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Fred Wightman received his education in the district schools, and attended Wesleyan College. Mr. Wightman taught school for two years, after which he entered the banking business in 1896, with The Farmers Bank of Ludlow, as cashier. He remained there until 1905, when he went to Seattle, Wash., with the Title Trust Company. One year later he returned to Braymer and became cashier of The First National Bank, which position he now holds. Mr. Wightman is also a director in the bank.
On Oct. 12, 1897, Fred Wightman married Miss Jessie Dusenberry, a native of Lexington Junction, Ray County, and the daughter of Dr. Frank and Emma (Essig) Dusenberry. Dr. and Mrs. Dusenberry were the parents of four children, as follows: Joseph, cashier of The Farmers National Bank of Ludlow; Mrs. Wightman; Elmer A., lives in St. Joseph ; and Leo, deceased. Dr. Dusenberry died in 1880, and his wife died in 1890. To Fred and Jessie (Dusenberry) Wightman six children have been born, as follows: Lee, born Feb. 16, 1899, clerk and bookkeeper,
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First National Bank of Braymer; Louis, born Sept. 15, 1902, teacher, Braymer; Hugh, born Feb. 13, 1909, at home; William, born Jan. 26, 1911, at home; Noel, born Jan. 6, 1913, at home; and Gene Francis, born Oct. 5, 1919.
Fred Wightman has been a school director for 12 years. He is a Republican and a member of the Masonic lodge. He belongs to the Meth- odist Church, being a member of the official board and steward for a number of years. Mr. Wightman is a capable business man, progressive and thorough in his methods, and a substantial citizen.
The First National Bank of Braymer was organized in 1899, as The Farmers Traders Bank of Braymer. It was renamed The First National Bank in 1904. The first officers of the bank were: Henry Eichler, presi- dent; and Jesse Murphy, cashier.
Present officers of the bank are: M. D. Tait, president ; S. R. Thomas, vice-president ; Fred Wightman, cashier; and Karol Kleun, assistant cash- ier. Directors of The First National Bank are as follows: M. D. Tait; S. R. Thomas; Fred Wightman; B. B. Street; John Denison; W. R. Lee; H. M. Toland; James Amery ; and G. V. Braymer.
A. C. Hartell, a successful farmer and stockman of Concord Town- ship, and the owner of Maple Hurst Farm, is a native of Clay County. He was born Jan. 24, 1874, on a farm, the son of Louis and Agnes (Selle) Hartell. Louis Hartell was a native of Clay County, and his wife was born in Germany. She came to the United States with her parents when she was a young girl. To Louis and Agnes (Selle) Hartell seven children were born, as follows: A. C., the subject of this sketch; Cora, the wife of George Hoover, residing in Concord Township; Minnie, the wife of J. Holmes, Concord Township; Elsie, the wife of Frank Clelland, a teacher in Boston, Mass .; Bertha, a teacher of music and art, Plattsburg; Anna, died at the age of six years ; and Truman, died at the age of seven years. Truman Hartell was killed in a runaway on the farm now owned by A. C. Hartell.
A. C. Hartell was reared on the farm where he now resides in Clinton County, his parents having moved there when he was a small boy. He attended the district schools and later attended Central Wesleyan College, at Warrington. Mr. Hartell took a teachers' course and studied commer- cial work. After completing his education, he engaged in farming and stock raising, which he has since followed. He has been unusually suc- cessful, and owns one of the attractive farms of the county. It is well
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improved, with a beautiful residence, which Mr. Hartell occupies during the summers. He makes his home in Plattsburg during the winter seasons.
In 1900 Mr. Hartell married Hattie M. Wolfe, a daughter of William C. and Barbara (Miller) Wolfe, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe came to Clinton County just after the Civil War and settled on a farm north of Plattsburg. Mr, Wolfe died Jan. 6, 1921, and his wife died June 30, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe were the parents of nine children, as follows: Della, Anne, Howard, Marie, David R., Sadie, Margaret, Joseph, and Mrs. Hartel !. To A. C. and Hattie M. (Wolfe) Hartell five children have been born, as follows: Helen, attending McPhearson College, in Kansas; Herman, born Oct. 23, 1903, also attending McPhearson College; Ronald, born Dec. 30, 1906; Stanley, born April 26, 1909; and Julius, born Oct. 10, 1913.
Mr. Hartell is a director of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany of Clinton County and adjuster for Concord Township, and a mem- ber of the school board of Plattsburg. He is also treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, and a member and the secretary of the County Highway Commission. In politics Mr. Hartell is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and one of Clinton County's most influential citizens.
J. A. Henderson, a leading farmer and stockman of Concord Town- ship, was born Feb. 10, 1860, in Clinton County, three miles west of Platts- burg, and is the son of Daniel and Zerelda (Carrington) Henderson. Daniel Henderson was a native of Kentucky. He came to Missouri in 1833, settling in Clinton County, where he lived during his entire life Mr. Henderson lived on a farm three miles west of Plattsburg for 11 years, after which he moved to the farm now owned by his son, J. A. Henderson. In 1890 the home of Daniel Henderson was burned, and his son built the present residence. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Henderson were the parents of seven children, as follows: George, deceased, married first to Canvis McDonald, and later to Susie Deaton, who now resides near Lathrop ;. Thomas Jefferson, died in 1864; Susan, the widow of James Glenn, Concord Township; Margaret, the widow of Lewis V. Porter; Emma, the widow of Charles Pennoyer, St. Louis; Daniel, married Miss Goforth; and J. A., the subject of this sketch. Daniel Henderson died in 1898, and his wife died in 1890.
J. A. Henderson was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools in Clinton County. He has always been engaged in farm-
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and and stock raising, and has been successful. Mr. Henderson's farm of 60 acres is well improved, and he raises a good grade of stock.
In 1880 Mr. Henderson married Linnie Heisler, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Hosterman) Heisler, early settlers of Clinton County, and natives of Ohio. To J. A. and Linnie (Heisler) Henderson three children were born, as follows: Jennie Blanch, deceased; Lula Elizabeth, the wife of Howard Shoemaker, Concord Township. Mrs. Henderson died March 16, 1912, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Henderson is a member of the school board and has in his pos- session of all the school records since 1870. He is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Henderson is well known in Plattsburg and Clinton County, and is a substantial and highly respected citizen.
T. S. Newby, a prominent farmer and stockman of Concord Town- ship, was born Nov. 30, 1871, on a farm just west of his present location. He is the son of George H. and Sarah Jane (Codgill) Newby. George H. Newby was born in Clinton County, and was the son of "Jim" Newby, a well-known farmer of Clinton County. Sarah Jane (Codgill) Newby was a native of Buchanan County. George H. Newby died at the age of 81 years, and is buried in Perrin. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Newby were the parents of the following children: James, married Sarah Swearingen, Kidder; Jake, deceased, married Belle Orr; Marion, married Mary Reed; Harvey, married Rose Pullum, Concord Township; George, married Kate Kelly, Concord Township; T. S., the subject of this sketch; and Cynthia Ann, deceased, was the wife of Charles Winstead.
T. S. Newby was reared in Clinton County, and received his education in the district schools. He has always been a farmer and stockman, and is well known throughout the county as a successful breeder of cattle, hogs, and mules. Mr. Newby also raises White Leghorn chickens. He won second prize during the county fair on his saddle horse. Mr. Newby deals also in mules and jacks.
T. S. Newby married Georgia Porter, a daughter of Lewis V. and Margaret Ellen (Henderson) Porter, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Porter were the parents of 12 children, as follows: Lizzie Frances, Daniel Robert, Mrs. Newby, Earl Kendell, Dora Alice, Cora Belle, Phoebe Nelson, Lewis Ellenberger, Jessie Zarelda, William Ross, John Morgan, and Clifton Hubbard. Mr. Porter died several years ago in Arkansas, and his widow now resides in Spring-
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field, Mo. To T. S. and Georgia (Porter) Newby two children have been born: Emmett Lee, died in January, 1920; and Bessie J. Newby.
Mr. Newby is identified with the Democratic party in politics, and is one of the progressive and public spirited citizens of Concord Township.
O. P. Williams, well known as an enterprising farmer and stock feeder of Concord Township, is a native of Clinton County. He was born. April 18, 1863, the son of A. B. and Matilda (McBeath) Williams.
A. B. Williams came to Clinton County with his parents when he was five years of age. His wife was a native of Kentucky and came to Clin- ton County with her parents when she was a child. A. B. Williams and his first wife were the parents of five children, as follows: Luke, mar- ried Minnie Buckley, residing in Oklahoma; Moses M., married Dovie Hill, residing in Oklahoma; Annette, the wife of Walter W. Silves; B. F., mar- ried Eva Powell, Valparaiso, Ind .; and O. P., the subject of this sketch. B. F. Williams is a teacher in Valparaiso University. Mrs. Williams died in 1872, and is buried in Round Prairie Cemetery. A. B. Williams later married Mary Isabelle Daniels, a daughter of Asa and Mrs. Daniels, natives of Ohio, and to this union seven children were born, as follows: Ida, the wife of Albert Rowell; Alice, the wife of Aden Silvus; Cyrus W., married Martha Collins, residing near Lathrop; Fred, married Elden Briant; May, living with her brother in Turney; Harriett, deceased; and Florence, deceased. Mr. Williams died in 1917.
O. P. Williams was reared on his father's farm and attended the dis- trict schools of Clinton County. He taught school for four year in Clinton County, and in 1885, he gave up teaching. Mr. Williams then engaged in farming and stock raising on his father's farm, where he remained until 1889, then purchasing a farm near Plattsburg, where he remained for three years. He has lived on his present farm since 1892, which was for- merly the property of his wife's parents, and known as the Shoemaker farm. Mr. Williams owns 1,084 acres of Well improved land and is one of the most prominent stockmen of the county.
O. P. Williams married Mary Shoemaker, a daughter of Peter B. and Susan (Halsell) Shoemaker, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Kentucky. Mr. Shoemaker died in 1915, at the age of 91 years, and his wife died in 1903, at the age of 79 years. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were married in 1885, and to this union seven children have been born, as follows: Bruce, a minister in the Church of the Brethren, in North Dakota, married Emma Ward; Virginia, the wife of P. Woods, residing
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in Smithfield; O. Perry, married Lucy Sell, Clinton County, where O. Perry is a minister in the Church of the Brethren; Catherine, a graduate nurse, located in Kansas City; Ruth, a graduate of Missouri University, living at home ; Francis, a graduate of Stevens College, living at home; and John, a graduate of Plattsburg high school, living at home.
Mr. Williams was elected county judge in 1908 and served for two terms. He was appointed a member of the board of regents of the State Normal School at Maryville in 1907 by Governor Folk, and served six years. In politics, Mr. Williams is a Republican. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and is a reliable and substantial member of his com- munity, a man known for his integrity and progressive ideals.
Henry Clay Orr, a retired farmer and stockman, who now lives on his farm of 140 acres in Concord Township, was born Feb. 19, 1852, in Trimble County, Ky., the son of Alexander and Editha A. (Wright) Orr. Alexan- der Orr was born Feb. 8, 1831, in Garrett County, Ky., and his wife was born in Trimble County, Ky. Mr. Orr was a stone mason by trade and was also a farmer. He came to Missouri in 1866, settling in Clinton County, eight miles northeast of Plattsburg, where he lived during the remainder of his life, except two years. Mr. Orr went to Great Bend, Kan., in 1878, remaining there for two years. He died while on a visit in Nampa, Idaho, in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Orr were the parents of 12 children, as follows: Henry Clay, the subject of this sketch; Ernest A., married Ida Kingrey, Tacoma, Wash .; Robert A., married Laura Sell, Nampa, Idaho; Eleanor B., the wife of J. Newby, Lathrop; John G., married P. Chapman, Cameron; Lenora T., deceased, was the wife of Isaac Herrin; Anna B., the wife of Andy Miller, residing in Wyoming; Mary J., the wife of George Wingert, residing in Blue Mound, Kan .; Minnie M., de- ceased; W. T., residing in Glenn Ferry, Idaho; Archie L., deceased; and Edmonia E., married Robert A. Blackwell, residing in Boise, Idaho.
Henry Clay Orr was reared on his father's farm in Clinton County, and attended the district schools. He learned the stone mason's trade, which he followed for 20 years. He then farmed the old George Doak place for one year, after which he moved to the Gabriel Petet farm near Perrin, where he remained for two years. He also farmed on the Dr. Fred Essix farm, which is located near Turney, and now known as the Breckenridge farm. After two years, Mr. Orr moved to his present loca- tion, where he has lived for 40 years. He has made many improvements
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on the land, and his farm is one of the attractive places in Concord Township.
On Oct. 24, 1877, Mr. Orr married Rachael Sell, at Hamilton. She is the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Kephart) Sell, natives of Penn- sylvania, who came to Missouri in 1866, and settled on a farm in Clinton County. Mr. Sell died in California in 1913, and his wife died in 1911. To Henry Clay and Rachael (Sell) Orr eight children were born, as fol- lows: Willard G., married first Mary Hendricks, deceased, and later mar- ried Mattie Wood; Lena May, the wife of Elmer Dixon, Clinton County ; George A., married Pearl Martin, Clinton County; Editha Elizabeth, the wife of B. Frank Shirk, Concord Township; Ernest Clay, married Amy Pear, residing in Beatrice, Neb .; Rachael May, the wife of Christ Van- drena, Clinton County ; James Q., living at home ; and Albert E., married Babe Arnold, Kansas City. James Q. Orr enlisted during the World War from Plattsburg in 1917, and served with the 6th Division. He served in France 18 months. Albert E. Orr also is a World War veteran, enlist- ing in 1918, and sent to France six weeks after his enlistment. He served overseas for 15 months, and after being discharged from service he en- listed for another year.
Mr. Orr is also raising a grand daughter, Rachael Margaret Orr, the daughter of Willard G. Orr. Mr. Orr is a member of the Church of the Brethren. He has the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens because of his life of integrity.
Robert J. Norton, a well known and successful farmer and stockman of Concord Township, is a native of Benton County. He was born Feb. 2, 1879, the son of Asa and Sarah Jane (West) Norton, natives of Ohio. They came to Missouri in 1872, settling in Benton County. After living on a farm for 12 years, they moved to Plattsburg, where Mr. Norton died in 1910. His wife died in 1913. By a former marriage of Asa Norton to Ruth Smith five children were born, as follows: Ann Eliza, died in 1910; Fannie, died in 1884; Lucy Belle, died in 1866; Martha, died in 1890; and Ruth, died in 1865. To Asa and Sarah Jane (West) Norton two children were born, as follows: William W., married Nettie Transue, residing near Plattsburg; and Robert J., the subject of this sketch.
Robert J. Norton attended the district schools in Clinton County. He began farming in 1900, on the home place where he now lives. Mr. Norton is a widely known farmer and stockman and has been successful
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in all branches of agriculture. He has a field of alfalfa which is one of the oldest in the county.
On Sept. 29, 1913, Mr. Norton married Alma Breckenridge, a daugh- ter of J. A. and Mary Eliza (Ardery) Breckenridge, natives of Kentucky, who came to Missouri in 1868, settling in DeKalb County, north of Stewartsville. They later moved to St. Joseph, where Mrs. Norton received her education. Mr. Breckenridge died in 1914, and his wife now makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Norton. Mr. and Mrs. Breckenridge were the parents of four children, as follows: Ethel, the wife of Alonzo Camp- bell, St. Joseph; Mary Georgia, residing with Mr. and Mrs. Norton; Della, the wife of John Moffett, residing in California; and Mrs. Norton. Mr. and Mrs. Norton were married on the same day, and hour on which Mr. Norton's parents were married forty years before. Mr. Norton met with an accident May 10, 1917, in which he lost the sight of an eye.
In politics, Mr. Norton is a Republican. He is a member of the Christian Church, and one of Clinton County's substantial and highly respected citizens.
R. J. Stipe, a prominent farmer and stockman of Concord Township, was born June 26, 1856, in Jessamine County, Ky., the son of R. S. and Ann (Long) tipe, both natives of Kentucky, who came to Missouri in 1872, settling in Clinton County. They settled on the farm now owned by their son, R. J. Stipe, the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Stipe were the parents of seven children, as follows: Mary O., the wife of J. S. Young, Concord Township; Mattie L., the wife of William Crow, Concord Township; Eliza C., the wife of James Cook, living in Colorado; R. J., the subject of this sketch; J. D., deceased, was the husband of Kate Everett, living in Plattsburg; Anna Belle, the wife of Dave Martin, Platte Township; and Willie H., deceased. R. S. Stipe died in 1912, and his wife died in 1916. They are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg. .
R. J. Stipe was reared in Clinton County, and attended the district schools. He has always been engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Stipe lives on the home place, which consisted of 410 acres of well improved land. He had added to his land holdings and now owns 610 acres of land in Concord Township. Mr. Stipe has been a cattle feeder for 40 years, and is widely known throughout the county.
Mr. Stipe married Harriett C. Bagby, a daughter of William and Caro- line (Hofman) Bagby, natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Bagby are the parents of nine children, as follows: Wm. L., a physician, now deceased;
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Henry Clay, dentist in California; Euphora, deceased, was the wife of A. B. Sherwood; Virgania, Plattsburg ; R. E., Oklahoma ; Mrs. Stipe ; A. H., dentist in Oklahoma; Anna, married B. D. Watson; and E. L., a physi- cian in Oklahoma. To R. J. and Harriett C. (Bagby) Stipe six children have been born, as follows: Lela E., died at the age of 13 years; R. W., on the home farm; Caroline and Anna Belle, twins, living at home; James Edward, at home; and Virginia, at home.
Mr. Stipe is a Democrat and has been a member of the Democratic committee for the last two years, also treasurer of the Democratic Con- gressional Committee. He and his family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Stipe is a substantial citizen who has built up a successful farming business by his integrity and progressive methods.
Fred Gall, a successful farmer and stockman of Lathrop Township, and the owner of 523 acres of well improved land, is a native of Clinton County. He was born in September, 1875, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gall.
John H. Gall is a native of Hesse Castle, Germany. He was born in 1834, and came to the United States when he was 23 years of age. Mr. Gall settled first in Clay County, but later moved to Clinton County in 1861, and now resides in Lathrop. Mr. Gall has been a leading stockman of Clinton County for years, and is widely known. John H. Gall is now 88 years of age, and is one of the oldest settlers of Clinton County now living. A sketch of his life also appears in this volume.
Fred Gall has always lived in Clinton County. He received his educa- tion in the district schools and Northwest Methodist College, at Albany, Mo., and has engaged in farming and stock raising since he was a young man. Mr. Gall purchased his present farm in 1903, which is one of the finest in the township. His home is modern, and the other buildings on the land are good. Mr. Gall raises high-grade stock, and is also an ex- tensive feeder of cattle.
On July 9, 1911, Mr. Gall married Miss Stella Currell, a daughter of Edward and Mary Jane Currell, natives of Clinton County. Mr. and Mrs. Currell are the parents of the following children: Verna, the wife of Jesse Gall, residing near Lathrop; Bertha, died at the age of 35 years; Mrs. Fred Gall; Forest E., living in South Dakota; Ralph T., lives in Cherokee, Okla .; Lizzie, the wife of J. D. Trotter, Lathrop Township, Clinton County ; Roy, living in Montana ; Irvin, living in Oklahoma; Paul,
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living in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Currell live in Lathrop, and are members of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Gall have no children.
Mr. Gall belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and is a member of the Methodist Church of Turney. He is one of the substantial citizens of Clinton County, and the Gall family has always been representative of the best citizenship of this county.
H. A. Jackson, a well known farmer and stockman of Concord Town- ship, was born July 24, 1875, in Clinton County, one-half a mile east of where he now resides. He is a son of A. M. and Josephine ( (Guill) Jackson.
A. M. Jackson was born March 15, 1851, in Macoupin County, Ill. His father was a native of Tennessee and a pioneer settler of Illinois. He purchased land in Macoupin County, Illinois, where he operated a grist- mill for many years. In 1868, the Jacksons came to Missouri, settling on a farm in Clinton County, where H. A. Jackson, the subject of this sketch, was born. A. M. Jackson has lived on the same farm since 1885, and now owns 520 acres of good farm land. He is one of Clinton County's leading stockmen and is widely known throughout the county. Mrs. Jackson died May 4, 1878, and is buried in Plattsburg. To A. M. and Josephine (Guill) Jackson two children were born, H. A., the subject of this sketch, and Cora E., the wife of Charles Newby, Plattsburg. After the death of his first wife, A. M. Jackson married the second time to Eliza Jones and two children were born to this union, as follows: John M., married Maud Delaney, deceased; and Ruby, the wife of Sam J. Porter, Plattsburg.
H. A. Jackson has lived in Clinton County during his entire life. He attended the public schools of Plattsburg, and Plattsburg College. Mr. Jackson has always been engaged in farming and stock raising and has been successful. He farmed on the home place with his father until 1901, when he moved northeast of Lathrop, where he remained for two years. Mr. Jackson then purchased his present farm, which is located north- west of Plattsburg. He carries on general farming and raises hogs, which he ships in large numbers.
In 1898, H. A. Jackson married Jennie K. Biggerstaff, a daughter of William and Mary (Smith) Biggerstaff, natives of Kentucky and pioneer settlers of Clinton County. Mr. Biggerstaff drove an ox team during the early days from Clinton County to California, to haul provisions to the gold miners. It required six months to make the trip. He owned a farm east of Plattsburg, and was a well known farmer and stockman for many
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years. He died in 1920, and his wife died in 1919. To H. A. and Jennie K. (Biggerstaff) Jackson four children were born, as follows: Mary Jose- phine, the wife of Carl K. Connell, hardware merchant of Gallatin and they have two children, Dorothy Helen and Carl Jackson Connell; Charles W., at home; Helen Cora, at home; and Dorothy Jane, at home.
Mr. Jackson has served as school director of District No. 26 for 18 years. He is a Democrat and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of the World. Mr. Jackson is a member of the Christian Church, and one of Clinton County's substantial citizens.
George C. Bryan, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Concord Township, is a native of Missouri. He was born Jan. 9, 1872, in Monroe County, the son of John S. and Mary L. (McCann) Bryan, both natives of Monroe County. John S. Bryan served as sheriff of Clinton County from 1890 to 1894, having moved to Clinton County in 1875. He was also a prominent farmer and stockman of Clinton Township. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan were the parents of five children, as follows: George C., the sub- ject of this sketch; Charles A., deceased, was married to Edna Alcott; Clara A., the wife of Fred H. Streiff, Plattsburg; David T., deceased; and Allie L., the wife of G. W. Hunt, St. Joseph. Mr. Bryan died in 1916, and his widow lives with her daughter, Mrs. Fred H. Streiff.
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