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Stella Martha Proffitt

Female 1920 - 1997  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Stella Martha Proffitt was born 21 Jul 1920 (daughter of Charles Proffitt and Laura Ann McCarter); died 23 Apr 1997, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.

    Stella — Pollard. died Bef 23 Apr 1997. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Proffitt was born 14 Sep 1896, Tennessee (son of John West Proffitt and Alice Whaley); died 13 Nov 1989; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 69.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 88.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 167.

    Charles — Laura Ann McCarter. Laura (daughter of Thomas Zachrius McCarter and Martha Cordelia Proffitt) was born 26 Feb 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1997; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Laura Ann McCarter was born 26 Feb 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas Zachrius McCarter and Martha Cordelia Proffitt); died 30 Oct 1997; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 88.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 69.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 167.

    Children:
    1. Grace Alice Proffitt was born 6 Aug 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Apr 2009, St. Mary's Medical Center; was buried 3 May 2009, Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.
    2. 1. Stella Martha Proffitt was born 21 Jul 1920; died 23 Apr 1997, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John West Proffitt was born 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Benijah "Ben" Proffitt and Appie Ogle).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 65, 69.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 54.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    John married Alice Whaley 23 Dec 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee. Alice (daughter of Samuel Whaley and Mary Roseann Ogle) was born 8 May 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Aug 1962. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Alice Whaley was born 8 May 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Samuel Whaley and Mary Roseann Ogle); died 28 Aug 1962.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 54.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 65, 69.

    Children:
    1. 2. Charles Proffitt was born 14 Sep 1896, Tennessee; died 13 Nov 1989; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.
    2. Earl Proffitt

  3. 6.  Thomas Zachrius McCarterThomas Zachrius McCarter was born 7 Sep 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Thomas Hill McCarter and Marriah Reagan); died 1 Nov 1951; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 41.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 86, 87, 88.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 71, 79.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 165, 167.

    Thomas married Martha Cordelia Proffitt 21 Feb 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt and Martha Whaley) was born 16 Mar 1873, Tennessee; died 15 Mar 1936; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Martha Cordelia ProffittMartha Cordelia Proffitt was born 16 Mar 1873, Tennessee (daughter of James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt and Martha Whaley); died 15 Mar 1936; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 41.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 86, 87, 88.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 71, 79.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 165, 167.

    Children:
    1. Albert McCarter was born 17 Dec 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Dec 1891; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Eva McCarter was born 15 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Dec 1992; was buried Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    3. Mattie M. McCarter was born 1 Aug 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Oct 1977; was buried Beech Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 3. Laura Ann McCarter was born 26 Feb 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1997; was buried Alder Springs Cemetery, Union County, Tennessee.
    5. Earnest McKinley "Ken" McCarter was born 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1970; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Armintha Alice McCarter was born 6 Feb 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 May 1987; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Inez McCarter was born 13 Jan 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1992; was buried Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    8. Audley McCarter was born 27 Oct 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 May 1983; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Clay M. McCarter was born 25 Feb 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Aug 1975.
    10. Lula McCarter was born 20 May 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Mar 1991; was buried Buffalo Grove Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    11. James Perry McCarter was born 20 Feb 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Mar 1978; was buried Flat Gap Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    12. Homer T. McCarter was born 15 Nov 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1969.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Benijah "Ben" Proffitt was born 25 Nov 1841, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 8 Apr 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-WK

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Benijah married Appie Ogle 15 May 1863. Appie (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle) was born 17 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jan 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Jan 1922, Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Appie Ogle was born 17 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle); died 2 Jan 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Jan 1922, Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BGW2-0C
    • Also Known As: Hemorrhage of Brain

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Children:
    1. James "Jim" Proffitt was born 22 Apr 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Elisha Jackson Proffitt was born 26 Sep 1867, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1891; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary "Polly" Proffitt was born 1869, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bedia Proffitt was born 14 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1928, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Kimsey Proffitt was born 9 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lawson A. Proffitt was born 9 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1960; was buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    7. Caloway "Cal" Proffitt was born 3 Oct 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 4. John West Proffitt was born 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Sanders S. "San" Proffitt was born 6 Dec 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1950, McMinn County, Tennessee; was buried Union McMinn Baptist Church Cemetery, McMinn County, Tennessee.
    10. Sarah Proffitt was born 8 May 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Hammer Proffitt was born 16 Sep 1881; died 5 Oct 1881; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Laura Proffitt was born 1884, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1959.

  3. 10.  Samuel WhaleySamuel Whaley was born 17 Aug 1854, Tennessee (son of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby); died 19 Jun 1936; was buried Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 53, 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 107.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Samuel married Mary Roseann Ogle 3 Jun 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle) was born 10 May 1856, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1931; was buried Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Roseann Ogle was born 10 May 1856, Tennessee (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle); died 8 Feb 1931; was buried Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 53, 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Children:
    1. Minyard D. Whaley was born 25 Mar 1872, Tennessee; was buried Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia.
    2. Jemima Whaley was born 21 Sep 1874, Tennessee; died 11 Aug 1933; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Silas Lee Whaley was born 28 Mar 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Jan 1971; was buried Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia.
    4. 5. Alice Whaley was born 8 May 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Aug 1962.
    5. Ollie Whaley was born 25 Sep 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1979; was buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    6. David J. Whaley was born 4 Nov 1882.
    7. Amos Whaley was born 9 Nov 1884; died 20 Jan 1946.
    8. Nola Whaley was born 30 Sep 1887; died 26 May 1915.
    9. Walter Whaley was born 29 Oct 1888, Tennessee; died 9 Dec 1959.
    10. Benjamin Ajah Whaley was born 3 Feb 1894, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 1960.
    11. Alonzo Whaley was born 3 Feb 1894; died 14 Dec 1947.
    12. Willard Whaley was born 20 May 1896.
    13. Ferdinand Whaley was born 6 Apr 1898.

  5. 12.  Thomas Hill McCarter was born 26 Feb 1842, Tennessee (son of Thomas McCarter and Mary Ownby); died 15 Feb 1923; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BQLK-9L

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 16, 41.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 79.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 80, 86.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 64.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 164, 165.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 573.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 10.

    Thomas married Marriah Reagan 22 Aug 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee. Marriah (daughter of Daniel Wesley Reagan and Nancy Ogle) was born 7 Apr 1842, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Feb 1923, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Marriah Reagan was born 7 Apr 1842, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Daniel Wesley Reagan and Nancy Ogle); died 9 Feb 1923, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2DDT-CL

    Notes:

    Marriah was reared by her stepmother, Sarah Whaley Reagan. Sarah made her home with Thomas and Marriah after Daniel Wesley Reagan died. Their son, Eli, preserved the records of the Daniel Reagan family by making copies of the Bible record for other members of the family. The Bible was later lost in a fire at his home.

    Marriah and Thomas died within a week of each other.
    ----------
    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 16, 41.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 79.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 80, 86.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 64.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 164, 165.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 10.

    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth "Polly" McCarter was born 29 Jun 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Mar 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Rev. Wesley Lafayette McCarter was born 22 Jul 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Oct 1951; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Martha Jane McCarter was born 14 Jul 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1953; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 6. Thomas Zachrius McCarter was born 7 Sep 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1951; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Daniel Isaiah "William" McCarter was born 20 Nov 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Dec 1967; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nancy Marriah McCarter was born 26 Aug 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1949, Texas; was buried Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas.
    7. Moses Ephraim Earl "Ephraim E." McCarter was born 15 Feb 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1960; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Miriam Etter "Etta" McCarter was born 5 Sep 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Nov 1958; was buried Thorn Grove Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    9. Noah Richard McCarter was born 20 Feb 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jul 1974; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Sarah Alice McCarter was born 6 Nov 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Dec 1971; was buried Hatcher Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Rev. Elder Eli McCarter was born 26 Mar 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 1955; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt was born 11 Mar 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 11 Feb 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 71.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 108.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 181.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 249.

    James married Martha Whaley 16 Jan 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby) was born 25 Sep 1843, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1912; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Martha Whaley was born 25 Sep 1843, Tennessee (daughter of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby); died 27 Dec 1912; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 71.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 108.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 249.

    Children:
    1. Celia Proffitt was born 4 Dec 1862, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1951; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Susan A. "Susie" Proffitt was born 4 Jun 1865, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1902; was buried Ducktown, Polk, Tennessee.
    3. David Jackson Proffitt was born 25 Aug 1866, Tennessee; died 13 Jul 1906; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah "Sallie" Proffitt was born 30 Nov 1868, Tennessee; died 9 Jul 1896; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary Ellen Proffitt was born 13 Jan 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. Martha Cordelia Proffitt was born 16 Mar 1873, Tennessee; died 15 Mar 1936; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Nancy Lucy Proffitt was born 6 Sep 1875, Tennessee.
    8. Pleasant Andrew "Pleas" Proffitt was born 2 Dec 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Jan 1965; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Alia Z. Proffitt was born 16 Jan 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1905; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Laurinda Proffitt was born 21 Aug 1882, Tennessee; died 2 Apr 1970; was buried Ogle Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. James Pentland "Jim" Proffitt was born 20 Dec 1886, Tennessee; died 26 Sep 1950; was buried Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington County, Indiana.


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