Part I - Hezekiah Lamb and Hannah Small
Family Group "B"

Silas Overman Lamb
and
Martha Meek

Back Row-l to r: Martin Luther, Ruth Ellen, James Elwood, Charles Delbert. Arvilla Jane

Front row: Julia Etta. Father Silas, Chester Arthur, Eva, Mother-Martha Meek Lamb, Mattie Bell

Silas Overman Lamb, son of Hezekiah Lamb and Hannah Small, was born 8 May 1837, in Grant County, Indiana. The birth year of Silas is subject to question. Many relatives list the date as 1838. Material copied from Silas’s Bible gives the date as 1837. By 1853, many Quaker families were on the move west. Silas was about 16, when his family, and many other Quaker families, left Grant County, Indiana. They lived briefly in Fayette County, but by 1857, they had settled in Dallas County, Iowa, near the town of Redfield.

Silas was married 27 December 1857, in Dallas County, to Martha Meek, who was born 24 January 1838, in Grant County, Indiana, daughter of Isaac Meek III and Ruth Jones. (See: Part I, Meek Family)

They had a family of five children, when they left Dallas County, about 1867/8, and moved to Fremont County, in the south west corner of Iowa.

Silas bought into the flourmill at Riverton, and operated the mill for several years. The mill is believed to have been located on Mill Creek about 1 1/2 miles south of Riverton. The mill was closed down about 1890, and it is thought the building was moved to the town of Riverton. Several of his son are reported to have worked in the mill. Their son, Martin Lamb, listed his occupation as miller at the time of his marriage in 1883. Residents of Riverton still speak of "Wood" Lamb, (James Elwood), working in the elevator at Riverton for years. Several of his children moved to Custer County, Nebraska, between 1890 and 1896. Martha died 14 August 1895, buried at Riverton. Silas lived for a time with his sons in Nebraska.

He was married again 26 September 1909, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, to Nancy Ann Meek, the sister of his first wife, Martha. Nancy’s first husband was Orange Lamb, his brother. He gave his age as 72, and Nancy was 54. They were married by a Justice of the Peace, Harry Lamb. Nancy may have died shortly after that. Silas was residing with his daughter and family in Riverton, Iowa, at the time of his death. He died 22 June 1926, at the age of 89 plus years, and is buried in the Riverton Cemetery south of town, also known as Utterback of Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Children:

1. Julia Etta (Juliety) Lamb, born 6 September 1858, Dallas County, Iowa; died 14 January 1939; married 17 August 1878, Fremont, Nebraska, to Frank L. Williams


2. Martin Luther Lamb, born 20 September 1860, Dallas County, Iowa


3. Ruth Ellen Lamb, born 3 October 1862, Dallas County, Iowa; died January 1926, Mason City, Nebraska; married William C. Myers


4. James Elwood Lamb, born 14 July 1864, Dallas County, Iowa; died 10 January 1948, Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri; buried Riverton, Iowa; married 12 March 1889, Fremont, Nebraska, to Nellie May Roberts


5. Twin to James, born and died 14 July 1864, Dallas County, Iowa


6. Arvilla Jane Lamb, born 5 February 1867, Dallas County, Iowa; died 18 March 1950, Mason City, Nebraska; married Mike Carroll


7. Mattie Bell (Dell) Lamb, born 7 March 1869, Fremont County, Iowa; died February 1932; married Asbury T. Roberts


8. Charles Delbert Lamb, born 9 October 1871, Fremont County, Iowa, died 14 December 1956; married 10 February 1897, Custer County, Nebraska, to Cora M Junks, born 1876, Virginia, daughter of Nathan Junks and M Ambury.


9. Ida Melviny Lamb, born 30 December 1875; died 1881


10. Silas Franklin Lamb, born 14 February 1878; died March 1879


11. Chester Arthur Lamb, born 6 January 1882, Fremont County, died 9 September 1967


12. Eva Lamb, born 1884, Fremont County, Iowa

Martin Luther Lamb, son of Silas Overman Lamb and Martha Meek, was born 20 September 1860, in Dallas County, Iowa.

He was married 20 September 1883, in Riverton, Fremont County Iowa, to Barbara Ann Furman, who was born 3 July 1858, in Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Monroe Furman and Sabinal Hummel. In the marriage records of the County Court, the date is mistakenly written as 26 September 1883. They lived in Riverton and Hamburg, Iowa, area.

In 1886, the family had a small farm on McKissick Island in the Missouri River, and ran a sorghum mill. He worked at the flourmill in town. Martin was also a carpenter and helped build several houses and the Methodist church and Dr. Robertson’s home and hospital.

They moved to Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, in March 1896, built a new home in 1902, and lived in that area the rest of their lives. Martin died 3 October 1930; Barbara died 23 August 1942, both buried Mason City Cemetery. The 3 youngest were born McKissock Island, Nebraska.

Children:

1. John Raymond Lamb, born 4 July 1884, Riverton, Iowa


2. Ina Ellen Lamb, born 3 February 1887, Riverton, Iowa


3. Effie Jane Lamb, born 10 October 1889


4. Mattie Pearl Lamb, born 11 July 1891


5. Dora May Lamb, born 3 October 1893

Chester Arthur Lamb, son of Silas Overman Lamb and Martha Meek, was born 6 January 1882, in Fremont County, Iowa, and died 9 September 1967.

He was married 4 April 1906, in Custer County, Nebraska, to Serina Peterson, who was born in 1884 in Nebraska, and died 29 April 1960, daughter of Hans Peterson and Marne Nelson; 1 only son, adopted.

Children:

1. Clarence Mason (Gaither) Lamb, born about 1908.

John Raymond Lamb, son of Martin Luther Lamb and Barbara Ann Furman, was born 4 July 1884, in Riverton, Iowa.

He was married/1 17 August 1904 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, to Maude Alverna Snodgrass, who was born 31 January 1886, in Shickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Maude died 17 February 1962, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

John was married/2 to Ethel Sharp Vaughn (Bristol) who was born 3 Sept 1889, and died 30 August 1983, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He died 28 September 1972, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Maude and John were buried in Lincoln Memorial Park.

Children:

1. Zylpha Monica Lamb, born 30 April 1906, Mason City, Nebraska


2. Vera Glendile Lamb, born 26 August 1908, Mason City, Nebraska; died 22 January 985, Escondido, California; married 17 November 1929, Lincoln, Nebraska, to Wendell Erwin Boggs, born 21 December 1908, Woodburn, Iowa, died 11 September 1988, Fallbrook, California


3. Orville Raymond Lamb, born 2 May 1914, Mason City, Nebraska

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4. Edwin Bristol Lamb, born 8 August 1929; died October 1984, Lincoln, Nebraska

Ina Ellen Lamb, daughter of Martin Luther Lamb and Barbara Ann Furman, was born 3 February 1887, in Riverton, Fremont County, Iowa.

Ina began sewing at the age of 11 using horse's hair; her Mother thought she would waste too much thread. She made many quilts and did crocheting, and dressmaking. Her 'Star of Bethlehem' quilt had 165 pieces in it.

She was married 23 June 1909, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, to Claude Irven Narragon, who was born 22 October 1885, in Ellis, Montcalm County, Michigan, son of Lanning L. Narragon and Ida Rovella Barrows.

Claude died 12 March 1960, in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, and is buried in Mason City.

Children:

1. Claude Kenneth Narragon, born 16 November 1912, Mason City, Nebraska


2. Ina Marie Narragon, born 4 May 1921, Mason City, Nebraska

Effie Jane Lamb, daughter of Martin Luther Lamb and Barbara Ann Furman, was born 10 October 1889, McKissock Island, Nemaha County, Nebraska.

A school teacher, she was married 17 August 1909, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, to James Wreniveck Thompson, who was born 19 September 1885, in Leroy, Indiana, son of David and Margaret Thompson.

James died 21 May 1951, in Litchfield, Sherman County, Nebraska; Effie died 15 May 1986.

Howard was born in Mason City, the others in Litchfield.

Children:

1. Howard Elwood Thompson, born 26 April 1910; married/1 January 948, Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska, Thema Frakes; married/2 Ester (Faquet) West


2. Ione Belle Thompson, born 21 March 1915; died 13 December 1918, Litchfield


3. Frances Ellen Thompson, born 3 February 1917; married 24 July 1938, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, to Corwin Enevoldsen, who died 4 July 1964, Lincoln, Nebraska; buried Lincoln


4. Mildred Ann Thompson, born 20 November 1919, Litchfield; married/1 Ray Butz; married/2 8 August 1946, Lincoln, Nebraska, to Stanley P Unzicker


5. Maxine Lillian Thompson, born 3 January 1922; married 8 July 1942, Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Glen M. Sickels


6. Melvin LeRoy Thompson, born 11 April 1924; married 27 September 1944, Hampton, Virginia, to Velma Lucille Baade

Mattie Pearl Lamb, daughter of Martin Luther Lamb and Barbara Ann Furman, was born 11 July 1891, McKissock Island, Nemaha County, Nebraska.

She was married 29 November 1914, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, to William Francis Van Zandt, who was born 9 May 1879, son of William Patterson Van Zandt and Frances Brazael.

Mattie was a post office clerk, and William was a former navy man.

Mattie died 10 May 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, and William died 15 February 1960, in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. Both are buried in Mason City.

Children:

1. Merle Raymond Van Zandt, born 23 August 1915, Mason City, Nebraska; married 12 February 1939, Mason City, to Ladine Hariet Kleckner


2. Ernest Jackson Van Zandt, born 14 September 1917, Mason City, Nebraska; married 31 May 1940, Broken Bow, to Doris Irene Robinson


3. Duane Martin Van Zandt, born 29 May 1920, Mason City, Nebraska; married 17 January 1948, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, to Thelma Leda Diodati


4. Frances Aileen Van Zandt, born 21 December 1926, Mason City, Nebraska; married 4 June 1947 to John Lemuel Munn

Dora May Lamb, daughter of Martin Luther Lamb and Barbara Ann Furman, was born 3 October 1893, McKissock Island, Nemaha County, Nebraska.

She was married 5 Sept 1915, Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, to Robert Arthur Chase, born 30 November 1891, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, son of Byron Wesley Chase and Loretta Overton.

Dora died 27 December 1918, in a flu epidemic, in Lincoln, buried in Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln. Her young boys were cared for by their Grandmother Chase, until 1918/9 when Robert was married again, to Marie Spahn.

A glazier, he died 4 December 1969, in Lincoln, and was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Robert had 4 sons, by his married/2: Robert, Jr, Wilton, Melvin, and Richard.

Children:

1. Alfred LeRoy Chase, born 27 June 1916, Lincoln, Nebraska


2. Roland Dale Chase, born 24 February 1918, Mason City, Nebraska

Clarence Mason (Gaither) Lamb, adopted son of Chester Arthur Lamb and Serina Peterson, was born about 1908. His birth parents were Fred M Gaither and Anna Cordis. After adopted, at age 5, Chester and Serena changed his name to Clarence Albert Lamb.

His younger and only sister, Anna, was adopted at 3 month, when their mother died. He was 5 years old when he was adopted. Grandfather said in was 1913/14; Clarences's Aunt Betty said he was 5 years old when he was adopted, as Serena had put on his birth certificate that he was 4, not 5 years old and Betty and Serena had a confrontation over it. His only & older brother, Harold Melvin Gaither, was taken in by the Newman's, Although he was never adopted, he assumed their name.

In 1920, he and his parents moved to Duluth, Minnesota, but due to cold weather, and lack of work, moved back to Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, to remain.

He was married on 21 May 1933, to Sarah Rhodes, born 13 December 1913, in Clear Creek Community, Custer County, Nebraska, daughter of M. Roy Rhodes and Elsie Hyatt.

Sarah died on 4th July 2000, in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

A member of the Masonic Lodge, he died at home, 11 March 1997, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, The funeral was in Mason City, with burial in Mason City Cemetery.

Source: Dan Nelson of Chino Hills, California, and Chester Lamb

Children:

1. Sarah Ann Lamb, married Robert Holm


2. Roy Lamb, married Nancy Webb


3. Clarene Lamb, married Robert Simonson.


4. Mary Lamb, married Orel Coffman.


5. Esther Lamb, married Jerry Arnold.


6. Eileen Lamb married Kevin Weides.


7. Chester Alvin Lamb, married.


8. Linda Lamb, married Steve Luchio.


9. Kenneth Lamb, born 8 October 1951, died 6 weeks after a car wreck, in Kearny, Nebraska, 15 August 1968.

Zylpha Monica Lamb, daughter of John Raymond Lamb and Maude Alverna Snodgrass, was born 30 April 1906, in Mason City, Nebraska.

Raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, she was married there 22 May 1929, to William Thompson, Jr., born 18 November 1907, West Bromwich, Staffs, England, son of William Thompson and Harriet Painter, who brought their family to the US, and to Lincoln, in 1919. He had a brother John Painter, and a sister Florence. William served in the US Navy, WW2.

He worked in brass, and iron foundries, until 1949, and was a letter carrier in US Postal Service, retiring in 1969. In 1970, he and Zylpha made a trip to England, his first since leaving there.

She died 2 December 1983; he died 14 July 1984, both in Lincoln. The children were born in Lincoln.

Children:

1. Gerald Eugene Thompson, born 7 July 1930


2. William Thompson III, born 8 May 1936


3. Linda Eileen Thompson, born & died 7 October 1948, buried Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska

Orville Raymond Lamb, son of John Raymond Lamb and Maude Alverna Snodgrass, was born 2 May 1914, in Mason City, Nebraska.

He was married 30 May 1936, in Washington, Kansas, to Evelyn Durst, who was born 25 October 1915.

He died 17 June 1976, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was buried in Morrowville, Kansas.

Children:

1. Sharalyn Kay Lamb, born 17 October 1937, Lincoln, Nebraska; married/1 to Dennis Milroy; married/2 4 September 1955, Lincoln, to Richard Smith


2. Diana Lee Lamb, born 1 March 1947; married to Dennis Zacker
1. Grandchildren:
1. Patrick Wesley Zacher, born 24 June 1969, Aberdeen, South Dakota; died 5 August 1980 Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Claude Kenneth Narragon, son of Ina Ellen Lamb and Claude Irven Narragon, was born 16 November 1912, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

He was married 12 February 1934, in Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, to Virginia Alexander.

Children:

1. Kenneth Narragon


2. Emma Jo Narragon

Ina Marie Narragon, daughter of Ina Ellen Lamb and Claude Irven Narragon, was born 4 May 1921, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

She was married 15 February 1941, in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, to Stanley Ralph Roblee.

Children:

1. Linda Roblee


2. Lori Roblee

Rosemary and Alfred Chase 24 May 1980

Alfred Leroy Chase, son of Dora May Lamb and Robert Arthur Chase was born 27 June 1916, in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.

He was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1938, as a Civil Engineer.

He was married 24 May 1940, in Lincoln, to Rosemary Nickens, who was born 24 May 1919, Nebraska St. Paul, Franklin County, Arkansas, daughter of Otto E. Nickens and Maggie Lee Hibbard.

Alfred saw military service in the U. S. Navy, during WW/2 (1945-1946), and was recalled to Active Duty again during the Korean War (1951-1953), as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer. Alfred and Rosemary lived on a farm at Denton, Lincoln County, Nebraska.

He died 29 November 1997, Lincoln.

Children:

1. Ann Louise Chase, born 30 September 1942, Albuquerque, New Mexico


2. James Wesley Chase, born 3 April 1947, Omaha, Nebraska


3. Mary Jeanne Chase, born 15 July 1949, Omaha, Nebraska

Roland Dale Chase, son of Dora May Lamb and Robert Arthur Chase was born 24 February 1918, in Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska.

He was married 20 January 1940, in Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, to Vivian Lucille Brown, who was born 18 February 1919, in Lake Charles Calcasieu County, Louisiana, daughter of Edward Lucy Brown and Viola Smith.

Roland is a pipefitter. The children were born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Children:

1. Ronnie Lee Chase, born 3 June 1941


2. Donald Gene Chase, born 6 July 1943


3. Richard Dale Chase, born 25 December 1944

Gerald Eugene Thompson, son of Zylpha Monica Lamb and William Thompson, Jr, was born 7 July 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was married/1 24 November 1951, in Sutton, Nebraska, to Belva Jean Peter, born 1 April 1931, in Sutton, daughter of Arthur Peter and Marie Tessman.

Gerald was married/2 6 May 1962, in Peark Rapids, Minnesota, to Marjorie Dena Johanning, born 17 April 1926, in Hubbard twp, Hubbard County, Minnesota, daughter of Max Johanning and Dena Sitz.

The children were born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Children:

1. Kathy Renee Thompson, born 2 October 1952


2. Michelle Marie Thompson, born 23 February 1936


3. Michael Steven Thompson, born 14 April 1960

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4. Trinity Dena Thompson, born 12 October 1964

William Thompson III, son of Zylpha Monica Lamb and William Thompson, Jr, was born 8 May 1936, in Lincoln, Maine.

He was married/1 27 January 956, in Lincoln, to Ethel Synones.

He was married/2 28 June 1962, to Beverly Covert, who was born 30 July 1938.

He was married/3 26 September 1981, in Staplehurst, Maine, to Donna Kay Ahrens.

Children:

1. Cindy Sue Thompson, born 1 December 1956, Lincoln, Nebraska


2. Karen Lynne Thompson, born 22 June 1960

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3. Andy Victor Thompson, born 19 July 1961, adpt


4. David Floyd Thompson, born 25 September 1963


5. Renee Monica Thompson, born 31 January 1976, Seward, Nebraska

Ann Louise Chase, daughter of Alfred LeRoy Chase and Rosemary Nickens, was born 30 September 1942, in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

She was married 22 June 1963, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, to David Leon Clodfelder, who was born 27 July 1938, son of Raymond R. Clodfelder and Edith Mae Leighty.

Ann is a physical therapist, and David is a psychologist.

Children:

1. Cynthia Lynn Clodfelder, born 27 July 1964, St. Louis, Missouri


2. Lisa Gayle Clodfelder, born 30 April 1968, St. Louis, Missouri


3. Anne Marie Clodfelder, born 18 October 1971, Alton, Illinois

James Wesley Chase, son of Alfred LeRoy Chase and Rosemary Nickens, was born 3 April 1947, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

He was married 24 August 1968, in Omaha, to Jane Susan Krug, who was born 20 February 1948, in Long Beach, California, daughter of Donald E. Krug and Lois Ann Robinson.

Jim and Jane, and Jane’s brother Arkansase are owners and managers of "Krug’s Men and Boys Clothing," in Omaha. Jim’s family is known as "The Five J’s."

Children:

1. Jennifer Leigh Chase, born 29 July 1970, Omaha, Nebraska


2. Jessica Nickens Chase, born 16 October 1975, Omaha, Nebraska


3. Jason Robert Chase, born 24 August 1977, Omaha, Nebraska

Mary Jeanne Chase, daughter of Alfred LeRoy Chase and Rosemary Nickens, was born 15 July 1949, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

She was married 29 November 1969, in Omaha, to James Alex Fife, who was born 9 January 947, in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, son of Alex Cliff Fife and Anna Sledge Dysart.

They farm near Armstrong, Missouri. The children were all born in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

Children:

1. Julie Logan Fife, born 10 May 1972


2. Laura Anne Fife, born 20 May 1974


3. Kelly McClure Fife, born 19 August 1978


4. Suzanne Denny Fife, born 13 February 1981

Ronnie Lee Chase, son of Roland Dale Chase and Vivian Lucille Brown, was born 3 June 1941, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

He has been married three times.

Children:

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1. Brian Chase

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2. Robyn Chase

Donald Gene Chase, son of Roland Dale Chase and Vivian Lucille Brown, was born 6 July 1943, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

He was married 31 May 1963, in Phoenix, Maicopa County, Arizona, to Glenda Lee Rau.

Children:

1. Travis Chase

Richard Dale Chase, son of Roland Dale Chase and Vivian Lucille Brown, was born 25 December 1944, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

He was married 30 July 1966, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, to Laurain Elaine Folmer.

Children:

1. Christina Chase


2. Matthew Chase

Cathy Renee Thompson, daughter of Gerald Eugene Thompson and Belva Jean Peter, was born 2 October 1952, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was married19 August 1972, in Lincoln, to Dean P Stilwell, born 5 January 952, son of Paxton Stilwell and Alice Stilwell.

Children:

1. Leslie Rachel Stilwell, born 9 December 1978, Lincoln, Nebraska


2. Abby Rose Stilwell, born 12 April 1981, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Michelle Marie Thompson, daughter of Gerald Eugene Thompson and Belva Jean Peter, was born 23 February 1936, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was married 25 June 1977, in Lincoln, to David Ray Woita, who was born 21 August 1952, son of Ray Woita and Bernie ___.

Children:

1. Nicole Marie Woita, born 19 May 1979, Lincoln, Nebraska


2. Ryan David Woita, born 12 February 1981, Lincoln, Nebraska

Michael Steven Thompson, son of Gerald Eugene Thompson and Belva Jean Peter, was born 14 April 1960, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was married 26 April 1980, in Lincoln, to Susan Munson, who was born 26 March 1960, daughter of Chuck Munson and Janet Munson. The girls were born in Lincoln.

Children:

1. Jessica Lynn Thompson, born 2 June 1981


2. Jennifer Lee Thompson, born 28 December 1963

Trinity Dena Thompson, daughter of Gerald Eugene Thompson and Marjorie Dena Johanning, was born 12 October 1964, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was married 16 February 1985, in Lincoln, to Tom William Chappelear, who was born 21 May 1962, in Fremont, Nebraska, son of Duane Chappelear and Nila French.

Children:

1. Emily Susan Chappelear, born 29 February 1984, Lincoln, Nebraska


2. Christopher Tom Chappelear, born 22 November 1986


3. Evan Joel Chappelear, born 19 September 1988, Wichita, Kansas

Cindy Sue Thompson, daughter of William Thompson III, and Ethel Lynones, was born 1 December 1956, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

She married Jerry Brown, son of Charles Brown and Virginia Brown.

Children:

1. Heather Mae Brown, born 14 April 1981, Decorah, Iowa; died 12 December 1982, Castalia, Iowa, Baptism and Funeral both at Zion Lutheran church, Castalia


2. Brandon Brown


3. Tameasha Brown

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