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BIOGRAPHICAL.
Clark Blair, County Commissioner of Hendricks County, Ind., was born near Stilesville, this county, March 25, 1836, a son of Lindsey and Rachel M. (Hodson) Blair. His father is one of the pioneers of this county, having come from North Carolina with his father, Solomon Blair, in 1820. His mother also came at a very early date with her father, Jesse Hodson, settling near Amo, in Clay Township. Our subject was reared near and in Plainfield and received most of his education in the schools of that place. His father died when he was seventeen years old, and he being the eld- est son was obliged to superintend the farm. Previous to his father's death he clerked two years in the drug store of Craighead & Brown- ing, in Indianapolis, Ind., after which, in the fall of 1852, he entered the Plainfield Academy, remaining there till his father died. Jan. 31, 1858, he was married to Marian Sanders, daughter of Benjamin and Lucinda Sanders, of Washington Township, who were among
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the first families of the county. His wife died in April, 1872, leav- ing four children-Benjamin L., traveling salesman for a wholesale house in San Francisco, Cal .; Willet B., a farmer in Washington Township; Eddie E. and Flora Alice, still at home. He was again married, in May, 1873, to Miss Sarah M. Cox, of Guilford Town- ship, and to them have been born five children-Effie May, George Porter, Mary E., Arthur A. and Ines S. After his first marriage he left his home and settled on a farm in Washington Township, on which he lived but a short time, when he purchased the farm adjoining, where he has since followed agricultural pursuits. In October, 1876, he was elected a Trustee of Washington Township, which office he held by re-election two terms. In the fall of 1880 he was elected one of the Commissioners of this county and was re-elected to serve another term. Mr. Blair is a Master Mason and has served as Secretary of Bridgeport Lodge, No. 162, A. F. & A. M., two years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has been Steward and Class-Leader a number of years. His wife is a member of the society of Friends.
Henry Bradford, one of the most prominent farmers of Wash- ington Township, is a native of Hardy County, Va., born Oet. 19, 1817, a son of George W. and Elizabeth Bradford, also natives of Virginia. Reared on a farm in his native county he had but limited edneational advantages. In 1838 he immigrated to Clinton County, Ohio, where for some time he worked as a farm hand. Jan. 6, 1842, he married Sarah Hawkins, born Dec. 29, 1823, daughter of Jehu and Susannah Hawkins, the former a native of South Carolina and the latter of Ohio. Abont 1850 Mr. Bradford left Clinton County and moved to Hendrieks County, Ind., locating in Washington Township, where he now owns a fine farm of 160 acres, all under cultivation. Commeneing life in limited circumstances he has by his industry and strict integrity accumulated a competency and is now one of the most prosperous citizens of the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Bradford have been born nine children-Susanna, born Oct. 8, 1842; Elizabeth A., born July 29, 1844, died Aug. 15, 1865; Charity A., born June 24, 1847, died Sept. 7, 1847; Mary J., born Oct. 3, 1848, died July 29, 1877; Layton M., born Oct. 22, 1851; Isaac H., born Jan. 30, 1854; Eli J., born Feb. 26, 1856, died May 1, 1873; Jehu II .. born Dec. 24, 1858; John H., born April 10, 1864. In politics Mr. Bradford is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the society of Friends.
John Casserly, farmer, Washington Township, is a native of
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County Galway, Ireland, born in July, 1843, a son of Thomas and Mary Casserly. In 1850 his father came to the United States and located in Hendricks County, Ind., and in the spring of 1851, the mother with her two sons, John and Michael, followed him to this country. They settled in Washington Township and became prominently identified with its interests. John Casserly was reared in Washington Township and since reaching manhood has been numbered among the most enterprising and successful agri- culturists of the county. His fine farm of 100 acres shows the result of thrift and good management, and his farm buildings are among the best in the township. Mr. Casserly was married in June, 1861, to Ellen Mooney, daughter of Michael Mooney. Eleven children have been born to them, but nine of whom are living-Michael, John, Mary, Thomas, Patrick, Martin, Lobina, Ellen and Timothy. Mr. Casserly and his family are members of the Catholic church.
Zimri W. Cox was born Nov. 6, 1835, in Hendricks County, Ind., a son of David F. and Elizabeth Cox. He was reared and educated in this county, remaining with his parents till manhood. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company 1, Sixty-third Indiana Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in many hotly contested battles, some of the more important being Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, seige of Atlanta, Nash- ville, Franklin and Spring Hill. He was discharged in July, 1865, and since his return home has given his attention to agri- cultural pursuits. He now owns a good farm of seventy-one and a half acres in Washington Township. He has served his town- ship four years as Assessor. Mr. Cox was married April 4, 1872, to Elizabeth R. Wyer, daughter of Philip Wyer. To thein have been born three children-David F., Byron N. and Charles E. The latter is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are members of the Christian church. He is a member of Virgil Lyon Post, No. 186, G. A. R.
Willis M. Davis, farmer, Washington Township, is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Jan. 27, 1841, a son of James and Ann Davis, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Hendricks County. The mother died in Washington Township in 1863, and the father in 1880. Six of their nine children are living-Sarah, Lydia, Josephine, Thornton S., John H., and Willis M. Our sub- ject was reared a farmer, receiving a common-school education. He has been successful in his pursuits and now owns a fine farm
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of 120 acres. He was married in September, 1864, to Mary E. John, who died in April, 1867, leaving one child-Charles H., born in 1866. In February, 1875, Mr. Davis married Mary J. Larimore, of Marion County, Ind., and to them have been born two children-Ellis L. and Vestal. C. Mr. Davis is a member of the Odd Fellow's order, Lodge No. 372.
Michael A. Euliss is a native of North Carolina, born in Ala- mance County, August, 1841, a son of William and Nellie Enliss. He was reared in his native conuty, where he received but limited educational advantages. In 1870 he came to Hen- drieks County, Ind., and in 1875 bought the farm where he has since lived, which contains 100 aeres of good land, with a pleasant residence and good farm buildings. He was married Feb. 15, 1875, to Mollie Hornaday, daughter of Isaiah and Elvira Hornaday. They have a family of four children-Evert I., Thomas V., Vir- ginia D. and Carl. Mr. Euliss is a member of Brownsburg Lodge, F. & A. M. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. In polities he is a Republican.
Jesse Fausset, a prominent pioneer of Washington Township, was born in West Virginia, April 21, 1819, a son of Charles and Jemima (Reed) Fausset, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virginia. In 1819 his parents moved to Franklin County, Ind., where he was reared and educated. His mother
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family of eight children-Robert, Jesse, Benjamin, Rebecca, Alpheus, Phoebe A., Isaac and Jacob. The two latter are deceased. Jesse Fansset was married Feb. 6, 1844, to Margaret J. Freeland, daughter of Thomas Freeland, of Franklin County. To them were born three children-Eliza J., born Jan. 23, 1845; Charlotte E., July 11, 1847, died May 7, 1860, and Frameis N., born Ang. 26, 1851. Sept. 21, 1856, Jesse Fansset married Lonisa Holton, daughter of Isaac Holton. His wife died Jan. 19, 1863, leaving one child -Jemima L., born Jan. 14, 1861. Oct. 24, 1867, he married Elizabeth Van Ausdall, daughter of Silas Van Ansdall, of Butler County, Ohio. They have had three children-Charles S., born Dee. 8. 1869; James O., born Nov. 21, 1872, died April 7, 1873, and Rebecca A., born Jan. 9, 1874, died Jan. 26, 1877. Jesse Fansset moved to Hendricks County in 1862, and settled in Washington Township, where he owns 1154 acres of cultivated land. In polities he is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal chinreh.
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George A. Gibbs, a pioneer of Washington Township, is a native of North Carolina, born Aug. 2, 1822, a son of Thomas and Tabitha Gibbs, natives of Virginia. In 1826 his parents moved to Morgan County, Ind., and in 1830 to Hendricks County, and settled in Washington Township, where they both died. George A. is the only surviving member of a family of three children. He was reared and educated in this county, and sinee attaining his majority has engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is a self-made man. Beginning life in limited circumstances he has aceumulated a good property, now owning 270 aeres of improved land. He was married Sept. 20, 1842, to Louisa Hubbard, and to them have been born eleven children-Henry H., Melvin C., Andrew J., Eliza J., Mary E., Thomas A., William S., John H., Rosetta F., Lydia J. and Dollie A. In politics Mr. Gibbs is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a liberal supporter of his church and of all interests of benefit to his county.
Henry H. Gibbs is a native of Washington Township, Hendricks Co., Ind., born Feb. 12, 1845, the eldest son of George A. and Lonisa (Hubbard) Gibbs. He was reared in his native township, where he had but limited educational advantages. In August, 1863, he enlisted in the war of the Rebellion, and served six months, principally in Tennessee and Kentucky. His vocation through life has been agriculture, at which he has been mainly successful. In 1880 he located on his present farin where.he owns 160 acres of valuable.land. Mr. Gibbs was married Jan. 16, 1868, to Elizabeth Van Trese. To them have been born nine children -- Ella II., Charles E., Efie M., George G., William C., Melvin C., Minnie, Ada and Grace. In politics Mr. Gibbs is a Republi- can. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
John W. Gladden was born in Marion County, Ind., March 1, 1828, a son of William and Eve (Negley) Gladden. William Glad- den was a native of Pennsylvania, and when a child accompanied his parents to Maryland, where he was reared. When he was twenty-two years of age he eamne West and for thee years taught school in Butler County, Ohio. He then removed to Marion County, Ind., and entered 400 acres of land, which he improved, enduring all the hardships of pioneer life. After a life of usefulness he died Jan. 29,-1884, his wife surviving him but one day. They were buried in the same grave in Shiloh Methodist Church Ceme-
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tery, in this township. Of ten children born to them, nine grew to maturity, and six are still living-William N., John W., Alfred H., George L., Hannah O. and David F. Mr. Gladden was rec- ognized as one of the best mathematicians of Indiana, and was often called on to solve knotty problems. John W. Gladden was reared in his native county. In 1856 he moved to Hendricks County, and settled in Washington Township where he has since been successfully engaged in farming and dairying. He owns 142 acres of land in Hendricks County, and thirty-seven acres in Marion County. Mr. Gladden was married Jan. 25, 1849, to Mary McCalmert, daughter of Wilson and Lydia McCalmert. They have had four children-Jane M., born June 14, 1852; Alice C., Feb. 8, 1854; Margaret S., Nov. 9, 1855; and William A., Sep- tember, 1857. Mr. and Mrs. Gladden are members of the Method- ist Episcopal church.
Barney Gossett is a native of Hendricks Connty, Ind., born Oct. 30, 1841, a son of Joseph and Hannah (Walton) Gossett, na- tives of North Carolina, who accompanied their parents to Hen- dricks County, in 1835. They were married in this county and settled a mile south of Avon, in Washington Township, where the father died in 1848, and the mother in 1868. Of their five chil- dren, three are living-Nelson, Barney and Rachel E. After the father's death the mother married John Milton, by whom she had one child-John F. They endured many hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, but were industrious, energetic citizens, and respected by all who knew them. Barney was reared in his native county, remaining with his mother till manhood. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in defense of the Union, in Sep- tember, 1861, in Company I, Seventh Indiana Infantry, and was . assigned to the Army of the Potomac. He participated in many severe engagements, some of the more important being Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg, second Bull Run, Winches- ter, Fredericksburg and Greenbriar. He was honorably discharged in September, 1864. After his return home he engaged in agri- cultural pursuits, and now has a fine farm of 190 acres. He was married in June, 1865, to Mary A. Richards, a native of Hen- dricks County, born November, 1841, daughter of Joseph and Abigail Richards, natives of Ohio, who settled in this county in 1838. They have two children-Ella E., born . Feb. 28, 1869, and John B., Feb. 22, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Gossett are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Gossett has served Wash- 47
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ington Township as Justice of the Peace twelve years. He is a inember of Virgil H. Lyon Post, No. 186, G. A. R.
Enos Hadley, an influential and successful farmer and stock- raiser of Washington Township, is a native of Hendricks County, born near Plainfield, June 10, 1825, a son of Jonathan and Ara Hadley. His parents came to Hendricks County in the fall of 1823, and entered eighty acres of Government land, which they began to improve and make a home. They were prominent among the early settlers of the county, earnest members of the Christian church, and honored members of society. Their family consisted of nine children, but four of whom are living-Enos, Harlan, Will- iam C. and John V. Enos Hadley was reared on a frontier farm and was early innred to the hardships of the life of a pioneer. He received a fair education for the early days, and taught several terms. Since leaving home he has been successful in his pursuits and now has a fine farm of ?30 acres where he has lived since 1850. He was married Nov. 14, 1850, to Susan Sinith, a daughter of James and Hannah Smith, early settlers of Hendricks County, from Kentucky. To them have been born nine children-Jona- than S., Eliza E., James A., Horace E., Cassins C., Clara B., Robert S., Enos W. and Lester B .; the latter is deceased. Mr. Hadley has served as Trustee of Washington Township three terms, and as Commissioner of Hendricks County one term. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Harlan Hadley is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born in Guilford Township, Oct. 14, 1829, a son of Jonathan and Ara Had- ley. He was married June 6, 1852, to Rebecca Oursler, and to . them were born four children-George W., Mary C., Alice and Ada (deceased). Mrs. Hadley died July 23, 1859, and Oct. 9, 1860, Mr. Hadley married Mary A. Ross, who died July 26, 1875, leaving three children-Cora E., William and Charles. Nov. 1, 1877, he married Mrs. Nancy (McCown) Talbott. They have two children-John M. and Harlan C. Mr. Hadley is a man of fine business ability and has accumulated a good property. He has a fine farm of $00 acres under cultivation, and is one of the most extensive stock-raisers and lealers in Hendricks 'County. He also conducts a profitable livery business in Plainfield, of which place he is one of the most substantial and respected citizens. Mr. Had- ley is a member of Lodge No. 287, F. & A. M. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
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Albert A. Hollingsworth is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Dec. 7, 1844, a son of Mersey N. and Mary A. Hollings- worth, his father a native of Ohio and his mother of Pennsylvania. There were twelve children in his father's family, nine of whom are living-Asbury S., Albert A., John T., Samuel J., Mersey M., Maria I .. , Mary E., Sally A. and Emily J. Albert A. Hollings worth was reared and educated in his native township. In July, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-fourth Indiana Infantry for three months, and was discharged the following September. In Febru- ary, 1865, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-eighth Indi- ana Infantry, and served till the elose of the war. Ile was assigned duty at Columbia and Pulaski, Tenn. After his return home he gave his attention to agricultural pursuits, at which he has been successful. In 1876 he located on 'his present farm, where he owns 155 acres of valuable land, all under cultivation. April 13, 1869, he married Fidelia B. C. Towles, daughter of Rob- ert and Harriet A. Towles. To them have been born six children -Harriet A., Ira A., Albert A., Nettie M., and an infant de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth are members of the Baptist church at Plaintield.
Enos Huron, a prominent farmer of Washington Township, is a native of Warren County, Ohio, born Sept. 5, 1832, a son of Seth and Matilda ( Ross) Huron. When he was an infant his parents moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and here he was reared and ed- ucated, attending the early subscription schools. Since attaining manhood he has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, and now owns 105 acres of valnable land, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He was married in November, 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Forkner. To them have been born eight children, five of whom are living-Lonisa J., Rosella, Alva W., Nancy M. and Sarah G. Lewis B., Mary A. and an infant are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Huron have been prom- inently identified with the Methodist Episcopal church many years. He is a liberal supporter of all interests of benefit to his church,, or that tend toward the welfare of his county.
Seth Huron, deceased, was born in Warren County, Ohio, May 10, 1803, and died in Hendricks County, Ind., in July, 1876. He was a son of Othniel and Bethiah Huron. He remained with his parents till manhood, in his native county, where he was married to Matilda Ross. To them were born nine children-Mary E., Martha J., Enos, Othniel, Eli, Seth J., Louisa, Ann and James T .;
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the last two are deceased. Mrs. Huron died, and Ang. 30, 1832, Mr. Huron married Mary McLane, daughter of James McLane, an early settler of Hendricks County. They had a family of six children, five of whom are living-Sarah D., Nancy M., William B., Hezekiah H. and Phoebe L. In 1832 Mr. Huron moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled in Washington Township, where he passed the rest of his life. He was a prominent citizen of the township, and served twenty-seven years as Justice of the Peace. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as is also Mrs. Huron. She resides on the old homestead, which contains eighty acres of valuable land, situated on the Rock- ville road.
Seth T. Huron is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born in Washington Township, June 26, 1850, a son of Benjamin A. and Katherine Huron. He was reared and educated in his native county, and for about four years was one of its corps of school- teachers. In 1872 he went to Atchison, Kas., where he was employed as clerk in a store two years, and in 1874 returned to Hen- dricks County. He has devoted his attention to agricultural pur- suits and now owns a fine farm near Avon. In the spring of 1884 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and assumed the duties of his office the following November. Mr. Huron was married Aug. 2, 1876, to Mary E. Farmer, daughter of David Farmer, formerly of Hendricks County, now of Putnam County, Mo. To them have been born four children-Mary E., born May 3, 1877; Frank P., born June 16, 1880, died March 16, 1881; Irma R., born April 30, 1882, and Flora F., born Dec. 23. 1SS4. Mr. and Mrs. Huron are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is serving his second year as Superintendent of the Sunday-school, at Wesley Chapel. His parents, who were among the first settlers of the county, still live on the farm they entered from the Government, more than fifty years ago. Their children, nine in number, have all been school-teachers (as was also the father), and are now all scattered, from Florida to Kansas, leaving the old folks "alone in the old house at home."
Lotan W. Jenkins, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Wash- ington Township, was born in Randolph County, N. C., Nov. 3. 1823, a son of John and Rebecca Jenkins. In the fall of 1833 his parents moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and after several re- movals, finally, in 1838, made a permanent settlement in, Was'- ington Township, on the farmn now owned by our subject. John
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Jenkins was a fair representative of the pioneers of Hendrieks County, a sturdy, noble race of men, the results of whose toil and perseverance have proved a blessing to their descendants. He died in September. 1842, his wife surviving him till September, 1SS2. Their family consisted of nine children, but four of whom are liv- ing-Lotan W., William M., Mary D. and Elizabeth V. The de- ceased are-Laura A., Lonisa, Jane M., David W. and Rachel. Lotan W. Jenkins was reared in Hendricks County, receiving a good edneation. After leaving school he taught abont nine years in the winter, working on the farm in the summer. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, Army of the Cumberland. He was captured at Chiekamanga, Sept. 20, 1863, and was taken to Richmond and confined six weeks in Libby and Smith & Pemberton prisons; was then transferred to Danville, Va., thence in May to Andersonville, and in October to Miller Prison, Ga., where he remained till Nov. 19, 1864, when he was taken to Savannah and exchanged. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., and after a month's confinement in the hospital was granted a furlough for thirty days. At the expiration of his furlough he reported for duty at Camp Chase, Ohio, where on account of his enfeebled condition he was in the hospital a month, and was then detailed a clerk in Major War- ren's office, remaining there till his discharge in June, 1865. After his return home he settled on the homestead with his mother, which he now owns. His home is one of the pleasantest in the township, and contains 280 aeres of valuable land. In 1870 he was elected Clerk of Hendricks County, assuming the duties of his office in July, 1872, and served four years with efficiency. He has also served his township as Trustee and Assessor. In polities he is a Republican. Mr. Jenkins was married Aug. 4, 1874, to Sarah Dennis, who was born Aug. 12, 1844; a daughter of Burr P. and Naney Dennis. To them have been born fonr children- David W., born Aug. 4, 1876; Mary L., July 4, 1879; Annie L., July 13, 1882, and Lotan D., Ang. 27, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Jen- kins are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Ellis W. Jessup, a prominent farmer of Washington Township, was born Nov. 15, 1824, in Wayne County, Ind. His parents, Abraham and Hannah Jessup, were natives of North Carolina, and in their youth moved to Wayne County, Ind., where they were married. In 1833 they moved to Hamilton County, where the mother died in September, 1840, and the father in July, 1852.
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They had a family of ten children-Mary, Jane, Haunah, Elizabeth, John C., Alfred T., Ellis W., Allen, Rachel, and Cyrus; the last three are deceased. Ellis W. Jessup was reared in Hamilton County. He was married June 11, 1846, to Millie Hinshaw, a native of North Carolina, born Oct. 15, 1827, daughter of Stephen and Elma (Hoover) Hinshaw, early settlers of Hamilton County. To Mr. and Mrs. Jessup have been born thirteen children-Zelinda J., John T., Hannah E., Alcinda H., Mary E. (deceased), Addie M., George W., Rosa A., Charles W., Sylvester M., Frank (de- ceased), Maud A. and Minnie B. In the fall of 1868 Mr. Jessup moved from Hamilton to Boone County, and a year later to Marion County, where he remained till 1876, when he came to Hendricks County and settled on his present farm in the southern part of Washington Township. He is a successful agriculturist and owns 120 acres of well-cultivated iand, with all modern improvements, making it one of the finest farms in the township. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Cornelius Loy, a pioneer of Washington Township, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Ang. 4, 1808, a son of John and Cath- erine (Isley) Loy. In 1823 his parents moved to Putnam County, Ind., and settled near Greencastle, and seven years later moved to Tippecanoe County, where his father died. Three of a family of five children are living-Betsey, Sarah and Cornelius. Cornelius Loy was reared a farmer and has always followed that vocation. In 1831 he settled in Hendricks County, where he has since lived. He owns a fine farm of 240 aeres, all under cultivation. He is a self-made man, having made all he has by his industry and perse- verance, and is one of the representative citizens of Hendricks County. He was married Nov. 30, 1831, to Rachel Compton, a native of Warren County, Ohio, born Oet. 1, 1815, daughter of Mathew and Rachel Compton. They have had four children- John, born Sept. 30, 1832; Obadiah C., born June 24, 1837, died Oct. 26, 1849; Amos D., born April 20, 1844, and Mary A., born Feb. 20, 1849. In politics Mr. Loy is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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