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Goodrich, Charles B., Benson, was born in Benson in 1836. He owns a farm of 300 acres. Was select- man of the town, town representative in 1876 and 1877, and has held many other town othees. He was mar- ried in 1869 to Allien S. Cook, of Orwell, a danghter of James B. Cook ; they have five children living: Charles T., Simeon A., Emma M., James A. and Palmer E .; one child died in infancy. Mr. Goodrich enlisted in Company K, First Vermont Cavalry in 1861, was a sergeant, served three years, and was discharged in 1864. His brother James enlisted on nine months' call in the 14th Vermont Regiment in 1862, and was dis- charged in 1863. Charles B. was a son of Elizur and Maria (Baker) Goodrich, of Benson, in which town Mr. Goodrich held many town offices; they had seven children, Mrs. Goodrich was born in Benson in 1799 and died in 1875; Mr. Goodrich was born in 1799 and died in 1877. He was a son of Deacon Simeon and Sarah Goodrich, who came from Connecticut and settled in Benson soon after the close of the war. He was in the Revolution, and after the war received a pension of ninety-six dollars per year. He died in 1852 aged ninety-two years ; his wife died in 1839, aged seventy-three years. They have one son living, Charles.
Greene, Charles P., Fairhaven, was born in Westhaven in 1836. Farming has been his principal occupa- tion. He was married in 1860 to Sarah J. Peck, of Low Hampton, N. Y., and have a family of two sons : Elmer Ellsworth, born in 1861, and Edward H., born in 1869. Sarah J. was a daughter of Norman and Ro- setta (Hotchkiss) Peck. Mr. Peck died in Fairhaven, and Mrs. Peck is still living in Fairhaven. Charles P. was a son of William H. and Maria (Harvey) Greene. They died in 1875, one on February 4, and the other on February 5, and were both buried in the same grave ; she was seventy-four years of age and he was seventy-two years. They left four children: William H., James H., Rollan M. and Charles P .; Rollan M. enlisted in Company 1, 7th Regiment, in December, 1861 ; he died of yellow fever at Fort Barancas, Florida, on November 16, 1863. The paternal grandfather, Richard Greene, came from Rhode Island and settled in Wallingford, Vt., where he died.
Green, Frank A., Clarendon, p. o. North Clarendon, was born in Jordan, N. Y., on December 21, 1848, and came to Richmond, Vt., in 1849, and to Clarendon in 1881 ; is a farmer ; his parents are Eli A. and L. B. (Mason) Green. Mr. Green was married on October 23, 1877, to Anna R. Goodrich. ; they have one child, Orson L. Anna R. was a daughter of Orson and Bertha (Blossom) Goodrich, who were natives of Rich- mond. Mrs. Green owns 100 aeres of land.
Greene, William H., jr., Fairhaven, was born in Hampton, Washington county, N. Y., in 1828 and settled
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in Fairhaven, Vt., in 1849. He commenced bis present successful business, which is blacksmithing, in 1858. giving employment to from three to four men ; he was selectman of the town in 1883 and 1884, and a cor- poration officer. He was was married in 1858 to Anna P. Lee, of Essex county, N. Y .; they have a family of three children : Fred R., Jennie V. and Carl. Wilham H. was a son of William H. and Maria (Harvey) Greene ; he was born in 1803, and she was born in 1801 ; they died on February 4 and 5, 1875, and were both buried in the same grave; they had four sons : William H., James H., Rollan M. and Charles P. Rollan M. enlisted in the 7th Regiment, Company I, Vermont, in 1861, and died on November 16, 1863, in Florida, of yellow fever. William H. sr., was a son of Richard Greene, who was horn in Rhode Island, settled in Ver- mont at an early day and died in Wallingford.
Grithith, Charles H., Danby, was born in Danby, Vt., in July, 1833, and reared on a farm. In 1860 he became a clerk in his brother's store, and in 1865 he became one of the firm of Charles A. & William B. Griffith; in 1865 he retired from active business. He was a son of David, jr., and Sophia (Hadwin) Griffith; they were married in 1834; Mrs. Griffith was born in 1809, and Mr. Griffith was born in 1800, and died in 1867, leaving four children : Charles A., Silas L., William B. and Mary E. David, jr., was a son of David and Lydia (Coates) Griffith, who were born in Rhode Island and married in Danby ; they bad nine children, only one now living. Lewis. David settled in Dauby with his parents m 1770 ; he was a large land owner, purchasing from the English government and receiving his titles from King George. Mrs. David Griffith, jr., was a daughter of Barney and Mercy (Vaughn) Hadwin, who were born in Rhode Island and married at Easton, Washington county, N. Y., settled in Danby in 1803; they had eleven children : six daughters and three sons now living. Barney's father was John Hadwin, from England, who settled in Rhode Island.
Griffith, John B., Danby, was born in Mount Tabor, in 1830. He was married in 1856 to Carrie E. Mil- lard, a'daughter of Ellis and Urania Millard (see history of the town of Ellis), and was born in Pawlet in 1836 ; they have had two children horn to them: Lnie J. and Vollie H. John B. was a son of Hiram and and Betsey (Jacobs) Griffith, who were married on March 26, 1820; they have a family of six sons and three daughters: H. Perry, Daniel .1 .. John B., Chauncey B., Peleg T., Julius C., Lydia A., Nancy and Patience E. Mrs. Griffith was born in Dorset in 1798, Mr. Griffith was born in Danby in 1800; he was a son of George and Lydia (Tabor) Griffith. Mr. Griffith was born in Rhode Island, and was a son of Lemuel and Elizabeth Griffith, who settled in Danby about 1775. John B Griffith's mother, Betsey (Jacob) Grithth, was a daugh- ter of Daniel and Abigail (Lawrence) Jacobs; was born on May 29, 1798. Daniel was a son of John and Hul- dab (Harwood) Jacobs, John Jacobs was a German and at the age of ten years was captured while tend- ing cattle ; he was captured by Northmen, and taken away with his cattle; later the English captured him from his keepers and he was held by them until he was twenty-four years, when he escaped and came to Boston, where he met Huldab Harwood, who recognized him as her lover of whom she had been informed in her dreams. They were married at once.
Guild, Willard, Shrewsbury, p. o. North Shrewsbury, is a merchant and postmaster : was born in Shrews- bury. Vt .. on November 17, 1841; he embarked in the mercantile business in North Shrewsbury, Vt., in 1867 ; he was appointed postmaster in that same year. His parents were Warren and Alma (Aldrich) Guild; they had three children : Willard, Prudence (now Mrs. Henry Lord) and Charles. Willard's paternal grand- father was Jacob Guild, a native of Walpole, Mass,, who settled in Shrewsbury in 1795. His maternal grandfather was Jonab Aldrieb, a son of Ziba Aldrich, who settled m Shrewsbury in 1780. Jacob Guild had two children : Letsey (now Mrs. Warren Fisher), and Warren, the father of the subject of this sketch. Willard was married on December 3, 1867, to Angie Butler, a daughter of Jabez and Betsey (Boyden) But- ler, of Plymouth, Vt .; they have two children : Bessie E. and Forrest B.
Gutterson, George L., Fairhaven, was born in Andover, Windsor county, Vt., and settled in Fairhaven in 1883. He graduated from the Boston Dental College in 1883, and settled in Fairhaven, where he now stands at the head of his profession. His parents were Alden and Sophia (Hall) Gutterson, who were mar- ried in 1827. Mr. Gutterson was born in 1802 and died in 1876. They had eleven children, five now living; three sons and two daughters.
Hadwen. George A., Danby, p. o. South Wallingford, was born in Mount Tabor, Vt., on January 5, 1836. He is one of the most successful farmers of his town, and owns and occupies the old homestead which was purchased by his grandfather in settlement in 1806, and has in all over 400 acres, the proceeds of earnest labor. He was married on January 1, 1862, to Emily Francis, of Wells, Vt., a daughter of Nathan and Ilar- riet (Cone) Francis; she was born in 1835 ; they have had three children born tothem : Mary E. (was a school teacher and married Charles Maxham), Grace F. (is now a teacher), and Edward G. George A. Hadwen was a son of John and Abigail (Baker) Hadwen, who were natives of Easton. Washington county, N. Y. John was born in 1803, and Abigail was born in 1801 and died in 1840 leaving five children, four of whom are now living: Mary, Susannah, Maria (died in 1884), George A. and Merey. John Hadwen married for his second wife Phebe Baker, of Granville, N Y .; they had four children born to them, two of whom are now living : Harriet and Elizabeth. John Hadwen died on January 24, 1879; he was a son of Barney and Mercy (Vauglm) Hadwen, who came here with their family of eleven children (nine of whom are now living) in 1806. They were born and married in Rhode Island.
Hale, Allen L., Benson, p. o. Benson Landing, was born in Putnam, Washington county, N. Y., in 1839. He embarked in the general merchandise trade in 1873 at Benson Landing, and in 1874 he formed the present firm of IIale & Ladd : he now owns and runs the ferry on Lake Champlain, and has been postmaster since 1858. He was married to Martha Ladd in 1861 ; they have three children : Nellie C., Fred C. and Emma M. Mrs. Hale was born in Chazy. Clinton county, N. Y .. and was a daughter of P. C. and Tryphena (Moore) Ladd, of Clinton county, N. Y.,; they settled in Benson in 1838; Mr. Ladd died in 1873. Mr. Hale was a son of Joseph and Parmelia (Coats) Hale ; they had five children: Horare A., born in 1829, Allen L., Polly, Almira and Lucy. Mr. Hale was born in 1804 and died in April, 1863 ; Mrs. Hale died in January, 1859.
Hamilton, Hiram, Fairhaven, Vt., was born in Brookfieldl, Mass., in 1805. and settled in Fairhaven in 1823. He now owns and ocenpies the farm of over 200 acres which was purchased by his uncle about 1783. Hiram has been a dealer and breeder of fine and valuable horses, selling many of them at prices ranging from $300 to $1,200; be also has a number of blooded sheep and cattle. He was married in 1830 to Abbie Clapp, of Franklin county. Vt .; she was born in 1806 and died in 1842, leaving four children, three of whom are now living : Mary A., Joel and Sarah. Mary A. was married in 1855 to John J. Williams, who was born in Wales in 1831: Sarah was married in 1865 to William Pitkin, and Joel married Stella Chase, who died in 1876 leaving three children : John C., and Eliza and Stella who were twins. Joel enlisted in the 14th Ver- mont Regituent on nine months' eall in 1862, and was discharged in July, 1863. He was in the battle of Gettysburg. Has represented his town in the Legislature two terms and held other town offices, Hiram married his second wife, Martha Spratt, in 1852, she died in 1877.
Hamilton, Rufus K., Fairhaven, was born in Fairhaven, Vt. in 1845. He owns and occupies the old homestead purchased in 1835. He has also held many of the town offices. He is a general farmer, horse dealer, breeder and trainer, and also bas a large stock of Jersey registered eattle He was married in 1868 to Carrie I1. Gates, of Castleton, Vt .: they have five children : Charles O., Harry R., James P., Altha L. and Bertha D. Rufus K was a son of Ofis and Altha S (Goodrich) Hamilton. She was born in Fairhaven and he was born in Brookfield, Mass., and settled in Fairhaven in 1829 ; he died in 1877 and his wife died in 1873 ; they had a family of three children : Charlotte, Rufus K. and Julia. Otis was one of the representa- tive men of his town and a prominent stock dealer, grower and jobbing buteher.
Hart, John, Tra, p. o. West Rutland, was born in Ireland in June, 1846, and came to this country in 1861 ; is a farmer owning 600 aeres ; has been highway surveyor and is now selectman ; was married to Mary
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Ryan, of Rutland, February 7, 1872, they have six children : Margerette, Honora, Thomas, Mary J., Dennis and John.
Hasbrook, Zebina D., Benson, was born in Bensen, Vt., in February, 1826, and commeneed his business life empty handed, but is now one of the most successful farmers of the county, also a large stock breeder of horses, eattle and blooded stock. He was married in 1858 to Lydia M. Carter ; they had two sons, Marvin S., and Frederick Z. Marvin married Alice H. Cummings in March, 1885. Lydia was a daughter of Alan- sen and Lydia (Torrey) Carter. Mrs. Carter died in 1860, and Mr. Carter died in 1874, leaving one son and two daughters. Zebina D. was a son of Stephen and Octava (Crampton) Hasbrook. They had three chil- dren born to them. Electa A., who married William O Higgins, and died leaving one son ; Zebina D., and Marvin S. Zebina D. is the only one now living. Mrs. Hasbrook was born in Connecticut, and died in Benson, Vt., in 1878, aged eighty-six years, Mr. Hasbrook was born in 1791, and died in 1832, He was a son of Deacon Daniel Hashrook, who settled in Benson in 1823, and was an active man in the church, and the lead- er in the building of the old Baptist Church in this town. His first wife was Grace Wood, who died leav- Ing fourteen children. His second wife was Sally Burrell, who died leaving one son, Timothy P., who has since died. Deaeon Hasbrook left Benson, Vt., in 1831, and went to Johnstown, Wisconsin, to reside, where he died in 1851. Only one of his sons is now living. Loyal Hasbrook, whose home is in Portage, Wisconsin.
Hatch, Eli, Pawlet, p. o. West Pawlet, was born in Washington county, New York, in 1824, and came to this town in 1869. Ile is a farmer. IFis wife was Sarah Dennison; she was born in Grafton, Vt., in 1828, they were married in 1848, and have eight children.
Hatch, Harrison O., Pittsfield, was born in Pittsfield on Jannary 31, 1835. Ile is a farmer, and owns 104 arres. He occupies the homestead, on which he has resided forty-seven years. He has been third seleet- inan of the town twice. He was married on June 12, 1877, to Elizabeth Durkee, a daughter of Joseph and Olive (Whitcomb) Durkee, of Pittsfield. They have one child, an infant daughter. He was a son of Offorton and Pamelia (Harrison) Hatch. His paternal grandfather, Joshua Hatch, was a native of Walpole, Massa- chusetts, and settled in Pittsfield in 1805. His children were Rudolphus, Orton and Orrin. Mr. Orten Hatch had six children, Eluthea C., Edwin R., Adelaide C., Edgar A., Harrison O. and Mary P.
Hawley, Fletcher R., Danby, was born in Arlington, Vt., in 1832: is a farmer, and was justice of the peace two terms ; represented his town in 1870 aud 1871, and has been hister two years. He settled in Danby, Vt., in 1866, and was married in 1854 to Catherine Herrick, a daughter of William and Hannah (Barrett) Herrick. They have had two children horn to them, only one of whom is now living. Hattie, who married George Staples. They have had two children born to them, Hawley and Margaret V. L. Fletcher's parents were Lemuel and Ilarriett (Buck) Hawley, who were born in 1800. Mr. Hawley died in Arlington, Vt., in 1856, and Mrs. Hawley died in the same place in 1848. They had a family of five children, Bethiah, Charles L., Fletcher R., and Sarah A
Hazard, jr., Samuel L., Castleton, p. o. West Castleton, is a son of Samuel L., and Olivia B. (Woodman) Hazard, who were married in 1840, and have three sons, Oliver Woodman, Thomas Rodman, and Samuel L. They settled in Castleton in 1866. The father of Samuel L. jr., has been one of the representative men of his town. He represented his district in the Assembly in 1880 and 1881 ; was a selectman three years ; a jus- tiee of the peace for a number of years. He was extensively engaged in the siate interest of Castleton and Fairhaven, and for a long time was the manager of the West Castleton Railroad Slate Company, and part owner. In 1876 he became owner of that company's property of six hundred acres of land and large im- provements, and organized the present company, which is the Lake Shore Slate Company, at West Castle- ton, now employing about sixty hands. Mr. Hazard organized a stock company at Fairhaven in 1882. called the Hazard Slate Company, with a capital of $50,000. They purchased a Scotch Hill quarry, and the old grist and woolen mill site and have ereeted a large slate factory and a large merchant and custom touring mill, which is now being run, and is a complete suteress, of which Mr. Hazard is the general manager and holds a large interest. He was born in England, but his parents were Americans. Samuel L., jr., has held several offices of the town ; has been postmaster, and is financially largely interested in the slate and quarry business.
Herriek, Alexander R., Danby, was born in Danby in July, 1825; he was married in 1852 to Maria L. Ililliard, of Danby, who was born in 1834. They have eleven children, Alice M., Hannah B., Florence F., Lomsa M., Alexida, Ella A., Laura F., Gladys H., Willie D., Azariah H., and John II. Mrs. Herrick was a daughter of Azariah Hilliard. Alexander B. Herriek was a son of William and Hannah (Barrett) Herrick, who were married in 1822, in Danby. Mr. Herrick was born in Danby in 1802, and died there in 1874; Mrs. Herrick was born in Danby in 1808, and died there in 1854. They had twelve children, seven of whom are now living.
Herrick, D'Cautlin George, Danby, p. o. Dauby Four Corners, was born in Danby in 1844: he owns three hundred acres, and is a general farmer, of which enterprise he has made a great success. Ile is also eon- neeted with the large cheese factory, which has the milk of seven hundred cows. He represented his town in 1882 and 1883 ; has been overseer of the poor for fifteen years, constable and collector some seven years, and has beld many other town and district others. lle was married in 1862 to Ruth Fish, a daughter of Hi- ram and Olive Fish. They have four children, Calista A., who married Charles Congdon in 1880, and have tvo children : Jennie C., Hiram A , and William HI D'Cautlin George was a son of William aud Hannah (Barrett) Herriek ; Mr. Herrick was born in Danby in 1802, and died there'in 1874: Mrs. Herrick was born in Danhy in 1803, and died there in 1854. They were married in 1822, and had twelve children, seven of which are now living : Lonisa L., Alexander B., Charity C., Ann C., Henry S., and Delmer C. Williaio was a son of Henry, jr., and Charity (Signor) Herrick, they were married in Danby. There is one of their children living, she is Mes. Betsey Vail. Henry, jr., was a son of Henry Herrick, and settled here at an early date, he came from Duchess county, N. Y. He was a Revolutionary soldier, and settled here at the cluse of the war. He died in 1827, aged eighty-nine years, Mrs. Herrick died in 1821, aged eighty-six years. They had a family of seven children.
Hewett. Charles, Chittenden, was born on the farm he now resides on. December 27, 1799; is a farmer and owns 200 acres, he has been captain of the militia company, and justice of the peace and selectman several years : was town representativetwo years, and a member of the State Constitutional Convention ; his parents were Nathan and Hepsibeth (Weatherby) Hewett Mr. Hewett came to Pittsford abont 1792 from Ea-town, Mass., from Pittsford to Chittenden in 1798. Charles Hewett was married January 25, 1821, to Sarah Parish, a daughter of John and Sarah (Crain) Parish, who came from Bethel, Vt .; they had seven children : Harriet, now Mrs. Charles Dodge, of Clnttenden, Vt .; Cyrus, of Minnesota ; Nathan, of Rutland ; Bartholomew, of Chittenden: Ellen, now Mrs. Draper Dow. of Centerville, N. Y .; Josephine, dereased, was Mrs. Moses Dow, of Centerville, N. Y., and Mary, deceased, was Mrs. Stephen Baird, of Chittenden, Vt.
Hill, Ezra, Fairhaven, was born in Putnam, Washington county, N. Y., in December, 1851, and settled in Fairhaven in 1885. He embarked in the the general manufacture of carriages, wagons and sleighs. Ile also has a large repair shop and a carriage smithing, the firm is InNl & Dedrick. Mr. Dedrick was a son of Lewis Dedrick, of Washington county, N. Y., who settled here in 1885. Ezra Hill was married in July, 1874, to Annie Congdon. of Putnam, Washington county, N V. They have two children, Mand and Frankie. Ezra was a son of Henry and Christian (Dedrick) Hill, They have a family of seven chil- dren, two sons and five daughters. Henry Hill was a son of Asa and Catherine ( Beldeu) Ifill.
Hiteheock, Rollin, Westhaven, was born in Westhaven September 24, 1822. He represented his town in the Assembly in 1870 ; was justiee of the peace some ten years ; postmaster, and held other minor offices.
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His first wife was Polly Ann Atwood, of Whiting. Vt., to whom he was married in 1841 ; she died in May, 1854. leaving three children ; one now living. Rollin Samuel. His second wife was Juha H. Manville, of Whitehall, to whom he was married in 1855 ; they had one child. Orvilla O. His parents were Oliver and Polly (Stevens) Hitchcock. Oliver's first wife was Marion Carrington: by whom he had four children. Oliver Hitchcock was a leading town man. He was a member of the Legislature in 1834, and held other minor offices. He was born in 1776, and died on January 29, 1839. Rollin now owns and occupies the farm his father purchased in 1824.
Hitcheoek, Willard L., Westhaven, was born in Westhaven in 1832 ; is a farmer ; has been superintend- ent of schools for fifteen years, lister for ten years, and has held most of the town and district offices. His parents were Willard and Adaline (Welton) Hitchcock; they were married in 1821. Mr. Hitchcock was born in 1797, and thed in 1842; Mrs. Hitchcock was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, in 1803. They had six children, three now living. Auna P., Willard L., and Adaline E. Elvira died in 1865, aged twenty-eight years, and twodied in infancy, Willard L. was married in 1862 to Lydia Fish, of West Randolph ; she died in 1877, leaving one child, Elvira L., born in 1869. His second wife was Myra Ransom, of Williamsport, Penn., to whom he was married in 1878 ; she was born in Chester, Warren county, They have one child, Mary A., born in December, 1880.
Hill, A. L., Hubbardton, was born in Rochester, N. Y., August 16, 1835; and came to Hubbardton in 1839; is a farmer and owns sixty-eight acres. He has been selectman, overseer of the poor, lister. and town collector, represented the town in 1868 and 1869; was elected senator in 1864. His parents were Milo S. and Elvira (Roach) Hill, natives of Rutland county. Mr. Hill was married December 3, 1857, to Ellen C. Brad- ley, a daughter of Stephen and Charlotte (Balis) Bradley, of Hubbardton. They have one child, Jennie B., now'Mrs. Custis St. John, of Hubbardton.
Hodges, Hannibal, Clarendon, was born on the farm on which he now resides, September 12. 1817: is a farmer and owns 340 acres ; has been justice of the peace, town clerk, town treasurer fifteen years, lister and appraiser, and town representative in 1861 and 1862. His parents were Silas W. and Polly (Gillett) Hodges. Mr. Hodges was a native of this towo, and Mrs. Gilleft, of Hebron, Connecticut. Silas Hodges, grandfather of Hannibal, came from Concord, Mass., and was one of the early settlers here : he died in 1804. Hannibal was married December 6, 1843, to Maria Hall, a danghter of Caleb Hall, of Clarendon. They had three children : Ellen M., deceased, Eugene H., horn Orfoher 30, 1849, and Edward W., born December 9, 1852.
Holden, Alvin, Mount Holly, was born in Mount Holly. Vt., on December 4, 1804, and died on March 6, 1883. He was selectman and lister of his town. His parents were Charles and Polly (Bigelow) Holden. He was married on April 19, 1828, to Almina Ives, of Mount Holly. They have four children living, Edson, Rosille, Rosanna and Marion. His second wife was Emily Johnson, to whom he was married on May 16. 1847 : they have one son. Charles A., who is a farmer at Mount Holly, he owns about two hundred acres. He has also been lister of the town. Emily was a daughter of Sylvester and Betsey (Wilder) Johnson.
Holden, David T., Pittsford, p. o. Florence, was born in Wallingford. Vt .. Angust 12, 1830, and settled in Pittsford in 1867 ; is a farmer and owns 120 aeres ; has been justice of the peace twelve years, selectman of the town, aud representative in the Legislature, session of 1884. His parents were Dr. David and Lydia (Townsend) Holden, both natives of Rutland county. David T. was married April 13, 1854, to Lucy A. Round, a daughter of Nathan and Sally (Seamans) Round, natives of this county. They have two chil- dren, Myrou C , married Mary L. Dickerman December 17. 1884, and Dana R.
Hollen, Eilson, Mount Holly, was born in the town of Mount Holly, Vt .. on April 28, 1831 ; is a farmer and owns 550 acres. Has been overseer of the poor for the past nine years. His parents were Alvin and Almina (Ives) Holden, who were natives of Mount Holly. Vt. Edson was married on December 2, 1855, to Clarissa P. Hatomond. They had three children, George E., and Frank H., of Mount Holly, Vt., and Will, of Iowa. Clarissa was a daughter of Jedediah and Clara (Bent) Hammond, both natives of Mount Holly, Vermont.
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