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Stang, Frank, Sandusky, a brewer of Sandusky, was born in Huron county in 1851, and settled in Sandusky in 1869, where he soon became general man- ager of a brewing establishment with a capacity of 8,000 barrels. He was mar- ried January 8, 1880, to Mrs. Magdalena (Jorden) Bender, who died at Den- ver, Colo., of consumption, September 29, 1886, leaving one daughter, Ida, born in 1880; and one son by her first marriage, John Bender, jr., born in October, 1873. Mr. Stang became owner of his brewery in 1880, and has now increased the capacity to 15,000 barrels, manufacturing his own malt. The brewery was built in 1852 by Philip Dauch. Mr. Stang is a son of Peter and Magdalena Stang. Peter was born in Baden in 1813, and settled in Huron county in 1832. His wife died May 13, 1886, leaving a family of five children : Frank, Louisa, Charles, Mary and John.
Starr, John, jr., Huron, an extensive and successful farmer of Huron town- ship, was born in Malta, Saratoga county, N. Y., in 1813, and was a son of John and Sarah (Chandler) Starr, who settled in Huron, Erie county, in 1828, with their family of six children, three of whom are now living: John, jr., Joseph and Samuel; Warner and Mary died, leaving families. The father, John, died May 7, 1831, and his wife, Sarah, August 12, 1861, aged eighty- two years. John was a hatter by trade, but on settling in Huron purchased a farm. John Starr, jr., was married in Huron, in 1850, to Miss D. M. Wilkin- son, who was born in Yates county, N. Y., July 30, 1828. They have had a family of four children : John W., Arthur E., Mary and Ella. Mary married Mr. Charles W. Hart, and Ella, Mr. Louis Link. Mrs. Starr was a daughter of Benoni and Polly (Hardy) Wilkinson. Benoni, of Maine, and Polly, of Rhode Island. They were married in Jerusalem, Yates county, N, Y., and were among the early settlers of Huron county, O. Mr. Starr received twen- ty-two acres from his father's estate, and now has in all a farm of 404 acres of the best land in the county, which he has well improved.
Stautzenberger, Henry, Oxford, Perkins p. o., was born in Nassau, Ger- many, in 1830, and was a son of John and Mary Stautzenberger, who had a family of four children : Christopher, Henry, Jacob and Nettie. Two canie to America, Henry and Jacob. Henry setttled in Erie county in 1853, and com- menced his farm life in Groton. He was married in September, 1858, to Mag- dalena Lothamer, who was born in 1838. They have had a family of four chil- dren : Nettie, Magdalene, Catharine and Louie. Nettie was married in De- cember, 1881, to William Lewis. They have one child : Magdalene. Mrs. Stautzenberger was a daughter of Theobold and Magdalene Lothamer, of Elsas, Germany. Henry purchased his homestead farm of 130 acres in 1866, for which he paid $7,500. He now owns 226 acres of finely cultivated land.
Stedman, Oscar C., Huron, agent for the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Company, was born in Pittsford, Hillsdale county, Mich., August 26, 1855, and was a son of Lysander G. and Submit R. (De Land) Stedman, who were born
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in Tyringham, Berkshire county, Mass., in 1816, and married in 1839. They settled in Michigan, where Submit died in 1872, leaving a family of four chil- dren : Perry L., Fontell, Estelle, now Mrs. Coombs ; and Oscar C. Perry L. enlisted in the First Michigan Artillery, and was discharged on account of dis- ability. Lysander Stedman, on settlement, became engaged in the mercantile business and farming. Oscar C. Stedman received a liberal education, and for several years clerked in his father's store, until 1873, when he became bookeeper and agent for the Lake Shore Railroad, and in 1883 received his present appointment. He was married May 16, 1885, to Alice E. Miller, of Stark county. She was a daughter of H. P. Miller.
Steuk, Edward L., Sandusky, a manufacturer of grape wine, was born in Russia, and was a son of William and Johanna Steuk, who emigrated to America and settled in Sandusky in 1852. William became engaged in the clothing business, and in 1863 engaged in the grape culture, and in 1865 be- gan to manufacture grape wines. He died in 1876, leaving a widow and four children : Edward L., born in Russia in 1850; Matilda, Huldah and Adelaide Margaret. Edward L. became a partner in the wine business in 1875, the firm being William Steuk & Son, and in 1882 he became sole proprietor. He has capacity for manufacturing twenty-five thousand gallons yearly. He was married in 1881 to Julia Harms, who was born in Put-in-Bay. They have had three children : William, Elmer and Carl. Julia was a daughter of Lewis Harms, of Euclid.
Steurzinger, Gottlieb, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Dosenbach, Amt Schopheim, Baden, Germany, in 1842, and came to America and settled in Sandusky in 1867. He was married January 1, 1869, to Dora Bruckner, who was born in Germany in 1845. They have had a family of ten children: William J., Otto, Christina, Emma, Edward, Albert, Bertha, Charles, Cath- arine and Dora. Dora was a daughter of Peter and Margaret Bruckner, who were born in Germany in 1813, and settled in Sandusky in 1847. They had a family of eleven children, ten of whom are now living. Mr. Stuerzinger pur- chased his farm of twenty-nine acres in 1871, and settled on it in 1877. He erected his present dwelling in 1882.
Stewart, Squire John C., Oxford, Kimball p. o., was born in Cortland county, N. Y., in 1833, and was a son of Alexander and Irene (Judd) Stewart. Irene was born in Marietta, Washington county, O., and Alexander was born in Washington county, N. Y. They moved to Cortland county, N. Y., and in 1839 settled in Ohio. John C. went to live with his uncle, John B. Stewart, who was born in Herkimer county, N. Y., in 1802, and settled in Oxford in 1835, where he became engaged in farming. He died February 1, 1867. He never married, and John C. inherited the old homestead of 200 acres. John C. was married in 1863 to Angie M. Rockwell, who was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., in 1844. They have had a family of seven children : Charles, May,
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John B., Hiram, Rutherford B. Hayes, Nellie and Robbie. John B. died in 1878; the other children are all living. Mrs. Angie M. was a daughter of John and Sarah Rockwell, who settled in Erie county, O., in 1846. J. C. Stew- art was elected town clerk in 1860, and served six terms ; has served as justice of the peace for four terms; in 1867 was appointed postmaster at Blooming- ville, and also held other minor offices. He enlisted in Company G, 72d Ohio Volunteers in October, 1861, and served until wounded at the battle of Tupelo, Miss., July 13, 1864, when he was discharged from service, on account of wounds received, in October, 1864, for which he receives a pension. He is now engaged in farming.
Stokes, John, jr., Kelley's Island, was born in Munster, Ireland, in 1828, and was a son of John and Ellen Stokes, who had a family of five children : James, Thomas, John, Margaret and Mary. John and Mary came to America and settled in Massachusetts in 1850. Mary married a Mr. Duhig, of Cali- fornia. John settled in Sandusky in 1853, and became engaged in farming. He purchased his homestead farm of ten acres on Kelley's Island in 1856, for which he paid $1,000, and became engaged in the cultivation of grapes, and now has a vineyard of seventeen acres, and a peach orchard of nineteen acres, his farm now consisting of seventy acres. He commenced the manufacture of wine in 1865, and is now completing a wine cellar which has a capacity for 65,000 gallons. Mr. Stokes was married in 1859 to Miss Honora Welsh, who was born in Ireland. They have a family of nine children : John, Thomas F., James, Joseph, Robert, Charles, Mary E., Margaret and Honora.
Storrs, Arden A., Perkins, Sandusky p. o., one of the representative farmers of Perkins township, was born in Perkins township November 19, 1851, and was a son of Elisha and Jerusha (Taylor) Storrs who married in 1843. Jeru- sha was born in Perkins in 1820, and her husband in Dunkirk, N. Y., in 1821. He settled in Milan, Erie county, with his parents, Reuben and Lucy (Robert- son) Storrs. Reuben died in Perkins in 1881, aged ninety-four years; his wife in 1860. They left two daughters and one son. Elisha died in December 26, 1886, leaving a widow and one son, Arden A. Storrs. Jerusha was a daughter of Joseph and Sophia (House) Taylor, who were born in Connecticut, and mar- ried in Perkins township in 1819. Sophia was born in 1800, and Joseph in 1789. They came to Perkins with their parents in 1815. They had a family ·of three children: Leman, Jerusha and Jemima. Joseph, jr., was a son of Joseph and Louise (Bell) Taylor, old pioneers. Arden A. Storrs was married December 7, 1876, to Mina H. House, a daughter of Lindsley and Margaret Ann House, and granddaughter of Squire Julius House. Arden A. and Mina have had a family of three children : Edith D., Maud L. and Blanche E.
Strobel, John G., Sandusky, one of the representative men of Sandusky, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1837, and was a son of John and Anna Stro- bel, who emigrated to America in 1852, and settled in Pennsylvania, and in
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1855 moved to Steuben county, N. Y. John G. was married in 1860 to Louisa Fleischhaner, of Steuben county, N. Y. She was born in Prussia. They have had a family of five children: John A., Magdalena, Kate, Christina J., and Em- ma L. John and Anna Strobel settled in Sandusky, in 1871, where they died, leaving two children, Margaret, and John G. who settled in Cincinnati in 1861, and became engaged in the brewing business; later became engaged in the grocery trade. In 1871 he purchased an interest in a brewing establishment in Sandusky, where he settled in 1872. In 1879 he sold his interest to Mr. Ilg, and became engaged in the manufacture of grape wines. He now has capacity for 30,000 gallons of wine in his extensive cellars.
Stubig, Christian, Sandusky, was born in Nassau, Germany, in 1835, and came to America in 1861, settling in Sandusky. In 1866 he became engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes, and now he has one of the most extensive and well assorted stocks in the city. He was married in 1865, to Catharine Lanz, who was born in Germany. They have had a family of five children: Lena, Wilhelm Oranien, Emma, Karl Kienzen and Victor Hugo. Mr. Stubig enlisted in the Hoffman Battalion in December, 1861, which com- pany served on guard at Johnson's Island, over the prisoners of war from the Southern army, for three years. The first year two companies, A and B, were on guard ; in 1862 two more companies were formed, and in 1863 six more were added for protection, and called the 128th Regiment. He re-enlisted in the Hancock Corps and served until April, 1866, being located at Washington, Hartford, Burlington, Vt., and Staten Island and Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor. He was a son of Christian and Maria Magdalena Stubig.
Swissinger, Paul, Sandusky, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1849, and came to Sandusky in 1865. In 1869 he entered the employ of the fire depart- ment, and in 1871 was appointed on the police force, which position he resigned in April, 1883, and was appointed agent to the humane society, and resigned in 1884. He purchased his grocery and provision business from Mr. Daniel. He carries on a beer bottling business in connection with it. He was married in 1871 to Anna Schnyder, who was born in Wurtemburg, Germany. They have two children, Edward and Alma. Paul was a son of Peter and Barbara (Luther) Swissinger, who emigrated to Sandusky in 1869, and died in Iowa, leaving four sons and four daughters : Paul, August, Charles, Gottlieb, Mar- garet, Kunigunde, Louisa and Hannah.
Tamm, Augustus W., Sandusky, a manufacturer of and dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Ludwigslust, Germany, in 1847, and emigrated to America in 1869, when he settled in Sandusky, and became engaged as a journeyman shoemaker, with Mr. Cable. He was married in Sandusky in 1873, to Catha- rine A. Asmus, who was born in Germany. They have had a family of two children, Oscar W. and Hattie Magdalena. Mr. Tamm embarked in the manu- facturing and repairing of shoes in 1875, and in 1873 purchased his lot and erected his dwelling. In 1886 he erected his present boot and shoe store.
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Taylor, Dennis G., Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Perkins township in 1821, and was a son of Jesse and Julia (House) Taylor who was born and married in Hartford county, Conn., and emigrated to Erie county, O., in 1815, in company with twelve other families. Jesse was a son of Joseph and Louisa (Bell) Taylor, who had a family of six children. Jesse and Julia had a family of five children: Elory, Maria, Elizabeth, Julius H. and Dennis G. Dennis G. was married in 1844, to Phebe A. Wright, of Berlin. They had one son, Tru- man B., born in February, 1846. Phebe was a daughter of Rev. B. B. Wright, who settled in Erie county, in 1833. Truman B. was married in 1872, to Mary Eddy. Dennis G. Taylor commenced farming with 90 acres that he now lives on, and in connection with his son, Truman B., has over 500 acres of land. They also deal largely in farm implements, foundry sand and produce, and ne- gotiate real estate and money loans.
Taylor, Elory, Perkins, Sandusky p. o, who settled in Perkins township in 1815, was born in Glastonbury, Hartford county, Conn., February 21, 1808, and was a son of Jesse and Julia (House) Taylor, who settled in Perkins town- ship with their family of three children, in 1815. The children were Elory and Maria ; Elizabeth R., Julius H. and Dennis G. were born in Perkins township. They emigrated, in company with eleven other families, from Connecticut. They made this long journey with ox teams, consuming seven weeks and four days for the trip. Elory Taylor was married in April, 1830, to Mabel Taylor, who was born in Glastonbury, Hartford, county, Conn., in 1808. She died Sep- tember 1, 1836, leaving a family of three children: Mary M., Julia E. and Da- vid J. He was married again on March 12, 1835, to Mary Ann Hunt, who was born in South Glastonbury, February 23, 1811. They have had a family of ten children : John H., born 1836; George E., born 1837; William D., born 1839; Ralph E., born 1841 ; Mabel A., born 1843; Martha A. and Minerva (twins), born in 1845; Harriet E., born 1847; Emma C., born 1850, and Robert E., born 1853. George E. was educated at Oberlin College, and was graduated from there, and also from the Nashville Medical College. Mary Ann was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Pulcifer) Hunt.
Thorn, Henry, Oxford, Prout p. o., was born in Aldorph, Nassau, Germany, in 1822, and was a son of Henry and Frankfield Thorn. Henry Thorn served eight years under the military rule of Germany. He learned the shoemaker's trade, and in 1852 came to America, and settled in Huron county, where he became engaged in farming. He was married in 1858 to Elizabeth Russel, who was born in Nassau. She died in April, 1882, leaving a family of three children, Catharine, August and Henry, jr. Catharine was married in 1878, to William Stotz. They have had two children. Mr. Thorn settled in Oxford in 1860, and purchased a farm of 68 acres, for which he paid $35 per acre. He now owns a farm of 200 acres, and a fine brick residence.
Titus, Jared, Kelley's Island, a member of one of the old representative
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families of Kelley's Island, was born at Cato, Cayuga county, N. Y., in 1827, was a son of John and Mehitable (Chapel) Titus, who settled here in 1838. They came from New York and settled in Erie county, on the peninsula, in 1836. They died leaving a family of nine children, eight of whom are now living: Harriet, Zipporah, Julius, Nancy, Lydia, Julia, Sabra S., Jared and James W. Jared Titus was married in 1850, to Eliza Hamilton. They have had a family of six children : William, Lydia D., Warren, Orlando, Anna and John. Mrs. Titus was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Mitchel) Hamil- ton. Mr. Titus has been constable, trustee and a member of the school board. In early life he was engaged in the quarryiug of stone, and as a carpenter and builder. For several years past he has been engaged in the cultivation of grapes.
Tompkins, John K., Margaretta, Castalia p. o., dealer in agricultural imple- ments, mowers, reapers, cultivators, harrows, etc., was born in Putnam county, N. Y., in October, 1846, and was a son of Nelson and Hannah (Knapp) Tomp- kins. John K. came to Margaretta in 1859. He enlisted in Company A, 72d Regiment of Ohio, under Captain C. G. Eaton, in 1861, and was discharged July 14, 1865, at Knoxville, Tenn.
Traub, John, Sandusky, the notary public, steamship and foreign exchange passenger agent, and commission merchant of Sandusky, was born in Sandusky in 1857, and was a son of Captain Lewis Traub, who settled in Sandusky in 1847. John was educated at the public schools of Sandusky, and became engaged as clerk in a bookstore at Tiffin, O. He returned to Sandusky, and became engaged as a clerk and bookkeeper, and at the death of his father in 1881, succeeded him in his well established business. He was married in 1885 to Maggie Messner. They have had two sons: Ralph Gardner and Bruce. Maggie is a daughter of John and Margaret Messner, of Bucyrus, O.
Trieschmann, Henry, Kelly's Island, a general meat market man of Kelly's Island, was born in Hesse, Germany, in 1843, and was a son of Justus and Catharine E. Trieschmann, who had a family of five children. Henry and his brother, John, who was born in 1848, came to Sandusky in 1865, where Henry became engaged in the butcher business. In 1872 he came to Kelley's Island and opened a market. He also became engaged in the culture of grapes, and now has a vineyard of twelve acres. He was one of the organizers of the Sweet Valley Wine Company in 1887, with a capital of $50,000. He is now president of the company. He was married in 1868 to Catharine Grau, who was born in Wurtemburg, Germany. They have had a family of seven chil- dren : Albert J., Henry Anthony, Emma, Catharine, Clara, Julia and Edna. Mr. Triechmann erected his fine residence in 1876. He has served as trustee for one term, and as a member of the school board for six years.
Trinter, Martin J., Vermillion, is the third son of George Trinter, and was born in Europe May 1, 1853, emigrating to America with his parents in 1864,
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and settling in Vermillion township, Erie county, O., purchased a farm of sev- enty-five acres. The subject of this sketch was raised on the farm and re- ceived his education at the public schools of township. His father died Feb- ruary 17, 1887, leaving the farm to Martin J., who was married November 23, 1882, to Miss Edna Hageman, daughter of Conrad Hageman, of Lorain county, O., and have two children living : Phillip C. and Elmer C. He was elected constable of township in 1875 and held office three years ; at the expiration of that office was elected justice of the peace, (in 1878) which office he still holds, having been commissioned by Governors Bishop, Foster and Hoadley. Mr. Trinter and family are members of the German Reformed Church, of Vermillion.
Tucker, Electa, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., was born in Tolland, Tolland county, Conn., in 1811, and was a daughter of Hope and Lucy (Hulbert) Tucker, who were born and married in Tolland county, Conn., and came to Perkins township with a family of eight children. Three daughters and two sons are now living: Alden, born in 1805; Electa, Solomon ; Lucy, Mrs. Rogers ; Emily, now Mrs. Wood. Mr. H. Tucker died in 1851, aged seventy- three years, and Lucy died in 1868, aged ninety years. Three of their chil- dren have died : Roxana, Hope, jr. and Orange. Miss Electa now owns fifty acres of the homestead farm of 100 acres.
Upp, Ephraim E., Sandusky, was born in Richland county in 1834, and was a son of John W. and Catherine (Yeiser) Upp, who were born and mar- ried in York, Pa., and settled in Richland county in 1822, and came to Erie county in 1835, and died in Sandusky. John W. was born in 1810, and died in 1878. His wife died in 1842, leaving four children, three of whom are now living : Ephriam E .; Isabella, now Mrs S. P. Towne; and Mrs. Eliza Clark. John W. was proprietor of the renowned Steamboat Hotel for several years. Ephriam E. in early life became engaged in the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds, after which he became engaged in the fish and commission busi- ness with his brother, H. Y. Upp, and shipping trade from 1855 to 1861 ; went into the ice business in 1855, erecting his storehouses as his increasing business required, and is now a member of the firm of L. J. Seek & Co., of Toledo. Mr. Upp was married in 1861 to Eliza H. Horner, who was born in Vermont. They have had a family of eight children, six of whom are now liv- ing : Mary, Kittie, Lucy, Willis, Clark and Alice. Mary graduated from Oberlin College in the class of 1885, and was married in 1886 to John B. Abell, Springfield, O., who was also a graduate of that class. The remaining five children are now students at Oberlin.
Wadsworth, Francis, Margaretta, Venice p. o., was born in Margaretta in April, 1853, and was a son of Richard and Sarah (Linebaugh Baker) Wads- worth. They had a family of five children, three of whom are now living : Francis, Richard, jr and Sarah. The grandparents were Richard and Susan (Barnes) Wadsworth, who came to Margaretta from Livingston county, N. Y.,
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in 1834. Francis Wadsworth was married December 2, 1875, to Rosanna Farrell. They have had a family of eight children : Francis R., James E., S. Edna, P. Leroy, Henry Lloyd, Mary Irene, Joseph Merritt and John Farrell. Rosanna was a daughter of Patrick and Mary Farrell, and was born in Decem- ber, 1855. Mr. Wadsworth now owns forty acres of the land which was pur- chased by his grandfather in 1834. He has a fine fruit orchard and a vine- yard covering five acres of ground. He is also one of the inventors of a grain separator.
Wadsworth, Richard, jr., Margaretta, Venice p. o., was born in Margaretta in 1855, and was a son of Richard and Mrs. Sarah (Linebaugh Baker) Wads- worth. Sarah was born in Fairfield county, O., and Richard in Livingston county, N. Y., September 29, 1815. They were married in Venice January 13, 1851, and died March 27, 1874, and Richard February 16, 1882. They had a family of five children, three of whom are now living: Francis, Richard and Sarah. Richard was township trustee, and held several of the district offices. He was a son of Richard and Susan (Barnes) Wadsworth, who came to Margaretta from Livingston county, N. Y., in 1834. The Wadsworths came from New England and settled in Western New York, where they were extensive land owners. Richard, jr. was married October 31, 1879, to Emnia L. Barnes, who was born in Sandusky county in 1860. They have had a family of four children : Charles R., Jennie D., Nora M. and John B. Emma was a daughter of Reuben and Nancy (Daniel) Barnes. Daniel was born in Livingston county, N. Y., and Nancy in Sandusky county, O. The grand- parents, Richard and Sarah, had a family of thirteen children, five of whom are now living. Two of the sons enlisted and served during the war, Captain D. C., and William H. H. Mrs. N. E. Prentice is the only one living in Erie county.
Wagoner, C. V., Sandusky, the general harness manufacturer and dealer in blankets, robes, etc., was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1827, and settled in Sandusky in 1849, where he became engaged in the harness business as jour- neyman. In 1857 he became engaged in the manufacturing of harnesses, and now has one of the most complete stocks in the city. He was married in 1853 at Bellevue, O., to Mary Richard, who was born in Germany. They have had eight children, seven of whom are now living : Odelia, Flora, Fred- erica, Nellie, Charles, Cora, Edwin and Frederick (deceased.)
Waldock, Frederick David, Perkins, Sandusky p. o., one of the prominent business men of Perkins township, was born at St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, in 1830, and was a son of John and Ruth Waldock. He was mar- ried in 1849to. Fannie Green. They have had a family of six children : Fred- erick, jr., John P., Charles A., William A., George W., and Fanny A. Mr. Waldock became engaged in the butcher business in early life. He emigrated to America in 1857 and settled in Oxford township, where he remained until
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1871, when he purchased his present homestead. He is still engaged in the butchering business and dealing in stock. He also devotes a part of his time to his farm, which consists of 260 acres of well cultivated land.
Waldron, Allen, Berlin, Ceylon p. o., the brick and tile manufacturer of Berlin township, was born in Steuben county, Ind., in 1849, and was a son of Tobias and Betsey (Conklin) Waldron. He was married in 1872 to Elila Hobbs, who was born in 1851. They have a family of four sons: Charles R., Henry B., Floyd L., and Howard R. Tobias Waldron was born in Utica, Oneida county, N. Y., in 1825, and married in Indiana in 1847. He died in 1852, leaving one son, Allen. His widow was a daughter of John and Sarah (Austin) Conklin. John was a native of Cayuga county, N. Y. He had a family of ten children by a previous marriage, and one, Allen, by the second. Five of the children are now living : Charles, Katie, Rachel, Hannah, and Mrs. Betsey Waldron.
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