Allen Willey Family Page 12
New England Willey's And Some Unconnected Willey Lines

Compiled By Ken Willey 2001 PART 12

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1170. Hermione C.8 BARTON (Huldah7, Judah6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born Nov
1808 in MA. Hermione died May 1870 in MA, at the age of 61. She married Eli DICKINSON in
MA. Eli died 1867 in MA.
Known children of Hermione C. BARTON and Eli DICKINSON are:
+ 2615.f i. Mary DICKINSON, died 1872.
2616. f ii. Julia DICKINSON, born in MA.
NOTE: d. at age 15y.
2617. m iii. Samuel DICKINSON, born in MA. He married Samuel NASH. She was
born in Granby, VT.
2618. u iv. ________ DICKINSON, died.
2619. f v. Caroline E. DICKINSON, born in MA. She married William LINCOLN in
MA. He was born in Warren, MA.

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1171. Clarissa Angeline8 WALKER (Huldah7, Judah6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
13 Jan 1819 in MA. Clarissa last know to be in W. Warren, MA. She married Dexter ROOD about
1840 in MA. He was born 13 Jan 1819 in MA. Dexter last know to be in Warren, MA.
Known child of Clarissa Angeline WALKER and Dexter ROOD is:
+ 2620.m i. Charles Dexter ROOD, born 31 Dec 1841.

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1172. William C.8 WALKER (Huldah7, Judah6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 2 Jul 1822
in MA. He married Adeline MILLER about 1849 in Ludlow, MA. She was born in Ludlow, MA.
Adeline last know to be in MA.
Known children of William C. WALKER and Adeline MILLER are:
+ 2621.m i. William C. WALKER, born 1850.
2622. f ii. Zebina WALKER, born Mar 1859 in MA, died.
+ 2623.f iii. Charles WALKER, born Mar 1859.

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1177. Roderick8 MATSON (Anna7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 16 Jun
1792 in East Haddam, CT. Roderick died 31 Dec 1873 in Utica, MO, at the age of 81. He married
Catherine WELLS 17 Sep 1815 in Sherburne, NY. She was born 10 Nov 1792 in Stratford, CT.
Catherine died 19 Jan 1854 in Utica, MO, at the age of 61.
Known children of Roderick MATSON and Catherine WELLS are:
2624. f i. Cornelia Wells MATSON, born 1816 in Port Byron, NY, died 1819 in Port
Byron, NY, at the age of 3.
+ 2625.m ii. William Agur MATSON, born 14 Apr 1819.
+ 2626.m iii. Charles Underhill MATSON, born 11 Mar 1822.
+ 2627.m iv. Abraham Willey MATSON, born 6 Apr 1824, died 31 Mar 1885.

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1179. Eli Skinner8 MATSON (Anna7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 3 Feb
1796 in East Haddam, CT. Eli died 9 Jun 1875 in Lysander, NY, at the age of 79. He married Delia
TOWNSEND 6 Nov 1823 in Ira, NY. She was born 29 Sep 1803 in S. Salem, NY. Delia last know
to be in Ira, NY.
Known children of Eli Skinner MATSON and Delia TOWNSEND are:
+ 2628.m i. Augustine MATSON, born 12 Feb 1827.
+ 2629.m ii. William Townsend MATSON, born 3 Oct 1830.
+ 2630.f iii. Delia Ann MATSON, born 29 May 1832.

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1180. Nathaniel8 MATSON (Anna7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 1 Mar
1800 in East Haddam, CT. Nathaniel died 12 Nov 1882 in Utica, MO, at the age of 82. He married
Erin SMITH 14 Feb 1823 in NY. She was born 19 Jul 1805 in Oneida Co., NY. Erin last know to be
in Utica, MO.
Known children of Nathaniel MATSON and Erin SMITH are:
+ 2631.m i. John Henry Hobart MATSON, born 21 Jun 1834.
2632. f ii. Isabel Ann MATSON, born 16 Jun 1838 in Green, MO, died 4 Sep 1858 in
Mooresville, MO, at the age of 20.
+ 2633.f iii. Mary Angeline MATSON, born 3 Feb 1840.

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1182. Susannah8 MATSON (Anna7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 15 Jun
1807 in Ira, NY. Susannah died 20 Jan 1870 in Ira, NY, at the age of 62. She married Edwin R.
HUGGINS 23 Feb 1842 in Ira, NY. Edwin died 28 Aug 1880 in Fullerton, NY.
Known child of Susannah MATSON and Edwin R. HUGGINS is:
+ 2634.f i. Anna Matson HUGGINS, born 4 Apr 1843.

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1183. Benjamin Franklin8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
27 Aug 1800 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Benjamin died 19 Jan 1880 in Worthington, OH,
at the age of 79. He married Maria STRONG 27 Apr 1823 in Worthington, OH. She was born
15 Dec 1800 in Poultney, VT. Maria last know to be in Worthington, OH.
Known children of Benjamin Franklin WILLEY and Maria STRONG are:
+ 2635.f i. Eliza Arvilla WILLEY, born 16 Nov 1824, died 23 Dec 1850.
+ 2636.f ii. Mary Rosella WILLEY, born 12 Jan 1826.
2637. m iii. Hiram Victor WILLEY, born 3 Oct 1828 in Worthington, OH, died 6 Apr
1862 in Pittsburg Land'g, at the age of 33.
NOTE: Killed in the battle of Pittsburg Landing.
2638. f iv. Hannah Maria WILLEY, born 8 Jun 1831 in Worthington, OH, died
30 Apr 1848 in OH, at the age of 16.
+ 2639.m v. Ethan Allen WILLEY, born 5 Nov 1833.
2640. m vi. Benjamin Franklin WILLEY, born 18 Dec 1835 in W. Canaan, OH. He
married Elizabeth J. MOORE 22 Apr 1860 in Mt. Gilead, OH.
Elizabeth last know to be in Toledo, OH.
Benjamin last know to be in Toledo, OH.
2641. m vii. Samuel Henry WILLEY, born 4 Feb 1838 in W. Canaan, OH, died 10 Mar
1839 in W. Canaan, OH.
2642. f viii. Ellen Artimica WILLEY, born 22 Jul 1841 in OH, died 3 Aug 1842 in OH.

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1184. William Montgomery8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
7 Jan 1803 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., OH. William died after 1885 in Hadlyme, CT. He
married (1) Elizabeth Brainerd EMMONS 10 Oct 1832 in East Haddam, CT. She was born 26 Apr
1809 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. She was the daughter of Noadiah EMMONS and
Elizabeth CONE. Elizabeth died 6 Jan 1841 in East Haddam, CT, at the age of 31.
Known children of William Montgomery WILLEY and Elizabeth Brainerd EMMONS are:
2643. m i. Frederick William WILLEY, born 26 Aug 1833 in Hadlyme, CT. He
married Harriet L. PRATT in CT. She was born in CT.
Frederick last know to be in Middletown, CT.
2644. m ii. Hiram WILLEY, born 31 Mar 1837 in Hadlyme, CT, died 2 Feb 1884 in
Chester, CT, at the age of 46.

William married (2) Ellen Lucretia KIDDER 23 Nov 1853 in Lyme, CT. She was born 13 Sep 1827
in Brandon, VT. She was the daughter of Joseph KIDDER and Eunice Nancy FOX. Ellen died after
1885 in Hadlyme, CT.
Known children of William Montgomery WILLEY and Ellen Lucretia KIDDER are:
2645. m iii. Joseph Allen WILLEY, born 7 Oct 1857 in East Haddam, CT, last know to
be in Hartford, CT.
2646. f iv. Nina Elizabeth WILLEY, born 12 Apr 1863 in East Haddam, CT. She
married Charles Wilbur PEASE in CT. He was born in Willimantic,
CT.
Nina last know to be in Willimantic, CT.

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1185. Matilda Ann8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 20 Oct
1805 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Matilda died after 1888 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT. She married Orin WARNER 8 Dec 1830 in East Haddam, CT. He was born 20 Oct 1805 in
East Haddam, CT. He was the son of Oliver WARNER and Charity BRAINERD. Orin last know to
be in East Haddam, CT.
Known children of Matilda Ann WILLEY and Orin WARNER are:
2647. f i. Harriet Street WARNER, born in East Haddam, CT. She married Edward
H. LOCKWOOD in CT. He was born in Norwalk, CT.
+ 2648.f ii. Amelia WARNER.
2649. m iii. Allen Willey WARNER, born in East Haddam, CT. He married Maria H.
BENTON in CT. She was born in Hartford, CT.
Notes for Allen:
NOTE: They had eight children.
2650. f iv. Catherine Jeannette WARNER, born in East Haddam, CT.
2651. f v. Matilda WARNER, born in East Haddam, CT.
2652. f vi. Orin WARNER, born in East Haddam, CT, last know to be in New York,
NY.
2653. f vii. Mary WARNER, born in East Haddam, CT. She married Aaron NEFF in
CT. He was born in Rocky Hill, CT.

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1186. Mary Panthea8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 21 Jun
1808 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., VT. Mary died after 1888 in Fredonia, NY. She married
Stephen O. DAY 6 Oct 1834 in East Haddam, CT. He was born in Colchester, CT. Stephen last
know to be in CT.
Known children of Mary Panthea WILLEY and Stephen O. DAY are:
+ 2654.f i. Matilda DAY, born 7 Sep 1835.
+ 2655.f ii. Mary Louisa DAY, born 21 Jan 1840.
+ 2656.m iii. Stephen Olmstead DAY, born 21 Feb 1844.
2657. u iv. ________ DAY, died.

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1188. Abraham Wolcott8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
1 Jan 1813 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Abraham last know to be in Norwich, CT. He
married Catherine BROCKWAY 27 Oct 1841 in East Haddam, CT. She was born 7 Oct 1819 in East
Haddam, CT. She was the daughter of Ezekiel BROCKWAY and Frances GRIFFIN. Catherine last
know to be in Norwich, CT.
Known children of Abraham Wolcott WILLEY and Catherine BROCKWAY are:
2658. m i. Charles Wolcott WILLEY, born 8 Aug 1842 in CT, died 14 Jun 1863 in
Port Hudson, at the age of 20.
NOTE: d. in battle with the 26th CT., Reg.
2659. m ii. Edward Griffin WILLEY, born 6 May 1844 in CT. He married Ellen
ROGERS in CT. She was born in CT. Ellen last know to be in
Norwich, CT.
Edward last know to be in Norwich, CT.
Notes for Edward:
NOTE: Enlisted 26th CT., Regt., 16 Aug 1862, disc. 17 Aug
1863.
2660. f iii. Mary Frances WILLEY, born 27 Jan 1847 in CT. She married Charles C.
GRISWALD in CT. Charles last know to be in Meriden, CT.
Mary last know to be in Meriden, CT.
+ 2661.m iv. James Monroe WILLEY, born 27 Oct 1849.
2662. f v. Catherine Jane WILLEY, born 13 Feb 1854 in CT.
2663. m vi. John WILLEY, twin, born 8 Jan 1857 in CT.
2664. m vii. Jessie Fremont WILLEY, twin, born 8 Jan 1857 in CT, died 4 Mar 1862 in
Norwich, CT, at the age of 5.
2665. m viii. Herbert WILLEY, born 28 Dec 1860 in Norwich, CT.
2666. f ix. Jessie Anna WILLEY, born 28 Oct 1864 in Norwich, CT.

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1189. Ethan Allen8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 14 Oct
1815 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Ethan last know to be in Rochester, NY. He married
Demis Maria WELLS about 1859 in NY. She was born in Jefferson Co., NY. Demis last know to be
in Rochester, NY.
Known child of Ethan Allen WILLEY and Demis Maria WELLS is:
2667. m i. Allen WILLEY, born 6 Aug 1860 in NY, last know to be in Rochester,
NY.

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1190. Hiram8 WILLEY (Ethan7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 23 May 1818
in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Hiram last know to be in New London, New London Co., CT.
He married Charity W. MOSELEY 6 Sep 1843 in East Haddam, CT. She was born 20 Sep 1822 in
East Haddam, CT. Charity last know to be in New London, CT.
Known children of Hiram WILLEY and Charity W. MOSELEY are:
2668. m i. Thomas Moseley WILLEY, born 5 Jul 1846 in East Haddam, CT, last
know to be in Hartford, CT.
NOTE: Grad. West Point 1868, worked with brother in Hartford.
2669. m ii. Allen WILLEY, born 20 Jan 1858 in East Haddam, CT, last know to be in
Hartford, CT.
NOTE: Editor & proprietor of the Hartford Daily Globe.

NOTES for Hiram:
NOTE: Grad. Wesleyan Uni., 1839, D.A. New London, Law offices Hartford, Judge N.L.
Dist.
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1191. Josiah Austin8 CHAPMAN (Mehitabel7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
8 Sep 1800 in East Haddam, CT. Josiah died after 1853 in KS. He married Huldah O. SWAN May
1824 in East Haddam, CT. Huldah died Jan 1853 in East Haddam, CT.
Known children of Josiah Austin CHAPMAN and Huldah O. SWAN are:
2670. f i. Nancy CHAPMAN, born 22 Feb 1826 in East Haddam, CT, died 2 Aug
1846 in East Haddam, CT, at the age of 20.
2671. f ii. Lucretia CHAPMAN, born 22 Dec 1827 in East Haddam, CT.
2672. f iii. Louisa CHAPMAN, born 25 Oct 1829 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT.
2673. m iv. Charles L. CHAPMAN, born 3 Feb 1831 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT.
2674. m v. George CHAPMAN, born 25 Sep 1834 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT.
2675. f vi. Asenath CHAPMAN, born 7 Oct 1836 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT.
2676. m vii. Francis CHAPMAN, born 15 May 1839 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT.
2677. m viii. Frederick CHAPMAN, born 27 Oct 1841 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co.,
CT.

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1193. Nancy8 CHAPMAN (Mehitabel7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 18 Apr
1805 in East Haddam, CT. Nancy died 2 Mar 1879 in New York, NY, at the age of 73. She married
Col. Hezekiah M. SELDEN 22 Feb 1826 in East Haddam, CT. He was born in Middle Haddem, CT.
He was the son of Rev. David SELDEN. Hezekiah died 4 Mar 1864 in New York, NY.
Known children of Nancy CHAPMAN and Col. Hezekiah M. SELDEN are:
2678. f i. Cynthia Mehitabel SELDEN, born 13 Mar 1828 in East Haddam, CT. She
married George S. HUBBARD 27 Sep 1849 in CT. He was born in
Cobalt, CT.
Cynthia died 23 Nov 1854 in Cobalt, CT, at the age of 26.
2679. m ii. David Edward SELDEN, born 16 Oct 1830 in East Haddam, Middlesex
Co., CT, died 4 Dec 1830 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT.
+ 2680.m iii. Hezekiah May SELDEN, born 28 Jan 1835, died 7 Jun 1865.
2681. m iv. David SELDEN, born 16 Oct 1837 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT,
died 16 Mar 1856 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT, at the age of
18.
+ 2682.m v. John Huntington SELDEN, born 27 Mar 1840.
2683. f vi. Nancy Catherine SELDEN, born 11 Jun 1844 in East Haddam, Middlesex
Co., CT, died 15 Sep 1864 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT, at the
age of 20.
+ 2684.f vii. Lavinia Hawley SELDEN, born 12 Apr 1845.
2685. m viii. Timothy Dwight SELDEN, born 18 Oct 1848 in East Haddam, Middlesex
Co., CT, died 1 Nov 1851 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT, at the
age of 3.

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1194. Susan Matilda8 CHAPMAN (Mehitabel7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
1 Sep 1807 in East Haddam, CT. She married Justus TOWNSEND 14 Apr 1830 in NY. He was born
in Lysander, NY. Justus died 3 Jan 1878 in NY.
Known children of Susan Matilda CHAPMAN and Justus TOWNSEND are:
+ 2686.f i. Catherine Rockwell TOWNSEND, born 23 Jul 1831.
2687. f ii. Ruth TOWNSEND, born 28 Sep 1833 in CT, last know to be in Lysnader,
NY.
2688. f iii. Mehitabel TOWNSEND, born 24 Nov 1836 in CT.
+ 2689.m iv. Robert Chapman TOWNSEND, born 18 Jun 1838.
+ 2690.f v. Susan Matilda TOWNSEND, born 11 Nov 1839.
+ 2691.m vi. William Justus TOWNSEND, born 17 Oct 1843.
2692. f vii. Mary Elizabeth TOWNSEND, born 22 Aug 1846 in NY, died 6 Apr 1853
in NY, at the age of 6.
2693. f viii. Ella Angeline TOWNSEND, born 26 Oct 1850 in NY, died 11 May 1853
in NY, at the age of 2.

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1195. Henrietta Maria8 CHAPMAN (Mehitabel7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was
born 29 Apr 1810 in East Haddam, CT. Henrietta last know to be in NY. She married Rufus W.
SWAN 29 Apr 1810 in NY. He was born in Newfield, NJ. Rufus last know to be in Elmira, NY.
Known children of Henrietta Maria CHAPMAN and Rufus W. SWAN are:
+ 2694.m i. Rufus Chapman SWAN, born Jun 1879.
+ 2695.f ii. Henrietta Maria SWAN, born 11 Apr 1832.
+ 2696.f iii. Theodosia G. SWAN, born 13 Mar 1834, died 30 Dec 1857.
+ 2697.m iv. Robert B. SWAN, born 11 Apr 1836.
+ 2698.f v. Nancy E. SWAN, born 28 Aug 1838.
+ 2699.m vi. Erastus A. SWAN, born 17 Aug 1840.
2700. m vii. Morrison A. SWAN, born 14 Mar 1849 in Elmira, NY.
+ 2701.m viii. Charles C. SWAN, born 30 Sep 1850.

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1197. Francis Augustus8 CHAPMAN (Mehitabel7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was
born 11 Oct 1815 in East Haddam, CT. He married Sarah BEEBE 30 Mar 1845.
Known child of Francis Augustus CHAPMAN and Sarah BEEBE is:
2702. m i. William Augustus CHAPMAN, born 7 Aug 1849.

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1199. Janet8 WILLEY (Barak7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 8 Jul 1811 in
Hadlyme, CT pos. Janet died 30 Mar 1869 in CT pos, at the age of 57. She married William J.
GRAHAM 1 Mar 1837.
Known children of Janet WILLEY and William J. GRAHAM are:
2703. m i. Malcom GRAHAM, born 29 Apr 1837, last know to be in Nashville, TN.
2704. m ii. George GRAHAM, born 23 Jul 1844, last know to be in Fulton, NY.

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1201. Deborah8 WILLEY (Barak7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 13 Dec
1815 in Hadlyme, CT. Deborah last know to be in Victor, NY. She married William W.
THOMPSON 15 Aug 1837 in CT. William last know to be in Victor, NY.
Known children of Deborah WILLEY and William W. THOMPSON are:
2705. m i. Amos THOMPSON, born 19 Jul 1838, died 17 Feb 1863 in Harper's
Ferry, at the age of 24.
NOTE: Killedin action, 1st Co. US, under Capt. Kennedy.
2706. m ii. Frederick W. THOMPSON, born 13 Nov 1847, last know to be in Victory,
NY.
2707. f iii. Susan W. THOMPSON, born 25 Oct 1859, died 12 Dec 1863, at the age of
4.

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1203. Abraham Richardson8 WILLEY (Barak7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
2 Sep 1822 in CT. Abraham last know to be in Fairhaven, NY. He married Minerva SANT 1843 in
NY. Minerva last know to be in Fairhaven, NY.
Known children of Abraham Richardson WILLEY and Minerva SANT are:
2708. m i. Edward WILLEY, born about 1844 in NY, last know to be in Fairhaven,
NY.
2709. f ii. Sarah WILLEY, born in NY, last know to be in Fairhaven, NY.

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1204. Barek Beckwith8 WILLEY (Barak7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
8 May 1828 in CT. Barek last know to be in Neligh, NB. He married Sarah J. WARE 4 Sep 1861 in
NY. She was born in Sennett, NY. Sarah last know to be in Neligh, NB.
Known child of Barek Beckwith WILLEY and Sarah J. WARE is:
2710. m i. Clarence B. WILLEY, born 6 Apr 1869 in NY, last know to be in Neligh,
NB.

NOTES for Barek:
NOTE: Res. Utica, NY and in 1881 Neligh, Neb.
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1205. Samuel R. S.8 MATHER (Susanna7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
about 1811 in CT. Samuel died 27 Sep 1832 in CT. His spouse has not been identified.
Known children of Samuel R. S. MATHER and Unidentified Spouse are:
2711. f i. Susan P. MATHER, born in CT.
2712. f ii. Elizabeth MATHER, born in CT.
2713. m iii. Elisha MATHER, born in CT.

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1208. Heman8 BENTON (Deborah7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 8 Sep
1820 in Ira, NY. Heman last know to be in Ira, NY. He married Catherine L. SMITH 17 Oct 1847
in Ira, NY. She was born in NY. Catherine last know to be in Ira, NY.
Known children of Heman BENTON and Catherine L. SMITH are:
+ 2714.f i. Stella BENTON, born 17 Mar 1852.
+ 2715.m ii. Allen S. BENTON, born 7 Mar 1855.
+ 2716.m iii. Francis M. BENTON, born 6 Sep 1857.

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1209. Allen Richardson8 BENTON (Deborah7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
1 Oct 1822 in Ira, NY. He married Silence HOWARD 26 Jun 1851 in NY. She was born 2 Jan 1838
in Volney, NY. She was the daughter of Dr. Ramsom HOWARD. Silence last know to be in IN.
Known children of Allen Richardson BENTON and Silence HOWARD are:
+ 2717.f i. Grace Eliza BENTON, born 26 May 1853.
2718. m ii. Howard BENTON, born 15 Jun 1857 in IN, last know to be in
Indianapolis, IN.
+ 2719.f iii. Martha BENTON, born 25 Nov 1859.

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1210. Matilda Willey8 BENTON (Deborah7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
14 Aug 1824 in Ira, NY. Matilda last know to be in Little Compton, RI. She married John Wilson
SHEPARD 29 Dec 1846. He was born 25 May 1825 in Troy, Bradford Co., PA. John died 1 Jun
1853, at the age of 28.
Known child of Matilda Willey BENTON and John Wilson SHEPARD is:
+ 2720.f i. Laura Maria SHEPARD, born 1 Oct 1847.

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1211. Charles D.8 BENTON (Deborah7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
15 Apr 1828 in Ira, NY. Charles last know to be in NY pos. He married Asenath M. NOBLE
19 Dec 1853 in NY. Asenath last know to be in Ira, NY.
Known children of Charles D. BENTON and Asenath M. NOBLE are:
+ 2721.f i. Alice BENTON, born 3 Feb 1885.
+ 2722.m ii. James N. BENTON, born 18 Sep 1886.
2723. m iii. Milton Austin BENTON, born 2 May 1888.

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1212. James Dana8 BENTON (Deborah7, Abraham6, Allen5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
22 Jul 1837 in Ira, NY. James last know to be in NY pos. He married Margaret Anna RICH 10 Nov
1858 in NY. She was born in Cato, NY.
Known child of James Dana BENTON and Margaret Anna RICH is:
+ 2724.f i. Jessie BENTON, born 25 Sep 1859.

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1216. Zachariah Hezikiah8 ACKLEY (Ahira7, Lucretia6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
8 May 1786 in CT. Zachariah died 16 Jun 1831 in Trumbull, OH, at the age of 45. His spouse has
not been identified.
Known children of Zachariah Hezikiah ACKLEY and Unidentified Spouse are:
+ 2725.f i. Laura (Lory) ACKLEY, born 22 Sep 1810.
+ 2726.m ii. Zachariah ACKLEY, born 1819.
+ 2727.m iii. Pvt. Harvey A. ACKLEY, born 19 Apr 1826, died 19 Apr 1864.
2728. f iv. Patience ACKLEY, born in OH.
2729. f v. Mary ACKLEY, born in OH. She married Walter SLAUGHTER 28 Feb
1839 in DeKalb, IN. Walter last know to be in IN.

NOTES for Zachariah:
NOTE: In 1820 he was in Sandy Lake, Mercer Co., PA., in 1830 he was in Ohio.
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1217. Plin8 ACKLEY (Ahira7, Lucretia6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 15 Sep 1796 in
Middlesex, CT. Plin died 19 May 1858 in Fowler, OH, at the age of 61. He married Hope
TROWBRIDGE 13 Apr 1815 in East Haddam, CT. She was born 1795 in CT. She was the daughter
of Ebenezer TROWBRIDGE and Naomi HODGE. Hope last know to be in OH.
Known child of Plin ACKLEY and Hope TROWBRIDGE is:
+ 2730.f i. Miriam Harriet ACKLEY, born 1822.

NOTES for Plin:
NOTE: In 1830 he lived in Perry,NY, on 10 Aug 1839 in Michigan, 1840 & 1850 in OH.
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1224. Hubbard8 WILLEY (Ephraim, Jr.7, Ephraim6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
21 Sep 1781 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Hubbard died 1857 in Middlesex, VT, at the age
of 75. He married Lucy MEAD in VT. She was born in Washington, NH. Lucy last know to be in
Middlesex, VT.
Known children of Hubbard WILLEY and Lucy MEAD are:
+ 2731.m i. Stephen WILLEY, twin, born 24 Jul 1807, died 1885.
2732. m ii. Ephraim WILLEY, twin, born 24 Jul 1807 in Middlesex, VT.
NOTE: Had a son living in Wisconsin, name not known.
2733. f iii. Lucy WILLEY, born 26 Apr 1808 in VT, died before 1888.
+ 2734.m iv. Simeon WILLEY, born 18 Feb 1809, died 1858.
2735. f v. Lucinda WILLEY, born 7 Jun 1811 in Middlesex, VT, died before 1888.
2736. f vi. Lucretia WILLEY, born 24 Sep 1812 in Middlesex, VT, died before 1888.
2737. f vii. Bethiah WILLEY, born 11 Feb 1814 in Middlesex, VT, died.
2738. f viii. Lovisa WILLEY, born 25 Nov 1815 in Middlesex, VT, died before 1888 in
VT.
+ 2739.m ix. Algernon Sidney WILLEY, born 14 Mar 1817.
+ 2740.m x. Leander WILLEY, born 30 Sep 1818.
+ 2741.m xi. Philander Wright WILLEY, born 4 May 1820.
2742. f xii. Caroline WILLEY, born 2 Mar 1822 in Middlesex, VT, died before 1888
in VT.
2743. m xiii. Selden WILLEY, born 14 Aug 1825 in Middlesex, VT. He married Sophia
WIGGINS in VT. Sophia last know to be in Worcester, VT.
Selden last know to be in Worcester, VT.

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1227. Benjamin8 WILLEY (Ephraim, Jr.7, Ephraim6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
12 May 1788 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Benjamin last know to be in VT. He married
Clarissa HYMES about 1814 in VT. Clarissa last know to be in Middlesex, VT.
Known children of Benjamin WILLEY and Clarissa HYMES are:
+ 2744.m i. George WILLEY, born 2 Jun 1815, died 1882.
+ 2745.m ii. Alden WILLEY, born 27 Feb 1816, died 1876.
2746. f iii. Bethiah WILLEY, born 18 Jun 1820 in Middlesex, VT. She married
Gardner Davenport POORE 1840 in VT. He was born 17 Jan 1813. He
was the son of John POORE and Polly BIXBY. Gardner died 16 Jun
1879 in VT, at the age of 66. Notes for Gardner:
NOTE: Poore Gen., p. 251.
Bethiah last know to be in VT.
Notes for Bethiah:
NOTE: They had six children, [Poore Gen., p.251].
2747. f iv. Mary Jane WILLEY, born 21 Nov 1822 in Middlesex, VT.
2748. f v. Diantha WILLEY, born 21 Apr 1825 in Middlesex, VT, died before 1888.
2749. m vi. John WILLEY, born 27 Jan 1827 in Middlesex, VT.
+ 2750.m vii. Austin WILLEY, born 26 Mar 1829.
2751. m viii. Augustine WILLEY, born 28 Aug 1831 in Middlesex, VT.
NOTES for Clarissa:
NOTE: See Poore Gen., p.251.
NOTES for Benjamin:
NOTE: Birth location of children not confirmed. SOURCE: Henry Willey Gen. of Isaac
Willey.
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1228. Dorothy (Dolly)8 WILLEY (Ephraim, Jr.7, Ephraim6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was
born 17 Apr 1791 in VT. Dorothy died 25 Jun 1856 in Madison, OH, at the age of 65. She married
Elisha BIDWELL 16 Sep 1810 in Middlesex, Washington Co., VT. He was born 29 Mar 1789 in
Middlesex, VT. He was the son of Isaac BIDWELL and Rhoda BECKLEY. Elisha died 11 Sep 1849
in Madison, OH, at the age of 60.
Known children of Dorothy (Dolly) WILLEY and Elisha BIDWELL are:
2752. m i. Uriah BIDWELL, born 18 Aug 1811 in Middlesex, VT, died 15 Jun 1856
in Madison, OH, at the age of 44.
2753. m ii. Isaac BIDWELL, born 17 Jan 1813 in Middlesex, VT, died 6 Feb 1874, at
the age of 61.
2754. f iii. Polly BIDWELL, born about 1814 in Middlesex, VT.
2755. f iv. Dorothy BIDWELL, born 13 Jan 1815.
2756. m v. Ephriam BIDWELL, born 28 Oct 1817, died 10 Jul 1881, at the age of 63.
2757. m vi. Mahlon BIDWELL, born 16 Feb 1819, died 22 Jun 1892, at the age of 73.
2758. m vii. Nathan BIDWELL, born 6 Sep 1820, died 24 Jan 1885, at the age of 64.
2759. m viii. Addison A. BIDWELL, born 18 Jun 1822 in Madison, OH, died 4 Jul 1896
in Milford Ctr., Union Co., OH, at the age of 74.
2760. f ix. Mary BIDWELL, born 21 Feb 1825 in Madison, OH.
2761. m x. Levi Jackson BIDWELL, born 13 May 1827 in Madison, OH, died 16 Aug
1896, at the age of 69.
2762. m xi. Washington BIDWELL, born 13 May 1827 in Madison, OH, died 6 Jul
1856, at the age of 29.
2763. m xii. Augustus BIDWELL, born 1 Sep 1829 in Madison, OH.
2764. m xiii. Benjamin BIDWELL, born 25 Jan 1831 in OH, died 29 Jan 1863, at the
age of 32.
2765. m xiv. Joseph BIDWELL, born 3 Nov 1834 in OH, died 27 Dec 1894, at the age
of 60.
2766. m xv. Leonard BIDWELL, born 3 Nov 1834 in OH.
2767. m xvi. Lafayette BIDWELL, born about 1835 in OH.
2768. m xvii. Elisha BIDWELL, born 21 Jul 1837 in OH, died 12 Sep 1864, at the age of
27.

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1232. Joseph8 WILLEY (Enoch7, Ephraim6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 1809 in CT.
Joseph last know to be in Middlesex, VT. He married Phebe BROWN in VT. She was born in CT.
Phebe last know to be in Middlesex, VT.
Known children of Joseph WILLEY and Phebe BROWN are:
+ 2769.m i. Nelson WILLEY, born 1831.
+ 2770.m ii. William Henry WILLEY, born 1834.
2771. f iii. Martha WILLEY, born about 1836 in Middlesex, VT.
+ 2772.m iv. Ransom A. WILLEY, born 1838.
+ 2773.m v. George E. WILLEY, born 1840.
+ 2774.m vi. Marcus D. WILLEY, born 1842.
+ 2775.m vii. Norman WILLEY, born 1843, died 1874.
2776. m viii. Ezra WILLEY, born 1845 in Middlesex, VT. He married Ruth ROOT in
VT. Ruth last know to be in VT.
Ezra died 1872 in Middlesex, VT, at the age of 27.
2777. f ix. Laura WILLEY, born about 1847 in Middlesex, VT.
+ 2778.m x. Orvis WILLEY, born 1849.
2779. f xi. Isabel WILLEY, born in Middlesex, VT.
2780. f xii. Martha WILLEY, born in Middlesex, VT.

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1234. William H.8 WILLEY (Enoch7, Ephraim6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 1816 in
Middlesex, VT. William died 1880 in Moretown, VT, at the age of 64. He married Louisa
JOHNSON in VT. She was born in Northfield, VT. Louisa last know to be in Moretown, VT.
Known child of William H. WILLEY and Louisa JOHNSON is:
2781. f i. Florence L. WILLEY, born 11 Jun 1868 in Northfield, VT, last know to be
in VT.

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1235. Enoch8 WILLEY (Enoch7, Ephraim6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 1819 in VT.
Enoch died 18 Apr 1868 in Woodbury, VT, at the age of 49. He married (1) Betsey MARTIN in
VT. Betsey last know to be in VT.
Known children of Enoch WILLEY and Betsey MARTIN are:
2782. m i. George WILLEY, born in VT, last know to be in VT.
2783. m ii. James WILLEY, born in VT, last know to be in VT.

Enoch married (2) Susan B. SLAYTON in VT. She was born 20 Dec 1812 in VT. She was the
daughter of Simeon SLAYTON and Susannah BARNS. Susan died 2 Jan 1867 in VT, at the age of
54.
Known children of Enoch WILLEY and Susan B. SLAYTON are:
2784. m iii. Byron WILLEY, born in VT, last know to be in VT.
2785. f iv. Nora WILLEY, born in VT.
2786. f v. Abigail WILLEY, born in VT.

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1242. Silas8 WILLEY (Amos7, Barnabas6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 5 Jan 1812 in
Waterville, VT. Silas last know to be in VT pos. He married Harriet FAIRBANKS 1835 in VT. She
was born 1809 in NH. Harriet last know to be in Waterville, VT.
Known children of Silas WILLEY and Harriet FAIRBANKS are:
2787. m i. Bronson S. WILLEY, born 1839 in Waterville, VT, last know to be in
Waterville, VT.
2788. m ii. Volney WILLEY, born 7 Sep 1845 in Waterville, VT, last know to be in
VT.
NOTE: From Branches & Twigs, Vol.9, 1980; 1880 VT Census
taken at Vermont Asylum for the insane. Has a Volney 37y.

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1250. Philander (Philo)8 WILLEY (Seth7, Barnabas6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born
9 Mar 1815 in Cambridge, Lamoille Co., VT. He married Lucy about 1831 in VT. Lucy last know to
be in VT.
Known children of Philander (Philo) WILLEY and Lucy are:
2789. f i. Lucy Ann WILLEY, born 27 Aug 1831 in Cambridge, Lamoille Co., VT.
2790. m ii. Hiram WILLEY, born 27 May 1834 in Cambridge, Lamoille Co., VT.

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1256. Alva8 WILLEY, twin (John7, Aaron6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 29 Jun
1802/1803 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT. Alva, twin died after 1865 in W. Winsted, CT pos.
He married (1) Delia CHADWICK 6 Aug 1823 in Canaan, CT. She was born 7 Jan 1798 in Canaan,
CT. She was the daughter of Elijah CHADWICK. Delia died 15 May 1859 in New Hartford, CT, at
the age of 61.
Known children of Alva WILLEY, twin and Delia CHADWICK are:
2791. m i. Frederick WILLEY, born 16 Apr 1824 in Canaan, CT.
2792. f ii. Lucy WILLEY, born 1 Aug 1825 in Canaan, CT.
2793. m iii. William WILLEY, born 10 Mar 1827 in Canaan, VT.
2794. f iv. Melissa Jane WILLEY, born 7 Feb 1829 in Canaan, CT.
2795. f v. Caroline WILLEY, born 3 Apr 1831 in Canaan, CT.
2796. f vi. Clarissa WILLEY, born 6 Apr 1833 in Canaan, CT.
2797. f vii. Lucretia WILLEY, born 23 Nov 1839 in Canaan, CT.
2798. f viii. Frances Maria WILLEY, born 23 Oct 1841 in Canaan, CT.
2799. m ix. John Harrison WILLEY, born 23 Nov 1847 in Canaan, CT.
2800. m x. Henry WILLEY, born 30 Jan 1850 in Canaan, CT.

Alva, twin married (2) ________ UNKNOWN Jul .
No children have yet been identified.
NOTES for Alva, twin:
NOTE: Shoemaker by trade.
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1267. George8 WILLEY (Joseph7, Titus6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born about 1818 in
Herkimer Co., NY. He married Lucinda GUSTREETER. She was born 1815 in CT. Lucinda died
25 Nov 1890 in Cuba, Allegany Co., NY, at the age of 75, and was buried Nov 1890 in Cuba,
Allegany Co., NY.
Known children of George WILLEY and Lucinda GUSTREETER are:
2801. f i. Emily WILLEY.
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p.
3-16; NEHGS.
+ 2802.f ii. Lydia WILLEY.
+ 2803.m iii. George Henry WILLEY, born 23 May 1845, died Dec 1921.
NOTES for Lucinda:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS.
NOTES for George:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3; NEHGS.
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1270. Mary Elizabeth8 WILLEY (Joseph7, Titus6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 7 Jun
1823 in Herkimer Co., NY. Mary died 1902 in Castile pos., Wyoming Co., NY, at the age of 78,
and was buried 1902 in Elmwood Cem., Castile, Wyoming Co., NY. She married Charles Cook
FORNCROOK 4 Apr 1850 in Perry pos., NY. He was born 3 Feb 1824. Charles died 1912, at the
age of 87, and was buried in Elmwood Cem.
Known children of Mary Elizabeth WILLEY and Charles Cook FORNCROOK are:
+ 2804.f i. Sarah Ann FORNCROOK, born 7 Mar 1851, died Oct 1931.
2805. m ii. Joseph Willey FORNCROOK, born 5 Sep 1855, died 23 Dec 1924 in
Hermitage pos., NY, at the age of 69.
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p.
3-16; NEHGS.
2806. m iii. Fred M. FORNCROOK, born 10 Oct 1858, last know to be in Hinkley,
MT.
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p.
3-16; NEHGS.
2807. m iv. Frank P. FORNCROOK, born 29 Feb 1860, died 8 Nov 1864, at the age of
4, and was buried in Elmwood Cem.
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p.
3-16; NEHGS.
NOTES for Charles:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS.
NOTES for Mary:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS.
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1273. Cyrus8 WILLEY (Joseph7, Titus6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 1829 in NY.
Cyrus died 1898 in Houghton, NY, at the age of 69. He married Abby Delia WALTON about 1856.
She was born 1835. Abby last know to be in Houghton.
Known children of Cyrus WILLEY and Abby Delia WALTON are:
+ 2808.m i. Wilson Charles WILLEY, born 1857, died 1885.
+ 2809.f ii. Ellen WILLEY, born 1860, died 1951.
NOTES for Abby:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS.
NOTES for Cyrus:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS.
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1276. Abrose Barnard8 WILLEY (Joseph7, Titus6, Joseph5, John4, John3, Isaac2, Allen1) was born 1 Apr
1836 in NY. Abrose died 19 May 1905 in Milnor, ND, at the age of 69, and was buried May 1905
in Milnor, ND. He married Catherine DIEFFENBACHER about 1857 in Brookgrove, NY. She was
born 6 Apr 1840 in NY. She was the daughter of Samuel DIEFFENBACHER and Amanda BLACK.
Catherine died 24 Jan 1915 in Milnor, ND, at the age of 74.
Known children of Abrose Barnard WILLEY and Catherine DIEFFENBACHER are:
+ 2810.m i. Elmer WILLEY, born 28 Aug 1858, died 23 May 1910.
+ 2811.m ii. Norman WILLEY, born 7 Mar 1862, died 1 Oct 1943.
+ 2812.f iii. Ida Jane WILLEY, born 1 Apr 1866, died 16 Mar 1921.
+ 2813.m iv. Newton WILLEY, born 20 Feb 1873, died 29 Jul 1949.
2814. m v. Franklin WILLEY, born 15 Oct 1880 in Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., NY,
died 19 Apr 1883 in Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., NY, at the age of 2.
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p.
3-16; NEHGS.
NOTES for Catherine:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS.
NOTES for Abrose:
SOURCE: Mrs. Earl Lawrence Willey Gen.; 1956; Castile, NY; p. 3-16; NEHGS NOTE:
Removed from Mt. Morris and homesteaded in N.D., on 160 A. clam in Willey Township, named in
their honor.; above source.
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