Forsyth County, North Carolina Queries

Brenda Wyatt Wed Oct 1 21:18:29 1997
I am searching for the parents of Joseph CRAVER who was in Davidson Co. NC in 1840 and in Forsyth Co. in 1850. He was married to Sally ? DICKSON ? in 1834. Two of his children moved to Collin Co. TX by 1875--Joseph F. CRAVER b. 6-1852 NC who married Mary J. REICH in 1868 and Henry Harrison CRAVER b. 6-1839 NC. Any help will be appreciated.
brendajw@iswt.com

Henry Wiencek Fri Oct 10 08:38:11 1997
I have run across a reference to a man named " Ruth Dalton," a tobacco manufacturer from Winston who would have been born sometime between 1795 and 1810 (a big range, I know). Does anyone have any information on him? Many thanks, Henry Wiencek.
hsw@cstone.net

Jerry Hicks Sat Oct 11 09:02:09 1997
Does anyone have information on Joseph HICKS? Joseph Hicks married Hannah JONES on December 3, 1812 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Hoping to learn of possible connection to Robert HICKS who was born in Winston, NC on November 3, 1818. Thank You!
jhicks@kiwi.dep.anl.gov

Willie Abner Fuller Sat Oct 11 12:10:27 1997
I am seeking information about the siblings and ancestors of abner bratcher FULLER (b. May 25, 1814, location NC, d. July 26, 1868 in Tallapoosa County Alabama) who married Polly Stowe (b. About 1819, Surry County, d. Unknown) in Surry County on Aug. 30, 1837. They had seven children: James Aaron Fuller, Joel Abraham Green Fuller (b. Oct. 16, 1844-my great grandfather), Amy F. Fuller, William Abner Fuller, Polly E. Fuller, Rachel Myra Fuller, and Isaac Bratcher Fuller.
wabner@lakemartin.net

Tom LaMunyon Sat Oct 11 12:30:20 1997
Looking for descendants of Thornton Preston HAMPTON, son of John B. HAMPTON, son of Samuel HAMPTON, son of James HAMPTON [born 1723]. James was a fifth generation desc. of William Hampton who came to Jamestown in 1620. James settled as an adult in Stokes Co. Grandson John B. Hampton settled in Stokes, later Forsyth Co., and Thornton moved to Davidson Co. The brothers of John B. migrated to Lincoln Co., TN. and Alabama.
lamunyon@lightspeed.net

Scott Pearson Stewart Tue Sep 16 20:44:35 1997
Seeking information (pedigree, birth, death dates) on Kenner Alice SHARPE , also listed as Alice KINNER in some records (1861?-1946?), wife of Thomas Aaron PEARSON (1861-1927). Couple resided in Boomer, NC (Wilkes County) as of 1900 census. Census indicates that her parents were from NC. After Thomas' death, Alice moved to Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) and lived with daughter Rosa Edith Pearson and her husband William Howard STEWART, of Rockingham County until her death (approximately 1946). No death certificate exists, but some family members believe her to be buried in Woodlawn Cemetary in Winston-Salem. No record exists at cemetary to confirm.
kaos@ix.netcom.com

eric houston Sun Sep 14 18:54:07 1997
looking for info. on barzilly carmichael, b1792, d187?, barzilla alexander carmichael, b1830, died ?, william b. carmichael, born 1850, died 1911. william is the son of barzilla a. carmichael and the grandson of barzilly. i dont know who barzilly's father is or when they came to forsyth county (stokes), north carolina. i know they farmed in this county until around the civil war, but i lose track of them at that point. any info. is appreciated.
houstons@bellsouth.net

Joseph Fowler Fri Sep 12 13:49:50 1997
Seek Children of SAMUEL FOWLER m.1824 ELIZABETH WINFREY in Stokes Co.to verify CHARLES FRANKLIN FOWLER as their ofspring.Seek to verify that this is the SAMUEL FOWLER b.1774 inGranville Co.N.C. and the one that is listed in the 1790 census in Orange Co.N.C. Would be happy to share.Thank you.
PoppaJoe@webtv.net

Roberta Cooke Schmidt Wed Sep 10 13:42:26 1997
Looking for information about my ggranfather SAMUEL M. COOKE. He died in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co. May 27, 1936. His obituary lists his 3 sons were living in Winston-Salem at the time: E.L. COOKE (Elbert), M.M. COOKE (Marion), and C.C. COOKE (Charles-my grandfather). His other son S.W. COOKE (Warren), was living in High Point, Guilford Co, NC at the time. His 2 daughters were Ruth ETHRIDGE, of Washington D.C. and Ethel KENNERLY of Arlington, VA. Samuel COOKE's brother was listed, CALVIN A. COOKE, living in Clover, SC. Samuel's marriage license, lists his parents as Aaron and Caroline COOK/E of Burke County, NC. Any info on any of these Cooke family members is appreciated. Please email. Thanks
tps914@community.net

Charles Ford Cearley, Jr. Mon Sep 8 09:53:24 1997
Am looking for any information on the CEARLEY family. My father Charles F Cearley Sr. was born in Ashe County. He moved to Winston-Salem N.C. around 1945 (?) Wife (LOLA) still living in Winston-Salem. Have one brother Donald b1949 in Forsyth Co. Any information would be helpful. Thank You. C.F.Cearley, Jr.
cearlecf@vulcan.co.forsyth.nc.us
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Jerry Hicks Sat Sep 6 13:38:44 1997
Seeking any ancestral information on Robert HICKS, b. 3 Nov 1818 in Winston, North Carolina. Married Elizabeth CARTER in Boone County, Indiana on 30 Apr 1849...had eight children (Albert Harvey HICKS b. 1873 was the youngest). Worked as a engineer. Robert died in Jamestown, Indiana on 6 Oct 1902. Census record indicates both of his parents were born in North Carolina.
jhicks@kiwi.dep.anl.gov

Wesley Hester Tue Sep 2 18:30:50 1997
I am a novice rootdigger searching for the Hester's of Forsyth Co. My Grandfather was William Allen HESTER, born around the 1920's. His mother was divorced and he was raised by his grandparents. He has a younger brother, but I do not know his name. He married Bernice (Harrison, Harrold??) and they lived in Belew's Creek on a tobacco farm. My father is Walter Hester. Born in Belew's Creek, 1948. He married Carol HYATT of Kernersville in 1967. I am looking for any information at all that would help me in getting my feet off the ground. Thank you.
hester@cadetmail.uscga.edu
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BROWN,George G. Fri Aug 29 13:57:36 1997
Forsyth County query--I am seeking the ancestors of: CEORGE G.BROWN b.1802 Stokes Co., LOGAN BEDFORD BROWN b.1843, JOHN WERNER SCHEMEL b.oct.1,1746 at Oley Pa., d.Feb.1813 buried at Bethabara Morivan Forsyth Co, JOHN H.SHAMEL b.1815 m. Delphia FLYNN Nov. 19,1839 ----names ,other dates ,locations,other interesting info.It will be appreciated and passed on to those inquiring.Thank you
oppaJoe@webtv.net

Judy (Binkley) Scothern Fri Aug 29 07:43:24 1997
Any information on Absolom BINKLEY? I believe he was from Stokes Co., NC. He was traveling to the Cumberland Country and died enroute and was buried along the trail. His wife and children continued on with the others. I don't know his wife's name. He had four children: James Monroe BINKLEY b:9-2-1826 and died June 6, 1905; John Francis BINKLEY b: about 1832 and died 1877-1880. There were four daughters: Jessie; Mary (who married a MURPHY); Nancy (who married a BENTON); another daughter I don't know her name and she married a man named either COBB or CAROTHERS. Any information will be greatly appreciated. My email address: diver@glasscity.net

Joe R Fowler Thu Aug 28 02:29:47 1997
Am seeking info on: BROWN,Logan Bedfort b.1843, BROWN,George G.b.1802 Logan donated site of Friends Union church in Perch in1903 according to The Stokes CountyChurch history.Logan's wife was Malinda Jane Shamel b.June 2,1843 d.1906 Her parents were John H Shamel and Delphia Flynn who were m.Nov.19,1839.ALSO SEEKING Samuel FOWLER, Father of Charles Franklin Fowler.Any assistance will be appreciated,I'm happy to share,Thank you.Joe R,Fowler If you have any info on the other people mentioned nplease send also.
PoppaJoe@webtv.net

Lester A. Wise Sun Aug 17 12:17:44 1997
Forsyth Co. Am searching for a long lost cousin, Ron Wise. He is the son of Howard and Elizabeth Wise. He has a sister Connie. Howard was a brother to my father, Claude Wise. The last record I have is that they lived in the Winston-Salem area. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

Anita Dean Morris Thu Aug 14 00:54:11 1997
I am looking for relatives of Charles DEAN and Daisy (PHIPPS) , who had 4 children born in Kernersville, N.C. My father, Cletus E. Dean-born June 9, 1913-died Feb. 1992, was one of their four children. Paul, Jewel, and Hugh were the otherthree. I wouldlike to find out who Charles Dean's father was, and when/wherehe was born, and when/where he died. Also information about siblings of Charles Dean. Charles Dean and Daisy (Phipps) Dean are buried in Bunker Hill Baptist Church's Graveyard. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
amorris@customcpu.com

Cheryl Wooten Fri Aug 15 23:02:56 1997
Looking for ancestors from Germanton and Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC. 1. Nicholas? KISER (b. before 1844) 2. Leander Jackson KISER (b. 3 Mar 1862 in Germanton, NC; d. 9 Feb 1921 and buried near Walnut Cove, NC. Attended FLATSHALE CHURCH. Was a tobacco farmer. 3. Joseph Monroe KISER (b. 10 Mar 1899 in Winston Salem, NC) 4. William H. CARROLL (b. 11 May 1853 probably in NC) 5. Nancy Adeline SOUTHERN (b. 18 Jun 1851 probably in NC) 6. Susan Ella? or Carrie? CARROLL (b. 16 Dec 1872 in Germanton, Stokes Co., NC; m. Leander Jackson KISER). Any information on any of these families will be greatly appreciated.
clwjam@aol.com

Angela Hosage Fri Aug 8 14:23:04 1997
Reseaching ancestry of George WILLIARD and Eva LAUER, Friedland settlement, Forsythe Co., NC C 1771. Thanks for any assistance.
amhosage@aol.com

Ray F. Snider, Jr. Fri Aug 1 18:41:19 1997
I am seeking to discover the Ancestry my Grandfather's mother, NANCY JANE STEWART, who married WILLIAM SIZEMORE, 12/5/1827, Stokes County,NC. She was pobably born in Stokes County, NC. I have no information about her parents or grandparents, but they could be from Stokes County, NC or surrounding counties in NC or VA. I do not know where William & Nancy are buried, but they may be buried in Barry County, MO. They were last shown on 1970 census in that County with their son Rounzel. I am likewise seeking to discover the Ancestry of my Grandmother's mother, POLLY P. HAYNES, who married JOHN I. SCOBEE, Jr. 12/25/1832 Callaway County, MO. She was probably born in Stokes County, NC. I have no information about her parents or grandparents, but they too could be from Stokes County, NC or surrounding counties in NC or VA. John Scobee, is reputed to have been born in Clark County, KY, so Polly's Ancestry could be from that State. BOTH JOHN & POLLY ARE BURIED IN ADAIR COUNTY, MO, MORELOCK CEMETERY. HELP FINDING THE ABOVE ANCESTRY OF MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
rayder2@maxinet.com

Rick Albright Sun Aug 3 23:20:27 1997
Will share info on Thomas OWEN, a British soldier of the Revolution who settled in NC and died in Stokes County in 1801. He married Margaret HUNTER, dau. of John and Rachel Hunter. Owen's children include Josiah Owen, 1795-1883; John Hunter Owen, 1784-1834; Payton Owen, 1798-1849; and Mrs. Elizabeth (Owen) MOCK, 1799-18??. Some of the family moved to Indiana in the 1820s.
kd6dkc@aol.com

Betty Crawford Mon Aug 4 17:40:07 1997
Hammond MORRIS was born Dec. 25, 1733 in Walkertown, Forsyth Co., N.C.and died in 1810 in Walkertown, N.C. He married Mary TUTTLE BROWN. They had nine children, all born in Va.
bettycrawford@worldnet.att.net

Anthony Killard Sun Jul 27 07:25:40 1997
KILLARD Any information relating to Alvaries KILLARD, Broadbay District, Forsyth Co., NC, 1860.
93700687@tolka.DCU.ie

Gerald Lewis Sat Jul 26 11:57:47 1997
Need any information for James Madison LEWIS, my gg grandfather, he was listed in the 1860 Rockingham County census, Northern Division. His wife was listed as: Agness and two sons: Preston and Hugh Alvis and one daughter, Virginia. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Gerald Lewis
tglewis@nr.infi.net

Paul L. STANLEY Mon Jul 28 20:57:27 1997
Looking for information on Thomas STANLEY born 28 Dec 1813and died 20 Feb 1874. Married in Forsyth County 31 May 1856 to Mary Frances LINVILLE. He is buried in Ai Methodist Cemetary in Oak Ridge, NC. Would like to know about Thomas' parents or any connection to him Later he married a Elizabeth (UKN) Stanley
paull.stanley@worldnet.att.net or PLSOLS@ aol.com

Martha Giles Sat Jul 5 17:08:45 1997
Looking for the family of Edward C. CATES (d. bef. 1909) married Sarah M. WAGGONER. Children include: Charlie Edward Cates, Jr. ( (b. Feb. 2, 1902), Nannie Cates (b. Mar. 8, 1898), Mamie Cates (b. Mar. 20, 1895), Viola Cates (b. abt. 1892). Children were born in Winston-Salem, NC.
ldg@ols.net

Fred Pinnix Sun Jul 6 07:15:55 1997
I am searching for any information on the name PINNIX and Winston Salem. Thank you.
fred@palmnet.net

Lewis Dean Sun Jul 6 15:00:08 1997
Lookin for information on William DEAN b.1750 in Ireland. Settling in Guilford County after or during Revolutionary War. Also on his son Achilus Dean b. April 7, 1795 near Kernersville in Forsyth County. Married Elizabeth CREWS b.1790
bubba2719@aol.com

Pete Dickerson Sun Jul 6 17:34:00 1997
FRANCIS MARION TRIVETTE - Family rumor has it that Francis Marion Trivette was either the Sheriff or Chief of Police in Old Salem sometime around 1890-1900. Can anyone verify this for me?
petedick@ix.netcom.com

James E. Kiser, Jr. Sun Jun 29 15:03:32 1997
I am looking for information on my Grandfarthers, Eugene KISER Born in the early 1800 in Bethania and my Great Grand farther-Cal Washington, born Forthsye County in the 1800's. There is road in Bethashonia (Kiser Road) named for the family, any information will help.
jkiser@soca.com

Jim Boruff Mon Jun 23 17:21:38 1997
Am seeking info on Clarinda GEORGE who m William H. DOUB abt 1850 in Forsyth Co.. I think her family was from Forsyth Co. She moved to IN after the Civil War
JBoruff@aol.com

J. L. Stewart Sat Jun 7 04:43:52 1997
I need to correct a query of June 3. Seeking information on Garland Allen HUBBARD married Lina BODENHAMER. Children included a son Robert Cleveland Hubbard b may 15 1886 d Feb 12 1947 m (1) ?? (2) Katie Elizabeth PIERCE b Aug 23 1910 d June 25 1965.
stewartj@wilkes.cc.nc.us

Ann Cates Fri Jun 6 13:22:04 1997
I am looking for information on JOHN ROBERT EDWARD CATES (born June 19, 1856, in Patrick Co., VA; died March 22, 1905, in Forsyth Co., NC) who married SARAH M. WAGGONER on December 25, 1880. Sarah Waggoner was born September 3, 1866, in Henry Co., VA, and died May 31, 1938, in Forsth Co., NC. They lived in Henry Co., VA, for a while after they married and them moved to Forsyth Co., NC. If anyone is interested in this CATES line, I will be happy to share what I have.
ecates@netside.com

Ann Cates Fri Jun 6 13:28:05 1997
I am looking for information on JAMES HARRISON PITTS who married ELLEN JOAN CRIM (born c. 1853 in Forsyth Co., NC; died before 1915, probably in Forsyth Co., NC). Their daughter, ELLEN LENORA PITTS (born August 1, 1883 in Forsyth Co., NC; died June 2, 1979, in Forsyth Co., NC) is my husband's grand mother. I will be happy to share information with anyone interested in this family.
ecates@netside.com

Ann Cates Fri Jun 6 13:32:02 1997
I am looking for information on JAMES CRIM (born May 3, 1828; died February 7, 1905, in Forsyth Co., NC) who married JOANNA ELVIRA HAUSER on July 2, 1852. Joanna was born June 16, 1822, and died January 26, 1915, in Forsyth Co., NC. Any help will be appreciated.
ecates@netside.com

WILLIAM HARROLD Tue Jun 3 17:59:21 1997
I am interested in corresponding with anyone with connections with the name HARROLD.
sealighter@juno.com

J. L. Stewart Tue Jun 3 12:10:03 1997
Seeking information on Garland Allen HUBBARD b ca May 15, 1896, d ca Feb 12, 1947. m (1) Lina BODENHAMER (2) Katie PIERCE.
stewartj@wilkes.cc.nc.us

Doris Loggins Wed May 28 14:05:05 1997
Looking for three members of the James Henry LOGGINS & Susan P. WALL Family. James & Susan was married in Stokes Co. 1834. Had eight children. The two oldest Elizabeth born in 1836 and James born in 1840 was last listed in the 1850 census the youngest one Sweediah Loggins was last listed in the 1870 census by the name of Rich he was 12 years old in 1870. This Loggins family lived in Stokes Surry & Forsyth. A lot are buried in Tobaccoville,N.C.

Ann Cates Mon May 26 16:26:55 1997
I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of Zelphia ALEXANDER born August 3, 1846, in Davie County. She married William Pleasant (or Pleasant L.) LANGLEY on July 30, 1865, in Davie County. She died in 1923 in Forsyth County, NC.

Stephen A. Taylor Sat May 24 13:57:56 1997
Doing research on the name TRENOR if anyone has any info please email me, will share, Thank you

Ronald Whicker Sun May 25 15:25:53 1997
I am looking for any information about the WHICKER family (John & Augusta) in Forsyth County and the HOLT and PEGRAM families in Guilford County. Also, researching Helms family in Burke County.

dorothy r phillips Thu May 22 18:56:31 1997
BRATTON; william jasper b 14 jun 1644 m mary caroline WALL dau of richard WALL and rebecca WALLER; THE latter dau of henry WALLER. Mary WALL born winston-salem b 12 0ct 1867. wm jasper my great grandfather.

Barbara Harrison Mon May 12 19:54:56 1997
Search for the father of Joseph HARRISON of Surry County, NC. Maybe William Harrison who was deeded land in Guilford County in 1778 or Wm may be his brother. John and Marshall Harrison who were married in Guilford County are land owners in Surry County adjacent to Joseph Harrison. A William Harrison married in Surry County in 1802. Henry Harrison's will listed in Guilford Co in 1834. A Wm and Wm Jr. known to be in Surry County in 1781.

Bob Boone Tue May 13 15:25:01 1997
Looking for info on family of CARL LEVI BREWER born/lived in/around RURAL HALL in 1880's, died in Portsmouth,Virginia in 1950's. Had one sister and at least one brother living around Winston Salem when HE died. Is possible that he was orphaned in 1890's. We can make NO connection to a possible parent. Thanks !

Ray Robley Mon May 12 17:58:56 1997
</B>ROBLEY My 2nd greatgrandfather was JOHN ROBLEY. He owned several hundred acres of land near the junction of Third Creek and the South Fork of the Yadkin River. He married Elizabeth ENNIS in 1790 and they had (?)8 children of whom Thomas was my great grandfather. Seeking info on John's birth date and place and names and birth/death dates and places of his parents. John Robley was also a deputy sherriff of Rowan County under Sherriff John Brevard circa 1790.

C. Clausell Tue May 6 23:16:00 1997
DEJOHNETTE Emma; b. 1890; d. 1972; Forsyth Co.,NC,USA - Looking for any connection to/information on Emma DEJOHNETTE whose sibilings may have been Robert DeJohnette (brother), Emitt DeJohnette (brother), Lula DeJohnette (sister), Lonnie DeJohnette (sister), Jim Dejohnette (brother). Searching for any family, friends, affiliations of any sibling. Last known address Forsyth Co., NC,USA

Dan Stevenson Tue May 6 17:27:43 1997
NADING, ROTHROCK, WALK, BLUM, LEINBACH, SHOAF, SWAIM, FULP, BONER, SINK, SIDES, LONG, SPAUGH, JONES, and REICH families of Forsythe (and Old Stokes) County of NC. They all married into my NADING line. Seek to trade information with people with knowledge of these families or if you have a NADING in your family. Dan_Stevenson@sparta.com (home phone (760) 942-3754)

Bill Baker Tue Apr 29 11:46:13 1997
Baker family. Ancestors of Rev. Exum F. BAKER and Furney Baker. Rev. Baker was tobacco farmer in Wayne Co. or vicinity in 1920-30s. Then he attended Mars Hill College, and went on to be thepastor of New Friendship Baptist in Winston Salem NC .

Donna Ogburn Hedrick Wed Apr 23 14:09:29 1997
I have been told that some of my ancestors may have come from Forsyth Co. NC. John W. OGBURNwas born in Kanawha Co., VA in 1817. I have been unable to locate any record of John's parents. Hopefully, they may have come from NC. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Harland Jones Sun Apr 13 09:27:08 1997
I am searching for the maiden name of my grandmother Mattie JONES. Married William Jones in 1900. She had three sons named Joseph, John, and Avery. My father claimed he was born in Winston-Salem, NC in 1905. Mattie was born in 1878 or 79

Carl Hester Mon Apr 14 19:18:48 1997
Does anyone have access to Stokes or Forsyth County cemetery records and willing to do lookups for a fellow rootdigger? I am researching the Hester family.

david sell Tue Apr 15 22:10:42 1997
When did the first family of Sell's come to forsyth county? Any names or info helpful

Stephanie Wed Apr 16 11:24:49 1997
I am searching for Ambrose, Lidia, Andrew H., John H, Mary and Martha FLETCHER. In a 1850 ledger for A.P. & R.C. Poindexter Grocery in Flint Hill, NC they were on the ledger. Have lots of info on Andrew, just not his father's name. Badly need infor on Ambrose as well. Can anyone help?

Nel Hatcher Tue Apr 8 14:32:24 1997
MILLER, John and William. Is there anyone who can give me info on John and William MILLER listed on the 1759 Tax Rolls for ForsythCo? Desperately searching for the father of my William MILLER bn @1800 somewhere in TN whose father may have been John or even William.&Somewhere in TN & may have been part of old Rowan, NC. Help!! Please!!

Diana Zakrzewski Sat Apr 5 11:24:23 1997
I am looking for any information on the marriage of FRANK WYATT and NANCY GOODE (It is possible she is of Indian descent) and the subsiquent births of any children. They were my great grand- parents and were from Winston-Salem. Date of marriage would have been between 1900-1915? I know they later moved to Hurricaine WV where my grandfather VIRGIL HOWARD WYATT was born. Thanks for the help.
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Joe Neal Medlin Wed Apr 2 19:25:13 1997
Hello, I am looking for any information on my g-g grandfather WILLIAM CONSTANCE LADD NEAL. He was from the Belews Creek community and possibly moved there from OH in the early 1800s. This is where my familly tree stops so any help would be greatly apreciated.

James Canter Thu Apr 3 12:10:12 1997
I am looking for info on my great great grandfather Azariah CANTER He had a son Pleasant Canter and my grandfather was Aza Canter. Azariah Canter is in the 1840 census as a shoemaker. Azariah is in the cenus of Davie county. My grandfather Aza lived in the Clemmons area of Forsyth about 1880-1938.

Susan Santoli Tue Apr 1 16:25:34 1997
I am looking for 1850 Forsyth county census information for a William McBRIDE, who was a resident of Stokes county in the 1830s and then became a resident of the new Forsyth county. I do not know his wife's name. I am also looking for a listing in the 1850 census for Alexander HAUSER and his wife, Henrietta McBride Hauser. Thanks for any help you can give.


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