John Franklin Houghton

M, #29071, b. 29 April 1844, d. 7 September 1912
Father*Don Alonzo Henry Houghton b. 18 May 1809, d. 6 May 1884
Mother*Emily R. Miller b. 5 Oct 1817, d. 5 Nov 1895

Biography

BirthApr 29, 1844Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; age 26 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census; Apr 1864, age 56 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1910 census
MarriageMay 21, 1870Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 26
1880 Census1880Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 36, a farmer
1900 Census1900Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 56, a farmer; 5 children born, 3 living
1910 Census1910Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 66, farmer
DeathSep 7, 1912Dummerston, VT, USA, age 67-4-8, of acute angina pectoris

Family

Ella Louise Coombs b. 28 Jul 1851, d. 11 Dec 1935
Marriage*John Franklin Houghton married Ella Louise Coombs on May 21, 1870 at Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 26. 
Children
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Stephen Houghton

M, #29072, b. 21 April 1833, d. 6 May 1921
Father*Eleazer Houghton b. 2 May 1794, d. 15 Apr 1859
Mother*Abigail Gibson b. 18 May 1796, d. 22 Oct 1869

Biography

BirthApr 21, 1833Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age "56" in 1860 census; age 38 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; Apr 1833, age 67 in 1900 census; age 77 in 1910 census; age 86 in 1920 census
1860 Census1860Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $300; Levi, a laborer, property $1000-2500
Mil. EnlsAug 9, 1862Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. I, 2nd VT Infantry, a private; M.I. Aug 29/Sept. 30, 1862, Co. I, 2nd Reg., Vermont V.I; Dis. June 19, 1865; Comp. G, 1st Vermont Heavy Artillery; Length 2 y 9 m 20 d
1870 Census1870Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 38, a farmer, property $1600
1880 Census1880Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46, works in a saw mill
1890 Veterans Census1890Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA
DeathMay 6, 1921Londonderry, VT, USA, age 88 y 13 d, of apoplexy

Family

Emily Ann Benson b. Dec 1834
MarriageStephen Houghton married Emily Ann Benson on Jul 1, 1854 at Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA. 
Children
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E. M. Houghton

M, #29073
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John H. Houghton

M, #29074
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William Houghton

M, #29075
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Edwin Augustus Houghton

M, #29076, b. 20 April 1856, d. 22 June 1915
Father*Dan Alonzo Houghton b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 12 May 1864
Mother*Emily Bemis b. c 1835, d. 19 Jul 1883

Biography

BirthApr 20, 1856Westminster, VT, USA, age 24 in 1880 census; Apr 1857, in 1900 census; age 53 in 1910 census
MarriageOct 30, 1883Rockingham, VT, USA, he age 27
1900 Census1900Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 43, day laborer; 2 children born, 1 living
1910 Census1910Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 53, cemetery sexton laborer
DeathJun 22, 1915Rockingham, VT, USA, age 59-2-2, of anemia after pyorrhia

Family

Clarabelle F. Ball b. 24 Oct 1858, d. 9 Jan 1929
Marriage*Edwin Augustus Houghton married Clarabelle F. Ball on Oct 30, 1883 at Rockingham, VT, USA, he age 27. 
Children
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Henry Warren Houghton

M, #29077, b. 19 July 1863, d. before 1940
Father*George Holbert Houghton b. 23 Sep 1839, d. 25 Jul 1905
Mother*Cordelia Sarah Bellamy b. c 1840, d. 13 Sep 1898

Biography

BirthJul 19, 1863Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census; age 16 in 1880 census; Jul 1863, age 36 in 1900 census; age 47 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 66 in 1930 census
MarriageMar 12, 1884Townshend, VT, USA
Deathbefore 1940wife is widow

Family 1

Minnie Jane Wilson
Marriage*Henry Warren Houghton married Minnie Jane Wilson on Mar 12, 1884 at Townshend, VT, USA. 

Family 2

Mary A. (?) b. Aug 1864
MarriageHenry Warren Houghton married Mary A. (?) on circa 1889 age 25 and 24; mar 11 years in 1900 census; mar 21 y in 1910 census; M1 for both. 
Children
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Ezekial Houghton

M, #29078

Biography

1800 Census1800Ballston, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, 30010-10101; 3 male 1-9,1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+
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Alexander Alpheus Houghton

M, #29079, b. 15 March 1831, d. 8 October 1900
Father*Job Reuben Houghton b. 19 Feb 1796, d. 1870
Mother*Lucy Sims b. 20 Feb 1796, d. c 1872

Biography

BirthMar 15, 1831Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 19, VA, in 1850 census; age 29, VA, in 1860 census; age 39, VA, in 1870 census; age 49 in 1880 census; Heeter: Lewis Co., WV
MarriageMar 5, 1853Lewis Co., VA, USA, Marriage Notes for Alexander Houghton and Elizabeth Wilson:
Bk.7, pg.6
Married by J. Holt, minister of Methodist Episcopal Church, Lewis County, WV.
MarriageDec 31, 1859Upshur Co., WV, USA, LDS Film #1903882
1860 Census1860Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 29, farmer; 2 houses from brother James W.
Mil. EnlsJun 2, 1861Skin Creek, VA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. I, 31st Virginia Infantry, a private, age 30, wounded
1870 Census1870Meade, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 39, a farmer, personal property $250; next door to David Phillips Jr
1880 Census1880Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, USA
MarriageAug 4, 1886Upshur Co., WV, USA
1900 Census1900age 69, farmer; 6 children born, 4 living; mar 13 y
DeathOct 8, 1900Laurel Fork, Upshur Co., WV, USA

Family 1

Elizabeth Jane Wilson b. 21 Apr 1831, d. 26 Mar 1857
Marriage*Alexander Alpheus Houghton married Elizabeth Jane Wilson on Mar 5, 1853 at Lewis Co., VA, USA, Marriage Notes for Alexander Houghton and Elizabeth Wilson:
Bk.7, pg.6
Married by J. Holt, minister of Methodist Episcopal Church, Lewis County, WV. 
Children

Family 2

Annie Scott Phillips b. c 1843, d. 3 Jun 1883
Marriage*Alexander Alpheus Houghton married Annie Scott Phillips on Dec 31, 1859 at Upshur Co., WV, USA, LDS Film #1903882. 
Children

Family 3

Melvina Maddox Smith b. c 1846
Marriage*Alexander Alpheus Houghton married Melvina Maddox Smith on Aug 4, 1886 at Upshur Co., WV, USA. 
Children
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B. F. Houghton

M, #29080

Biography

Mil. EnlsMar 4, 1862Schley Co., GA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. G, B., 46th GA Infantry, a private
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Charles Houghton

M, #29081

Biography

Milit-BegLA, USA, Confederate Army, LA, 7th Inf. Co. G, Cpl
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Charles Henry Houghton

M, #29082, b. 18 March 1845, d. 13 August 1910
Father*Elijah Houghton b. 5 Jan 1806, d. 7 Mar 1890
Mother*Sarah Reynolds Compton b. c 1808, d. 1862

Biography

BirthMar 18, 1845Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 27 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census; Sep 1844, age 56 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census
Milit-Beg1863On September 1, 1863, he enlisted in Company B of the 6th Virginia Cavalry of the Confederate Army. He was wounded on Octrober 11, 1863 and paroled at Winchester on May 18, 1865.
MarriageDec 19, 1867
1870 Census1870Hampton, Rappanhannock Co., VA, USA, age 27, farm labor
1880 Census1880Piedmont Dist., Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 36, in a tannery
1900 Census1900Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 31, single, teamster; father Charles, 56, farmer
DeathAug 13, 1910Stafford Co., VA, USA

Family

Alice Estes b. Dec 1846, d. b 1910
Marriage*Charles Henry Houghton married Alice Estes on Dec 19, 1867. 
Children
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William Edgar Houghton

M, #29083, b. 16 September 1836, d. 9 February 1887
Father*Silas Houghton b. 28 Sep 1810, d. 11 Nov 1887
Mother*Alida Ann Waterman b. 20 Jun 1820, d. 5 Feb 1904

Biography

BirthSep 16, 1836NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census; LA Soldiers: c 1839
MarriageOct 1, 1860Methodist Church, New York City, NY, USA
Mil. EnlsJun 7, 1861Tangipahoa, LA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. A, 7th Louisiana Infantry, private. Rolls from June to Oct., 1861, Absent or present not stated. Roll for Jan. and Feb., 1862, Present. Roll for Jan. and Feb., 1863, Absent, sick, detailed in Hospl. at Richmond. Rolls from may, 1863, to Feb., 1864, present. Roll for April to Aug.,1864, Absent, sick, in Lynchburg, Va. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured at Waynesboro, Va., March 2, 1865. Sent to Ft. Delaware, from Winchester, Va., March 12, 1865. Released on Oath, June 9, 1865. Record copied from Memorial Hall, new Orleans, La., by the War Dept., Washington, D.C., May, 1903. Born New York, occupation sailor. Res. new Orleans, age 22, married.
1870 Census1870New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 32, a machinist
DeathFeb 9, 1887New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA
BurialElmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, family plot

Family

Alida A. Albright b. 9 Jan 1843, d. 4 Jun 1907
Marriage*William Edgar Houghton married Alida A. Albright on Oct 1, 1860 at Methodist Church, New York City, NY, USA. 
Children
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Dr. Edward B. Haughton MD

M, #29084, b. circa 1830
Father*Thomas Benbury Haughton b. bt 1781 - 1790, d. 1832
Mother*Elizabeth A. P. Goelet

Biography

Birthcirca 1830NC, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census
1850 Census1850Tyrrell Co., NC, USA, age 20, student; with Dr. Henry Lewis
1860 Census1860Washington Co., NC, USA, age 30, "Phis" [physician]
Milit-BegConfederate Army, General & Staff Officers Corps, Division and Brigade Staffs, Non-Com. Staffs and Bands, Enlisted Men, Staff Dept., Assistant Surgeon
1870 Census1870Cool Spring, Washington Co., NC, USA, age 40, white, M.D; and Mary Spruill, 72, white, NC; and 3 black servants
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E. L. Houghton

M, #29085, d. 13 February 1865

Biography

Milit-BegJul 20, 1862Floyd, LA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. B., 13th Louisiana Battalian (Partisan Rangers), a private. Rolls from Nov. 1862, to April, 1863, Present. Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, Captured, Checot, Ark., April 25, 1864. Forwd. to Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863. Recd. Cairo, Ill., June 9, 1864. Transfd. to Camp Chase, Ohio, June 20, 1864.
DeathFeb 13, 1865of pnuemonia
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James A. Houghton

M, #29086
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James Redic Houghton

M, #29087, b. 13 September 1838, d. 7 November 1904
Father*Henry W. Houghton b. 19 Jan 1812, d. 29 Jun 1862
Mother*Martha Ann Rebecca Dolvin b. 12 Dec 1821, d. 4 Feb 1897

Biography

BirthSep 13, 1838Greene Co., GA, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 31 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Sep 1838, age 61 in 1900 census; 30 Sep 1829 also given
Mil. Enlsbetween 1861 and 1865Greene Co., GA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. A, Greene Rifles, Phillips Legion, 1st corporal; residence GA
MarriageDec 18, 1866Greene Co., GA, USA
1870 Census1870White Plains, Greene Co., GA, USA, age 31, farmer
1880 Census1880District 107, Hancock Co., GA, USA, age 36, a farmer; and mother in law Cynthia Gentry, 74
1900 Census1900Fairplay, Morgan Co., GA, USA, age 61, grocery store clerk
DeathNov 7, 1904GA, USA

Family

Orphelia T. Gentry b. 29 Jan 1843, d. 13 Oct 1925
Marriage*James Redic Houghton married Orphelia T. Gentry on Dec 18, 1866 at Greene Co., GA, USA. 
Children
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James Wade Houghton

M, #29088, b. 6 February 1819, d. 16 November 1902
Father*Job Reuben Houghton b. 19 Feb 1796, d. 1870
Mother*Lucy Sims b. 20 Feb 1796, d. c 1872

Biography

BirthFeb 6, 1819Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; age 42 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1880 census; 1930 census of son Patrick gives WV
MarriageDec 9, 1841Lewis Co., VA, USA, Early Marriage Book, Lewis Co., VA, Book 5, p. 42:
Marriage Notes for James Houghton and Lucretia Hawkins:
Old Marriages Book 5, pg 42:Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 Know all
Men by these Presents, that we JAMES W HOUGHTON and ELIAS HAWKINS are held and firmly bound unto
JOHN RUTHERFORD Esquire, acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the time being, and his
successors, for the use of the said Commonwealth, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; to which payment
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of December 1841. WHEREAS a
marriage is suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound JAMES W HOUGHTON and
Miss LUCRETIA HAWKINS daughter of JESSE HAWKINS of Lewis County. Now the condition of the above
obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause, or just impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of (hard to
read) JAMES W HOUGHTON ELIAS HAWKINS (his mark) JOSEPH LEWIS (his mark) TETER KUSLING
1841 Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 This is to sertify that JAMES W
HOUGHTON is twenty three years old the six day of Febeury next. Given from in under my hand and seal this
5th day of December signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co
1850 Census1850Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 30, a farmer, property $500
1860 Census1860Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 42, farmer
1880 Census1880Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 62, a farmer
DeathNov 16, 1902Lewis Co., WV, USA

Family

Lucretia Hawkins b. 11 Feb 1818, d. 7 Mar 1895
Marriage*James Wade Houghton married Lucretia Hawkins on Dec 9, 1841 at Lewis Co., VA, USA, Early Marriage Book, Lewis Co., VA, Book 5, p. 42:
Marriage Notes for James Houghton and Lucretia Hawkins:
Old Marriages Book 5, pg 42:Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 Know all
Men by these Presents, that we JAMES W HOUGHTON and ELIAS HAWKINS are held and firmly bound unto
JOHN RUTHERFORD Esquire, acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the time being, and his
successors, for the use of the said Commonwealth, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; to which payment
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of December 1841. WHEREAS a
marriage is suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound JAMES W HOUGHTON and
Miss LUCRETIA HAWKINS daughter of JESSE HAWKINS of Lewis County. Now the condition of the above
obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause, or just impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of (hard to
read) JAMES W HOUGHTON ELIAS HAWKINS (his mark) JOSEPH LEWIS (his mark) TETER KUSLING
1841 Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 This is to sertify that JAMES W
HOUGHTON is twenty three years old the six day of Febeury next. Given from in under my hand and seal this
5th day of December signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co. 
Children
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J. C. Houghton

M, #29089, b. circa 1841

Biography

Birthcirca 1841
Milit-BegMar 13, 1862Greenville, AL, USA, Age 21, in the Confederate Army, Comp. K, 33rd AL Infantry Regiment, a private and sergeant major; Authority: Muster in Roll dated March 13, 1862
Pedigree

J. D. Houghton

M, #29090

Biography

Milit-BegTX, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. D, 11th TX Cavalry, a private
Pedigree

Jesse M. Houghton

M, #29091, b. 1843, d. 1 October 1863
Father*James Wade Houghton b. 6 Feb 1819, d. 16 Nov 1902
Mother*Lucretia Hawkins b. 11 Feb 1818, d. 7 Mar 1895

Biography

Birth1843Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 7 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census
Milit-BegMay 8, 1863Skin Creek Co., VA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp I, 31st VA Infantry, a private, a POW: Jesse enlisted as a Private on May 8, 1863 in Skin Creek, Virginia. He was in Company I, 31st Infantry Regiment, Virginia, Confederate Army. He was reported missing on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and listed as a Prisoner of War on July 9, 1863 at Fort McHenry, Maryland. Being confined on July 12, 1863 at Fort Delaware, Delaware. Different sources say he was sent to Fort Delaware on October 1st and was to be sent to Pt Lookout on October 26th when he was found to be dead.
DeathOct 1, 1863Fort Delaware, DE, USA, in the Civil War
BurialFinn's Point National Cemetery, Pennsville, NJ, USA
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J. H. Houghton

M, #29092

Biography

Milit-BegMO, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. A, Coleman's Regt., MO Cavalry, a private
Pedigree

John M. Houghton

M, #29093, b. circa 1813

Biography

Birthcirca 1813GA, USA, age 43 in 1860 census; age 57 in 1870 census
1860 Census1860Talladega, Talladega Co., AL, USA, age 43, a jointer
Milit-BegAug 11, 1864Talladega Co., AL, USA, Confederate Army, private, AL, Talladega County Reserves. J. Henderson's Co. (Janet B. Hewett, ed. Roster of Confederate Soldiers, p. 174);
Muster roll 1865/01/05: Mounted infantry, Home Guard; Capt. T. H. Reynolds' Company; private, age 48
1870 Census1870Talladega, Talladega Co., AL, USA, age 57, a painter, property $800-200

Family

Caroline Davis b. c 1832
MarriageJohn M. Houghton married Caroline Davis on Dec 29, 1853 at Autauga Co., AL, USA. 
Children
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John Houghton

M, #29094

Biography

Milit-BegMS, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. I, 41st MS Infantry, a private
Pedigree

John H. Houghton

M, #29095

Biography

Mil. EnlsGA, USA, in the Confederate Army, GA Phillips' Legion Comp. A
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John R. Houghton

M, #29096

Biography

Milit-BegApr 24, 1861Greene Co., GA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. C, 3rd GA Infantry, a private, wounded
Deathin the Civil War
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John Thomas Houghton

M, #29097, d. 15 December 1863

Biography

Milit-BegMar 4, 1862Stewart Co., GA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. G, 46th GA Infantry, a private, a POW
DeathDec 15, 1863Cassville, GA, USA, in the Civil War
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Joseph Houghton

M, #29098

Biography

Milit-BegMS, USA, in the Confederate Army, MS, 1st (Patton's) Inf. Comp. A
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Joseph Houghton

M, #29099

Biography

Milit-BegMS, USA, in the Confederate Army, MS, 10th Infantry, Comp. O, New Comp. B
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Joseph Houghton

M, #29100

Biography

Milit-BegConfederate Army, 3rd Conf. Eng. Troops Co. G Artif.
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