LEVI MARTIN a leading citizen of Eel river Township, was born March 10, 1826, in Union County, Ind., a son of James and Mary Martin, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter of Ohio. In 1833 his father came with his family to Hendricks County and entered 160 acres of land in Eel River Township, which he cleared, remaining here till his death in December 1849. His wife survived him till October 1879. Of their twelve children five are living---Jesse, William, Henry C., Oliver H. and Levi. Levi Martin came to this county with his parents in 1833, and was married March 20, 1850, to Emeline Fullen, daughter of Charles and Sarah Fullen, of Hendricks Co. Of the six children born to this union, two are living--Charles F., married Miranda F. Tucker, and Horace G., married to Libbie Russell. After a married life of over a quarter century Mrs. Martin died April 27, 1877, and for his second wife Mr. Martin married Mrs. Cassie Darnall, widow of the late Simpson B. Darnall, of Kokomo, Howard Co., Ind., and daughter of Philip and Eliza Smith, natives of Kentucky. Mr. Martin has a fine farm of 155 acres. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.

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OLIVER P. OWEN was born in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Dec. 23, 1855, a son of Horatio (deceased) and Margaret Owen, who were natives of Kentucky. Horatio Owen came to this township in 1832 and entered a tract of land on which he remained till 1868, and then moved two miles southeast of that place within one mile of North Salem, where he resided until his death, in April 1881. His widow is at present residing at North Salem, this county. Of their children three are living---James M., Oliver P. and Keziah. Oliver P. was reared to manhood on a farm and received a fair education. He has followed farmng through life and now has a pleasant home. He is the owner of 130 acres of land on which are good and substantial buildings. Nov. 21, 1880 he was married to Florence M. Duckworth, who was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Sept. 11, 1862, and is the daughter of James J. and Mary E. Duckworth, who were early settlers of this county. This union has been blessed with one child---Taylor W., born Dec. 5, 1882. Mrs. Owen has two sisters and one brother living---Sarah E., Lettie and George. Mr. Owen and his wife are both active members of the Methodist church.

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ROBERT M. PAGE was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb. 18, 1838, a son of William and Elizabeth Page, natives of Virginia. They came to this county about 1832, and the following year settled in Eel River Township, remaining here till their decease. Ten children were born to them, of whom seven are living---McElender, Nancy, Andrew J., Jeremiah, Robert M., Demerius and Williamson. Mr. Page, on coming to this township, entered over 100 acres of heavily timbered land, which, in a few years, he by his industry and perseverance transformed into a well cultivated farm. Robert M., our subject, was thus reared to manhood amid the scenes of pioneer life, and from his youth he was obliged to share the labors of the farm. Aug.15,1861, he was married to Elizabeth Morphen, daughter of Benjamin and Jane Morphen, of Hendricks County, natives of Ohio and North Carolina respectively. To them has been born one son--- Frances M. In 1864 Mr. Page enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-second Indiana Infantry, Company G, in the 100-days service. He was on duty principally in Alabama, and at the expiration of his term of enlistment he was honorably discharged. He owns a good farm situated in the southern part of this township. He is a member of the Christian church.

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JOSEPH PLUMMER, a pioneer of Eel River Township, was born in Greene County Ohio, Oct.17, 1813, a son of Levi and Mary Plummer, the father a native of Maryland, and the mother of Indiana. In 1815 his parents came to Fayette County, Ind., and lived there five years, and thence moved to Morgan County, where they also remained five years, and in 1825 came to Hendricks County. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm amid the stirring scenes of pioneer life, and received but a meagre education. Aug. 2, 1832, he was married in Morgan County, Ind., to AnnDay, and to them were born nine children---Mary, Martha, Thomas, Levi, Hannah, Fannie, John, Ann and Richard D. After a married life of over a quarter of a century, death entered his home taking his beloved wife Jan. 18, 1870. May 14, 1872, he was married to Lydia Burgan, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Burgan, who were among the early settlers of Hendricks County. In the spring of 1835 Mr. Plummer settled in the eastern portion of Eel River Township, where he has since lived. He owns 565 acres of good tillable land. Of Mr. Plummer it may be said that he is a self-made man, and according to his own statements he started life with virtually nothing but his strong arms and his determination to succeed.

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JEREMIAH F. RADFORD was born March 10, 1850, in Putnam County, Ky., and is a son of Jephtha (deceased) and Nancy J. Radford, who were natives of Kentucky. Of his father's family of thirteen children, five are now living---John W., Jeremiah F., Louisa, Nancy C. and Charles H. From his boyhood our subject has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, in which he has been eminently successful. He is the owner of a farm containing eight and a half acres in a fine state of cultivation, situated in the western part of this township, on which he settled in 1876. He received a fair English education in his youth, and Nov. 6, 1873, he was married to Miss Nancy A. Gillin, a daughter of Willis Y. Gillin, of Putnam County, Ind. They are the parents of one child---Freddie, born Aug. 3, 1879. Politically Mr. Radford casts his suffrage with the Democratic Party.

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MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE RIBBLE, druggist, was born Sept. 5, 1857, in Marion County, Ind., a son of Samuel W. and Nancy Ribble. He was reared to manhood on a farm in his native county, and was there married March 16, 1881, to Miss Amand E. Duty, of Coles County, Ill. They are the parents of two children---Muriel B., born Feb.17, 1882, and Nancy M., born Nov. 5, 1884. In the spring of 1883 Mr. Ribble came to North Salem, this county, and engaged in the drug business, being associated with Mr. J.J. Banta till March 1884, when Mr. Banta retired from the firm, since which Mr. Ribble has carried on the business alone, and is meeting with gratifying success. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. He is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 158, I.O.O.F. In politics he is a Democrat.

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WASHINGTON RIGGEN, a retired farmer of North Salem, was born Dec. 22, 1812, in Mason County Ky., a son of Rev. John W. and Elizabeth (Kelley) Riggen, natives of Maryland and Virginia respectively. He obtained a rudimentary education, and at the age of sixteen years began to learn the blacksmith's trade, which he followed about thirteen years. Feb. 21, 1833, he was married to Miss Mary Nettser, and of the nine children born to this union five are living---Henry V., John W. (a minister), Rice B., Alice and Maria E. May 1, 1864, Mr. Riggen married for a second time to Miss Anne R. Riggen, daughter of Sanford and Eleanor A. Wren. By her first husband Mrs. Riggen had nine children, seven of whom are now living---William H., Ann E., Elizabeth, Richard H., Caroline B., Sarah L. and Robert E. In the spring of 1864 Mr. Riggen came to Hendricks County and settled in the eastern part of Eel River Township, where he remained till his removal to North Salem in the fall of 1882. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he has served as Steward and Class-Leader. He has been a liberal contributor to both church and State enterprises, and enjoys the respect of his fellow citizens.

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JAMES TROTTER, was born in Virginia, and when two years of age came to Owen County, Ind., with his parents, who in 1828 settled near North Salem, in Eel River Township, Hendricks County. His father entered a large tract of 1,500 acres of land, and was actively engaged in forwarding the various enterprises which tended to develop the resources of the county, until his death, about 1850. James Trotter was married to Miss Sarah Whitt, a native of Virginia. Of a large number of children five are living---Elizabeth, William W., John C., Catherine and James M. He had served as Trustee of Eel River Township for nine years, and was prominently identified with many of the improvements made during his time in the township. He died Feb.16, 1876, respected by all who knew him. James M., the youngest son, was born Feb. 3, 1841 in Eel River Township, where he was reared to manhood. He was married June 7, 1860, to Miss Nancy E. Crose, born Nov. 11, 1841, in Hendricks County, a daughter of Andrew and Nancy Crose, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of this county. To them have been born six children---John W., Florence R., James W., Gretta E., Mary C. and Retta M. Mr. Trotter has, with the exception of a short time spent in the South and at St. Paul, Minn., been resident of Hendricks County. He has a pleasant farm of 100 acres in the eastern part of Eel River Township. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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JOHN D. TROTTER, deceased, was born Nov. 3, 1815, in Lee County, Va., and was a son of John and Nancy Trotter. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and having received a fair education he engaged in teaching school for a short time. He came to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1839, and settled in Eel River Township. Dec. 16, 1841, he was married to Sarah Jones, who was born Dec.10, 1821. Of the nine children born to this union seven are living---Richard J., Nancy, Horace A., John P., Catherine A., Charles Y. and Lee B. In 1870 Mr. Trotter moved to the farm where his widow still resides, and which contains eighty acres of land. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of his death; which occurred July 7, 1870. He was a member of the F. & A.M. and the I.O.O.F. societies, and in politics he was a Democrat.

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DANDRIDGE TUCKER, farmer and stock-raiser, Eel River Township, was born March 3, 1827, in Casey County, Ky., and the only son of Lee and Mirand (Durham) Tucker. When seven years old his parents moved to Indiana, where his youth was spent in assisting his father to clear and improve his farm, and in attending the subscription schools. He was married May 5, 1850, to Miss Catherine Davis, born March 11, 1830, in Montgomery County, Ky., a daughter of Nathan and Nancy (Kidd) Davis, who came to Hendricks Co., in 1835. They are the parents of four children---David L., Nathan A., Miranda F. and Robert E. After his marriage he settled on his present farm, and has met with good success in his agricultural pursuits. Mr. Tucker is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife was a member of the Christian church till her death, which occurred Feb. 15, 1883. Politically Mr. Tucker is an active worker in the Republican Party. In 1857 he was appointed Township Trustee under the old constitution, and was elected Treasurer of the Board, serving in this capacity until the new constitution was adopted. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to Danville Council and Chapter, and to Hazel Regg Lodge, No. 200, having held every office in the lodge many times. He is one of the oldest representatives in the Grand Lodge, and is also a member of the Masonic Veteran Association, which was organized in 1883.

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LEE TUCKER, deceased, one of the worthy pioneers of Hendricks County, was a native of Virginia, born in Bedford County, May 4, 1803. He was the eldest son, and third child of a family of ten children of Dandridge and Nancy (Settles) Tucker, natives of Virginia. His father was the son of William Tucker who served in the Revolutionary war for seven years, during which time he with a friend, Captain Dandridge, obtained leave of absence, and returned to their homes and were married, each agreeing that the first son of the one should bear the name of the other. Hence the name Dandridge came into the Tucker family. William Tucker married a Miss Lee, a member of the same family of which the late General Robert E. Lee was a descendant. Our subject was eight years of age when his parents settled in Casey County, Ky., where he was reared to manhood on a farm, receiving such education as the schools of those early days afforded. He was married Feb. 7, 1826, to Miss Miranda Durham, a daughter of Thomas and Frances (Moss) Durham, natives of Virginia and Maryland respectively. They were pioneers of Kentucky, experiencing many of the Indian troubles in the settlement of that State. Mrs. Tucker was born in Mercer County, Ky., now Boyle County, Dec. 16, 1805. After his marriage Mr. Tucker resided on the old homestead, and continued his farming pursuits until the fall of 1834 when, on account of his opposition to slavery, he came to Indiana arriving there Sept. 12, 1834. He purchased 160 acres of unimproved land in Eel River Township, he being one of the first settlers. He then entered eighty acres of Government land, to which he subsequently added forty acres more where he began making his frontier home, and by his untiring industry he was highly successful. In 1826 he and his wife united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was soon after appointed Class-Leader, serving in that capacity until his removal to Indiana. He organized a church society consisting of six members, their place of worship being his house, and later he organized the first Sabbath-school in the township, which was also held in the house of Mr. Tucker. He served as Class-Leader, Steward and Trustee until his death, and his house was always the home of the preachers. He was an earnest advocate of the cause of temperance all his life, and was the first man in his township to refuse to furnish intoxicants at his log rollings or in his harvest field. Politically he was an old-line Whig, but became a Republican on the organization of that party. He was always among the foremost to aid in every enterprise for the benefit of the community. He died June 23, 1884, his wife having died July 24, 1872, after living happily together for forty-four years. Two children were born to them---Dandridge and Lee Ann, wife of John Durham. Besides caring well for his own family he has reared eight orphan children whom grew to be useful members of society.

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ISAAC N. VANNICE, was bornnn in Hendricks County, Ind., May 28,1839, a son of Lawrence and Caroline Vannice, natives of Kentucky, and early settlers of this county. His father at present resides at Danville, Ind. His mother is deceased. Of their nine children eight are living---Margaret L., Phoebe E., Harvey N., Isaac N., David M., William E., James O. and Mary E. Our subject received but a rudimentary education. He was reared a farmer and is one of the successful agriculturists of this township. Sept. 21, 1861, he was married to Sarah E., daughter of William and Catherine Davis, of this township. Of their eight children six are living---William H., Oliver P., Ettie, Laura, Hattie M. and Ida M. Charles and Lilly are deceased. In 1875 Mr. Vannice came from Marion Township and settled on his present farm in this township. In August 1862, he enlisted as a private in the Ninety-ninth Indian Infantry, but was soon promoted to the rank of Sergeant, which position he held till 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He participated in many battles, among them being the siege of Vicksburg, Mission Ridge, siege of Atlanta, Fort McAllister, Goldsborough, and was the Sherman in his march to the sea. Mr. Vannice is a member of the I.O.O.F. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.

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JOSEPH WATERS, a pioneer farmer of Eel River Township, was born Nov. 30, 1814, in Lincoln County Ky., a son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Waters, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Kentucky. His parents were amont the early settlers of this township, having located in the southern part on Rock Branck. Of their family of eleven children five are living---Samuel D., Nathan W., George H., Elizabeth and Joseph. Our subject was reared on a farm and obtained a limited education in the schools of his neighborhood. June 16, 1835, he was married to Julia A. Hocker, born Dec. 11, 1813, a daughter of George and Nancy Hocker, natives of Kentucky. To them have been born eleven children, of whom five are living---Nancy E., Sarah A., Owen H., George H. and Newton E. After his marriage Mr. Waters removed to Kentucky but returned in a short time to Hendricks County. He has followed farming through life, and now owns 144 acres of improved land. He settled on his present farm near North Salem in 1852. He was among the first Trustees of Eel River Township, and served creditably for one year. In politics he is a Democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Christian church.

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FRANCIS M. WHITE was born June 12, 1844, in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Ind. He is a son of Bloomfield and Mary White of Danville, this county, who were among the early settlers of Eel River Township. Of his father's family of nine children three are now living---Frances M., Margaret and Sarah E. In March 1866, Mr. White was united in marriage with Amanda D. Davidson, daughter of Samuel and Catherine Davidson, of this county. Three children have been born to this union---William L., James D. and Estella. In June 1863, Mr. White enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battles of Nashville, Columbus, Franklin, siege of Atlanta and many others. He was honorably discharged in the fall of 1865. He is a member of the Jesse Ogden Post, G.A.R., at Danville. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. He has a fine farm of eighty acres, all under a good state of cultivation.

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ABRAHAM WHITENACK, deceased, was born Oct. 31, 1824, in Warren County Ohio, a son of Andrew and Katie Whitenack, natives of New Jersey. He received a fair education in his youth, and Jan. 25, 1855, he married Caroline E. Reynolds, daughter of William and Nancy (Snodgrass) Reynolds, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virginia. To them have been born twelve children of whom eight are now living---Ella, Llewellyn P., Isalona, Levona, Viola, Theresa, Oscar O. and Leon A. Mr. and Mrs. Whitenack settled in Hendricks County, Ind., in February 1857, where Mr. Whitenack died Feb. 10, 1882. His widow still resides on the old homestead and is an active worker in the Baptist church. Mr. Whitenack was a public-spirited man, and always encouraged the various enterprises which tended to develop the resources of his township.

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ALEXANDER M. WILLIAMS, one of the leading farmers and stock-raisers of this township, was born June 26, 1840, in Hendricks County, Ind. He was a son of James B. and Eliza Williams, who came to this county about 1837, settling in Marion Township, where they died. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and in the management of which he has been very successful, and now owns a fine farm of 232 acres. Jan. 30, 1867 he was married to Rebecca A. Faussel, daughter of Isaac and Unity Faussel, of Hendricks County. To them were born on child---Harry W. Mrs. Williams died June 21, 1868, and he was again married July 20, 1871, to Martha A. Griggs, a native of Kentucky, born March 3, 1842, a daughter of David and Emiline Griggs. By this union there has been born five children---Emiline, Anne, Urban L., Flora and Dicy. In the fall of 1863 Mr. Williams enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, under the command of General Scoville. He participated in the siege of Atlanta, the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tenn., and numerous other engagements of minor importance, and was honorably discharged in September 1865. He is a member of the G.A.R. Post at North Salem.

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GEORGE S. WREN was born Sept. 11, 1819, in Montgomery County, Ky. His parents were Sanford and Eleanor Wren, natives of Virginia. They had a family of ten children, of whom six survive---Enoch S., John R., Thomas S., George S., Sarah A. and Anne R. Those deceased are --Andrew J., Richard W., Eliza and Lucinda. Our subject was reared to manhood in his native State. His father died when he was fifteen years old, and he was then thrown to his own resources. He was married Dec. 9, 1841, to Caroline Davis, who was born in November 1821, a daughter of Benjamin E. and Nancy Davis, the father a native of Virginia, and the mother of Kentucky. To them have been born six children---Eliza A., Sarah F., William Z.T., Benjamin F., Mary E. and Ida J. In 1852 Mr. Wren came, with his wife and four children, to Eel River Township, this county, and bought 160 acres of land. He has since added forty acres to his original purchase and is now the owner of 200 acres of land, which he has gained by his own exertions. He has served his township as Trustee for two years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a true Democrat.

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ALEXANDER H. ARBUCKLE, one of the prominent and successful farmers and stock-raisers of Brown Township, was born born July 14, 1836. In the spring of 1857 his parents, John M. and Elizabeth Arbuckle, settle in Brown Township on the farm now owned by our subject, where the father died. Eight of their family of eleven children are living---John W., Nancy, William R., Washington M., Melvina H., Matthew H., Esther and Alexander H. The deceased are---Martha, Franklin and Francis M. The latter was a soldier in the civil war, and served between two and three years, a member of the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry. Alexander H. Arbuckle received a fair education in his youth, and subsequently taught school a short time. Since coming to Hendricks County he has engaged in farming, and now owns the old homestead, which contains 307 acres of valuable land. He is a liberal, public-spirited man, and one of the most substantial and influential men of the township. He was married in March 1859, to America Graham, who died in August 1879. To them were born four children---Alvin, Ulysses G., Ellison and John F. (deceased). In January 1881, Mr. Arbuckle married Rebecca Combs. They have one child---Mattie.

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JAMES BALLARD was born in Scott County, Ky., Feb. 26, 1815, a son of Beverly and Hannah Ballard. In 1834 he accompanied his parents to Marion County, Ind., and the following year to Hendricks County, locating in the eastern part of Lincoln Township. Of a large family of children, but five are living---James, George, Amanda, Grandison and John C. James Ballard was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education, and after leaving school engaged in teaching a short time. In 1840 he settled on his present farm on section 6, Brown Township, where he owns 125 acres of valuable land. He is one of the leading agriculturists of the township, and a prominent and popular citizen. He has served as Trustee of Brown Township one year, Justice of the Peace five years, and several years as Assessor. Mr. Ballard was married Jan. 2, 1840, to Sarah Corbaley, daughter of Jeremiah and Jane Corbaley, of Marion County, Ind. to them have been born twelve children, nine of whom are living---Hannah, Emily A., Francis M., Melvina, Zerelda, Albert, Mollie, America, and Ettie S.

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JAMES P. CATTERSON, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Brown Township, is a native of Owen County, Ky., born March 20, 1827. In the fall of 1832 his parents, James and Sarah Catterson moved to Marion County, Ind., and there he was reared to manhood. He was a soldier in the Mexican war, enlisting in May 1847, and serving till July 1848, and participated in many important engagements. After the breaking out of the Rebellion, he again enlisted in the defense of his country, in August 1862, and was appointed Second Lieutenant of Company F, Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry. He was afterward promoted to First Lieutenant and then to Captain of his company. He participated in the engagements at Perryville, Stone River, Mission Ridge, and others of minor importance. He was wounded in the right foot at Stone River, and was discharged in April 1864. In 1865 he settled on the farm in Brown Township where he now lives. He has 100 acres of valuable land, all under a high state of cultivation. He is an influential man in the township, and has served two terms as Trustee. Mr. Catterson was married Nov. 11, 1852, to Emerine T. McKee, daughter of William and Jane McKee. To them have been born eleven children, seven of whom are living---Buena Z., James S., Louetta, Cora M., Sallie W., Emma F., and Indiana M. The deceased are---Alva R., Elzena, Minnie R. and Elizabeth J. Mr. Catterson is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics he is a Greenbacker.

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GEORGE DICKERSON is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born March 7, 1833, a son of Jehu and Nancy Dickerson, natives of Delaware. His parents had a large family eleven of whom are living---Perry, Lewis, Elizabeth, George, Samuel, Lawson, John, Mary A., Jane, Margaret and Samantha. George Dickerson was reared in his native county. In his youth he learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed in connection with farming. He came to Hendricks County in 1860 and located in Brown Township where he owns fifty acres of well-cultivated land on which he has a pleasant residence and good farm buildings. Mr. Dickerson was married July 28, 1864, to Angeline Dickerson. To them have been born four children, but three of whom are living---Albert R., Effie A. and Fred. Charlie is deceased. In politics Mr. Dickerson is a Democrat. He takes an active interest in all public affairs, but has no aspirations for official honors. He was once elected Justice of tbut refused to serve. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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