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Charles Edwin Gurney

• Birth*: Charles Edwin Gurney was born on 9 October 1921 at Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Los Angeles County, California, on 22 October 1986, at the age of 65.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 in the household of Charles Hinkley Gurney at Edenbower, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Roy D Dixon

• Birth*: Roy D Dixon was born in 1884 at Idaho.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Isabelle Atterbury, daughter of Greene Rufus Pinckney Atterbury and Mary Emmaline "Emeline" Agee, on 11 October 1905 at Douglas County, Oregon.

• Census*: Roy D Dixon appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Walter Scott Shattuck

• Birth*: Walter Scott Shattuck was born on 2 October 1877 at North McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Isabelle Atterbury, daughter of Greene Rufus Pinckney Atterbury and Mary Emmaline "Emeline" Agee, on 10 April 1933 at Josephine County, Oregon.
• Death*: Walter Scott Shattuck died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 25 February 1948, at the age of 70.
• Burial*: He was buried on 5 March 1948 (cremated.)

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Nathan W. Shattuck b Littleton, New Hampshire & Mary Mathilda Reeves b North McGregor, Iowa.

Alice Merle Matthews

• Birth*: Alice Merle Matthews was born on 9 July 1898 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Lynn David Strader Creason, son of George Henry Strader and Anna Isabelle Atterbury, on 20 September 1915 at Camas Valley, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Alice Merle Matthews and Lynn David Strader Creason were divorced.
• Marriage*: Alice Merle Matthews married John S. "Jack" Park on 29 April 1927 at Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Alice Merle Matthews married Lloyd Morrison.
• Death*: Alice Merle Matthews died in Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon, on 7 June 1996, at the age of 97.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of June 1900 in the household of Leander Linnton Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Alice Merle Matthews appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Leander Linnton Matthews at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Education*: Alice Merle Matthews was educated in 1913 Roseburg High School
  http://www.roseburg.k12.or.us/rhs/clubs/yearbook/Archives/1914.pdf lists her as alumni working as a bookkeeper in Roseburg.
• Married Name: As of 20 September 1915,her married name was Creason.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of Lynn David Strader Creason at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1927,her married name was Park.
• (Witness) Census: Alice Merle Matthews appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of John S. "Jack" Park at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Married Name: Her married name was Gross.
• Married Name: Her married name was Morrison.
• Residence*: Alice Merle Matthews lived in 1990 at Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Alves Lynn "Pudgie" Creason

• Birth*: Alves Lynn "Pudgie" Creason was born on 19 July 1917 at Camas Valley, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Joanne Yost in 1943 at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
• Divorce*: Alves Lynn "Pudgie" Creason and Joanne Yost were divorced.
• Death*: Alves Lynn "Pudgie" Creason died in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on 1 November 1998, at the age of 81.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of Lynn David Strader Creason at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Alves Lynn "Pudgie" Creason appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of John S. "Jack" Park at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Milit-Beg*: Alves Lynn "Pudgie" Creason began military service Army Paratrooper, Lt. Col., for 20 years.
• Residence*: He lived in 1990 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Tuesday, 3 November 1998 Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Parents:

Charles Rodney Smith

• Birth*: Charles Rodney Smith was born on 20 January 1890 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Ruth Minita Strader, daughter of George Henry Strader and Anna Isabelle Atterbury, on 25 February 1918 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Charles Rodney Smith died in Marin County, California, on 19 February 1966, at the age of 76.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of John P Smith (1856- ) & Mary E (1868-. )
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1910 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Milit-WW1*: Charles Rodney Smith registered for the draft for World War I on5 June 1917, while living at Thurston County, Washington.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Milit-WW2*: Charles Rodney Smith registered for the draft for World War I.

Minita Ruth Smith

• Birth*: Minita Ruth Smith was born on 2 September 1919 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Richard L. Lessert on 28 September 1939 at Josephine County, Oregon.
• Death*: Minita Ruth Smith died on 18 October 2001, at the age of 82.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in the household of Charles Rodney Smith at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Minita Ruth Smith appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 in the household of Anna Isabelle Atterbury at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 28 September 1939,her married name was Lessert.
• (Witness) Census: Minita Ruth Smith appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 in the household of Richard L. Lessert at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon.

Parents:

Lloyd Morrison

• Marriage*: Lloyd Morrison married Ruth Minita Strader, daughter of George Henry Strader and Anna Isabelle Atterbury, on 19 February 1933.
• Marriage*: Lloyd Morrison married Alice Merle Matthews, daughter of Leander Linnton Matthews and Sarah Ellen "Ellen" Shrum.
• Death*: Lloyd Morrison died on 9 August 1956.

Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Singleton

• Birth*: Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Singleton was born on 8 August 1844 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Benjamin Franklin Matthews, son of Joshua Matthews and Nancy Ann Simmons, on 8 December 1862 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Singleton died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 5 July 1929, at the age of 84.
• Burial*: She was buried after 5 July 1929 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 68150676) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of William & Mary Singleton.
• Married Name: As of 8 December 1862,her married name was Matthews.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 30 August 1870 in the household of Benjamin Franklin Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Singleton appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of Benjamin Franklin Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Probate: Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Singleton witnessed the probate of the estate of Benjamin Franklin Matthews after 7 July 1907.

Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews

• Birth*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews was born on 14 February 1863 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Linda Jane "Coon" Short on 2 August 1882 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews and Linda Jane "Coon" Short were divorced on 31 May 1883 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews married Frances "Fanny" McKinney on 29 December 1887 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews married Grace D. Smith in 1899 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews and Grace D. Smith were divorced in 1921.
• Death*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 24 June 1940, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: He was buried after 24 June 1940 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 68151036) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• PHOTO*: He Douglas Co. Museum has one in their collection Douglas County, Oregon.
• Occupation*: He was was quite a successful gambler, quite well off.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 30 August 1870 in the household of Benjamin Franklin Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of Benjamin Franklin Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Probate: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews witnessed the probate of the estate of Benjamin Franklin Matthews after 7 July 1907.
• Census*: Rufus Bremen "Bany" Matthews appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Occupation: He was pool hall owner & operator on 16 June 1940.

Parents:

Phillip Mason 'Flip' Matthews

• Birth*: Phillip Mason 'Flip' Matthews was born on 5 February 1864 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Bertha C. Jane Wall on 11 January 1891 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Phillip Mason 'Flip' Matthews died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 23 September 1945, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: He was buried after 23 September 1945 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Note*: He had no children.
• Occupation*: He was blacksmith.
• Note: He "Phillip had come home drunk & he would break dishes throwing them at his wife. One day she threw one back for everyone he threw. When he sobered up he swore off drinking because he was stingy and didn't like buying new dishes." (Story from Uncle Harry Matthews.)
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 30 August 1870 in the household of Benjamin Franklin Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Phillip Mason 'Flip' Matthews appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of Benjamin Franklin Matthews at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census*: Phillip Mason 'Flip' Matthews appeared on the census of 1900 at Umpqua, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Probate: He witnessed the probate of the estate of Benjamin Franklin Matthews after 7 July 1907.
• Census: Phillip Mason 'Flip' Matthews appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Ann F Summers

• Birth*: Ann F Summers was born on 14 October 1848 at Iowa.
• Marriage*: She married John H. Littell on 13 May 1871 at Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa.
• Death*: Ann F Summers died in Jackson County, Iowa, on 22 October 1922, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: She was buried after 22 October 1922 in Waterford Cemetery (LITTELL Ann (Mrs. J.H.) 1848 22 Oct 1922 Waterford lot 242
  
  http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ia/jackson/cemeteries/lwpa.txt) at Buckhorn, Jackson County, Iowa.

• Note*: She History of Jackson Co. (1910) p 379 -lived near Morehead Bridge.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Redmon Cornelius Summers at South Fork, Jackson County, Iowa.
• (Witness) Census: Ann F Summers appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Redmon Cornelius Summers at South Fork, Jackson County, Iowa.
• (Witness) Census: Ann F Summers appeared on the census of 25 July 1870 in the household of Redmon Cornelius Summers at Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa.
• Married Name: As of 13 May 1871,her married name was Littell.
• (Witness) Census: Ann F Summers appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of John H. Littell at Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa.
• (Witness) Census: Ann F Summers appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of John H. Littell at Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa.
• Census*: Ann F Summers appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa.

Parents:

Susan Harpham

• Birth*: Susan Harpham was born on 10 March 1865 at Idaho.
• Marriage*: She married Littleton Matthews, son of Joshua Matthews and Nancy Ann Simmons, on 25 December 1881 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Susan Harpham died in Oregon on 17 September 1895, at the age of 30.
• Burial*: She was buried on 18 September 1895 in IOOF Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 40715738) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• SIBLING*: She James Harpham & Emma Melissa Bonebrake (b. Aug. 27, 1857 Indiana);Emma Melissa Bonebrake was the dau of pioneer John Starr Bonebrake, Roseburg, OR (fellow researcher, Janine Blue m-blue@sbcglobal.net 21 May 2011.)
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 in the household of James Henry Harpham at Mount Scott, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1881,her married name was Matthews.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Thursday, 19 September 1895 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Elmer Asa Matthews

• Birth*: Elmer Asa Matthews was born on 6 December 1882 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Della E Kimzey on 4 May 1914 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Elmer Asa Matthews died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 1 January 1956, at the age of 73.
• Burial*: He was buried on 5 January 1956 in IOOF Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 69941387) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Littleton Matthews at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Elmer Asa Matthews appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Littleton Matthews at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Elmer Asa Matthews registered for the draft for World War I on12 September 1918, while living at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Monday, 2 January 1956 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Andrew Jackson Matthews

• Birth*: Andrew Jackson Matthews was born on 3 January 1890 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died on 6 July 1933, at the age of 43.
• Burial*: He was buried after 6 July 1933 in IOOF Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 11163726) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Note*: He reportedly never married.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Littleton Matthews at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Andrew Jackson Matthews appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Littleton Matthews at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Andrew Jackson Matthews registered for the draft for World War I on5 June 1917, while living at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Elmer Asa Matthews at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Charles Eber Matthews

• Birth*: Charles Eber Matthews was born on 16 May 1885 at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Birth: He was born on 16 May 1887 at Deer Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Lillian Lawry on 20 July 1915 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Charles Eber Matthews married Pearl Grace Armstrong on 19 March 1919 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
• Divorce*: Charles Eber Matthews and Pearl Grace Armstrong were divorced in 1932.
• Marriage*: Charles Eber Matthews married Bertha Ida Pankonin on 28 May 1942 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Charles Eber Matthews died in Douglas County, Oregon, on 22 July 1980, at the age of 95.
• Burial*: He was buried after 22 July 1980 in IOOF Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 11163784) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Littleton Matthews at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Charles Eber Matthews registered for the draft for World War I on9 September 1918, while living at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of Littleton Matthews on 2 November 1921 listed as Chas E Matthews of Roseburg.
• Census: Charles Eber Matthews appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of Elmer Asa Matthews on 1 January 1956 listed as C.E. Matthews.
• Residence*: Charles Eber Matthews lived in 1970 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Ella May Chapman

• Birth*: Ella May Chapman was born on 20 January 1864 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Alfred A. Matthews, son of Joshua Matthews and Nancy Ann Simmons, on 26 June 1881 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Ella May Chapman died in Glide, Douglas County, Oregon, on 10 April 1891, at the age of 27.
• Burial*: She was buried after 10 April 1891 in Wimberly Cemetery at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.

• SOURCE*: Children's names and ages come from guardianship papers in Douglas County in 1895 after their mother's death as Alfred gave guardianship to his brother Isaac for undisclosed period of time.
• (Witness) Probate: She witnessed the probate of the estate of George Jefferson Chapman after 13 April 1877 at Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Minnie Myrtle Matthews

• Birth*: Minnie Myrtle Matthews was born on 21 November 1882 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married William Ambrose Jacka on 4 July 1900 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Minnie Myrtle Matthews and William Ambrose Jacka were divorced on 26 August 1929.
• Death*: Minnie Myrtle Matthews died on 7 April 1946, at the age of 63.

• Census*: She appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington.
• Married Name: Her married name was Albom.

Parents:

Bessie Jane Matthews

• Birth*: Bessie Jane Matthews was born on 10 April 1884 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Herbert DeWitt Connine on 20 June 1906 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Bessie Jane Matthews died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 6 March 1950, at the age of 65.
• Burial*: She was buried on 9 March 1950 in Oak Creek Cemetery at Oak Creek, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 in the household of Herbert DeWitt Connine at Mount Scott, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Bessie Jane Matthews appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 in the household of Herbert DeWitt Connine at East Umpqua, Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: Bessie Jane Matthews was the informant on the death certificate of Maurice Dudley Matthews on 18 May 1943 listed as Mrs. H.D. Connine of Roseburg, Oregon.

Parents:

Joyce Pearl Matthews

• Birth*: Joyce Pearl Matthews was born on 28 July 1885 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Albert Marcus Stephens on 18 March at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Joyce Pearl Matthews died in Multnomah County, Oregon, on 7 April 1973, at the age of 87.

• Married Name: As of 18 March,her married name was Stephens.
• Residence*: She lived in 1970 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Parents:

Addie Cloe Matthews

• Birth*: Addie Cloe Matthews was born on 11 March 1887 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died on 1 October 1911, at the age of 24.

Parents:

Wilma Elaine Matthews

• Birth*: Wilma Elaine Matthews was born on 6 February 1889 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Frederick H. Higgins on 10 February 1907 at Rochester, Thurston County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Wilma Elaine Matthews married Charles Story on 22 December 1946 at Olympia, Thurston County, Washington.
• Death*: Wilma Elaine Matthews died in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, on 2 January 1957, at the age of 67.

Parents:

Gertrude Davis

• Birth*: Gertrude Davis was born in 1878 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Alfred A. Matthews, son of Joshua Matthews and Nancy Ann Simmons, on 27 February 1896 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: Gertrude Davis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Alfred A. Matthews at Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Gertrude Davis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 in the household of Alfred A. Matthews at Douglas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Gertrude Davis appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 in the household of Alfred A. Matthews at Douglas County, Oregon.

Howard Cecil Matthews

• Birth*: Howard Cecil Matthews was born on 26 January 1897 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Glide, Douglas County, Oregon, on 15 December 1905, at the age of 8.
• Burial*: He was buried after 15 December 1905 at Douglas County, Oregon.

• SOURCE*: Simmons-Troutman book list death date as 15 Feb 1906.

Parents:

Charles Franklin Watson

• Birth*: Charles Franklin Watson was born on 17 March 1857 at Peel, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Lucy Ann Matthews, daughter of Joshua Matthews and Nancy Ann Simmons, on 22 October 1881 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Charles Franklin Watson died in Glide, Douglas County, Oregon, on 21 June 1942, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: He was buried after 21 June 1942 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 35373801
  Masonic Cemetery became Memorial Gardens Cemetery in 1974) at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Census: He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at East Umpqua, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Note*: He Source-Written interview with him 16 Jun 1938 at Douglas County Library. on 16 June 1938.

Parents:

Bertha Venus Watson

• Birth*: Bertha Venus Watson was born on 17 March 1882 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Oscar Cary Houser on 23 June 1909 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Baptism: Bertha Venus Watson was baptized on 28 March 1942 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, on 2 November 1959, at the age of 77.

• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Monday, 23 May 1960 College Place, Walla Walla County, Washington.

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