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James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton 1487–1548 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1487

Birth Location: Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland

Death Date: Dec 1548

Death Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Father: Sir Morton

Mother: Janet, Crichton

Spouse(s): Lady Morton"

Children(s): Lady Douglas, William Morton, John Douglas, Beatrix Douglas, Beatrice Douglas, Elizabeth (12thGA), Beatrice Douglas, Elizabeth DOUGLAS, Janet (11thGA), Beatrice Douglas, Elizabeth Douglas, Margaret Douglas, Hamilton None, Margaret Baillie, Alexander DOUGLAS, Beatrice Douglas, Alexander DOUGLAS, Lady Elizabeth, Beatrix (12thGA), William Morton

The story of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton began in 1487 in Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland. James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton married Lady Catherine Douglas Countess Of Morton, and had children including Alexander Douglas, Beatrice Douglas, Beatrix Douglas, Beatrix Lady Douglas 12Thga, Elizabeth Douglas, Elizabeth Douglas 12Thga, Hamilton, Janet Whyteford 11Thga, John Douglas, John Whiteford Whitefoord, Lady Elizabeth Morton Douglas 12Thga Might Need To Change This Elizabeth, Lady Margaret Douglas, Margaret Baillie, Margaret Douglas, William Douglas V Morton, William Douglas V Of Morton. James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton passed away in 1548 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton began in 1487 in Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland.
  • James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton married Lady Catherine Douglas Countess Of Morton, and had children including Alexander Douglas, Beatrice Douglas, Beatrix Douglas, Beatrix Lady Douglas 12Thga, Elizabeth Douglas, Elizabeth Douglas 12Thga, Hamilton, Janet Whyteford 11Thga, John Douglas, John Whiteford Whitefoord, Lady Elizabeth Morton Douglas 12Thga Might Need To Change This Elizabeth, Lady Margaret Douglas, Margaret Baillie, Margaret Douglas, William Douglas V Morton, William Douglas V Of Morton.
  • James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton passed away in 1548 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Morton
1459–1512
Birth Location: Morton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland,
SM
Janet, Crichton
1461–1493
Birth Location: Dalkeith, Scotland
JC

Spouses(s)

Lady Morton"
1494–1554
Birth Location: Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland
LM

Children(s)

Lady Douglas
1515–1581
Birth Location: Harbottle Castle, Northumberland, England
LD
William Morton
1517–1552
Birth Location: –
WM
John Douglas
1522–1579
Birth Location: Morton, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
JD
Beatrix Douglas
1535–1553
Birth Location: Scotland
BD
Beatrice Douglas
1534–1583
Birth Location: Morton, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
BD
Elizabeth (12thGA)
1500–1571
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, , Scotland
E(
Beatrice Douglas
1514–1552
Birth Location: Morton, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
BD
Elizabeth DOUGLAS
1517–1581
Birth Location: Morton, Dumfries-shire, , Scotland
ED
Janet (11thGA)
1514–
Birth Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
J(
Beatrice Douglas
1535–1553
Birth Location: Scotland
BD
Elizabeth Douglas
1528–
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
ED
Margaret Douglas
1528–1616
Birth Location: Castle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
MD
Hamilton None
1525–1580
Birth Location: Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland
H
Margaret Baillie
1510–1579
Birth Location: Lamington, Ayrshire, Scotland
MB
Alexander DOUGLAS
1490–
Birth Location: –
AD
Beatrice Douglas
1514–1583
Birth Location: Morton Castle, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
BD
Alexander DOUGLAS
1490–
Birth Location: –
AD
Lady Elizabeth
1500–1571
Birth Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland
LE
Beatrix (12thGA)
1514–1583
Birth Location: Scotland
B(
William Morton
1517–1552
Birth Location: –
WM

James Morton's Ancestors

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James Morton
1487–1548
Birth Place: Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland
Parents
Sir John Douglas, Earl of Morton
1459–1512
Morton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland,
Janet, (Countess) Crichton
1461–1493
Dalkeith, Scotland
Grandparents
James (Charles Douglas, 1st Earl of) Morton
1426–1493
Dalkeith, Scotland
Princess (Joan) Stewart
1428–1486
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Sir (Patrick Cranston) Crichton
1435–1465
Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Deborah (Erskine of Bakersfield) (14thGGM)
1440–1478
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Dalkeith
1395–1457
Elizabeth *
1409–1457
James Stewart
1394–1437
Joan mute)
1424–1437
Robert *
1409–1478
Elizabeth *
1413–1478
Thomas Erskine
1420–1493
Janet Douglas
1429–1451
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Dalkeith
1370–1440
Elizabeth Stewart
1378–1378
James (16thGGF)
1370–1421
Beatrice (16thGGM)
1370–1409
John Scots
1337–1406
Anabella Drummond
1350–1401
*Sir GG
1371–1410
Lady 15thGGM
1385–1439
Elizabeth (16thGGM)
1388–1409
Sir *
1395–1445
Robert *
1376–1452
Lady Lindsay
1389–1421
Sir Dalkeith
1395–1457
Elizabeth *
1409–1457

James Morton's Descendants

1.
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James (Douglas 3rd Earl) Morton (Jan 1487–Dec 1548) m. Lady (Catherine Douglas "Countess of) Morton" (1494–5 Jul 1554)
  1. 1. Lady (Margaret) Douglas 1515–1581 m. James (Hamilton 1st Ear of) Arran 1512–1575 m. James Douglas 1515– m. Sir (James Knight Hamilton of Finnart, Steward of the Royal Household and Master of) Works 1495–1540
    1. 1. Claude (Hamilton Lord van) Paisley 1543–1620 m. Margaretha Seton 1546–1616
      1. 1. Margaret (Hamilton Bailey ( Immigrant ) ( England to Jamestown ) (10thGGM) ? (check) parents) 1585–1690 m. Lewis (Bailey ( Baly ) (Immigrant) (1585-1621)) (10thGGF) 1585–1635
        1. 1. Margaret (Bailey) (9thGGM) 1615–1690 m. John (Rowland II (The Immigrant)) (9thGGF) 1614–1653
      2. 2. Margaret Hamilton 1585–1623 m. William (Marquess of Douglas) Douglas 1589–1658
        1. 1. Grizell Douglas 1615–1641
        2. 2. Jean (Douglas (1602)) (1stC10XR) 1602–1669 m. John (III Hamilton Laird Bargany) I 1604–1657
        3. 3. LUCY DOUGLAS 1602–1699
      3. 3. Frederick (Hamilton (Colonel) . Built Manorhamilton Castle in County Leitrim in Ireland (1590) (#57 in text) (10thGU) AFN LVKZ-NNZ) roskildehistorie 1590–1647 m. Sidney Vaughan 1590–1661
        1. 1. Gustavus (Hamilton Viscount Boyne (Lt. Gen.) (#58 in text) (1stC10XR)) www.roskildehistorie.dk 1639–1723 m. Elizabeth (Brooke Hamilton (Wife of) 1stC10XR) –1721
        2. 2. Christiana (Hamilton (1610)) (1stC10XR) 1610–1700
        3. 3. Rev. (James Hamilton of Manor Hamilton (#57 (b) in text) (1stC10XR)) * 1630–1685 m. Catherine (Leslie Hamilton) (5thC8XR) 1638–1700
      4. 4. Claud (Hamilton of Shawfield (Knight) ( Hamiltons of Woodbrook , Gentlemen of Manor Elieston ) ( Acquired Baldony ) (#47 in text)) (10thGU) 1580–1614 m. Janet Orr 1587–1647 m. Janet (Hamilton ( heir ) of Leckprevick (secundus)) (3rdC19XR) 1583–1613 m. Mary (Hamilton (1613) (Possible mother of Grizel (of Elieston) HAMILTON Born: abt. 1562 Died: abt.) 1615) –1613
        1. 1. William (Hamilton of Manor Elieston, County Tyrone (#48 in text)) (1stC10XR) 1604–1662 m. Beatrix (Campbell Hamilton) (1618) 1618–1667
      5. 5. Margaret (Hamilton (1577)) (10thGA) 1577–1577
      6. 6. Henry (Hamilton (of Paisley) (Died at 3) months) –1585
      7. 7. Alexander (Hamilton (of Paisley) (Died at 8) months) –1587
      8. 8. George (Hamilton of) Greenlaw –1657
      9. 9. James (Hamilton Earl van) Abercorn 1579–1618 m. Marion Hamilton 1584–1632 m. Elizabeth Adam 1579–1616
        1. 1. Robert HAMILTON 1595–1649 m. Lady Isobel 1598–1696
        2. 2. Sarah (Hamilton (Hambleton)) (9thGA) 1616–1690
        3. 3. Hamilton 1607–1679 m. Mary Butler 1605–1680
        4. 4. Lucy Hamilton 1615–1696
        5. 5. Claude (Lord Hamilton van) Strabane 1605–1638 m. Jane ((Jean) Lady) Gordon 1601–1668 m. Agnes SEMPHILL 1607–1651
        6. 6. Sir (William) HAMILTON 1605–1680 m. Jean (Colquhoun Baroness Cathcart (1607)) (2ndC10XR) 1607–1631
        7. 7. Anne Hamilton 1592–1620
        8. 8. Lady (Isobel) Hamilton 1589–1696
        9. 9. Alexander (Hamilton , Lord van Holborn (Knight) (1613)) (8thGU) 1613–1665
        10. 10. James (Hamilton 1st Baron of Strabane , 2nd Earl of Abercorn , 2nd Lord Paisley (#22 in text) (9thGU)) ✔ 1609–1670 m. Catherine (2nd Baroness of Clifton Dowager Duchess of Lennox (Katherine)) * 1592–1637
        11. 11. Anne Hamilton 1592– m. Hugh Semple 1592–1639
        12. 12. Margaret Hamilton 1610–1655 m. James (Hamilton of) Barncluith 1593–1573 m. Sir (William Cunningham of Caprington 9th Earl of Glencairn) (1stC12XR) 1610–1664
        13. 13. Anne Hamilton 1615–1620
        14. 14. Mary Hamilton 1601–1634
        15. 15. Lucrece ("Lucy" Lady) Hamilton 1615–1696
        16. 16. Lucy (Lucrece) Hamilton 1600–1696
        17. 17. Jon. Hamiltoun 1606–1649 m. Agnes (Sempell ( Sempill )) (9thGGM) 1607–1651
        18. 18. Margaret Hamilton 1589–1642
        19. 19. Isobel Hamilton 1563–1620
        20. 20. Gabriel Hamilton 1616–
        21. 21. Agnes Hamilton 1611–
        22. 22. Anne Hamilton 1596–1620
    2. 2. John (Markgraaf) Hamilton 1540–1604 m. Margaret Lyon 1555–1626
      1. 1. James (Hamilton of Letrick,) Knight 1590–1637 m. Jean (Hamilton) (Campbell) 1580–
      2. 2. Margaret (Hamilton (Great-Aunt) Consanguinity Index=2.4% (not) Jean) –1606 m. John (Maxwell , 7th , 8th Lord Maxwell , Earl of Morton (Killed in a feud, Battle of Dryfe Sands) (Consanguinity Index=0.33%)) (3rdC10XR) 1553–1593
      3. 3. Edward Hamilton 1576–1604
      4. 4. John Hamilton 1561–1637 m. Johanna (Jean) Campbell 1580–1669
        1. 1. John (III Hamilton Laird Bargany) I 1604–1657 m. Jean (Douglas (1602)) (1stC10XR) 1602–1669
        2. 2. Mary Hamilton 1597–1557 m. Alexander (Cleland) (10thGGF) 1600–1634
        3. 3. Jean (Hamilton Hay (1602) (11thGA) KNZ9-RZB (Her parents were removed by Wikitree) ) 1602–1658 m. Thomas (Hay 4th Earl of) Park 1616–1683
        4. 4. Thomas HAMILTON 1596–
        5. 5. William HAMILTON 1594–
        6. 6. Catharine (HAMILTON Drummond ( Catherine ) (1598)) (10thGA) 1598– m. James (Drummond 1st of Machany) (1575) 1575–1649
        7. 7. Helen Hamilton 1600–1690
        8. 8. Hugh (Hamilton) ? 1783–
      5. 5. Catharine HAMILTON- 1579–
      6. 6. Jean (Hamilton) (GA) –1625 m. Humphrey (Colquhoun of Luss , Knight (1565)) (1stC11XR) 1565–1592
      7. 7. William (Hamilton " 1st of Ballyfatton " (?) (1stC11XR) (by geni.com "curator" Erica Howton) (not found in) text) 1585–1642
      8. 8. James (1st Baronet Broomhill) Hamilton 1600–1625 m. Anne (Stewart Abernethy (11thGGM) (Ancestor of father, her brother is ancestor of) mother) 1581–1669 m. Jean (Hamilton Heiress of) Parkhead 1620– m. Lady (Ann) Cunningham 1587–1647
        1. 1. John Hamilton 1605–1675 m. Janet (Laurie Brown) ? 1609–1675 m. Elizabeth Craufurd 1615–1635
        2. 2. Dame (Margaret Hamilton , Lady Belhaven (?) question as to mother of Anna) (10thGGM) –1695 m. John (Sir of Biel 1st Lord Belhaven and Stenton) Hamilton 1624–1679
        3. 3. Margaret (Hamilton of Preston (Hamilton) (1625-1695) (10thGGM) * (different from same-named) half-sister) 1625–1695 m. John (Sir of Biel 1st Lord Belhaven and Stenton) Hamilton 1624–1679
        4. 4. William Hamilton 1616–1651 m. Elizabeth Maxwell 1620–1659
        5. 5. General (Sir James 1st Duke of Hamilton 2nd Earl of Cambridge) Hamilton 1606–1649 m. Lady (Mary Feilding ( Margaret Fielding ) (wife of) 11thGU) 1609–1638
        6. 6. Margaret Hamilton 1604–1666 m. John (Earl of Crawford) Lindsay 1598–1678
        7. 7. Marion Hamilton 1600–1680
        8. 8. Claude Hamilton 1604–
        9. 9. Elizabeth Hamilton 1605–
        10. 10. William Hamilton 1608–1681
        11. 11. Anne (HAMILTON (1609)) (11thGA) 1609–1632
        12. 12. Jean (HAMILTON (1616)) (11thGA) 1616– m. John Porterfield 1613–1690
        13. 13. Anne (Hamilton (1634)) (11thGA) 1636–1716
        14. 14. John Hamilton 1641–1658
        15. 15. William Hamilton 1610–1654
        16. 16. Alexander Hamilton 1613–1669
        17. 17. Isobel Hamilton 1598–
        18. 18. Lucy (Lucrece) Hamilton 1600–1696
    3. 3. Margaret Hamilton 1540–1544
    4. 4. Anna Hamilton 1537–1575 m. George (Gordon, 5th Earl of) Huntly 1540–1576
      1. 1. George Gordon 1560–1636 m. Lady (Henrietta Gabrielle Stewart ( Stuart )) (4thC10XR) 1573–1642
        1. 1. Jane ((Jean) Lady) Gordon 1601–1668 m. Claude (Lord Hamilton van) Strabane 1605–1638
        2. 2. Mary (Gordon (1610-1674)) (2ndC10XR) 1610–1674 m. William (Marquess of Douglas) Douglas 1589–1658
    5. 5. Barbara (Hamilton) (11thGA) 1547–1588 m. James (Fleming 4th Lord) Fleming 1534–1558 m. Alexander Gordon 1531–1553
      1. 1. Jean Fleming 1551–1609
      2. 2. Jane Fleming 1554–1608
      3. 3. Thomas Fleming 1556–
    6. 6. Christian (HAMILTON) (11thGA) 1547–1598
    7. 7. John (1st Marquess of Hamilton (11thGU) (2 of) 2) 1532–1604
    8. 8. James Hamilton 1532–
    9. 9. Lady (Elizabeth) Hamilton 1547–1596
    10. 10. Margaret HAMILTON 1540–1544
    11. 11. Margaret HAMILTON 1536–1618
    12. 12. Gavin (HAMILTON of Arran) (11thGU) 1542–1547
    13. 13. Jean (HAMILTON) (11thGA) 1545–1596
    14. 14. David (HAMILTON) (1542) 1542–1611 m. Agnes (Laidlaw) Hamilton 1570–1680
      1. 1. James (Hamilton) (1612) 1612–1700 m. Elizabeth (Bessie) WILSON 1612–1684
        1. 1. John (Hamilton (1622)) (2ndC10XR) 1622–1696 m. Christian Sheills 1632–1704
    15. 15. Gawain Hamilton 1534–1547
    16. 16. Charles (Stuart) Stewart 1555–1576
    17. 17. Margaret (Hamilton Pethein (1550-1611) (Some people question her existence)) (10thGA) 1550–1611 m. Rev (Alexander Pethein ( Peden ), Baron of Kylesmuir and 1st Laird of Auchinlongford (1560-1611) (Y-DNA) R1b) 1560–1611
    18. 18. James (Hamilton) V 1537–1608
    19. 19. Margaret Hamilton 1505–1544
    20. 20. Jean Hamilton –1556
    21. 21. Johanna Hamilton 1535–1560
  2. 2. William (Douglas V of) Morton 1517–1552
  3. 3. John Douglas 1522–1579
  4. 4. Beatrix Douglas 1535–1553
  5. 5. Beatrice Douglas 1534–1583
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Douglas) (12thGA) 1500–1571 m. Sir (George Douglas of Pittendreich "A Red Douglas ") (14thGU) 1500–1552
    1. 1. James (Douglas , 4th Earl of Morton (Possibly murdered the secretary of Mary Queen of Scots) . Beheaded by means of the Maiden, which he himself was said to have introduced to Scotland) (1stC12XR) 1516–1581 m. Lady (Elizabeth Morton Douglas (12thGA) Might need to change this) Elizabeth 1500–1571
    2. 2. David (Douglas , of Colbrandspath , 7th Earl of Angus (1stC12XR) Consanguinity) Index=0.01% 1515–1558 m. Margaret (Hamilton , Countess of Angus (1stC12XR) Consanguinity) Index=0.01% –1596
      1. 1. Archibald (Douglas , 8th Earl of Angus and 5th Earl of Morton) (2ndC11XR) 1555–1588 m. Jean (Lyon , Countess of Angus) (1stC13XR) 1556–1609
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Douglas , of Colbrandspath , of Angus (2ndC11XR) Consanguinity) Index=1.62% –1637
        1. 1. John (Maxwell , 7th , 8th Lord Maxwell , Earl of Morton (Killed in a feud, Battle of Dryfe Sands) (Consanguinity Index=0.33%)) (3rdC10XR) 1553–1593 m. Margaret (Hamilton (Great-Aunt) Consanguinity Index=2.4% (not) Jean) –1606
  7. 7. Beatrice Douglas 1514–1552
  8. 8. Elizabeth DOUGLAS 1517–1581
  9. 9. Janet (Whyteford) (11thGA) 1514–
  10. 10. Beatrice Douglas 1535–1553
  11. 11. Elizabeth Douglas 1528–
  12. 12. Margaret Douglas 1528–1616
  13. 13. Hamilton 1525–1580
  14. 14. Margaret Baillie 1510–1579
  15. 15. Alexander DOUGLAS 1490–
  16. 16. Beatrice Douglas 1514–1583
  17. 17. Alexander DOUGLAS 1490–
  18. 18. Lady (Elizabeth Morton Douglas (12thGA) Might need to change this) Elizabeth 1500–1571 m. James (Douglas , 4th Earl of Morton (Possibly murdered the secretary of Mary Queen of Scots) . Beheaded by means of the Maiden, which he himself was said to have introduced to Scotland) (1stC12XR) 1516–1581
  19. 19. Beatrix (lady Douglas) (12thGA) 1514–1583 m. Robert (MAXWELL , 5th ( 6th ) Lord of Carlaverock) (2ndC15XR) 1525–1552
  20. 20. William (Douglas V) Morton 1517–1552

James Morton's Timeline

10 Records

1454
1454
Birth of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1487
Jan 1487
Birth of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1487
1487
Birth of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1487
Jan 1487
Birth of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Pumpherston, Mid, Lothian, Scotland
Pumpherston, Mid, Lothian, Scotland
1487
Jan 1487
Birth of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland
Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland
1548
Dec 1548
Age 61
Death of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland
Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland
1548
Dec 1548
Age 61
Death of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1548
Dec 1548
Age 61
Death of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
1548
Dec 1548
Age 61
Death of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen, Scotland
1553
DEC 1553
Age 66
Death of James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton in Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland
Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1487
    Event Place: Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1487
    Event Place: Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1454
    Event Place: Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1487
    Event Place: Pumpherston, Mid, Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1487
    Event Place: Pumpherston, Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morton Earl of Morton
    Record Source: Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1548
    Event Place: Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1548
    Event Place: Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: DEC 1553
    Event Place: Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1548
    Event Place: Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1548
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Scotland
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