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Matilda Lester was born in 1805 in Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

She was married to Archelaus Weddle on 23 Sep 1825.

Matilda May Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 19 May 1873 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶⁴⁾ She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸³⁾ She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ She died on 6 Mar 1946 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in John Lester Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA. She was also known as Tilda C.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

She was married to Fortress Monroe Weeks on 16 Apr 1893 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Lillie Belle Weeks, Elmer Leonard Weeks, John Everette Weeks, Aletha Ellen Weeks, Roy Lee Weeks, Essie Frances Weeks, Meda Lucy Weeks, General Fortress Weeks.

Mattie R Lester was born on 27 May 1877. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽²¹¹⁾ She died on 26 Nov 1949. She was buried in Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, VA.⁽¹¹²⁾

She was married to George Hamilton Roop. Children were: Roy George H Roop.

Maynard A Lester was born on 25 Aug 1905 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽³⁵⁵⁾ He was Newspaper article on 9 Jan 1951 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽¹⁵²⁸⁾ He died on 4 May 1964. Parents: Arthur Michael Lester and Zilphia Ann Lester.

Meldonia Lester was born in 1876 in Floyd Co., VA. She died in 1878. Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

Millard Hunt Lester was born in Jul 1884 in Iowa.⁽⁸²⁹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁹⁾ Parents: Asa William Lester and Mary Ellen Hunt.

Monroe Harvey Lester was born on 13 May 1852 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽²³⁴⁾ He was a farmer in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ He died on 20 Jul 1919 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Surface Cemetery, Surface Road, Riner, VA.⁽¹¹²⁾ Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.

He was married to Susan O Mitchel on 1 Mar 1877 in Franklin, VA. Children were: Cora E Lester.

Monroe R Lester was born on 17 Dec 1877 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ He was a machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1930 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He appeared on the census in 1930 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR.⁽²⁵⁰⁾ He died on 8 Nov 1956 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR.⁽¹⁹⁹⁾ He was buried on 13 Nov 1956 in Grandview Cemetery, LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He had death certificate 13801. Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

He was married to Rachel Reed on 1 Sep 1895 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Carley Clinton Lester, Donney Curtis Lester , Barney France Lester, Anna Ellen Lester, Ruby Edith Lester, Nelda Jeannette Lester, Doris Lester, Dallas Dack Lester, Albert Lynn Lester.

Montie Everett Lester was born on 19 Dec 1887. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁸⁹⁾ He died on 2 Jun 1962. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: John Dow Lester and Parthena Arbelia Scaggs.

He was married to Woodie Mae Reed.

Mosby Lester was born on 29 Apr 1905 in Virginia.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She appeared on the census in 1930 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.⁽⁵¹⁾ She died in Oct 1990 in Hyattsville, Prince Georges Co., MD.⁽⁴⁸⁾ Parents: Albert Marion Lester and Susan Altizer.

Nancy Lester was born in Feb 1896 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽³⁵⁴⁾ Parents: James Abraham Lester and Calmona Ann Peterman.

Nannie Lester was born in 1891 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Coal City, Raleigh Co., WV.⁽¹⁵⁰²⁾

She was married to Wyley Graham on 10 May 1904 in Welsh, WV. Children were: William Hobert Graham , Tracy Tolmadge Graham, Evelyn Virginia Graham.

Nelda Jeannette Lester was born on 22 Sep 1910 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. She died on 2 May 1911 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. Parents: Monroe R Lester and Rachel Reed.

Octavia M Lester was born on 8 May 1861 in Montgomery Co., VA. She was a house keeper in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ She died on 3 Oct 1882 in Montgomery Co., VA. She was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Leftwich Lester and Christina Bishop.

She was married to Hulen Berdine Lester on 26 Dec 1878 in Virginia. Children were: Ora Alvia Lester.

Olen McNeal Lester was born on 9 Oct 1926 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.⁽⁴¹⁹⁾ He died in Nov 1982 in Memphis, TN.⁽⁴⁸⁾ Last residence listed as Radford, Radford Co., VA. He was buried in Rockford United Methodist Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. Parents: John Payton Obadiah Lester and Annie Elizabeth Ritter.

Ora Alvia Lester was born on 20 Nov 1879 in Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ She died on 28 Feb 1930 in Allegheny, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Berdine Lester and Octavia M Lester.

She was married to David Boyd Pulliam on 10 Feb 1904 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Mary Boyd Pulliam.

She was married to Charles R McDaniel on 22 Jan 1916 in Montgomery Co., VA.

Ora D Lester was born on 2 Jan 1907 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽¹¹¹⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸³⁾ She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ She died on 11 Oct 1988. Parents: Amon Gideon Lester and Margaret Emazetta Burnett.

She was married to Charles Granville Reed on 28 Jan 1925 in Floyd Co., VA.

Paul Gideon Lester was born in 1910. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸³⁾ He died on 2 Dec 1994 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Parents: Amon Gideon Lester and Margaret Emazetta Burnett.

Pearl Zonia Lester was born on 25 Apr 1892. She resided in 1918 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.⁽⁵³¹⁾

She was married to Lamar Frank Akers on 7 Jun 1914 in Virginia.⁽⁶¹⁾

Peradine Lester⁽⁸⁶⁶⁾ was born on 31 Mar 1820 in Montgomery Co., VA. She died on 24 Feb 1902 in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.

She was married to Daniel L Peterman on 5 Feb 1840 in Montgomery Co., VA.

Permelia Leina Lester was born in 1797 in Montgomery Co., VA. She died on 25 Jan 1835. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver.

She was married to Ira Howard on 3 Dec 1816 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁸²⁾ Children were: Asa L Howard.

Permelia Rosabelle Lester was born on 3 Jan 1861 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶⁴⁾ She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽¹¹¹⁾ She died on 24 Oct 1915 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Permelia R.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons.

She was married to Joseph Albert Whitlock on 8 Feb 1887 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Winnie E Davis Whitlock, Lester Benton Whitlock , Ina Blanche Whitlock, Albert Vernon Whitlock.

Poisie Inez Lester was born on 16 Dec 1874 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾⁽⁴⁹⁴⁾ She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ She appeared on the census in 1910 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁴⁵⁾ She died in Montgomery Co., VA. She was also known as Posia I.⁽¹²⁰⁾ Parents: Charles David Lester and Mary E Wright.

She was married to George Thomas Akers on 14 Jun 1897 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽⁴⁹⁴⁾

Posey Green Lester was born on 12 Mar 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶⁴⁾ He was an United States Representative between 4 Mar 1889 and Mar .⁽¹⁶⁷⁵⁾ He was a president of a bank in 1900 in Court House District, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Court House District, Floyd Co., VA.⁽³⁸³⁾ He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Floyd, Floyd Co., VA. He died on 9 Feb 1929 in Roanoke Co., VA. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. He was a teacher and minister in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Posie Green or P G Lester.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons .

He was married to Emmette Harris on 22 Jun 1898 in Reidsville, Rockingham, NC. Children were: Posey Green Lester JR, Masten Harris Lester.

Posey Green Lester JR was born on 31 Mar 1899 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Court House District, Floyd Co., VA.⁽³⁸³⁾ He was a student on 12 Sep 1918 in Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was described as tall, slender, blue eyes and light hair on 12 Sep 1918 in Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He died on 1 Jul 1981 in Virginia. Parents: Posey Green Lester and Emmette Harris.

Posey Madison Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ He was described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and dark brown hair on 5 Jun 1917 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided on 5 Jun 1917 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided Alum Ridge in 1920 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He died on 12 Feb 1962. Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.

He was married to India Elsie Weeks on 19 Oct 1911 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Raymond Carnell Lester, Dorothy E Lester, Elton J Lester.

Posie E Lester was born in Jun 1889 in Virginia.⁽¹¹³³⁾ Parents: George Washington Lester and Lucy Diane Dillon.

Ralph E Lester was born on 3 Feb 1926 in Iowa.⁽⁸⁶⁾⁽⁴⁸⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Marcy, Boone Co., IA.⁽⁸⁶⁾ He died on 23 Aug 1999 in Boone, Boone Co., IA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He had Social Security Number 478-26-2267.⁽⁴⁸⁾ It was issued in Iowa. Parents: Lemuel Paris Lester and Rowena Peradine Weeks.

Raymond Carnell Lester was born on 13 Feb 1913 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He was a farm laborer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He died on 11 Mar 1990 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Posey Madison Lester and India Elsie Weeks.

He was married to Lillie Mae Hill.

Reginald H Lester was born on 5 Nov 1921 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He died on 12 Jun 1971. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He had Social Security Number 224-20-2180.⁽⁴⁸⁾ It was issued in Virginia. Parents: Gordon Washington Lester and Tressie G Altizer.

Rhoda Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born in 1816 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽²²⁴⁾ She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶⁴⁾ She died in 1895 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Smith/Reed Cemetery on John Poff's farm, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

She was married to John Sowers on 16 Oct 1834 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed in Floyd County Marriage Register 2 page 128. Children were: Melvina Lester Sowers, Cloey Ellen Sowers, John Lester Sowers, Darius Lester Sowers.

Rhoda Lester was born in 1793 in Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁵⁾ She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ She died in 1865 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Simmons Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver.

She was married to William O Simmons on 5 May 1812 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽⁸³²⁾⁽³⁸²⁾ Children were: James L Simmons, Sarah Sally Simmons, Mary Polly Simmons, Ady Simmons, Calvin L Simmons, Erasmus M Simmons, Rhoda Simmons, William Calaway Simmons, Permelia H Simmons , Harry Simmons.

Robert J Lester was born on 22 Dec 1932.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He died on 4 Feb 1989.⁽⁴⁸⁾ Parents: Zachary Taylor Lester and Olivia Walker.

Roscoe Edgar Lester was born on 21 Aug 1891 in Virginia.⁽¹¹³³⁾ Parents: George Washington Lester and Lucy Diane Dillon.

Rosella Lester was born in Mar 1881 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop.

Rowena Caroline Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 8 Jun 1875 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ She resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ She died on 22 Jan 1945 in Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Roenia C or Roena C.⁽⁸²⁾⁽⁹⁰⁾ Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

She was married to Colonel Alfred Lester on 28 Sep 1899 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ Children were: Leander Dallas Lester , Hazel Ellen Lester, Roxy Basil Lester.

Roxy Basil Lester was born on 21 Jul 1912 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She resided Alum Ridge in 1920 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ She died on 25 Jun 1977 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. She was also known as Roxie B.⁽⁸²⁾ Parents: Colonel Alfred Lester and Rowena Caroline Lester .

Roy Amos Lester was born on 5 Feb 1903 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He was a farm laborer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He was living with his wife and his parents. Parents: Sebert Esau Lester and Cora M Alley.

Ruby Dale Lester was born on 23 Apr 1906 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁹⁾ She appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁴⁾ She died on 4 Dec 1989. She was also known as Rubie D. Parents: Cephas Bunyan Lester and Dora Agnes Altizer.

She was married to Arthur Boss Wade. Children were: Barney Cephas Wade, Oden Gene Wade, Arthur Dale Wade.

Ruby Edith Lester was born on 29 Nov 1905 in Oregon. She appeared on the census in 1920 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR.⁽¹⁶⁵⁸⁾ She died on 19 Dec 1995 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. Parents: Monroe R Lester and Rachel Reed.

Ruby Ethel Lester was born on 28 Mar 1913 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She died in Feb 1996 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ Parents: John Frances Lester and Ella May Lester.

She was married to Early Wilson Harris.

Rufus K Lester was born on 2 Jun 1873 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He died on 10 Jan 1900 in West Virginia. Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop .

He was married to Lillie M Thompson on 27 Feb 1895 in Floyd Co., VA.

Sally Addison Lester was born in Sep 1869 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁴⁵⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽²¹¹⁾ She was also known as Sallie A.⁽²¹¹⁾

She was married to Jacob Sumpter Altizer on 1 Jan 1889. Children were: Genia A Altizer, Gerturde Altizer, Maudie E Altizer, Lacy M Altizer, Ivory E Altizer, Jacob R Altizer.

Samuel Lester was born in 1781 in Montgomery Co., VA. He died in 1847 in Alabama. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver.

He was married to Nancy Cox on 5 Dec 1818 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽⁴³⁰⁾

Samuel B Lester was born in 1849 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁵⁾ Parents: Leftwich Lester and Christina Bishop.

Sarah Lester was born in 1844 in Indiana.⁽¹⁶⁷⁰⁾ Parents: Hulen Lester and Margaret Snyder.

Sarah Maranda Lester was born about 1844 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ She appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁶⁷⁶⁾ She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ She was also known as Maranda or Mary M.⁽³⁹⁰⁾⁽⁹²⁾ Parents: Leftwich Lester and Christina Bishop.

She was married to Riley Akers on 13 Dec 1865 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Noah Akers, Laura Isabelle Akers, Dudley Colonel Akers, Ernest G Akers.

Sebert Esau Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 23 Oct 1878 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided Alum Ridge in 1900 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was described as short, slender, blue eyes and dark hair on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸³⁾ He was a farmer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ He died on 10 Oct 1939 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Lynch Ira Lester and Emaline Susan Reed.

He was married to Cora M Alley on 28 Feb 1902 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ Children were: Roy Amos Lester.

Serena Matilda Lester was born on 11 May 1842 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ She appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.⁽¹⁹⁾ She was a house keeper in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁹⁾ She appeared on the census in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁹⁾ She died on 22 Apr 1911 in Manoah, Warren Co., IA. She was also known as Sirena M.⁽¹⁹⁾ Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons .

She was married to Charles C Weeks on 10 Feb 1864 in Floyd Co., VA.

Sidney G Lester was born about 1866 in Virginia.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ Parents: Joshua Pleasant Lester and Catherine M Peterman .

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