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EARLY SETTLERS.
The first settlements within the present limits of l'erth were made pre- viou- to the Revolution, probably as early as 1772 or 1773, by a number of families from the highlands of scotland, among whom were Daniel and Duncan Mcintyre, David Walker, a Mr. MeGlashan, Duncan Me Carty, James McLaren, Charles Mereness, and Marcus Reese. Among those who settled at nr near what is now l'erth Center, were Daniel Mcintyre, who
located on the farm now owned by Leonard Sweet; his brother, Duncan McIntyre, who settled on the farm next east; David Walker, who lived where John Gentz resides; and James McLaren, who located where James Creighton now lives. In those trouhlous times they were exposed to the ravages of the Indians and tories, and on this account Daniel Mcintyre, David Walker, and others moved to Albany, and remained during the Revolutionary struggle, after which most of them returned.
The settlement at West Galway was begun previous to the Revolution by the arrival of ten families from Galwayshire, Scotland, among whom were James Ford and a Mr. MeMartin. Soon after the close of the war the population began to increase rapidly; numerous families came over from Scotland and settled in various parts of the town, and people from elsewhere moved in. John McIntosh and Daniel Creighton emigrated from Perthshire, Scotland, in 1783, and located at Perth Center. William and Peter Robb, from the same place, settled just west of them. Alexander McFarlane and Archibald McQueen, also from Perthshire, settled still further west; the former in 1790, the latter in 1793. Ira Benedict arrived in 1790, and James Canary in 1795, and established themselves in the same neighborhood. Henry Van Derbogert settled just west of the Center in 1793. Lawrence E. Van Allen, Conrad and Francis Winne, Derby New- man, and Peter Vosburgh were also among the first to take up their abode in this town after hostilities ceased.
Michael Swobe came to this country, from Germany, in 1766; he settled in this town in 1776; and his son, Michael Swobe, jr., located in 1796 on the farm next adjoining the one now occupied by his grandson, J. H. Swobe.
William Fairbanks was living. during the Revolution, on the Isle of Prudence, R. J., where his house was burned by the British troops. He soon after removed, with his family, to this county, sojourning for a time at what is now Amsterdam village, then containing but three dwellings. He subsequently settled on the farm now occupied by his grandson, William Fairbanks.
Col. James Kennedy came from Saratoga county into Perth with his parents, in 1792, when a year old. He lived in the town until his death, in 1874. He served in the war of 1812.
CHURCH HISTORY.
" The United Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin " was first organized in that town under the name of "The Associate Reformed Church of Broadalbin," it being located in that section which was taken from Broad- albin and added to Perth in 1842. Its denominational name was after- wards changed, but the affix "of Broadalbin " has always been retained. This will account for the church being located in one town while bearing he name of another. The first measures were taken towards the forma- tion of a religious organization about the year 1790. The Rev. John Mc- Donald was sent out In the Presbytery of Albany to form into societies all those who were attached to Presbyterianism in West Galway, Broadaltun, and other places in this region. An informal religious organization was thus created at the house of Daniel Mclntyre, in what is now Perth Center, and from that time services were occasionally conducted by minister, from the Albany l'resbytery When there was no supply the people were accus- tomed to assemble for social worship, on Sunday, at the house of Daniel Me Intyre, who conducted the services, presumably in the Gaelic tongue, as all, of nearly all, of the congregation were natives of Scotland, and many of them unable to speak or understand English. A church building was
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erected and enclosed-though not completed-a short time previous to 1800, though at what date is not definitely known. At the beginning of 1800 this society, in conjunction with the church at West Galway, was sup- plied by a licentiate from Ireland, who remained two years. In 1803 it was, by request, taken under the care of the Associate Reformed Presby- tery of Washington, and by that body furnished with occasional supplies, among whom was the Rev. Robert Faston, from Scotland.
On the 10th of April, 1804, Rev. Robert Proudfit, a licentiate from Pennsylvania, was ordained and formally installed pastor of this congre- gation. On Mav roth, 1804, James Robb, Daniel McIntyre, jr., Peter McGlashan, John Cameron, l'eter Robertson and Duncan Stewart were chosen trustees of the church. Their election was duly recorded in the office of the county clerk at Johnstown, May 19th, 1804 The election of elders was postponed till September 20th following, at which time John McIntosh, sen., John Walker and J. McBeath were elected, ordained and in- stalled as ruling elders, and the church formally organized by the Asso- ciate Reformed Presbytery of Saratoga, under the name of the "Associate Reformed Church of Broadalbin." The following Sabbath the Lord's Supper was dispensed for the first time, of which about go members par- took. About this time the society found their title to the church lot inse- cure, and the building, which then occupied the site of the present edifice, was moved directly across the street, to a piece of ground. 73 by 100 feet, deeded to the trustees by Daniel McIntyre, without compensation or con- dition. This structure, though erected and inclosed several years previous, had never yet been completed, but had been used all these years, through summer's heat and winter's cold, with only a rude floor and ruder seats, without pulpit or plaster, and with no means of warming it. While in this condition it was moved without being turned around, thus leaving the only entrance to it in the rear. In 1805 it was finished inside by John Cameron at a cost of $550, still leaving the door in the back end of the building. Rev. Robert Proudfit remained with this church till October 18th, 1818, when he resigned to take a professorship of Latin and Greek in Union College, and was succeeded by Rev. James Otterson, who was ordained and installed September 12th, 1821, and continued as pastor till May 17th, 1827. He was followed by the Rev. Malcolm N. McLaren, November 2d, 1827, the latter resigning in April, 1833. During his pastorate the present brick edifice was erected, being completed in the summer of 1831. The parsonage was built two years later. The next pastor was Rev. David
Cow, from Scotland, who was installed February 12th, 1834, and rele.ted from his charge May 14th, 1845. He was succeeded by Rev. John M. Graham, from Ohio, in the summer of 1847. Mr. Graham resigned in August, 1857, and on May roth, 1858, Rev. J. L. Clark accepted the puis- torate of this congregation, which he retained until June 10th, 1872. In 1858 a union of the Associate and Associate Reformed Churches was con- summated, forming "The United Presbyterian Church," since which this church has been known as "The United Presbyterian Church of Broad- albin." In 1861 improvements were made inside the church building to the amount of $600; and in 1867, $700 was expended in repairing the parsonage. The present pastor, Rev. Andrew Henry, commenced his labors in July, 1873. The present number of members is about 130. The Sunday-school was organized May 15th, 1834.
A beautiful cemetery, the original ground for which was purchased by the trustees of this society from Daniel McIntyre in 1807, is situated nearly opposite the church. It has been enlarged from time to time. In March, 1874, it was duly incorporated, and subsequently inclosed with a substan- tial iron fence and stone wall.
The United Presbyterian church of West Galway was organized in March, 1867, with 26 members. Their present church edifice was erected in 1868.
The Presbyterian church of West Galway was formed upon the Congre- gational plan in the year 1790, by the Rev. John Camp, of New Canaan. In 1793 it adopted the Presbyterian form of government, and in 1795 erected the first church building in the place.
INSURANCE.
The Fulton and Montgomery Fire Insurance Company was organized at Perth Center, August 9th, 1853, and incorporated April 13th, 1855. The names of Patrick McFarlan and thirteen other citizens of Perth appear as charter members. The first officers of the company were James Canary. president, and Daniel McFarlan, secretary. Patrick McFarlan was elected president in 1856, which office he has held since that time. Hugh B. Major is secretary of the company, having held that position since 1855. The present capital is $5,690,000. The board of fifteen directors meets monthly at Amsterdam and Perth Center, alternately.
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THE HISTORY OF STRATFORD.
THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.
The first recorded movement toward a settlement of this town was that of Clarence Brookins, who, in the year 1799, contracted with the State to cut and build a passable road from Johnstown to Salisbury, Herkimer county. This road ran through Palatine district, as it was called at that time, crossing the East Canada creek at Hart's Bridge, now called Em- monsburg.
The town was ereeted in 1805, from the north end of Palatine, and named after a town in Fairfield county, Conn. It is supposed to have been settled by pioneers from that section. The first settler is supposed to have been one John Wells, who located on what is now the Mallett farm. He was followed by Samuel Bennett, Abiel Kibbe and Levi, Eleazer and Samuel Bliss, who settled in 1800, locating themselves on the Johnstown road. Other pioneers took up farms in other parts of the town, among whom were Isaac Wood, Ebenezer Bliss, Joseph Mallet, Nathan Gurney, Amos Kinney, Silas and Abijah Phillips, Chauncey Orton, Eli Winchell, Peter Buckley, Daniel Shottenkirk, Jesse and Ephraim Jennings, Daniel Bleekman and Hezekiah Warner, the latter of whom settled prior to 1805. All were of New England origin, but most of the names are now extinct.
The following is a list of the first officers ot the town, part of them being elected by a show of hands : Samuel Bennett, supervisor ; Nathan Gur- ney, town clerk ; David Orton, Jonathan Gillett and Wm. Deans, super- visors ; James Odell, Ebenezer Bliss and Silas Phillips, commissioners of highways ; Joseph Mallett and Amos Kinney, over-eers of poor ; Samuel Bliss, constable and collector ; Chauncey Orton and Daniel Bleekman, constables ; Chauncey Orton and Eli Winchell, fence viewers ; Joseph Mallett and Samuel Vanscriver, pound masters. The name of Bliss is rep- resented in the Board of Supervisors for twenty-five years-Wm. Bliss holding that position for ten years. Abijah Phillips was town clerk for twelve years. Silas Phillips was Assemblyman for one year. Voting and training were of yearly occurrence in the vicinity of the " old stone church," which is still standing in the town of Palatine.
During the early settlement of the town the people were rarely troubled with Indians, who occasionally called for food, but always conducted them- selves in a peaceable manner. The houses, in those days, were often built without floor boards, the bare earth answering the purpose of floors. But as the people could gain time from their other labors, they in some cases split poles in halves and hewed them for lower floors, and used basswood bark for upper floors. The howl of the wolf and the cry of the bear for her cubs were common sounds during the early days connected with the settlement of the town.
Abiel Kibbe had the reputation of being a fearless and most successful hunter, having caught as many as fifty bears and eleven wolves. On one occasion he and Eben Beekman caught three bears during one trip; on an- other occasion they caught a large wolf, which Kibbe got in such a position as to hold by the ears while Beckman bound him, and thus they brought him out and exhibited him at a training which was being held at Kibbe's.
Richard Bullock and William Avery had an adventure with a panther which is worth noting. Returning from their line of traps, they struck the trail of a panther, which they followed to a cave it had left. Not knowing what might be inside, and only having one gun between them, Avery, being the best shot, remamed at the entrance, while Bullock sharpened a stick, crawled into the cave, and, as he gamned the darkness, saw eyes glaring upon him. Being possessed of a little of "the old Putnam grit," he deter- mined to find out what they belonged to. Avery soon heard eries within, then all was qmet; upon entering to ascertain the state of things, he found Bullock with three young panthers as trophies of his daring. Fearing some might discredit their story, they brought out two of the heads and one whole carcass as evidence of their expimit.
The first grist-mill was built in isto, by Sanders Lansing, one of the patentees, on Fish creek. There was but little business ever transacted there. The first saw-mill was built in 1806, by Martin Nichols, where
Livingston's mill now stands. He also built the first frame house in 1807, located where the lodge-room is. The second grist-mill was also built by Nichols, as well as the first blacksmith shop. The place was then called Nicholsville, but the name was changed to Whitesburg, then to Emmons- burg, being named after the persons who owned the tannery and surround- ings. The first tannery was built in 1812, by Daniel Cross. The first school-house, built of logs, formerly stood on the farm of Henry Leavitt. Stephen P. Cady kept the first store and post-office, opposite the lodge- room. David Potter was the first mail-carrier. In 1809 the first bridge was built across the east Canada creek in Stratford, connecting Nichols- ville and Devereux.
This town comprises parts of Glen and Bleecker & Co.'s patents, one tier of lots of Lott & Low's patent, and a part of the Jerseyfield patent granted to Henry Glen and others April 12th, 1770. The widely known "Royal Grant " of Sir William Johnson's days corners in this town at Stratford. Part of Caroga was taken from Stratford in 1842.
The first male birth was that of Lansing Wells, in 1800. The first fe- male child born was Betsey Bliss, whose stint it was at five years of age to spin five knots of tow. The first death in this town was that of Jesse Wilson. who was killed by a tree falling upon him, December 25th, 1802. Samuel Bennett kept the first tavern.
The earliest marriage was that of Samuel Ellis to Polly Gurney. The Gurney family in those days were inclined to be somewhat aristocratic, and thought their daughter must be married by a magistrate outside of the town. Col. Drake, of Salisbury, Herkimer county, was accordingly in- vated to perform the ceremony, but out of respect, Squire Thomas Bennett, of Stratford, was also invited to be present. Wine, which in those days and upon such occasions was always indulged in, was so freely imbibed by Colonel Drake, that when the time approached for the marriage cere- mony, it became necessary, finally, to call upon Squire Bennett to tie the knoť.
The first burying ground was the one known as the Mallett burial place.
The business of the town is principally lumbering, there being sixteen saw-mills, five tanneries, and a clothes-pin factory at Foster's mill . D. W. Crossman also manufactures butter tubs at Stratford.
The Stratford and Salisbury cheese factory, and the Emmonsburg cheese factory furnish some business for the farmers.
Bliss, Kibbe & Co. have the only general store kept in the town, and do a flourishing business.
The oldest inhabitant, Willys Bennett, died on the 13th of September, 1877, aged 99 years. He came from Connecticut, and lived in the town from nis emigration until his death. Acres of forest have fallen before his axe, and for sixty years he furnished choice hemlock to piano manufacturers for sounding boards. Piano makers in New York and Bos- ton credit their best efforts to his hemlock.
The surface of the town is rolling and hilly upland, from Soo to 1200 feet above the Mohawk, and in the extreme north the land in some places is 2000 feet above tide water, with a general inclination towards the south- west. East Canada creek passes through the western part of the town, and forms part of the western boundary. Other principad streams are Fish rreek, Ayres creek, and North creek, also the Sprite and Spectacle streams. There are 19 small lakes in the town, among them Pleasant, Ayres, North creek, Spectacle, Dexter and Long lakes, furnishing abundance of sport for the angler.
In 1810 the population of the town was 353. the number of taxable in- habitants 206, the number of polls 60, and the whole amount of taxable personal property $1,735, and ot real estate $259, 115. In 1875 the popu- lation was 1047, the number of taxable inhabitants 213; valuation of real estate and personal property $576,470.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
TOWN OF AMSTERDAM.
Akin, E., r .* Fort Johnson; p. o. Amsterdam.
Avery, C. A., wholesale dealer in china, crockery, glassware, lamps and cutlery, and manufacturer of pure lead, flint lamp chimneys, lamps, fly traps, etc., Main st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1875.
Baker, Asa, teacher, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in .N Y .; s. 1864.
Bartley, James, agt. Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Co., railrc 'and steam- boat tickets, and real estate and insurance, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in Canada; s. 1872.
Becker, C. W., dealer in drugs, paints, oils, crockery, glassware, window glass and groceries, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; S. 1868.
Bergen, John H., dealer in groceries, provisions, etc., Main st., Amsterdam; b. in Ireland; s. 1865.
Birch, J. P., dealer in lumber, lath, shingles, etc., Pearl st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1851.
Blain, Wm. J., pastor Presbyterian church at Manny's Corners ; p. o. Am- sterdam ; h. in N. V .: 4. 1863.
Powe, Walter, mfr. of carriages and aleighs, and does horse-shocing and general blacksmithing ; Church st., Amsterdam ; h. in Ireland ; s. 1868.
Breeden, Wm., knitting machine needle mfr., Market st., Amsterdam ; b. in England : s. 1864.
Bronson, E. D., broom mir., Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y. in 1835. Bronson, G. W., broom mir., Cedar st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y. ; s. 1844. Bronson, J. H., farmer ; r. Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y.
Bussing, J. W., fashionable hatter and furrier, Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y .; s. 1870.
Cady, D., cashier First National Bank, Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in town of Florida.
Caldwell, John, contractor and builder and mir. of sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, etc .; Mill corner Canal st., Port Jackson ; r. Park st., Amsterdam : b. in Canada ; s. 1864.
Carmichael, Daniel, paper mfr. Stewart & Carmichael , Grove st., Am- sterdam ; b. in N. V .: s. 1861.
Cass, Abraham, proprietor of planing mill, l'earl st , .Amsterdam ; b. in England ; s. 1871.
Chambers, J. C., farmer and grower of Guernsey stock ; r. northern part of the town ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y .; s. 1867. Clark, A., with I. C. Shuler & Co .; p. o. Amsterdam.
Clizbe, M. W., farmer ; r. north side of the town ; p. o. Amsterdam ; h. in N. Y.
Conney, J. V .. dealer in periodic als, books, music, stationery, ete., Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. V .; 5. 1868.
Crowe, P. N., tanner, Main, st., Amsterdam ; b. in Ireland ; s. 1873. Dean, I .. L., dealer in gen'l hardware, stoves, tinware, steam and gas fix- tures, etr., Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y .; s. 1842. De Forest, David, jr., proprietor of hvery stable, Grove st., Amsterdam. De Graff, A. H., bookseller and dealer in wall paper, musical instruments, etc., Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. V .; s. 1846.
De Graff, Jacob, farmer ; r. east end of the town ; p. o Cranesville : b. in N. Y. in 1805. De Graff, John G., jr., farmer ; r. river road ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y .; <. 1852.
De Graff, John T., farmer ; r. river road ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y. De Graff. Magdalen, farmer ; r. river road ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y. De Graff, Nicholas 1., farmer ; r. river road ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y. in 1805.
De Graff, N. J., wholesale and retail dealer in boots, shoes, and rubbers, Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y .; 5. 1842.
Denton, J., overseer in W. K. Green's Son & Co.'s mill, Kunball st., Am- sterdam ; b in England ; s. 1843
Devendorf, C. A., physician, Market st., Amsterdam : b. in N. V. Dodds, C., farmer ; r. east end of the town ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. V .; .. 1844.
Dolen, James E., carpenter and builder, Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y .; s. 1848.
Donnan, James, farmer ; r. north side of the town ; p. o. Amsterdam ; b. in N. Y. : s. 1860. Dievendorff, Gen. S., First National Bank, Main st., Amsterdam ; b. in .N. V.
Dwyer, John F., steam, gas and water fitter, and dealer in all kinds of pumps, etc., Chuctenanda st., Amsterdam; b. in Ireland; s. 1860.
Dunlap, D. S., dealer in dry goods, Main st., Amsterdan .; b. in N. Y .; s. 1870.
De Forest, A. A., of the Riverside Hosiery Mills, also teller in Farmers' National Bank, Main st .. Amsterdam .; b. in N. Y .; s. 1854.
Ecker, J. H., farmer and market gardner and milk dealer; r. Manny's Corners; p. o. Amsterdam .; b. in N. Y .; s. 1868.
Ecker, D. W., farmer and dealer in ice Crystal Ice Co.'; r. east end of the town; p. o. Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1865.
Faulds, James, with Warner, De Forest & Co., mfrs. of knit goods; r. on river road, east end of the town ; p. o. Amsterdam.
Filkins, Almon, master mechanic at S. Sandford's carpet mills, Park st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 185 ;.
Finehout, James, glove mfr .; r. near Fort Johnson: p. o. Amsterdem; b. in N. Y .; s. 1863.
Firth, James, superintendent of the Amsterdam Linseed Oil Mills, Cor- nell st., Amsterdam; b. in England; s. 1862.
French, S. H., physician, Church st., Amsterdam; h. in N. Y .; s. 1872.
Greene, Henry E., mfr. of knit goods, Market st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1849.
Hagaman, A. J., pastor of Reformed church; r. Hagaman's Mills; b. in N. J .; s. 1863.
Hagaman, Francis M., farmer; r. Hagaman's Mills; b. in N. Y.
Hannett, W. B., pastor of St. Mary's R. C. church, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in Ireland; s. 1874.
Harvey, Thomas, mfr. of knit goods, Livingston st., Amsterdam. Heagle, Wm. M., bookseller and dealer in musical instruments, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in .N. Y .; s. 1849.
Herrick, 1). 1)., retired farmer; r. Grove st., Amsterdam; b. in N. V .; s. 1865.
Herrick, M. V., proprietor of aw and grist-mill; r. Hagaman's Mills; b. in N. Y .; S. 1840.
Hewett, D. C. & N., dealers in all kinds of building stone, limestone, steps, ashlars for bridges, etc .; r. Rock City; p. o. Amsterdam; b. in Pennsylvania.
Howgate, John A., foreman at Stephen Sandford's carpet mill, High st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1865.
Inman, Geo. E., mfr. of wire for bailing hay, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1851.
Inman, Horace, proprietor of the Amsterdam paper box factory, Spring st., Amsterdam ; b. in N. V ; . 1859 Irish, Wm. N., pastor of St. Ann's Epis'l church. Division st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1876.
Jackson, Isaac, jr., farmer; r Spring st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y : 5. 1838. Johnson, E. W., farmer and milk dealer; r. northeast part of the town; p. n. . Amsterdam; b. in N V .: . 1867.
Jones, James V., farmer; r. east of Hagaman's Mills; p. o. Hagaman's Mills: b. in N. V.
Kavanagh, John, dealer in hoots and shoes, Main st., Amsterdami; b. in Ireland; 5. 1851.
Kellogg, John, od mfr, Church st., Amsterdam; b in N. V .; s. 1851. Kennedy, Thomas F., dealer in groceries and provisions, Main st., Amster- dam; b. in N. Y .; 3. 1868.
Kline, Adam W., banker and mfr. of kmit good -; r. Amsterdam. Khne, Wm. J., editor of the Democrat and postmaster; r. Ainsterdam. Lewis, P. J., attorney at law, Main st , Amsterdam.
Lewis, S. D., physician, Chanh st., Amsterdam; b. in V V .; - 1876 lingenfelter, Abram, farmer; r. north of Fort Johnson: p. o. Amsterdam; b. in N. V. in 1817.
*Key to abbiestations-mfr , maunfacturer ; agt , ag-nt ; r., residence ; p. o , post office address (where not given, same place as residence) ; b., born ; s., settled where now living.
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Major, W. M., farmer and agt. for Wood's mower and reaper; r. north part of the town; p. o. Amsterdam; b. in N. Y.
Maxwell, John, proprietor of the Amity Knitting Mills; r. Rock City; p. o. Amsterdam; b. in Scotland; s. 1857. McClampha, J., jr., wholesale and retail grocer, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1852. McDuffie, R. A., attorney-at-law, Main st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1875.
McElwain, A., shoe mfr., Livingston st, Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1844. McElwain, H. S., proprietor of foundry, Livingston st., Amsterdam; b. in N. Y .; s. 1842.
McMartin, Duncan, farmer; r. east of Hagaman's Mills; p. o. Hagaman's Mills: b. in N. Y. in 1816.
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