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JONATHAN T. DODD is a native of Lawrence County, Ind. He was the eldest son of Samuel D. and Margaret (Brown) Dodd, and was born September 6, 1844. His parents were natives of Madison County, Ky., and Jackson County. Mr. Dodd secured a good common school education, which, with energy and perse- verance, has paved the way to a successful business life. Although reared on a farm, he had a desire to become a merchant, and for this reason, in September, 1873, he located in Houston and began the grocery business. He has built up a very good business and is one of the leading citizens of Salt Creek Township. September 5, 1867, he married Amanda J. Browning, a native of Jackson County. To them have been born three children, of whom two are living: Alonzo G. and Ettie O. Mr. Dodd is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics is a Republican. ELIJAH WHITE, deceased, a former resident of Salt Creek Township, where he was born April 26, 1840, was the eldest son of Colman and Mary (Smith) White. The parents were natives of North Carolina and this county, respectively. Elijah received a good education in the common schools, and taught a few terms. He attended the Clear Spring Academy. After that he engaged in teaching for some time, and was one of the best teachers in Jackson County. He nearly always taught in his own neighbor- hood. In January, 1870, he was ordained a minister in the Christian Church, having prepared himself for this work at the Lexington, Ky., College. After this he preached at many points,
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and his services were in good demand. He married, in 1865, Eliza Chute, a native of Washington County, Ohio, and daugh- ter of Dr. George Chute, of this township. To this union were born eight children, these six now living: Elijah T., Hiram H., John F., Knowles E., Edna R. and Mary A. January 14, 1886, Mr. White died, his death having been caused from exposure while engaged in his ministerial labors. He was universally mourned by those who knew him as a good man and an upright citizen.
ELIHU WHITE, a prominent farmer of Salt Creek Town- ship, was born in North Carolina, October 20, 1828. His par- ents were James and Ellen (Brown) White, natives of the same State. He is of Irish and English descent. His early schooling was limited, and the little he received was acquired in the schools of Indiana. When about four years of age he located, with his parents, in Jackson County, where he has remained ever since. His whole life has been devoted to farming and with good suc- cess. April 6, 1848, he married Cynthia Acton, a native of Ken- tucky. To them have been born ten children, these five now liv- ing: Amanda, William R., John, Ellen and David. Mr. White is a well respected citizen, and, in its time, was a leading member of the P. of H. order. His political sentiments are like those of the large portion of the county, Democratic.
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ANNA M. BARD, nee Shutys, is a native of Burlington County, N. Y. She was born April 20, 1815, being the second daughter of John and Sarah Shutys. On the 22d of February, 1835, she married Joel J. Bard, a native of New York. In 1855 she and her husband came to Indiana, and located in Jefferson County. In 1861 she moved to Jackson County, where she still resides. To them have been born nine children, of whom seven are still living. They are Esther A., George W., Thomas S., Sarah M., Emma H., Zebedee J. and Ida M. Thomas S. is a . physician in Union Township. Zebedee J. was born October 18,
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1862. He received a common school education, and June 13, 1877, married Mary A. Powell, a native of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Anna Bard is a member of the Methodist Church.
JOHN B. BLUNT, a native of Vernon Township, Jackson County, was born on the 21st of August, 1857. He was the youngest son of David and Martha E. (Webb) Blunt, natives of Washington and Clark Counties, respectively. David Blunt, de- ceased, came to this county about fifty years ago, and gave his at- tention exclusively to farming. He died April 4, 1876. By the death of his father John B. was compelled to leave school, and thus his education is limited. He married Edorcas A. Mayfield, a native of Washington County. To them have been born four children, three of whom are living: Clyde A., James E. and an infant. In politics he is a Democrat, and as a man of business he possesses those qualities of common sense and perseverance which are the characteristic qualifications of the successful men in the State.
WILLIAM W. DENSFORD is a native of Jackson County, where he still resides. He was born May 4, 1861. His parents were John and Jane (Lee) Densford, both of whom were na- tives of Washington County. The father (deceased) was partly reared in Washington County; he then went to Kentucky, where he remained some time, and from there he moved to Jackson County. He received his education in the common schools. In 1846 he married Jane Lee. To them were born eight children, five of whom are still living, namely: Martha, Sarah, Westley, William W. (the subject of this sketch) and James. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., and both he and his wife were mem- bers of the Baptist Church. He died October 1, 1875. His widow still survives him. William W. received his education in the common schools. On the 24th of November, 1884, he mar- ried Alice Williams, a native of Jackson County.
J. M. DEPUTY is one of the leading men of Vernon Town- ship who deserves special mention on account of his success in business and social standing. He is another example of what pluck and energy will accomplish. The Deputys were among the early and influential settlers of Jackson County, who contributed largely to the present high state of cultivation which the county exhibits on every hand.
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COLUMBUS C. FINLEY is a native of Scott County, Ind. He was born February 4, 1838, being the third son of James R. and Sarah J. (Clark) Finley, natives of Kentucky and Virginia. His early schooling was received in the log schoolhouses of Scott County. October 3, 1858, he married Julia A. Myres, a native of Jennings County. To them have been born nine children, of whom five are living: John W., Sarah, Etha, Lou and Vir- ginia. On the 3d of February, 1876, his beloved wife died, and on the 9th of April he married Catherine Brooks, a native of Jackson County. To them were born two children: Annie and Birdie. In April, 1883, his second wife died, and in March, 1884, he married Miss Belle Haynes, a native of Terre Haute. Mr. Finley and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Uniontown, he being a deacon in that church. He has also been superintendent of the Beach Grove Sunday-school over fifteen years. In politics he is a Democrat, and as a church worker he is earnest and efficient. A Christian in the truest sense of the . word, his chief work has been in striving to do his duty; his chief reward is in knowing that he has performed his task well.
BENJAMIN F. FOSTER, a native of Jackson County, was born June 6, 1853. He was the second son of Jacob T. and Mar- garet (Fear) Foster, natives of Indiana and Kentucky. Benja- min's early education was received in the common schools of Jen- nings County. November 8, 1874, he married Allie J. Lewis, a native of Jennings County. This marriage was blessed with five children: Fernando, Herbert Q., Jacob M., Argus M. and Arthur B. Mr. Foster is one of Indiana's Republicans, and as a man of ability he deserves credit. Is it not safe in supposing that, with these boys for a support, he can gain distinction as a business man or prestige in the public affairs of the township?
JAMES H. HALL is a native of Vernon Township, where he now lives and was born August 16, 1835. His parents were James H. and Leah (Houghand) Hall, natives of Georgia and of Scott County, Ind. The father was one of the pioneers of this township, having come when there was yet "not a stick amiss," and remained until his death in 1873. His birth was in 1801. Our subject received his education in the common schools of the county, and his life's occupation has been farming. March 27,
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1856, he married Mary Gillaspy, a native of Jackson County. To them have been born four children: John S., Amos, Sarah E. (deceased) and Lafayette. Mr. Hall is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has been justice of the peace in his township twelve years.
AMOS HALL (deceased) was a native of Jackson County, township of Vernon. He was born February 29, 1829, being the eldest son of James H. and Leah (Hougland) Hall. He re- ceived his education in the common schools of Jackson County, after which he devoted his time exclusively to farming. As a farmer, Mr. Hall was energetic and successful. July 26, 1849, he married Miss Sarah Densford, who was also a native of Jack -. son County, and the daughter of Loving Densford, a native of Kentucky. To them have been born twelve children, of whom seven are still living, viz .; Araminta, Florence, Oratio, Sherman, Ida and Sarah. Mr. Hall was a member of the I. O. O. F., and . as such had passed through all the chairs. He died October 12, 1875. His widow still survives him, and assumes the manage- ment of the farm in his stead.
JOHN W. HAMACHER, a prominent citizen of Crothers- ville, was born in Scott County, Ind., November 1, 1841, the eldest of three children. The parents were Frederick and Lucy (Rawlings) Hamacher, both of Scott County. In the fall of 1846 both his parents died and left John an orphan at the age of five years. His home was from that time with his grandfa- ther, in Scott County, where he was raised upon a farm. August 15, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Infantry. Two days prior to this he was united in mar- riage to Rhoda C. Davis, of his native county. He served three years as a private and was in the battles of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, Jackson and several others. At the close of the war he returned home. In April, 1872, he moved to Vernon Township in Jackson County, and began a saw-mill business in partnership with his brother, S. B. Hamacher. Early in 1875 they moved it to Cro- thersville, and in March, 1879, built a flouring-mill. In 1884, on account of failing health, he sold out to his brother, S. B. Hamacher. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and belongs to
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the G. A. R. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and by his energy and assistance a good church edifice was erected.
HARMON F. W. HILGE is a native of Washington County. He was born June 8, 1851, being the eldest son of Frederick W. and Charlotte Hilge. His parents were both natives of Germany, and when Harmon was three years old they moved to Jackson County. Mr. Hilge's education is limited; having been brought up as a farmer he is still pursuing that occupation. In January, 1876, he married Miss Elizabeth Hatte, a native of Cincinnati. To them was born one child, Lotta. In June, 1877, his wife died. January 1, 1884, he married Anna Londman, a native of Germany. She has borne him one child-a girl-named Ida. His mother is still living and resides with him. In politics he is a Democrat, and he belongs to that class of men styled "the suc- cessful farmers of Indiana."
SAMUEL HOUGLAND is a native of Vernon Township. He was born January 5, 1832, being the only son of Amos and Elsie A. (Applegate) Hougland, natives of Clark County. His early education was received in the common schools of Vernon Township. Having been reared on a farm he has followed that occupation, together with stock raising, all his life. April 29, 1852, he married Cynthia A. Gillaspy, a native of Vernon Town- ship. To them have been born ten children, of whom seven are living: Mary J., W. A., John J., Moses, Florence, Nancy E., Susan C. and Robert J. (deceased). He is a Republican in poli- tics, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he is trustee, and deacon of the society of Uniontown.
WILLIAM H. KING, a native of Vernon Township, was born January 27, 1859. He was the son of James B. and Mary A. King, natives of Kentucky and Hanover, Germany. His grandfather, on his father's side, was one of the pioneers of the township. William H. was the eldest son, and on the death of his father, which occurred in 1872, he was compelled to quit school and give all his time to the care of the farm. October 21, 1883, he married Mary A. McCaslin, a native of Jackson County. The product of this marriage was two children: Bessie M. and Clarence. His mother died November 6, 1879, leaving five chil- dren: William H., Louisa J., Augusta B., Ulysses G. and Sarah
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E. Mr. King and wife are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.
GEORGE LANGDON (deceased) was a native of New York, and was born July 17, 1808. He was the second son of Lansing and Mary Langdon, both natives .of New York. His parents came West and settled in Washington County when he was quite small. He lived in Washington County until 1835, when he moved to Vernon Township, Jackson County, where he resided the remainder of his life. He married Margaret Robins, a native of Ohio. To their union have been born ten children, of whom but two are living, Warren and Moses R. Mr. Langdon died December 13, 1883, aged seventy-five years, four months. His widow still survives him. Like most of the pioneers of the county, his education was limited; experience and common sense, how- ever, were then, as they are now, the most necessary qualifications, and these he possessed. He was one of those early settlers who came to view the picture of his country's resources shaded by giant forests and hidden beneath an unbroken soil.
HIRAM W. MARLING is a native of Steuben County, N. Y. He was born May 24, 1807, being the second son of John and Margaret (Huss) Marling, both of whom were natives of Penn- sylvania. He came West with his parents the same year in which Indiana was admitted to the Union, and located at Vevay. He remained there till he was nineteen, when he came to Jackson County and located in Vernon Township. His father built the first log cabin, and, as our subject thinks, brought the first white boy into the township. It is useless to speak of Mr. Marling's early education, not even the rude log schoolhouse having made its appearance. Indiana was in her infancy, and her stalwart men were too busily employed in providing food and shelter for their children to give much attention to their intellectual require- ments. However, he managed to acquire enough learning to read and write. February 25, 1830, he married Miss Jane McDonald, a native of Bourbon County, Ky. To them were born thirteen children, of whom four are living: Margaret, Zachariah, Alex- ander and Eliza. He has been trustee of the township one term, was connected with the Grange, and is a strong believer in the faith. Mr. Marling's first vote was cast for Jackson. He is now
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a Republican. He volunteered in the Eighty-second Indiana, and served in that regiment some four or five months. In his religious views he is liberal.
GEORGE W. MITCHELL, one of the leading business men of Crothersville, is the fourth son of Richard and Harriet (Reed) Mitchell. He was born on a farm near Sellersburg, Clarke County, August 29, 1849. His parents died when he was twelve years of age, but he continued upon the farm for several years after that. He attended the district schools of his neighborhood, and in these his education was obtained, with the exception of a course in book- keeping and telegraphy in a commercial school at the age of eighteen. In the fall of 1869 he took a position as express mes- senger on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, between Louisville and Memphis. In the spring of 1871 he returned to Sellersburg and began the mercantile business. Two years later he came to Crothersville and became a partner with Harvey Rider in a gen- eral merchandise store. In May, 1876, he purchased Mr. Rider's interest in the business, and has continued it alone up to the present time. He has done a successful business from the start, and has been one of the enterprising, go-ahead men of the place, his name being identified with all public affairs.' Miss Mary E. McCurdy, of Clarke County, became his wife in May, 1874. The result of this union is a family of four children-three sons and one daughter: Clarence, Clyde, Pearl and Clifford. In 1877 he was appointed postmaster at Crothersville, a position he held for more than two years. As a Democrat he was elected trustee of his township in 1884. He is a member of the F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and K. of P. secret societies.
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ALBERT NELSON is a native of east Tennessee, and was born October 26, 1809. He was the fifth son of George and Nancy (Pritchett) Nelson, both natives of Virginia. His parents came to this State about the year 1812, and settled in Washing- ton County. His father was one of those pioneers who aided in building many of the Indian forts of that county. Mr. Nelson's schooling was limited; he managed, however, to gain a knowledge of reading, writing and ciphering. December 2, 1830, he mar- ried Eliza Garriott, a native of Washington County. To them were born four children, of whom but one, William J., is now
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living. This son resides in Warren County, Ill. His wife died December 5, 1838, and on December 30, 1838, he again married Eliza A. Densford, a native of Kentucky. To them have been born eight children, of whom six are living, namely: Nancy E., Julia A., Sarah E., James A., Mary E. and Charles W. In politics Mr. Nelson is a Democrat; he has been justice of the peace in his town, and with the exception of three years residing in Illinois, he has been a resident of Vernon Township fifty-four years.
C. H. ORR, a native of Clermont County, Ohio, was born January 4, 1844. He was the second son of Alfred and Louisa (Harris) Orr, both natives of Ohio. On coming to Jackson County, his father took charge of the State Ford Mill, which he after- ward purchased and ran till his death (1867). After receiving a common school education Mr. Orr learned the miller's trade from his father. March 17, 1864, he married Leah Hall, a native of Jackson County. From this union have been named the follow- ing children: Alfred, Amos and Sylva. He removed to Graceland in 1881; there he owned and operated a saw-mill until the spring of 1885. In May of that year he returned to Jackson County, and has since been engaged in farming and stock raising, having been successful in his business undertakings. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a reliable Democrat.
HENRY PIERSON, the subject of our sketch, is one of the successful farmers of Vernon Township. He was born November 6, 1844. He was the youngest child of James W. and Lucretia (Morgan) Pierson, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. His father, who has been dead about thirty years, was one of the pioneers of the county. Henry received his education in the common schools. July 4, 1865, he married Miss Nancy Allen, a native of Scott County; to them have been born nine children, of whom six are living. They are Meede W., Cary L., Leatha (dead), Arielius (dead), Stella, Ferdinand (dead), Edgar, Charles and Clyde. Mr. Pierson is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and in religious faith is a Methodist. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church.
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PRESTON RIDER, of Crothersville, Ind., is another example of what persevering integrity will bring to a man. He was born on a farm in Greene County, Ind., December 13, 1837; the second child of W. H. and Sarah H. (Westmorland) Rider, who came to Indiana in 1820 from North Carolina. He received but a limited education, such as the primitive schools of his day afforded. In early life he worked for a time as engineer in a saw-mill, and then became clerk in the store of Joseph Lockmiller, at Martinsburg, where he remained until twenty years of age. During all this time his father had drawn his wages, but he was then informed that he could have his own time. He then rented a saw-mill near Scottsville, Ind., which he ran for two years. He married Miss Mary Elenor Hiestand, of Martinsburg. They have but one child living, a daughter named Lennie, about twenty years of age. From Scottsville, he went to Clark County, and operated a water saw- mill for three years, working for 75 cents per day. In partner- ship with John C. Brewer, he was engaged in the milling business at Martinsburg for two years. At the end of that time, Mr. Rider induced his father to buy out Brewer, which he did for $6,500. In four years more they sold it for $14,500. From there he moved to Sellersburg and engaged in general merchandising for two years. He bought the Bondrant Flouring-mills at Jeffersonville, which burned in about two months. In July, 1870, he formed a partnership with John J. Hyatt, under the firm name of Rider & Hyatt, for the purpose of manufacturing slack barrel staves and heading. After prospecting at several points, they located at Crothersville. From that time to this their business has been one of the most prosperous in the county, and more profitable even than they expected. In addition to this he owns a fine stock farm, near Crothersville, of 520 acres well supplied with good stock, in which he takes great pride. Socially Mr. Rider is pleasant and courteous, and he belongs to the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. fra- ternities.
JONAS D. WATERS, deceased, was a native of New York. He was born July 25, 1838, being a son of Harmon and Catherine Waters. At about the age of three years Jonas, with his parents, came to Indiana and located in Jennings County. He resided in Jennings County till 1864, when he located on a farm in Vernon
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Township. February 8, 1862, he married Miss Rachel Deputy, a native of Jennings County. As a result of this union one child was born, now deceased. In the second year, November 13, he lost his wife. On the 9th of March, 1865, he married Emily J. Hughs, a native of Jennings County. Their union has been blessed with eight children, but three of whom are living: Katie, David H. and Nora J. Mr. Waters was not a man who could boast of any vast amount of "book knowledge," his education having been gained in the common schools, but his force of char- acter, energy and common sense were factors of his composition . which the school had not given him, and without which he could never have become, as he was, a successful business man. Mr. Waters died April 30, 1878, being in his fortieth year. He was a member of the F. and A. M. His widow assumed the manage-, ment of his estate.
DR. WILLIAM H. WARNER, a well known citizen of Cro- thersville, was born in Clarke County, Ind., May 24, 1841. He is the eldest son of Levi and Mary A. ( Wilson) Warner, natives of New York and Tennessee. He received a good education in the common schools, and at the age of seventeen, he began the print- er's trade in the office of the Courier-Journal. He remained there for three years, and in September, 1861, enlisted in the Thirty eighth Indiana Regiment, where he served one year. In 1862 he began the study of medicine at Columbus, Ind. Two years later he began a course in the Ohio Medical College, where he afterward graduated. He located at Crothersville in 1864, and began the practice of his profession. This he continued for some six or eight years, when he abandoned it on account of his health. He accepted a position with the Union Central Life Insurance Company, in which he has a general agency. June 23, 1867, his mar- riage with Miss Margaret Lutz, of Lawrenceburg, was solemnized. Of their seven children, these six are now living: Ella, Albert, Mabel, Sina, George and Bertha. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and K. of P. His political sentiments are in full accord with the principles of the Democratic party.
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HENRY C. DANNETTELL, deceased, formerly a resident of Washington Township, was born in Picardy, France, October 8, 1815, about six months after the battle of Waterloo. His father was a member of the staff of the Duke of Wellington, the commander-in-chief of the victorious army in that battle. His mother's maiden name was Quivisaine, and it is said that she was in attendance at the celebrated ball given at Brussels by the En- glish officers on the evening previous to the battle. Shortly after the overthrow of Napoleon the family moved into Germany, where they remained until 1832, and then immigrated to Amer- ica, settling at Baltimore, Md. Henry C. once drove a team on the National Pike, which extended from Baltimore to Pittsburgh. Sometime in 1838 Mr. Dannettell removed to Cincin- nati, and shortly afterward went to Texas, where he entered the army of Gen. Sam Houston, then engaged 'in a struggle with Mexico for Texan independence. While in the service there he was engaged in some desperate conflicts, and was several times wounded. At the close of the war he returned to Cincinnati, and resumed his trade of shoe-making; but he engaged in local poli- tics, and was soon elected justice of the peace, which office he held until 1854; he also, at one time, served as judge of the po- lice court. In February, 1854, he removed with his family to Chestnut Ridge, this county, where he resided until his death. For a while he engaged in the practice of law, and was justice of the peace at the time of his death. In 1868 he was on the Grant electoral ticket, and in 1872 canvassed the State for Grant. Sev- eral times he was nominated by his party for some county office. During his life here he devoted himself mainly to the cultivation of his large farm, raising, also, various small fruits. At the time of his death he was a pensioner of the State of Texas, for services rendered during the Texan war. The cause of his death was Bright's disease, from which he had been suffering for many
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months. Naturally he was a strong man. He was buried near his home at Chestnut Ridge. Mr. Dannettell was married, March 18, 1840, to Lucy Kattau, and by her had three children, who are now living, namely: Ulysses R., Rosa D. and Alfred K. His second marriage occurred April 18, 1849, when Louise M. Kattau became his wife, and by this union there are six children living: Clara L., George W., Ada, Stella E., Fenelon F. and Halleck C.
DR. WILLIAM O. GREEN, of Washington Township, is the first son of J. H. and Emily (Barnes) Green, and was born October 23, 1849, in Jackson County. His youth was spent upon the farm and at school, being a pupil at the Clear Spring Acad- emy, and three years at the State University at Bloomington, completing his sophomore year at the latter institution. Com- mencing the study of medicine in 1871, he graduated in 1873, receiving his diploma from the Louisville (Ky.) Medical Col- lege. Subsequently, after undergoing a competitive examination, he was placed upon the staff of the hospital surgeons, where he remained six months, thus qualifying himself for his chosen call- ing to an unusual degree. Dr. Green is still unmarried. In his political sentiments he sympathizes with the Democratic party, and in his social relations he is a Royal Arch Mason.
ISAAC KELLER, deceased, formerly a farmer of Washing- ton Township, was a native of North Carolina, and immigrated to Indiana more than half a century ago, settling in the township where he passed the remainder of his days. He helped to clear much of the land which he afterward cultivated as a farm. In 1850 he married Eliza Jane Keller, and of their eleven children since born eight are still living, named Franklin, James, Lafay- ette, Lovin, John, Martha, Lilly, Ann and Ida. Mr. Keller de- parted this life in the year 1876, and the widow resides upon the farm, comprising 160 acres. She is a native of Kentucky, born in 1830, is a member of the Baptist Church, and is a lady of re- finement and intelligence:
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