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William Benjamin Skaggs 1797–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1797

Birth Location: Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY

Death Date: 5 Sep 1886

Death Location: Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Aaron Skaggs

Mother: Sarah Lyon

Spouse(s): Lindsey Meredith, Sarah SMITH, Sarah Smith

Children(s): Amanda Skaggs, Nathan Skaggs, Archable Skaggs, Susan Skaggs, James Skaggs, Siller Skaggs, Cela Skaggs, Siller Skaggs, Susan Skaggs, Amanda Skaggs, Nathan Skaggs, James Skaggs, Archibald Skaggs, William Skaggs, David Skaggs, William Skaggs, Fredric Skaggs, John Skaggs, William Skaggs, William SKAGGS, John SKAGGS, William Skaggs, Frederick Skaggs, Celia Skaggs, Amanda Skaggs, Daniel Skaggs, Archibald Skaggs, Francis Skaggs, David Skaggs, John Skaggs, Sarah Skaggs, Mary Skaggs, William Skaggs, Susannah Skaggs

In 1797, William Benjamin Skaggs entered the world in Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY, born to Aaron Skaggs And Sarah Sally Lyon. William Benjamin Skaggs married Lindsey Meredith, Sarah A Smith, Sarah Ann Smith, and had children including Amanda Ann Skaggs, Amanda S Skaggs, Amanda Skaggs, Archable Skaggs, Archibald D Skaggs, Archibald Skaggs, Cela Skaggs, Celia Skaggs, Daniel Nathan Skaggs, David Skaggs, Francis Marion Skaggs, Frederick Skaggs, Fredric Skaggs, James Skaggs, John Keith Skaggs, John Skaggs, Mary Skaggs, Nathan Skaggs, Sarah F Skaggs, Siller Skaggs, Susan Ann Skaggs, Susan Skaggs, Susannah Susan Ann Skaggs, William A William Skaggs, William D Skaggs, William Skaggs. William Benjamin Skaggs passed away in 1886 in Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1797, William Benjamin Skaggs entered the world in Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY, born to Aaron Skaggs And Sarah Sally Lyon.
  • William Benjamin Skaggs married Lindsey Meredith, Sarah A Smith, Sarah Ann Smith, and had children including Amanda Ann Skaggs, Amanda S Skaggs, Amanda Skaggs, Archable Skaggs, Archibald D Skaggs, Archibald Skaggs, Cela Skaggs, Celia Skaggs, Daniel Nathan Skaggs, David Skaggs, Francis Marion Skaggs, Frederick Skaggs, Fredric Skaggs, James Skaggs, John Keith Skaggs, John Skaggs, Mary Skaggs, Nathan Skaggs, Sarah F Skaggs, Siller Skaggs, Susan Ann Skaggs, Susan Skaggs, Susannah Susan Ann Skaggs, William A William Skaggs, William D Skaggs, William Skaggs.
  • William Benjamin Skaggs passed away in 1886 in Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Skaggs
1760–1809
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Sarah Lyon
1760–1809
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lindsey Meredith
1798–1837
Birth Location: Greene, Kentucky, United States
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Sarah SMITH
–1861
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Smith
1821–1902
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Amanda Skaggs
1808–
Birth Location: –
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Nathan Skaggs
1808–
Birth Location: –
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Archable Skaggs
1808–
Birth Location: –
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Susan Skaggs
1808–
Birth Location: –
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James Skaggs
1808–
Birth Location: –
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Siller Skaggs
1826–
Birth Location: –
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Cela Skaggs
1826–1878
Birth Location: –
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Siller Skaggs
1828–
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Susan Skaggs
1829–1907
Birth Location: Edmondson, Kentucky, United States
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Amanda Skaggs
1831–1908
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Nathan Skaggs
1834–1910
Birth Location: Forks, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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James Skaggs
1837–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Archibald Skaggs
1838–1914
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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William Skaggs
1847–1930
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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David Skaggs
1852–1927
Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, United States
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William Skaggs
1861–1939
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Fredric Skaggs
1847–1917
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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John Skaggs
1858–
Birth Location: –
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William Skaggs
1861–1930
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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William SKAGGS
1849–1930
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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John SKAGGS
1852–1927
Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, United States
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William Skaggs
1861–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Frederick Skaggs
1847–1918
Birth Location: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Celia Skaggs
1827–1878
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
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Amanda Skaggs
1831–1907
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Daniel Skaggs
1834–1910
Birth Location: Forks, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Archibald Skaggs
1832–1914
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Francis Skaggs
1848–1938
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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David Skaggs
1852–1927
Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, United States
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John Skaggs
1853–1943
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Skaggs
1856–1909
Birth Location: Ugly Creek, Kentucky, United States
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Mary Skaggs
1857–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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William Skaggs
1861–1934
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Susannah Skaggs
1829–1907
Birth Location: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
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William Skaggs's Ancestors

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William Skaggs
1797–1886
Birth Place: Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
Parents
Aaron Skaggs
1760–1809
Virginia, United States
Sarah (Sally) Lyon
1760–1809
Washington, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Richard Skaggs
1744–1818
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Wills
1728–1821
Corscombe, Dorset, England
Humberston ("Capt" Lyon) Jr
1724–1783
Hannah Crabtree
1724–
Great-Grandparents
James Skaggs
1720–1781
Rachel Moredock
1705–1805
Humberston Lyon
1696–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Skaggs
1674–1766
Ephriam HUNTER)
1670–1700
John Lyon
1663–1712
Countess Strathmore
1663–1723

William Skaggs's Descendants

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William (Benjamin) Skaggs (18 Nov 1797–5 Sep 1886) m. Lindsey Meredith (1798–1837) m. Sarah (Ann) SMITH (–1861) m. Sarah (A) Smith (1821–24 January 1902)
  1. 1. Amanda Skaggs 1808–
  2. 2. Nathan Skaggs 1808–
  3. 3. Archable Skaggs 1808–
  4. 4. Susan Skaggs 1808–
  5. 5. James Skaggs 1808–
  6. 6. Siller Skaggs 1826–
  7. 7. Cela Skaggs 1826–1878
  8. 8. Siller Skaggs 1828–
  9. 9. Susan (Ann) Skaggs 1829–1907
  10. 10. Amanda (Ann) Skaggs 1831–1908
  11. 11. Nathan Skaggs 1834–1910
  12. 12. James Skaggs 1837–
  13. 13. Archibald Skaggs 1838–1914
  14. 14. William (D) Skaggs 1847–1930
  15. 15. David Skaggs 1852–1927
  16. 16. William (A William) Skaggs 1861–1939
  17. 17. Fredric Skaggs 1847–1917
  18. 18. John Skaggs 1858–
  19. 19. William Skaggs 1861–1930
  20. 20. William SKAGGS 1849–1930
  21. 21. John (Keith) SKAGGS 1852–1927
  22. 22. William Skaggs 1861–
  23. 23. Frederick Skaggs 1847–1918 m. Sarah (Cathleen) Witherspoon 1854–1934
    1. 1. John (Porter) Skaggs 1887–1970 m. Rebecca (Nevada "Becky") Graham 1889–1906 m. Ethel (B) Braziel 1896–1958
      1. 1. Clarence (David) Skaggs 1918–2003 m. Dessie (Odell) Simpson 1919–1996 m. Lela (N.) Bradford 1922–
        1. 1. John (David) Skaggs 1950–2010
      2. 2. Claudie (Lee) Skaggs 1925–1994 m. Ruth ("Ruthie" Gertrude) Norman 1934–2013
      3. 3. Milford (Ray) Skaggs 1932–1992 m. Mary (Ellen Helton) "Greenfield" 1932–2010
      4. 4. Jewel (Mae) Skaggs 1914–1982 m. Speed (Reed) Gafford 1906–1984
        1. 1. Kenneth (Lee) Gafford 1935–2004 m. Goldia (Faye) Cantrell 1935–2015
        2. 2. Allen (George (AG)) Gafford 1937–2017 m. Jo (Ann) Reynolds 1937–2018
        3. 3. Lou (Ann) Gafford 1942–1992 m. Robert (Andrew) Coleman 1940–2009
      5. 5. Marvin (Weaver) Skaggs 1921–1995 m. Cora (Elizabeth) Bradford 1920–1988 m. Hattie (Marie) King 1927–2012
        1. 1. Helen (Marie) Skaggs 1946–2010 m. Oscar (Franklin) Brown 1940–2015
        2. 2. Jerry (Don) Skaggs 1948–1948
    2. 2. James (Nathan) Skaggs 1878–1940 m. Jessie (Lola) Wilson 1896–1976
      1. 1. Charles (Edward Skaggs) Sr 1931–2007
      2. 2. Mary (Jewel) Skaggs 1917–2001 m. Eber (Jr.) Swindle 1917–
      3. 3. Myrtle (Natie) Skaggs 1912–
      4. 4. Marshal Skaggs 1909–
    3. 3. Eugene ("Jack") Skaggs 1895–1985 m. Roxie (Pearl) Jackson 1899–1996
      1. 1. Francis (Pearl) Skaggs 1936–1936
      2. 2. Carl (Andrew) Skaggs 1920–1998
    4. 4. Bernettie ("Nettie") Skaggs 1898–1910
    5. 5. Drucille (Belle) Skaggs 1880–1962
    6. 6. Mary (Flossy) Skaggs 1883–1950 m. Flemmons (Petway) Petty 1881–1959
      1. 1. Johnnie (Beatrice) Petty 1907–1985
      2. 2. Birdie (Leslie) Petty 1903–1990 m. Willie (Mae) Smith 1906–
        1. 1. Roy (W C) Petty 1922–1979
      3. 3. Flemmons (Petway Petty) Jr 1912–1967 m. Reba (P) Day 1915–
        1. 1. Helen (Pauline) Petty 1935–2016
        2. 2. Harold (Gene) Petty 1939–1982
      4. 4. Quincie (R) Petty 1905–1985 m. Frank (J) Bullard 1897–
        1. 1. Mary (Frances) Bullard 1925–
    7. 7. WIlliam (David) Skaggs 1873–1907 m. Martha (J) Davis 1879–
      1. 1. Willie (Mae) Skaggs 1906–2000
      2. 2. Winnie Skaggs 1907–
    8. 8. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Skaggs 1875–1904 m. William (B) Diffee 1860–1945
      1. 1. Jennie (M) Diffee 1896–1976 m. Chester (A) Rowe 1895–1965
        1. 1. Leo (Bertie) Rowe 1914–1989
        2. 2. Reba Rowe 1925–
        3. 3. Dora Rowe 1918–
    9. 9. Emily (G) Skaggs 1892–1929
    10. 10. Fannie (Bertha) Skaggs 1885–1967
    11. 11. Annie (G) Skaggs 1890–1932 m. James (Robert "Bob") Graham 1887–1958
      1. 1. Mary (Adelle) Graham 1906–1981 m. Joseph (William "Willie" Branham) Sr 1905–1995
        1. 1. Joseph (William Branham) Jr 1925–2003
        2. 2. Emma (Lee) Branham 1928–1999
      2. 2. Coy (Parker) Graham 1938–2016
  24. 24. Celia Skaggs 1827–1878
  25. 25. Amanda (S) Skaggs 1831–1907
  26. 26. Daniel (Nathan) Skaggs 1834–1910
    1. 1. Volanta Skaggs 1879–
    2. 2. Eugene (G) Skaggs 1881–1959
  27. 27. Archibald (D) Skaggs 1832–1914
  28. 28. Francis (Marion) Skaggs 1848–1938
  29. 29. David Skaggs 1852–1927
  30. 30. John (Keith) Skaggs 1853–1943
  31. 31. Sarah (F) Skaggs 1856–1909
  32. 32. Mary Skaggs 1857–
  33. 33. William (D) Skaggs 1861–1934
  34. 34. Susannah (Susan Ann) Skaggs 1829–1907 m. Rev. (Elias Bradly) Sanders 1828–1899
    1. 1. Sarah (R) Sanders 1862–
    2. 2. John (W) Sanders 1866–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Sanders 1859–1941 m. Frederick (Blythe) Meredith 1853–1922
      1. 1. Nathan (S) Meredith 1887–1940
      2. 2. Elmira (F "Ella") Meredith 1878–1889
      3. 3. Hobart (E) Meredith 1896–1960 m. Alice Clark 1898–1983
        1. 1. Wayne (Walton) Meredith 1921–2014 m. Wanda (Lee) Kinser 1924–2013
        2. 2. Helen Meredith 1923–2006
        3. 3. Benjamin Meredith 1926–
        4. 4. Charles (C Chuck) Meredith 1927–2014
        5. 5. William (Gerald) Meredith 1930–1978
      4. 4. Trenton Meredith 1901–1982
      5. 5. Nathen Meredith –1980
      6. 6. Ruftus Merideth 1894–
      7. 7. Frank Merideth 1898–
      8. 8. Annie Merideth 1886–
      9. 9. Alma Merideth 1891–
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Jane) Sanders 1852–1862
    5. 5. Martha (A) Sanders 1854–1871

William Skaggs's Timeline

12 Records

1791
18 November 1791
Birth of William Benjamin Skaggs in Green County, Kentucky, USA
Green County, Kentucky, USA
1797
18 November 1797
Birth of William Benjamin Skaggs in Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY, Kentucky, USA
Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY, Kentucky, USA
1797
18 Nov 1797
Birth of William Benjamin Skaggs in Bolling, Green, Kentucky, United States
Bolling, Green, Kentucky, United States
1797
18 Nov 1797
Birth of William Benjamin Skaggs in Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
1820
1820
Age 23
William Benjamin Skaggs resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Grayson, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 33
William Benjamin Skaggs resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 43
William Benjamin Skaggs resided here in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 63
William Benjamin Skaggs resided here in District 1, Warren, Kentucky
District 1, Warren, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 73
William Benjamin Skaggs resided here in Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 83
William Benjamin Skaggs resided here in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1886
5 Sep 1886
Age 89
Death of William Benjamin Skaggs in Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Warren County, Kentucky, USA
1886
5 Sep 1886
Age 89
Death of William Benjamin Skaggs in Warren, Kentucky, United States
Warren, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 November 1797
    Event Place: Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Family History Film: 1254411; Page: 507D; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0716
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_502; Page: 144B; Image: 282907; Family History Library Film: 552001
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_398; Page: 805; Family History Library Film: 803398
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1797
    Event Place: Bolling, Green, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 November 1791
    Event Place: Green County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1797
    Event Place: Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1797; Birth city: Nolin; Birth state: KY

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Page: 151; NARA Roll: M33_21; Image: 166

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Edmonson, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 35; Page: 218; Family History Library Film: 0007814

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 109; Page: 85; Family History Library Film: 0007825

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Warren, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_398; Page: 805; Family History Library Film: 803398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_502; Page: 144B; Image: 282907; Family History Library Film: 552001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Family History Film: 1254411; Page: 507D; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0716

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Warren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Warren, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
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