May-June 1994

Henry County Genealogical Society Newsletter
Volume 8, Number 3, May-June 1994

MEETINGS

May 16, 1994, Monday, 7:00 pm

Guest speaker will be Larry Nelson of Weston, who will speak on “Early Inhabitants and Visitors” of the Maumee River. Among those discussed will be explorers, traders, soldiers and Native Americans in the region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Of special interest to our area: Simon Girty. Public welcome.

Jun 20, 1994, Monday, 7:00 pm

HCGS member Jackie Sautter will speak on the First Ladies of Ohio. Jackie is also a member of the Henry County Historical Society and is interested in a number of historical topics.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

    Ancestor Chart Book II and Obituaries from the Deshler Flag Vol. X, (1943-47) are now in print. The cost of both of these books is $10 plus $2 postage and handling.

    We are sorry to note the death of one of our members, Betty J. Teague of Machiasport, Maine. She had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Carloyn Wasarzewski, Melvindale, MI. Memorials given in her memory which were received by the Henry County Genealogical Society amounted to $180. We extend our deepest sympathy and most sincere appreciation to her family.

QUERIES

SNYDER, CLUNK, PLOTTS, WEAVER
Researching Thos. Calendar Snyder and wife Mary Jane Clunk. They lived Henry Co. 1870 until he died in 1896 and she d. 1906, buried Laremore Cemetery. Sons Franklin W. & Samuel S. d. before 1900. Any children? Son George d. after 1931 unmarried. Daughter Ida d. young. Daughter Abigail m. John Wm. Plotts, d. 1896. Daughter Phoebe Jane m. Oliver Weaver 1879. They had 11 children in Wood Co. Were there any other grandchildren besides Weavers & Plotts?
–Linda Anderson Knapp, Robinson, IL 62454

JONES, HISER, FALLON
Where did these people move after 1870: Mary Jones, widow of Christopher; sons William and Francis; daughters Mary Jane Fallon, widow of Owen; Abigail Hiser, widow of Thomas A.; and Hariet Cornelia m. William P. Sharp?
–Laverne S. Coburn, Idaho 83255

HUDSON, PRICE, MITCHEL, STEWARD, NEWTON
Seeking info on the families of Samuel Hudson and Sarah Price, Clark W. Mitchel and Mary E. Price, Frank Steward family, Charles Steward family, and the Charles Newton family. Believe all the above were married to daughters of Isaac Price and Susan Newton.
–Kay Miller, Republic, OH 44867

SHAFER – PUTMAN

    Della M. Shafer, Haysville KS 67060 has sent us a family history for John.Shafer m. Mary Putman. They were both born in PA and died in Allen Twp., Hancock Co., OH. Their children were: Sarah E. (m. Ephraim Trout), George (m. Margaret Carl), Gabriel (m. Anna Warner), boy, John Putman (m. Maria Smith), Elizabeth (m. Henry Clay Youngkin), William Samuel (m. Jane Shaw), Catherine (m. William C. Stewart), and Josiah (m. Margaret _____).
“Gabriel, born 1820 PA, died ??, married 10 Apr 1845 Anna Warner, dau. of Daniel & Mary (Hymer) Warner. The family lived in Henry Co. in the 1850 & 1860 census but Gabriel was gone by the 1870 census. Anna is buried by herself near her parents’ graves in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Hancock Co. but there is no trace of Gabriel’s grave. Since he disappeared between 1860 and 1870 we have speculated that he might have been killed in the Civil War, but have been unable to determine this as yet. Children: Daniel, Thomas C. and Charles.”
There is more info on Gabriel’s brothers and sisters and families. You may write to Mrs. Shafer, or to our corresponding secretary for a copy. Mrs. Shafer is seeking more info on Gabriel’s descendants.

THE EDITOR SAYS:

    I WOULD LIKE TO STRESS that we only publish queries for our members and only queries that relate to Henry County. This is due to both space limitations and to the interests of our readers. All other queries wind up in the wastebasket, so save your postage. Also, some of our members submit basically the same query on the same surname over and over. To be fair to those who wish to submit new queries as we have space, we cannot print them. We welcome queries that meet our criteria.
We are also unable to devote space to printing photocopies of pictures for identification. They do not reproduce well when we copy your copies and almost all of us have dozens of unidentified photos. Since our current membership is over 80, it is impossible for us to offer this service, even if the photo is exceptionally good.lh

BOULIS, O. H. (Verna) 1 ch farming T 46a 5h 1c R3 McClure Rhfd 40 Ind tel.
BOURNS, C. F. (Florence) 1 ch farmer O 60a 3h 2c R3 Holgate Flrk 59 Ind tel.
BOVARD, B. H. 1 ch harness maker O H&L McClure Ind tel.
BOWER, JACOB W. (Anna) 1 ch farmer O 80a 3h 10c R2 Holgate Ple 64 Ind tel.
BOWERMAN, Charlie (son Frank) farmer 1h bds R5 Napoleon Har 1.
BOWERMAN, Doud (son Frank) farmer 3h bds R5 Napoleon Har 1.
BOWERMAN, Frank (Callie) 3 ch farmer T 170a R5 Napoleon Har 1 Ind tel.
BOWERMAN, Wm. (Mary) 6 ch farming O 41a 5h 2c R1 McClure Rhfd 41 Ind tel.
BOWERS, C. H. (Janette) 2 ch farmer O 130a 7h 10c R10 Napoleon Lib 47. Ind tel.
BOWERS, D. D. (Grace) 4 ch grocer O H&L N Main St Liberty Center Ind tel.
BOWERS, D. J. (Gladys) 3 ch farmer 1h Mary Ann St Liberty Center.
BOWERS, Mrs. Elizabeth (wid Calvin H.) O 40a 1h R5 Napoleon Har 49 Ind tel.
BOWERS, Frank W. farmer RD Deshler Bar.
BOWERS, Geo. W. (Caroline) 1 ch farmer O 40a 1h 3c R10 Napoleon Lib 33 Ind tel.
BOWERS, Howard farmer bds R2 McClure Dms 108 Ind tel.
BOWERS, H. L. (Dora) 4 ch farmer T 116a 4h 15c R10 Napoleon Lib 47 Ind tel.
BOWERS, Jay A. (Frances C.) 6 ch farmer T 40a 3h 2c R2 Liberty Center Wash 45.
BOWERS, J. W. farmer Holgate Ple.
BOWERS, Milo R. (Addie E.) farming O 43a 3h 4c R8 Napoleon Mon 1 Ind tel.
BOWERS, O. E. (Mary) 3 ch farmer O 111a 5h 8c R10 Napoleon Lib 49 Ind tel.
BOWERS, W. J. (Vinnie) 1 ch barber O H&L 1h East St Liberty Center Ind tel.
BOWKER, C. A. clerk Damascus St Liberty Center.
BOWMAN, L. M. (Mary) 3 ch farmer T 80a 5h 2c R4 Deshler Bar 53 Ind tel.
BOX, Fred W. (Maggie) 3 ch farmer O 95 1/2a 7h 11c R2 Grand Rapids Wash 86 Ind tel.
BOX, J. J. R1 Liberty Center.
BOYD, B. (May) general store T H&L Malinta Mon Ind tel.
BOYD, Chas. A. (Ada) 1 ch farm manager 1h R2 Malinta Mon 64 Ind tel.
BOYEE, Frank S. (May) farmer & mail carrier O 40a 3h R2 Holgate Ple 32 Ind tel.
BOYEE, John D. farmer O 20a 2h R2 Holgate Flrk 15 Ind tel.
BOYER, Archie (son Wm.) laborer bds R1 Malinta Rhfd 26 Ind tel.
BOYER, Christen 1 ch ret O 40a 1h R4 Deshler Bar 58 Ind tel.
BOYER, Ernest (son Wm.) farm laborer bds R1 Malinta Rhfd 26 Ind tel.
BOYER, F. J. RD Deshler Bar.
BOYER, Ray RD Deshler Bar.
BOYER, Rissia RD Deshler Bar.
BOYER, Sam E. (Mary J.) 2 ch farmer O 80a 4h R1 Belmore Bar 58 Ind tel.
BOYER, Wm. (Nina) 7 ch farming T 160a 6h 3c R1 Malinta Rhfd 26 Ind tel.
BOYER, Zelma (dau Wm.) R1 Malinta Rhfd 26 Ind tel.
BRACKHAN, Ferdinand (Anna) farmer O 70a 5h 5c R9 Napoleon Fre 25 Ind tel.
BRADY, A. L. (Redelia) 1 ch billiard parlor O H&L Hamler Mar.
BRAEMER, Carl (son John F.) farm hand R2 Hamler Mon 52 Ind tel.
BRAEMER, John F. (Anna) 3 ch farming 160a 3h 6c R2 Hamler Mon 52 Ind tel.
BRAILEY, Eliza O H&L Colton Wash.
BRAILEY, Mrs. Mary bds Colton Wash.
BRANDT, Fred (Sopha) 6 ch farmer O 40a 2h 3c R3 Deshler Bar 35 Ind tel.
BRANDT, Henry ret O H&L & 11a Ridgeville Corners Rid 43.
BRANDT, Henry (Caroline) 1 ch manager T H&L West Hope Rhfd 45 Ind tel.
BRASE, Fred H. (son Mrs. Fred Lietje) farmer 1h bds R3 Holgate Flrk 19.
BRAYER, Caroline 1 ch farmer O 157a 3h 6c Holgate Ple 66 Ind tel.
BRAYER, Jeane (dau Caroline) housekeeper Holgate Ple 66 Ind tel.
BRAYER, Thomas H. (son Caroline) farmer Holgate Ple 66 Ind tel.
BRECE, Frank farmer RD Deshler Bar.
BRECE, W. A. farmer RD Deshler Bar.
BRECHEISEN, Charley (son Geo.) farmer T 80a 3h 1c R3 Napoleon Flrk 71.
BRECHEISEN, Geo. (Fredericka) 2 ch ret O 80a 1h 5c R3 Napoleon Flrk 71.
BRECHEISEN, Rebecca O H&L Holgate Ple.
BRECHEISEN, Rosetta C. (dau Geo.) R3 Napoleon Flrk 71.
BREESE, Elizabeth ret lives with J. A. Dunzer R1 Hamler Bar 13 Ind tel.
BREESE, Mrs. Emma H. 4 ch housekeeper R4 Deshler Bar 32 Ind tel.
BREESE, Frank (Hannah) 5 ch farmer O 50a 2h 2c R3 Deshler Bar 34.
BREESE, Wm. (Laura) farmer 46a 2h 3c R3 Deshler Bar 34.
BREMER, Albert H. (Lena) farmer & thresher T 80a 5h 6c R2 Hamler Mon 52 Ind tel.
BREMER, Arthur (Eana) farm manager 1h 2c R1 Malinta Mon 99 Ind tel.
BREMER, Aug., Sr. 9 ch farming O 80a 10h 8c R3 Deshler Rhfd 53 Ind tel.
BREMER, August, Jr. (son Aug.) farm hand 1h bds R3 Deshler Rhfd 53 Ind tel.
BREMER, Dora (dau Aug.) housekeeper R3 Deshler Rhfd 53 Ind tel.
BREMER, Fred (Elizabeth) ret O H&L 1h Florida Flrk Ind tel.
BREMER, Fred (son Aug.) laborer 1h bds R3 Deshler Rhfd 53 Ind tel.
BREMER, Geo. (Lizzie) 2 ch farmer O 325a 9h 10c R1 Malinta Mon 99 Ind tel.
BREMER, Henry (Emma) 5 ch farming O 80a 5h 7c R2 Hamler Mon 56 Ind tel.
BREMER, Henry (Amelia) 2 ch farming T 99a 2h 6c R2 Deshler Rhfd 59 Ind tel.
BREMER, John (son Aug.) laborer 1h bds R3 Deshler Rhfd 53 Ind tel.
BREMER, John F. farmer Hamler Mon.
BREMER, Wm. (Minnie) 2 ch farmer T 50a 3h 2c R2 Deshler Rhfd 84 Ind tel.
BRESSLER, Del laborer T bds Damascus St Liberty Center.
BRESSLER, Geo. (Viola) 3 ch farming 20a 2h 1c R3 McClure Rhfd 42.
BRESSLER, M. (Matilda) 2 ch farmer T H&L Damascus St Liberty Center.
BRETZ, Cecil (son F. J.) farmer R1 McClure Rhfd 100 B & Ind tels.
BRETZ, Elma (dau F. J.) housekeeper R1 McClure Rhfd 100 B & Ind tels.
BRETZ, F. J. (Minnie) 2 ch farmer O 131a 4h 12c R1 McClure Rhfd 100 B & Ind tels.
BREY, Frank F. farmer O 65a 2h 4c R1 Okolona Nap 21 & 43.
BREY, Joseph R. (Sophia) farmer O 65a 2h 5c R1 Okolona Nap 21 Ind tel.
BREY, Miss Mary M. O 30a R1 Okolona Nap 21.
BRICHARD, Wm. farmer Liberty Center Wash.
BRICK, John (son J. F.) carpenter R3 Holgate Flrk 64.
BRIGGLE, Levi farmer RD Napoleon Har.
BRILLHART, F. B. (Emma) farmer T 80a 3h 7c R8 Napoleon Har 35 Ind tel.
BRILLHART, JohnN (Alice) 4 ch farmer O 40a 3h 5c R6 Napoleon Har 40 Ind tel.
BRILLHART, Orie R. (Edna) 2 ch farmer T 60a 2h 4c R1 Napoleon Har 58 Ind tel.
BRILLHART, Vernon (Nora) 1 ch farmer T 80a 3h 3c R1 McClure Rhfd 82.
BRINEY, G. H. (Emma) 4 ch farmer O 120a 6h 10c R2 McClure Dms 79 Ind tel.
BRINK, Andrew (Alma) 3 ch farmer T 50a 4h 2c Pleasant Bend Ple.
BRINK, A. M. 3 ch farmer O 40a 2h 2c R1 Belmore Bar 54 Ind tel.
BRINK, Chas. (Caroline) 5 ch farming O 38a 4h 4c R1 Holgate Mon 12 Ind tel.
BRINK, Harry (son Chas.) farmer T 40a 3h R1 Holgate Mon 12 Ind tel.
BRINK, Jasper (Leota) 1 ch painter & decorator T Holgate Ple.
BRINK, John (Elizabeth) laborer O H&L 1h Holgate Flrk 95.
BRINK, Marie (dau Chas.) R1 Holgate Mon 12 Ind tel.
BRINK, Rollo (son Chas.) farmer T 30a 1h bds R1 Holgate Mon 12 Ind tel.
BRINK, Susan K. RD Deshler Bar.
BRINKMAN, Chas. W. (Daisy) 3 ch general store O H&L 1h Florida Flrk Ind tel.
BRINKMAN, Mrs. Eliza ret O 54a 2h 1c R3 Napoleon Flrk 26 Ind tel.
BRINKMAN, Eugenia (dau Chas. W.) teacher Florida Flrk.
BRINKMAN, Henry (Elizabeth) farmer O H&L Holgate Ple Ind tel.
BRINKMAN, Henry J. (Elizabeth S.) 3 ch farmer O 79a 2h 9c R2 New Bavaria Ple 17.
BRINKMAN, H. F. farmer New Bavaria Ple.
BRINKMAN, John A. (Ella) 2 ch farmer O 160a 9h 8c R3 Napoleon Nap 22 Ind tel.
BRINKMAN, J. W. (Anna) 4 ch farmer O 80a 4h 7c R3 New Bavaria Ple 18 Ind tel.
BRITENRICKER, Jos. RD Deshler Bar.
BRITENRICKER, Michael, Jr. farmer RD Deshler Bar.
BRITTON, E. E. McClure Dms.
BRITTON, W. S. McClure.
BROCKA, F. A. (Julia) 4 ch ret O 200a R2 Deshler Rhfd 94 Ind tel.
BROCKA, G. C. (Dora) farmer T 80a 2h 2c R2 Deshler Rhfd 94 Ind tel.
BROCKHOFF, Geo. (Kate) 2 ch farming O 60a 4c R1 Malinta Rhfd 26 Ind tel.
BROCKHOFF, Louis (Mary) 3 ch farmer O 43a 1h 10c R8 Napoleon Mon 19 Ind tel.
BROKAW, H. C. RD Deshler Bar.
BROMBLEY, John (Mary) farmer O 5a 1h 1c R3 McClure Dms 63.
BROWER, Chas. (son George) day laborer O 1h Holgate Plea.
BROWER, George nurseryman O H&L 1h Holgate Ple.
BROWN, Alonzo A. farmer bds R5 Napoleon Har 18.
BROWN, Miss Bessie M. (dau J. Albert) bds R5 Napoleon Har 18 Ind tel.
BROWN, Christ (Helen) 6 ch saloon & restaurant O 56a New Bavaria Ple Ind tel.
BROWN, Clem J. 1h bds R2 McClure Dms 116 Ind tel.
BROWN, David N. (Mary) farmer O 8a H&L 1c McClure Dms.
BROWN, Earl bds R2 McClure Dms 116 Ind tel.
BROWN, Edward L. (Stella) 2 ch farmer 320a 9h 15c R2 McClure Dms 116 Ind tel.
BROWN, Flora A. 4 ch O 1a H R2 Deshler Bar 99.
BROWN, Grace D. housekeeper bds McClure Dms.
BROWN, Jacob (Martha) 2 ch farmer O 200a 6h 9c R3 Hamler Mar 72 Ind tel.
BROWN, Jesse (Delila) 6 ch farm mgr Malinta Mon 68 Ind tel.
BROWN, Jessie L. teacher bds N Main St Liberty Center.
BROWN, Joseph (Elizabeth) ret O 94a H&L 2h New Bavaria Ple Ind tel.
BROWN, Justin F. (Malina C.) ret O H&L N Main St Liberty Center.
BROWN, J. Albert (Lavina) 1 ch farmer O 120a 25h 55c R5 Napoleon Har 18 Ind tel.
BROWN, J. J. (Minnie) 4 ch bartender T H&L 2h New Bavaria Ple Ind tel.
BROWN, Newton carpenter bds McClure Dms.
BROWN, Ralph (Helen) 1 ch farming T H&L R5 Napoleon Har 18.
BROWN, Ralph O. school teacher 1h R3 Hamler Mar 72 Ind tel.
BROWN, Ray L. (son Jacob) school teacher R3 Hamler Mar 72 Ind tel.
BROWN, S. J. (Emma M.) 6 ch farmer O 60a 4h 2c R1 Colton Wash 74 Ind tel.
BROWN, S. W. farmer RD Napoleon Har.
BROWN, Vernon M. farmer bds R5 Napoleon Har 18.
BROWN, W. J. (Lydia M.) 4 ch farming O 15a 3h 4c R2 Deshler Bar 99.
BROWN, Wilson S. (Lavina H.) ret farmer O H&L 1c N Main St Liberty Center.
BROWING, Roll (Gladis) 1 ch farming T 35a 2h R1 McClure Dms 66 Ind tel.
BROWNING, Carl (son Isaac) farm laborer O bds R1 McClure Rhfd 78.
BROWNING, Esther B. (dau K.) housekeeper R1 McClure Rhfd 68 Ind tel.
BROWNING, Isaac (Alice) 3 ch farming O 40a 9h 2c R1 McClure Rhfd 78.
BROWNING, K. (Harriet C.) 7 ch farmer O 35a 2h 4c R1 McClure Rhfd 68 Ind tel.
BRUBACH, Lena (dau Louis) housekeeper R1 Malinta Rhfd 28 Ind tel.
BRUBACH, Leo farmer RD Deshler Bar.
BRUBACH, Louis, Sr. (lives with Louis, Jr.) R1 Malinta Rhfd 28 Ind tel.
BRUBACH, Louis, Jr. 2 ch farmer O 60a 3h 3c R1 Malinta Rhfd 28 Ind tel.
BRUBACH, Sophia housekeeper R1 Malinta Rhfd 28 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Albert U. (Etty) 5 ch farmer T 135a 4h 5c R7 Napoleon Flrk 42 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Alfred K. (Florence) 6 ch farmer O 105a 2h 12c R1 Okolona Flrk 23 1/2 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Arthur (Frances) 2 ch . farmer O 80a 5h 2c R7 Napoleon Nap 51 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Arthur A. (Anna) 3 ch section hand O H&L 1h Okolona Nap 20 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Christ W. (Martha) 1 ch farmer O 295a R7 Napoleon Nap 44 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, C. Edwin (son C. W.) farming bds R7 Napoleon Nap 44.
BRUBAKER, Daniel (son Albert U.) R7 Napoleon Flrk 42.
BRUBAKER, Dorthea R3 Hamler Mar 107 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Emanuel W. (Lydia) ret O 100a R1 Okolona Flrk 231/2 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Francis M. ret O H&L 1h Florida Flrk Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, George (Anna) 1 ch farming O 159a 6h 14c R3 Hamler Mar 107.
BRUBAKER, Henry (Dorothy) 1 ch farmer T 160a R3 Napoleon Flrk 22.
BRUBAKER, Hugh E. (Mary) farmer T 100a 4h 12c R1 Okolona Flrk 231/2 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, J. L. RD Deshler Bar.
BRUBAKER, Lawrence E. (Ada) 1 ch farming O 38a 7h 30c R7 Napoleon Nap 44 Ind tel.
BRUBAKER, Levi H. (Lucretia) ret O H&L 1h Florida Flrk.
BRUBAKER, Logan W. (son C. W.) farming O 37a 7h 30c R7 Napoleon Nap 44.
BRUBAKER, Madge M. (dau Walter C.) teacher Florida Flrk.
BRUBAKER, Nelson J. (Anna E.) 2 ch cement contractor T H&L R2 Napoleon Nap 99.
BRUBAKER, Owen (Della) farming T 1h 1c R1 New Bavaria Mar 21.
BRUBAKER, P. H. (Rosina E.) 3 ch farmer O 80a 7h 8c R2 Liberty Center Wash 41 Ind. tel.
BRUBAKER, Ralph E. (son Alfred K.) R1 Okolona Flrk 23 1/2.
BRUBAKER, Roy A. (son Alfred K.) farmer bds R1 Okolona Flrk 23 1/2.
BRUBAKER, Sarah (dau Alfred K.) dressmaker R1 Okolona Flrk 23 1/2.
BRUBAKER, Viola (dau Albert U.) R7 Napoleon Flrk 42.
BRUBAKER, Walter C. 1 ch engineer & fireman O H&L Florida Flrk.
BRUBAKER, William farm laborer O 38a R3 Hamler Mar 107.
BRUBAKER, Wm. N. (Helen) ret O H&L Florida Flrk.
BRUBECK, Leo 3 ch farmer T 3h R4 Deshler Bar 31.
BRUNS, Emma R4 Napoleon Rid 40 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Fredrick (Mary) 2 ch bartender O H&L Hamler.
BRUNS, Harmon H. (Marie) 11 ch farmer O 80a 5h 10c R3 Stryker Rid 6 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Helen (dau H. H.) R3 Stryker Rid 6 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Henry (Anna) 1 ch farmer O 40a 3h 3c R1 Malinta Rhfd 28 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Herman (Mary) 1 ch farming T 80a 3h 3c R2 Hamler Mar 31.
BRUNS, John carpenter O H&L Ridgeville Corners Rid 44 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Lydia (dau H. H.) R.3 Stryker Rid 6 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Wm. farmer O 90a 5h 2c R3 Stryker Rid 7 Ind tel.
BRUNS, Wm. J. (son Harmon H.) laborer R3 Stryker Rid 6 Ind tel.
BRYAN, A. Z., Sr. (Verdilla) 4 ch grocer O H&L North St Liberty Center Ind tel.
BRYAN, Arthur Z., Jr. (Kathryne) hardware O 3a Damascus St Liberty Center Ind tel. See adv.
BRYAN, G. A. (Gertrude) 1 ch poultry, eggs & ice cream T H&L Holgate Ple Ind tel.
BUCHENBERG, Ella Hamler Mon 82 Ind tel.
BUCHENBERG, F. (Elizabeth) clothier O H&L & store Holgate Ple Ind tel. See adv.
BUCHENBERG, Henry farm hand bds R2 Hamler Mon 82 Ind tel.
BUCHENBERG, Lewis (Mina) farming & contractor T 20a 2h 4c R2 Hamler Mar 70.

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