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Note: 891 in Pike Co AL _UID: 4AFF25BEC85D4C1EBE6CFF829F71AFE70C1E Change Date: 6 Nov 2006 at 21:52 Father: James William Rhodes b: Abt 1774 in Brunswick Co NC Mother: Mary Williamson b: Abt 1780 in Georgetown District SC Marriage 1 Anna Nancy Cribb b: 7 Nov 1805 in Bladen Co NC Married: in NC Change Date: 27 Jul 2006 Children Edward Lee Rhodes Rebecca L. Rhodes William Calvin Rhodes b: 1820 in NC Kitsey Ann Rhodes b: 17 Nov 1826 in Columbus Co NC Amos Lisbon Rhodes b: 30 Jan 1830 in Columbus Co NC Susan C. Rhodes b: 1832 in NC Thomas W. Rhodes b: 1839 in Stewart Co GA Samuel Rhodes b: 12 Nov 1848 in GA Source: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=carolyn4548&id=I727 ----------------------------------------------- Note: He married Anna Cribb ca 1824 Columbus Co., North Carolina. Anna was born 7 Nov. 1805 Possum Island, Bladen Co. North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas Cribb II and Sarah Margaret Fowler. She was christened Union Springs Primitive Baptis. Anna died 10 Dec. 1879 in at home, Milo (now Spring Hill), Pike Co. AL, at 74 years of age. Her body was interred Dec. 1879 Pike Co., AL. Rhodes cemetery is located west of Highway 87, from Troy, Alabama, pass the paved road, go to 1st house on right. The cemetery is hidden about 3/4 mile behind this house. It was on Samuel Rhodes farm when he died. Later Chris Townsend owned the farm. Samuels four sons, Jonathan, Amos, Edward and Thomas plus his son-in-law, Joseph Taylor Sr., were in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Thomas and Joseph died while in the army. The Samuel Rhodes Family Samuel Rhodes' parents are believed to have come from Pennsylvania and settled in North Carolina. Samuel married John Fowler's granddaughter, Anna Nancy Cribb, in Columbus County, North Carolina in the early 1820's. Anna and Samuel followed the caravan of western travelers in the mid-1830's and resided in Georgia for more than a decade. In January of 1836, Samuel enlisted at Vienna in Dooly County to serve as a private in the Creek Indian War. Less than three months were needed for the troops to stop a group of Creeks from Alabama as they pushed southward through Georgia in the attempt to reach Florida before being forced onto reservations in the west. On their way they had burned a village and captured a few steamers on the Chattahoochee when Federal troops interfered. Samuel's short service entitled him to a land bounty later. After living in Stewart County for a time, Samuel moved his family to Dooly County to farm the land and raise cattle and sheep. By the end of 1850 or the first part of 1851, the news of free or cheap land in Alabama compelled Samuel to join the rest of the relatives who had moved earlier. He and his sons herded 400 head of sheep into Alabama during their move. Several members of Anna's family had chosen the unsettled wilderness area in the present southwest section of Pike Co, Alabama in which to make their homes. Anna's aunt and uncle, Elizabeth Fowler and Isaac Simmons, were one of the first families to settle this area. Anna's grandfather, John Fowler, came to live with his children that were in this county. A few years after John's death, Ann's parents, Sarah Margaret Fowler and Thomas Cribb, moved into Pike County followed closely by Anna and Samuel. The forests and rivers of Pike County provided these early families with abundant game and fish for sport and food. When the forests were cleared the lands yielded corn, oats, rice, potatoes, sugar cane and cotton. The farmers also raised cattle, hogs, poultry, and sheep for wool. They produced for themselves all the necessities of life at home. The women made their own soap, spun and wove their clothes. The men slaughtered their own animals and cured them in their smoke houses. Yet these people were dependent on their family and neighbors to help finish these jobs quickly. The ladies would piece together a quilt while passing around lively bits of gossip. Together they would prepare a large meal while the men struggled to raise a house in a single day ending with a neighborhood feast. When a farmer's field of corn had been cut, he invited everyone over to help him shuck the corn. A hundred bushels of corn could be shucked in a single evening with teams completing to see which could shuck the highest pile. The evening would often end in a loud corncob battle. In April of 1858, Samuel bought 40 acres of land from his father-in-law, Thomas Cribb, for less than one dollar per acre. Samuel learned that the money crop was cotton and planted most of his land in that. His children had spread out and made their homes in the region south of his in Coffee County, Alabama and Holmes County, Florida. Some could even afford to buy a slave or two to help with the crops and livestock. Talk of seceding from the Union to keep the few slaves that belonged to them persuaded the Rhodes to place their loyalty in their state instead of the Union. Many southerners were under the impression that this war to protect their property would be just a skirmish and that few lives would be lost. Some joined the army only to get a lifetime pension just as their grandfathers had received. Anna and Samuel's children were deeply involved in the Civil War and their lives were greatly affected by it. The oldest, Jonathan Bryant Rhodes had worked in Dooly County, Georgia as a miller and married his wife Hester there. They moved to Coffee County, Alabama about the time his parents moved, where Jonathan began farming. At the age of 37 he joined the Confederate Army as a private on December 31, 1862 leaving behind Hester to care for their eight children and the farm. Samuel's second child Kitsy Ann Rhodes was also married in Dooly County before she moved to Coffee County, Alabama with her husband Joseph Taylor and their children about 1856. Joseph joined Company C, 34th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. On June 4, 1863 Joseph died in a Confederate hospital in Montgomery, Montgomery Co, Alabama of measles. More deaths during the Civil War were caused by disease and poor sanitation than by battle wounds. Amos Lisbon Rhodes came to Alabama with his parents but met and married Annie Missouri Nelson in Homes County, Florida during the family's annual trip to Pensacola for supplies. The family would camp along the way and meet the families that lived nearby. The Nelson farm was large and inviting to travelers who brought news from other places. The Civil War in Florida had a lasting effect on Amos. More may be read about this on page 8, The Amos Lisbon Rhodes Family. Susan C. Rhodes married Pulaskie Grissett after her parents moved to Alabama. Not much is known of this couple. Edward Lee Rhodes and Thomas W. Rhodes joined the same regiment at the first of the war. Thomas was killed a year later. Edward served the length of the war. More may be read about this on page 11, The Edward Lee Rhodes Family. Rebecca Lydia Rhodes was a young girl when she moved with her parents to Alabama. Little is known about her except of her marriage to Mr. White then later to Bill Peters. The Rhodes' homeland of southeastern Alabama and northwestern Florida was devastated after the war. The Confederate Army had impressed much of the livestock. Farms and ranches were in need of repairs after four years of neglect. Years of hard work lay ahead of them as they tried to rebuild their homes. THE STATE OF ALABAMA, PIKE COUNTY On this 3rd day of May, A.D. 1851, Personally appeared before me, Bird Fitzpatrick, Judge of Probate in and for said State and County, Samuel Rhodes, aged 53 years, a resident of Pike County in said State, who being sworn according to Law, declares that he is the identical Samuel Rhodes who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain William Jordon in the Georgia Regiment of Militia commanded by Major William Burgis (does not know his Colonel), in the War with the Creek Indians, A.D. 1836 and known as the Creek War. That he volunteered and was mustered into service at Vienna, Dooly County, Ga. On or about the first days of January, A.D. 1836, for the term of three months and continued in active service in said War for the term of two months and a few days and was honorably discharged at Vienna, Ga. On or about the 1st days of March, A.D. 1836, as will appear by The Muster Roll of his said company. He saith that he received no written certificate of discharge, but received his pay at Vienna, Ga. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the "act granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States", passed September 28th, 1850. His Samuel X Rhodes Mark Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that I believe the said to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated. Given under my hand and seal of office at Troy, Pike Co., Ala., May 3rd, A.D. 1851. Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate Pike Co., Ala. BOUNTY LAND CLAIM The State of Alabama County of Pike On this ninth day of June, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, Jason Tyson a Justice of the Peace duly authorised to administer oaths within and for the County of Pike and State aforesaid, Samuel Rhodes, aged 56 years, a resident of Pike County in the State of Alabama who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Samuel Rhodes who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain William Jordon in the Regiment of Georgia Volunteers commanded by Major William Burgis in the war with the Creek Indians 1836, that he volunteered at Vienna, Georgia on or about the tenth day of January, A.D. 1836 or 37 for the term of three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of two months and was honorably discharged at Vienna, Georgia on or about the 10th day of March, A.D. 1836 or 37. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. He further declares that he never has received any Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress. His Samuel X Rhodes Mark We, John W. Thompson and William A. Whittington residents of Pike County in the State of Alabama upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Samuel Rhodes in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be. his John W. X Thompson mark (signed) William A. Whittington The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. (signed) Jason Tyson, J.P. FamilyTies Database, Ancestry.com, Craig Smith, craigsmith@@sc.rr.com Sources: Title: "Watson, Henderson, Ard, Holley, Collinsworth File" Author: SK Watson Publication: GenCircles Website Note: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=watson1912&id=I1504 Repository: Note: www.Gencircles.com, Ancestry.Com Media: Electronic Title: "Colleton County Connections" Author: Carolyn R Ramsey, compiler Publication: www.Rootsweb.com Repository: Note: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=carolyn4548&id=I733 Media: Electronic Page: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=carolyn4548&id=I733 Title: Census Author: United States Repository: Note: NARA Media: Census Page: 1860, Pike Co, Alabama Text: Image attached Title: Debbie Blair Owen Research Author: Debbie Blair Owen, compiler Publication: Coffee County Heritage Book Note: PO Box 250, Silverhill, Alabama 36576 Repository: Media: Book Title: Census Author: United States Repository: Note: NARA Media: Census Page: 1870, Troy, Pike Co, Alabama Text: Image attached Title: Census Author: United States Repository: Note: NARA Media: Census Page: 1860, Pike Co, Alabama, Milo P.O., Pg 103, Ancestry Image 103 Text: Image attached Title: Debbie Blair Owen Research Author: Debbie Blair Owen, compiler Publication: Coffee County Heritage Book Note: PO Box 250, Silverhill, Alabama 36576 Repository: Media: Book Text: "Bought 40 acres from father-in-law, Thomas Cribb, for less than $1 per acre in the present southwest section of Pike Co, Alabama." --------------------------------- ========================================================== From: Family Ties Database Compiled by Craig Smith The Samuel Rhodes Family Samuel Rhodes'parents are believed to have come from Pennsylvania and settled in North Carolina. Samuel married John Fowler's granddaughter, Anna Nancy Cribb, in Columbus County, North Carolina in the early 1820's. Anna and Samuel followed the caravan of western travelers in the mid-1830's and resided in Georgia for more than a decade. In January of 1836, Samuel enlisted at Vienna in Dooly County to serve as a private in the Creek Indian War. Less than three months were needed for the troops to stop a group of Creeks from Alabama as they pushed southward through Georgia in the attempt to reach Florida before being forced onto reservations in the west. On their way they had burned a village and captured a few steamers on the Chattahoochee when Federal troops interfered. Samuel's short service entitled him to a land bounty later. After living in Stewart County for a time, Samuel moved his family to Dooly County to farm the land and raise cattle and sheep. By the end of 1850 or the first part of 1851, the news of free or cheap land in Alabama compelled Samuel to join the rest of the relatives who had moved earlier. He and his sons herded 400 head of sheep into Alabama during their move. Several members of Anna's family had chosen the unsettled wilderness area in the present southwest section of Pike Co, Alabama in which to make their homes. Anna's aunt and uncle, Elizabeth Fowler and Isaac Simmons, were one of the first families to settle this area. Anna's grandfather, John Fowler, came to live with his children that were in this county. A few years after John's death, Ann's parents, Sarah Margaret Fowler and Thomas Cribb, moved into Pike County followed closely by Anna and Samuel. The forests and rivers of Pike County provided these early families with abundant game and fish for sport and food. When the forests were cleared the lands yielded corn, oats, rice, potatoes, sugar cane and cotton. The farmers also raised cattle, hogs, poultry, and sheep for wool. They produced for themselves all the necessities of life at home. The women made their own soap, spun and wove their clothes. The men slaughtered their own animals and cured them in their smoke houses. Yet these people were dependent on their family and neighbors to help finish these jobs quickly. The ladies would piece together a quilt while passing around lively bits of gossip. Together they would prepare a large meal while the men struggled to raise a house in a single day ending with a neighborhood feast. When a farmer's field of corn had been cut, he invited everyone over to help him shuck the corn. A hundred bushels of corn could be shucked in a single evening with teams competing to see which could shuck the highest pile. The evening would often end in a loud corn cob battle. In April of 1858, Samuel bought 40 acres of land from his father-in-law, Thomas Cribb, for less than one dollar per acre. Samuel learned that the money crop was cotton and planted most of his land in that. His children had spread out and made their homes in the region south of his in Coffee County, Alabama and Holmes County, Florida. Some could even afford to buy a slave or two to help with the crops and livestock. Talk of seceding from the Union to keep the few slaves that belonged to them persuaded the Rhodes to place their loyalty in their state instead of the Union. Many southerners were under the impression that this war to protect their property would be just a skirmish and that few lives would be lost. Some joined the army only to get a lifetime pension just as their grandfathers had received. Anna and Samuel's children were deeply involved in the Civil War and their lives were greatly affected by it. The oldest, Jonathan Bryant Rhodes had worked in Dooly County, Georgia as a miller and married his wife Hester there. They moved to Coffee County, Alabama about the time his parents moved, where Jonathan began farming. At the age of 37 he joined the Confederate Army as a private on December 31, 1862 leaving behind Hester to care for their eight children and the farm. Samuel's second child Kitsy Ann Rhodes was also married in Dooly County before she moved to Coffee County, Alabama with her husband Joseph Taylor and their children about 1856. Joseph joined Company C, 34th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. On June 4, 1863 Joseph died in a Confederate hospital in Montgomery, Montgomery Co, Alabama of measles. More deaths during the Civil War were caused by disease and poor sanitation than by battle wounds. Amos Lisbon Rhodes came to Alabama with his parents but met and married Annie Missouri Nelson in Homes County, Florida during the family's annual trip to Pensacola for supplies. The family would camp along the way and meet the families that lived nearby. The Nelson farm was large and inviting to travelers who brought news from other places. The Civil War in Florida had a lasting effect on Amos. More may be read about this on page 8, of The Amos Lisbon Rhodes Family. Susan C. Rhodes married Pulaskie Grissett after her parents moved to Alabama. Not much is known of this couple. Edward Lee Rhodes and Thomas W. Rhodes joined the same regiment at the first of the war. Thomas was killed a year later. Edward served the length of the war. More may be read about this on page 11, The Edward Lee Rhodes Family. Rebecca Lydia Rhodes was a young girl when she moved with her parents to Alabama. Little is known about her except of her marriage to Mr. White then later to Bill Peters. The Rhodes' homeland of southeastern Alabama and northwestern Florida was devastated after the war. The Confederate Army had impressed much of the livestock. Farms and ranches were in need of repairs after four years of neglect. Years of hard work lay ahead of them as they tried to rebuild their homes. ========================================================== 1 2 Birth: 5 MAY 1798 in Brunswick County North Carolina USA Death: 29 MAR 1891 in Troy, Pike County, Alabama USA Burial: 30 MAR 1891 Pike County, Alabama USA Note: Rhodes Cemetery The Cemetery was originally on Samuel Rhodes farm. Event: U. S. Census Note: ========================================================= 1860 United States Federal Census Eastern Division, Pike County, Alabama Samuel Rhodes Head 62 Born in North Carolina Occupation: Farmer Ann Rhodes Wife 54 Born in North Carolina L R Rhodes daughter 16 Born in Georgia Thos W Rhodes son 21 Born in Georgia Occupation: Farmer ======================================================== 1870 United States Federal Census Grimes, Pike County, Alabama Samuel Rhodes Head 72 Born in North Carolina Occupation: Farmer Annie Rhodes Wife 65 Born in North Carolina Rebeca Rhodes daughter 24 Born in Alabama James Wood 30 Farm Labor ======================================================= Event: Creek Indian War Military Note: ========================================================== From: Family Ties Database Compiled by Craig Smith In January of 1836, Samuel enlisted at Vienna in Dooly County to serve as a private in the Creek Indian War. Less than three months were needed for the troops to stop a group of Creeks from Alabama as they pushed southward through Georgia in the attempt to reach Florida before being forced onto reservations in the west. On their way they had burned a village and captured a few steamers on the Chattahoochee when Federal troops interfered. Samuel's short service entitled him to a land bounty later. ========================================================== ========================================================== THE STATE OF ALABAMA, PIKE COUNTY On this 3rd day of May, A.D. 1851 Personally appeared before me, Bird Fitzpatrick, Judge of Probate in and for said State and County, Samuel Rhodes, aged 53 years, a resident of Pike County in said State, who being sworn according to Law, declares that he is the identical Samuel Rhodes who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain William Jordon in the Georgia Regiment of Militia commanded by Major William Burgis (does not know his Colonel), in the War with the Creek Indians, A.D. 1836 and known as the Creek War. That he volunteered and was mustered into service at Vienna, Dooly County, Ga. On or about the first days of January, A.D. 1836, for the term of three months and continued in active service in said War for the term of two months and a few days and was honorably discharged at Vienna, Ga. On or about the 1st days of March, A.D. 1836, as will appear by The Muster Roll of his said company. He saith that he received no written certificate of discharge, but received his pay at Vienna, Ga. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the "act granting bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States", passed September 28th, 1850. His Samuel X Rhodes Mark Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that I believe the said to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated. Given under my hand and seal of office at Troy, Pike Co., Ala., May 3rd, A.D. 1851. Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate Pike Co., Ala. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOUNTY LAND CLAIM The State of Alabama County of Pike On this ninth day of June, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five Personally appeared before me, Jason Tyson, a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County of Pike and State aforesaid, Samuel Rhodes, aged 56 years, a resident of Pike County in the State of Alabama who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Samuel Rhodes who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain William Jordon in the Regiment of Georgia Volunteers commanded by Major William Burgis in the war with the Creek Indians 1836, that he volunteered at Vienna, Georgia on or about the tenth day of January, A.D. 1836 or 37 for the term of three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of two months and was honorably discharged at Vienna, Georgia on or about the 10th day of March, A.D. 1836 or 37. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. He further declares that he never has received any Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress. His Samuel X Rhodes Mark We, John W. Thompson and William A. Whittington residents of Pike County in the State of Alabama upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Samuel Rhodes in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be. His John W. X Thompson mark (signed) William A. Whittington The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. (signed) Jason Tyson, J.P ========================================================== Father: James William Rhodes b: ABT 1774 in Brunswick County North Carolina USA Mother: Mary Williamson b: in Georgetown District South Carolina USA Marriage 1 Anna Nancy Cribb b: 7 NOV 1805 in Possum Island, Bladen County North Carolina USA Married: ABT 1824 in North Carolina USA Children William Calvin Rhodes b: 1821 in North Carolina USA Jonathan Bryant Rhodes b: 1825 in Columbus, North Carolina USA Kitsy Ann Rhodes b: 17 NOV 1826 in Columbus County North Carolina USA Amos Lisbon Rhodes b: 30 JAN 1830 in Columbus, South Carolina USA Susan C Rhodes b: 1831 in Columbus, North Carolina, USA Edward Lee Rhodes b: 10 JUL 1833 in Columbus, North Carolina USA Thomas W Rhodes b: 1839 in Georgia USA Rebecca Lydia Rhodes b: 1844 in Dooley, Franklin, Georgia USA Samuel J Rhodes b: 12 NOV 1848 in Dooley, Franklin County, Georgia USA Sources: Abbrev: Family Archives of Carolyn Ramsey Title: GEDCOM file imported on 23 Feb 2002. From Carolyn Ramsey And Ramsey Family Connections Compiled by Carolyn R Ramsey And Colleton County Connections, Compiled by Carolyn Ramsey Some of Carorlyn Ramsey's sources may have included: ------------------------------------------ John J. (Joey) Cordray, Jr. Fiscal Tech, Main OR, Medical University of South Carolina ------------------------------------------ Barry Fox (ggson of Jervie P Fox) ------------------------------------------ Family Archives of Hayward-Grooms Family From the research and compilation done by Michele Yvonne Hayward-Tate ------------------------------------------ SC Low Country Families: Bamberg, Epting, Folk, Mears, Padgett, Rentz, Reynolds & Many More compiled by Steve Mears ------------------------------------------ Family Archives of Hooper, Crosby. Bianchi and Related Families This is the main source for the Twig, Tree, and Treasure, A Genealogical Sojourn project. Oral and documented family information was complied by Linda Hooper and Barbara Hooper nee Crosby, later agumented with additions by Lee and Cathy Galloway nee Hooper. A special Thank You to Michele Yvonne Hayward Tate and her family for a lot of help with the "Southern" lines. The project has been continued by Linda and Mike Bianchi. ------------------------------------------ The Family Lines of Steve and Jo Ann Moody Families include: The Moody family of Virginia, the Purswell and Isaacks families of Texas, the Durham family of North Carolina and the Baker family of Virginia and Kentucky. Other related families - Stivender, Creel, Dykes, Perkinson, Beaty, Hutto, Hartzog, Carroll and Walker http://www.geocities.com/astromood/index.htm ------------------------------------------ Abbrev: Family Archives of Hooper / Crosby / Bianchi and Related Families Title: Twig, Tree & Treasure A Genealogical Sojourn Bianchi's Twig, Tree & Treasure A Genealogical Sojourn by Linda & Mike Bianchi, email: twigtree@@milin.net The project started in earnest during the 1960's and has continued sporadically from then on with help by various family members and a lot of friends. Oral and documented family information was complied by Linda Bianchi nee Hooper and Barbara Hooper nee Crosby, later augmented with additions by Lee and Cathy nee Hooper Galloway. A special Thank You to Michele Yvonne Hayward Tate and her family and to Amy Holtgrewe Haertling and her family, for their generous help. The project continues to be updated and expanded by Linda and Mike Bianchi. Not all of the source data is listed simply because the data is a compilation from many different sources, most which were family oral history records. Some data will have individuals or groups listed as the source of information. While these persons should be credited and are thanked for making significant contributions to this work, they should by no means be construed as being the only source for that particular data or as the only person to have worked on that line.
Note: Name: Samuel Thomas Rhodes Given Name: Samuel Thomas Surname: Rhodes Sex: M Birth: 5 May 1798 in Georgetown Dist SC Death: 29 Mar 1
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