $90 per acre. On the 19th day of March, 1861, hts wife died, leaving five children-four sons and one daughter. Feb. 26, 1863, married Elizabeth Alle- walt. She was born in Adams county, Penn., on the 29th day of August, 1833, which union was blessed with two sons. Himself and first wife were members of the U. B. Church; his present wife, of the Lutheran. Democratic in politics. Held several local offices of trust.
SNYDER M. H. farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Elm- wood. Son of J. W. Snyder, and born in Butler county, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1845. Having received a liberal educa- tion at the best schools in Hamilton, his native county, at the age of thirteen, in company with a brother and cousin, with teams, came to Illinois, arriving at Brim- field on the second day of March, 1858, and began breaking prairie on the land purchased by his father in 1854. In Sept., 1864, entered Lombard University, at Galesburg, from which he soon after enlisted in the 148th Ill. Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland and retained on the defence of the Nashville & Chattanooga R. R. Mustered out at Nashville, Sept., 1865. Married Miss Kate, daughter of Philip Snyder and Mary A. Schenck, of this town- ship. She was born in Butler county, Ohio, April 14, 1845, and came to Peoria county with her parents when ten years of age. He owns 200 acres of land, valued at $75 per acre. Democratic in politics. Held the office of supervisor and collector, and was a candidate for county clerk in 1873.
SNYDER SAMUEL, wagon maker, res. Brimfield. The subject of this sketch, whose parents and family were among the first settlers of this part of the county, was born in Bedford county, Penn., on the 27th day of May, 1813, and was raised to the trade he now follows, until twenty-three years of age, when he accompanied his parents and family, consisting of two
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sons and two daughters, to this county, settling in Ju- bilee township, one and a half miles from this village. On the 14th day of March, 1839. married Miss Mary, daughter of Daniel Strausburg, who settled in Jubilee township. She was born in Baltimore, April, 181S. In the Fall of 1839, the family removed to Cooper county, Mo. In 1850 the subject of this sketch went the overland route to California, and remained two years and a half. In 1353, returned to Brimfieldl, where he has since resided. They have four sons and four daughters, all of whom except one are settled in Peoria county. The entire family are members of the M. E. Church, Mr. S. being one of the original members, and notifying the settlers of the first services in this part of the county, held at his father's cabin in 1836. Mr. S. is Democratic in politics.
Strain Westlv, grocer. P. (. Brimfeld. Sutton Asa. farmer, 1. D. Hrimfeld. Swimum Peter, farmer, P. O. Brinineld. Thompson Giro. A. farmer, P. O. Elin wood.
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