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Ruth Dell Oakley

Female 1932 - 2011  (79 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ruth Dell OakleyRuth Dell Oakley was born 15 Apr 1932, Jefferson County, Tennessee (daughter of Nicholas W. Oakley and Eva Watson); died 29 Aug 2011; was buried 2 Sep 2011, Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 940, District 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 308.

    Ruth — David Clark Patterson. David (son of Joseph Eddie Patterson and Mary Nell Clark) was born 11 Jul 1929, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1985; was buried Allen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Glenda Ann Patterson was born 6 Jul 1955; died 6 Jul 1955; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Gregory Clark Patterson was born 2 Sep 1957, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 22 Apr 1991; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Melissa Ann Patterson
    4. Glynis Doreen Patterson
    5. Geoffrey Ray Patterson

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nicholas W. Oakley was born 24 Jan 1903, Tennessee (son of Harvey Henderson Oakley and Sarah Elizabeth Kear); died 28 Mar 1990; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 232.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 233.

    Nicholas — Eva Watson. Eva (daughter of John Mitchell Watson and Rosetta Mariah Ogle) was born 29 Aug 1905, Tennessee; died 2 May 1980; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eva Watson was born 29 Aug 1905, Tennessee (daughter of John Mitchell Watson and Rosetta Mariah Ogle); died 2 May 1980; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 9, Jefferson County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 232.

    Children:
    1. Edith Oakley was born Abt 1925, Tennessee.
    2. Pearl R. Oakley was born 3 Dec 1926, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Aug 2003, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. John Ray Oakley was born 18 Nov 1928, Tennessee; died 2 Sep 1959; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Ruth Dell Oakley was born 15 Apr 1932, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 2011; was buried 2 Sep 2011, Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. James Nicholas "Jimmy" Oakley was born 21 Sep 1938, Tennessee; died 25 Dec 2012; was buried 29 Dec 2012, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Harvey Henderson Oakley was born 9 Apr 1869, Tennessee (son of Henry Coleman Oakley and Nancy Elmina Conner); died 28 Nov 1963; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 232.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 76.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 240.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 253.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 233.

    Harvey married Sarah Elizabeth Kear 25 Sep 1890. Sarah (daughter of John Kear and Martha Jane Ownby) was born 20 Jul 1870, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Elizabeth Kear was born 20 Jul 1870, Tennessee (daughter of John Kear and Martha Jane Ownby); died 15 Dec 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 232.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 76.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 240.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 151, 233.

    Children:
    1. Cora Lutitia Oakley was born 29 Jul 1891, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1967; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Martha Carlotta Oakley was born 9 Sep 1893, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1981; was buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Polly Emma Oakley was born 18 Sep 1895, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1975; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Arthur John Oakley was born 15 Sep 1897, Tennessee; died 30 Dec 1971; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Laura Isabell Oakley was born 2 Feb 1900, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1995; was buried 13 Nov 1995, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 2. Nicholas W. Oakley was born 24 Jan 1903, Tennessee; died 28 Mar 1990; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Elmer Clifford Oakley was born 12 Sep 1905, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 1996; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Maude Ethel Oakley was born 6 Jun 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 2002; was buried 22 Feb 2002, Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rockford Harvey Oakley was born 19 May 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1993, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Pisgah View Memorial Park Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

  3. 6.  John Mitchell Watson was born 6 Mar 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Joel Watson and Mary Charity Ownby); died 24 Jan 1942; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 84.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    John married Rosetta Mariah Ogle 7 Oct 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee. Rosetta (daughter of Thomas H. Ogle and Jemima Huskey) was born 18 Jan 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1959; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rosetta Mariah Ogle was born 18 Jan 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas H. Ogle and Jemima Huskey); died 13 Sep 1959; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 84.

    Children:
    1. 3. Eva Watson was born 29 Aug 1905, Tennessee; died 2 May 1980; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Russell Rellie Watson was born 14 Oct 1907, Tennessee; died 19 Dec 1978; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Carl Audie Watson was born 10 Jan 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Dec 1972; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Jettie Watson was born 15 Jun 1915, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1989.
    5. Burl Watson was born 2 Sep 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Nov 1993; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Iva Watson was born 18 Jun 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jan 1993; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Valla Watson was born 12 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Apr 2004; was buried 14 Apr 2004, Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Charles Watson was born 28 Aug 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 2009; was buried 28 Sep 2009, Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Clancy T. "C. T." Watson was born 7 Jun 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 May 2008; was buried 11 May 2008, Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Dell Kate Watson was born 14 Jun 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 2004; was buried 9 Sep 2004, Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Virgil Watson died Bef 10 Apr 2004.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Henry Coleman Oakley was born Dec 1850, Washington County, Tennessee (son of Leonard Henderson Oakley and Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead); died 1920, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    They were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 80.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 227, 232.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 253, 284.

    Henry married Nancy Elmina Conner 30 Jun 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Conner and Sophia Elvira Ogle) was born 3 Nov 1851; died 2 Jun 1894; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Nancy Elmina ConnerNancy Elmina Conner was born 3 Nov 1851 (daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Conner and Sophia Elvira Ogle); died 2 Jun 1894; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    SMHS lists birth as 3 November 1850.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 80.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 227, 232.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 253, 284.

    Children:
    1. 4. Harvey Henderson Oakley was born 9 Apr 1869, Tennessee; died 28 Nov 1963; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel Joseph Oakley, Rev. was born 5 Jan 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1920; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Lavator H. Oakley was born 7 Dec 1873.
    4. Elizabeth Oakley was born 1876; died Abt 1892.
    5. Marshall Oakley was born 1878; died 1886.
    6. Dow Oakley was born 1883.
    7. Wiley Manson Oakley was born 12 Sep 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Nov 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy Florence Oakley was born 11 May 1889.
    9. Valerie Oakley was born 9 Oct 1890; died 1957; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Mahue Oakley was born 2 Jun 1894; died 2 Jun 1894; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  John Kear was born 20 Oct 1844, Tennessee (son of Joel Kear and Sarah Huff); died 6 Feb 1929; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 75-76.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 219.

    John married Martha Jane Ownby 10 Jan 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nicholas H. Ownby and Mary Ogle) was born 25 May 1853, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1925; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Martha Jane Ownby was born 25 May 1853, Tennessee (daughter of Nicholas H. Ownby and Mary Ogle); died 8 Feb 1925; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 75.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 219.

    Children:
    1. Marion Kear was born 23 Aug 1868, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 1958, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Sarah Elizabeth Kear was born 20 Jul 1870, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Manerva "Polly" Kear was born 7 Jan 1875, Tennessee; died 4 Feb 1974; was buried Valley View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Martha Isabell Kear was born 14 Sep 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Aug 1954; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Joel Kear was born 17 Dec 1884; died 9 Jan 1885; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nicholas Kear was born 25 Aug 1887, Tennessee; died Bef 19 Jul 2002.
    7. Elmer Calvin Kear was born 12 Jun 1892, Tennessee; died 17 Aug 1981; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Sophia Lenora Kear was born 28 Mar 1895; died 17 Dec 1962.

  5. 12.  David Joel WatsonDavid Joel Watson was born 15 Nov 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Corn Watson and Rachel Ogle); died 9 May 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 10 May 1919, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Joel Watson's barn was on Dudley.

    On 14 August 1916, David Joel Watson made a will in which he disposed of his property in the 11th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Death certificate record number #106.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 28, 285.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 163.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 158, 271.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    David married Mary Charity Ownby 10 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle) was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Charity Ownby was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle); died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    At the Sixth Annual Old Timers' Day held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on 6 June 1931, "Aunt Chattie" won a silk scarf and fifty cents as prize for being the "Best Looking Old Lady" present. Seven years later she received recognition for being the oldest woman attending the 1938 Old Timers' Day.

    When asked for her recipe for raising good children, she replied that she "talked a lot, prayed a lot, and whipped a little."
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 28, 285.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 163.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 13, 71, 160, 231, 271.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    Children:
    1. Litha Watson was born 29 Oct 1870, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1921; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Watson was born 25 Sep 1872; died 20 Jul 1873; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Inman Watson was born 19 Jun 1874, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1956; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bosdell Saw Watson was born 17 May 1876, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Louisa Watson was born 24 Mar 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1963; was buried West O. Reagan's Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary "Polly" Watson was born 22 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1961, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Nov 1961, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 6. John Mitchell Watson was born 6 Mar 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jan 1942; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Ashley Watson was born 9 Mar 1884, Tennessee; died 19 Oct 1937; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    9. Russell S. Watson was born 16 Oct 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jan 1966; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. David Ellis Watson was born 9 Nov 1888, Tennessee; died 4 Oct 1970; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Watson was born Abt 1890; died See Notes.
    12. Ollie Lee Watson was born 6 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 May 1964; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Andrew Elmer Watson was born 8 Oct 1894.

  7. 14.  Thomas H. Ogle was born 17 Nov 1855 (son of Caleb Ogle, Rev. and Lydia Huff); died 1 Aug 1912; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1880 and 1900 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 116, 217.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 71.

    Thomas married Jemima Huskey 26 Jul 1877. Jemima (daughter of Isaac Huskey and Mariah Ownby) was born 8 Jan 1860, Tennessee; died 26 Aug 1928; was buried Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Jemima HuskeyJemima Huskey was born 8 Jan 1860, Tennessee (daughter of Isaac Huskey and Mariah Ownby); died 26 Aug 1928; was buried Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 9, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1880 and 1900 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 116, 217.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 71.

    Children:
    1. Martha Ann Ogle was born Aug 1878, Tennessee; died 1968; was buried Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah "Sally" Ogle was born 12 Jan 1880, Tennessee; died 6 Nov 1923; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Louis Ogle was born 7 Feb 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Dec 1939; was buried Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary C. Ogle was born 4 Nov 1885, Tennessee; died 21 Nov 1969; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Rosetta Mariah Ogle was born 18 Jan 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1959; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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