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JONES (Soundex J520) — See also BEBKO-JONES, CONES, FLOYD-JONES, FOOTEJONES, JANES, JOHNES, JOHNESSE, JOINES, JONAS, JONE, JONELLE, JONES-SAWYER, JONES-WALSH, JONESORJONZ, JONETTE, JONEZ, JOYNES, JUNIOUS, JUNIS, JUNIUS, SONES.

  Jones, Velma Lois — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Vera Massey — of Wayne County, Mich. Circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Jones, Verna L. — of Baltimore, Md. Democrat. Member of Maryland state house of delegates District 44; elected 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Mrs. Vincent F. — of Seattle, King County, Wash. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Jones, Virginia — of South China, Kennebec County, Maine. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Virginia — of Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Jones, von Phul See G. von Phul Jones
  Jones, W. Augustus — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Jones, Mrs. W. B. — of Logan, Cache County, Utah. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 1924 (alternate), 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. B. — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. C. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1884; Kansas Democratic state chair, 1892-94. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. C. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. C. — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, W. D. — of Ohio. U.S. Consul in Mexico City, 1836-43. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. D. — of Nevada. Nevada state attorney general, 1899. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. E. B. — of Livingston, Overton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1860. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. Hugh — of Berks County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 11th District, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Jones, W. J. — of McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940; Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. L. — of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. Lyle — of Harrison County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. O. — of Leitchfield, Grayson County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. P. — of Blue Earth County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1877, 1887-88 (14th District 1877, 10th District 1887-88). Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. P. — of Butler County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Butler County, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Jones, W. Ralph — of Michigan. Farmer-Labor candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1934. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. S. — of Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. S. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1884, 1892. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. Stanley See Walter Stanley Jones
  Jones, W. W. — of Columbia, Adair County, Ky. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. W. — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. W. — of Gonvick, Clearwater County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, W. W. W. — Nebraska superintendent of public instruction, 1881-87. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Waldo — of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, Wallace — of Lexington, Fayette County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, Wallace E. — of Gorham, Coos County, N.H. Delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Gorham, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Jones, Wallace S. — U.S. Consul General in Rome, 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter (1745-1815) — of Virginia. Born in Williamsburg, Va., December 18, 1745. Democrat. Member of Virginia state house of delegates, 1785-87, 1802-03; delegate to Virginia state constitutional convention, 1788; U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1797-99, 1803-11 (at-large 1797-99, 1803-07, 8th District 1807-11). Died in Westmoreland County, Va., December 31, 1815 (age 70 years, 13 days). Interment a private or family graveyard, Northumberland County, Va.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Walter, Jr. — of District of Columbia. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, 1801-21. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter — Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter — of Anderson, Madison County, Ind. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, Walter A. (b. 1840) — of Waitsfield, Washington County, Vt. Born in Waitsfield, Washington County, Vt., July 27, 1840. Republican. Merchant; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Waitsfield, 1880-82; member of Vermont state senate from Washington County, 1888. Congregationalist. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter A. — Republican. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter Beaman (1913-1992) — also known as Walter B. Jones — of Farmville, Pitt County, N.C. Born in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C., August 19, 1913. Democrat. Member of North Carolina state house of representatives, 1955-59; member of North Carolina state senate, 1965-66; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1st District, 1966-92; died in office 1992. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Rotary; Moose; Elks; Junior Order. Died in Norfolk, Va., September 15, 1992 (age 79 years, 27 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Father of Walter Beaman Jones, Jr..
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post
  Jones, Walter Beaman, Jr. (b. 1943) — also known as Walter B. Jones, Jr. — of Farmville, Pitt County, N.C. Born in Farmville, Pitt County, N.C., February 10, 1943. Son of Walter Beaman Jones. Republican. Member of North Carolina state house of representatives, 1983-92; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 3rd District, 1995-; defeated, 1992. Catholic. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Jones, Walter Burgwyn (1888-1963) — of Alabama. Born October 16, 1888. Son of Thomas Goode Jones. Member of Alabama state house of representatives, 1919-20; circuit judge in Alabama, 1920-35; received one electoral vote for President, 1956. Died August 1, 1963 (age 74 years, 289 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Jones, Walter C. (b. 1875) — of Marcellus, Cass County, Mich. Born in London, Monroe County, Mich., 1875. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention 7th District, 1907-08. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter E. — of Hutchinson, Reno County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter F. — of Schuylkill County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 29th District, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, Walter Frank (b. 1840) — also known as Walter F. Jones — of West Dover, Dover, Windham County, Vt. Born in Dover, Windham County, Vt., April 7, 1840. Republican. Postmaster; farmer; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Dover, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter H. — of Norwood, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Member of New Jersey state senate from Bergen County, 1954-62; delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1956, 1960, 1964 (alternate); chair of Bergen County Republican Party, 1965. Still living as of 1965.
  Jones, Walter J. III — of Michigan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Walter L. — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter L. — of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, Calif. Mayor of Sunnyvale, Calif., 1952-53, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Jones, Mrs. Walter McK. — of Villalba, Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Puerto Rico, 1940, 1944, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter McK. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Puerto Rico, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter R. — of Gilmanton, Belknap County, N.H. Republican. Candidate for New Hampshire state house of representatives from Gilmanton, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter Stanley (b. 1858) — also known as W. Stanley Jones — Born in Turks Island, May 17, 1858. Not U.S. citizen; steamship agent; U.S. Vice Consul in Turks Island, 1895-1909; U.S. Vice & Deputy Consul in Turks Island, 1909-14. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Walter T. — U.S. Consular Agent in Bahia Blanca, 1897-1907. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Wanda — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jones, Warren — Justice of Idaho state supreme court, 2007-; appointed 2007. Still living as of 2009.
  Jones, Warren R. — of Littlestown, Adams County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Wayne M. — of Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000, 2004, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Wesley See J. Wesley Jones
  Jones, Wesley See John Wesley Jones
  Jones, Wesley Livsey (1863-1932) — also known as Wesley L. Jones — of North Yakima, Yakima County, Wash.; Seattle, King County, Wash. Born near Bethany, Moultrie County, Ill., October 9, 1863. Son of Wesley Jones and Phoebe (McKay) Jones. Republican. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Washington at-large, 1899-1909; U.S. Senator from Washington, 1909-32; died in office 1932. Died, of heart and kidney trouble, in Seattle, King County, Wash., November 19, 1932 (age 69 years, 41 days). Cremated.
  Relatives: Married, October 13, 1886, to Minda Nelson.
  Cross-reference: Frank R. Jeffrey
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Whitney — of Delta Township, Eaton County, Mich. Supervisor of Delta Township, Michigan, 1843-44, 1845-46. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Whitney — of Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Republican. Michigan state auditor general, 1855-58; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Wilber M. — of Fayetteville, Onondaga County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 35th District, 1926. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Wiley N. — of Michigan. Progressive. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Macomb County 2nd District, 1948, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Jones, Wilfred D. — Republican. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Jones, Wilie — of Columbia, Richland County, S.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1888; South Carolina Democratic state chair, 1923. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Willard P. — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, William (1753-1822) — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Born October 8, 1753. Speaker of the Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1809-10, 1810-11; Governor of Rhode Island, 1811-17. Died April 9, 1822 (age 68 years, 183 days). Interment at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R.I.
  See also National Governors Association biography
  Jones, William (1760-1831) — of Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., 1760. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1st District, 1801-03; U.S. Secretary of the Navy, 1813-14. Died September 6, 1831 (age about 71 years). Interment at St. Peter's Churchyard, Philadelphia, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, William — of Knox County, Ind. Member Indiana territorial council, 1811. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William — of Queens County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Queens County, 1815-18, 1819-20, 1821-22, 1824-26. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1827-29. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William (1803-1864) — of Spencer County, Ind. Born in Vincennes, Knox County, Ind., 1803. Whig. Member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1838-41; colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War. Died in battle at Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., July 22, 1864 (age about 61 years). Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William, Jr. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William — of Dakota County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 7th District, 1870. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William See J. William Jones
  Jones, William — of Oneida County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Oneida County 1st District, 1878. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William — of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William — of Tacoma, Pierce County, Wash. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Mayor of Meadville, Pa., 1927. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William See J. William Jones
  Jones, William — Republican. Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Jones, William — of Durand, Shiawassee County, Mich. Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
  Jones, William Atkinson (1849-1918) — also known as William A. Jones — of Warsaw, Richmond County, Va. Born in Warsaw, Richmond County, Va., March 21, 1849. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Virginia 1st District, 1891-1918; died in office 1918. Died in Warsaw, Richmond County, Va., April 17, 1918 (age 69 years, 27 days). Interment at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Warsaw, Va.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, William B. — of Steuben County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Steuben County 3rd District, 1858. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William B. — of Kentucky. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, 1959-61. Still living as of 1961.
  Jones, William Bowdoin (b. 1928) — also known as William B. Jones — of California. Born in 1928. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, 1977-80. Still living as of 1991.
  Jones, William C. — U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, 1854-58. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William C. — of Kings County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Kings County 5th District, 1860, 1868, 1870. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William C. — of Virginia. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Virginia 8th District, 1994. Still living as of 1994.
  Jones, William Carey (1855-1927) — also known as William C. Jones — of Spokane, Spokane County, Wash. Born in Remsen, Oneida County, N.Y., April 5, 1855. Washington state attorney general, 1889; U.S. Representative from Washington at-large, 1897-99; defeated (People's), 1898. Died June 14, 1927 (age 72 years, 70 days). Cremated; ashes scattered.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, William Claude — of Missouri. Delegate to Missouri state constitutional convention 22nd District, 1845-46. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William D., Jr. (b. 1872) — of Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pa. Born in Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pa., February 10, 1872. Merchant; coal, lumber, and feed dealer; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Delaware County, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William E. — of Schuylkill County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Schuylkill County, 1889-90. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Mrs. William E. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 1st District, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Jones, William H. — of Strand, Day County, S.Dak.; Caputa, Pennington County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives, 1891-92, 1897-98, 1911-12 (38th District 1891-92, 34th District 1897-98, 47th District 1911-12). Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William H. (b. 1855) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., April 28, 1855. Republican. Shoe merchant; streetcar conductor; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1915-18. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1889 to Ida L. Gray.
  Jones, William Hemphill — of Wilmington, New Castle County, Del. Mayor of Wilmington, Del., 1852-53. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William J. — of Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William J. — also known as Bill Jones — of Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo. Republican. Candidate for secretary of state of Missouri, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Jones, William K. — of Potter County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Potter County, 1891-92. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William Leon (b. 1949) — also known as Bill Jones — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Born in Coalinga, Fresno County, Calif., December 20, 1949. Son of Clarence William Jones and Cora (Visman) Jones. Republican. Rancher; chair of Fresno County Republican Party, 1975; member of California state assembly 32nd District, 1982-94; defeated, 1976; secretary of state of California, 1995-2003; delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008 (delegation chair). Methodist. Member, Jaycees. Still living as of 2008.
  Relatives: Married, August 29, 1971, to Maurine Abraham.
  Jones, William Moseley (1905-1988) — of Newport Beach, Orange County, Calif. Born in Ohio, 1905. Democrat. Lawyer; member of California state assembly, 1933-38; Speaker of the California State Assembly, 1937-38; delegate to California convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Presbyterian. Died in 1988 (age about 83 years). Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William N. (born c.1914) — of Hamtramck, Wayne County, Mich. Born about 1914. Democrat. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 1st District, 1954. Still living as of 1954.
  Jones, William Oscar — of Easton, Northampton County, Pa. U.S. Vice Consul in Danzig, 1924; Malmo, 1926; U.S. Consul in Rome, 1929. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William P. — of Calaveras County, Calif. Member of California state assembly 8th District, 1852-53. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William P. — of Jefferson County, N.Y. Candidate for New York state assembly from Jefferson County 1st District, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William T. — of South Dakota. Candidate for U.S. Representative from South Dakota 1st District, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William T. — of Greenwood, Greenwood County, S.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1956, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Jones, William Theopilus (1842-1882) — of Wyoming. Born in Corydon, Harrison County, Ind., February 20, 1842. Republican. Justice of Wyoming territorial supreme court, 1869; Delegate to U.S. Congress from Wyoming Territory, 1871; member of Republican National Committee from Wyoming Territory, 1872-. Died October 9, 1882 (age 40 years, 231 days). Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Ind.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, William W. — of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C. Member of North Carolina house of commons from Fayetteville, 1801. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, William W. (1819-1892) — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Born September 28, 1819. Democrat. Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, 1871-75, 1877-79. Died May 30, 1892 (age 72 years, 245 days). Interment at Forest Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio.
  Jones, Williana See Williana Jones Burroughs
  Jones, Willie (1740-1801) — of North Carolina. Born in Northampton County, N.C., December 24, 1740. Delegate to North Carolina state constitutional convention, 1776; member of North Carolina state legislature, 1776; Delegate to Continental Congress from North Carolina, 1780. Died June 18, 1801 (age 60 years, 176 days). Interment in private or family graveyard.
  Relatives: Brother of Allen Jones.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Willie D. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Workers League candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1988. Still living as of 1988.
  Jones, Wilson T. — of Franklinville, Gloucester County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Wilson W. — of Los Angeles County, Calif. Member of California state assembly 1st District, 1855-56. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Winthrop See J. Winthrop Jones
  Jones, Woodrow Wilson (b. 1914) — also known as Woodrow W. Jones — of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, N.C. Born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, N.C., January 26, 1914. Democrat. Member of North Carolina state house of representatives, 1947; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 11th District, 1950-57; federal judge, 1968. Still living as of 1998.
  Presumably named for: Woodrow Wilson
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Zonia — of Hartford, Ohio County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Zoyle — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000, 2008. Still living as of 2008.



 

 


 
   
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