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Male 1907 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edwin Foerster was born May 1907, , Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Foerster and Maria "Mary" Koehler); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159711
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob Foerster was born Dec 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Foerster and Anna Elisabeth Kinzel, son of George Foerster); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159709
    • Occupation: 1903, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Jacob married Maria "Mary" Koehler 12 May 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Reeve Ludwig "Louis" Koehler and Katherine "Catherine" Schaefer) was born 13 Dec 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maria "Mary" Koehler was born 13 Dec 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Reeve Ludwig "Louis" Koehler and Katherine "Catherine" Schaefer); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Maria "Mary" Foerster
    • Name: Mary Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71220
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1949, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. Edwin Foerster was born May 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Foerster was born 7 Aug 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Foerster and Mary Koenig); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111630
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    George — Anna Elisabeth Kinzel. Anna (daughter of Christopher Kinzel and Catharine) was born 15 Apr 1859, , Germany; died 7 May 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Elisabeth Kinzel was born 15 Apr 1859, , Germany (daughter of Christopher Kinzel and Catharine); died 7 May 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Elisabeth Foerster
    • Name: Elizabeth Kinzel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160625
    • Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1934, 74 Peppler St., Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 2. Jacob Foerster was born Dec 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Foerster was born 15 Nov 1880; died 5 Sep 1952, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Sep 1952, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Katherine "Catherine" Foerster was born 20 Aug 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1965, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Apr 1965, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John George Foerster was born 1 May 1884, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1948, Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Louisa Maria Foerster was born 11 Sep 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. William Foerster was born 9 Jun 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. George K. Foerster was born Nov 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1967; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Conrad G. Foerster was born 30 Nov 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Melinda Foerster was born 17 Nov 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Annie K. Foerster was born 9 Sep 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Reeve Ludwig "Louis" Koehler was born 23 Feb 1845, , Hanover, Germany (son of Christoph Koehler and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Gericke); died 27 Jan 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101404924
    • Name: Lewis Kahler
    • Name: Louis Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71216
    • Immigration: 1856
    • Occupation: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1926, 16 Allen St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    LOUIS KOEHLER PASSES AWAY; IN HIS 86th YEAR

    Well-Knows Retired Waterloo County Farmer Passes Away. Former Reeve.

    One of Waterloo's best known and highly respected citizens in the person of Louis Koehler passed away at his home, 16 Allen St. E., on Tuesday. January 27th, in his 86th year, following a three weeks' illness. The funeral will take place on Friday. January 30th.

    The late Mr. Koehler was born in Germany and came to Canada with his parents when one year of age. He conducted a successful farm in Wellesley Tp., until his retirement some years ago, when he moved to Waterloo. His wife predeceased him five years ago. He is survived by two sons and four daughters, Henry of London, Wm. of Waterloo, Mrs. Henry Doerbecker, Erbsville, Mrs. Jacob Foerster, Heidelberg, Mrs. Albert Stroh of Elmira and Mrs. Milton Schaaf of St. Clements and one sister. Mrs. Morganroth of Kitchener.

    Mr. Koehler was a leading citizen of the county; a prominent Conservative in politics and a member of the Liberal-Conservative Association executive for a number of years. He was reeve of Wellesley township for two years and a member of the council for thirteen years as well as a member of the County council. Mr. Koehler was a prominent farmer and was well known for his superior apples and vegetables which were shown at the various fall fairs and carried off first prizes. For a long period of years he was a regular attendant at the Waterloo market.

    Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, Ontario), Thursday January 29, 1931

    Ludwig married Katherine "Catherine" Schaefer 17 May 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Caspar Schaefer and Anna Elizabeth Braun) was born 1 Jul 1852, , Hessen, Germany; died 18 Mar 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Katherine "Catherine" Schaefer was born 1 Jul 1852, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of Caspar Schaefer and Anna Elizabeth Braun); died 18 Mar 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101405041
    • Name: Catherine Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-390225
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1926, 16 Allen St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Louis Koehler

    A highly respected resident of Waterloo, Mrs. Louis Koehler, passed peacefully away at her home, 16 East Allen street, Waterloo, Thursday afternoon last after an illness of three weeks. The late Mrs. Koehler, who was in her 74th year, was Catherine Schaefer before her marriage. She had been a resident of Waterloo for the past six years and formerly lived on a farm four miles west of Waterloo. She leaves to mourn her loss her sorrowing husband, two sons and four daughters. They are Henry, of London, William, of Waterloo, Mrs. H. Doerbecker of Erbsville, Mrs. Jacob Foerster of Heidelberg, Mrs. Alfred Stroh of Elmira and Mrs. Hilton Schaaf of St. Clements. One sister, Mrs. Arno Lindner of Kitchener, and one brother, Henry Schaefer, of Kitchener, also survive. A large circle of friends in this district will learn with sincere regret of her passing. The funeral took place from her late residence on Sunday afte noon at two o'clock, and was largely attended. Service was held at St. John's Lutheran church, of which the deceased was a faithful member. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, Ontario), Thursday March 25, 1926, page 5

    Children:
    1. Henry Koehler was born 24 Nov 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1948; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Elizabeth Koehler was born 12 Jan 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Maria "Mary" Koehler was born 13 Dec 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Wilhelmina Emma Koehler was born 18 Feb 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William Alfred Koehler was born 18 Feb 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Louisa Koehler was born 28 Oct 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Foerster was born 1830, , Baden, Germany (son of Ludwig "Louis" Foerster and Anna Maria Ziegler); died 8 Dec 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32795
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    On Thursday of last week there were buried in the Lutheran cemetery have the earthly remains of Jacob Foerster, who died of Bright's disease raving been seriously ill only a week. Deceased had been twice married. His first wife died in 1857 and the second one seven years ago. One son of the first wife survives and 2 sons and 2 daughters of the second wife. For a number of years he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. John Rank, Con. 7, Wellesley township. He leaves four brothers, who were present at the funeral, namely, Frederick and Andrew, of Heidelberg, Louis of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Valentine, of Cranbrook, Ont.


    Elmira Advertiser 19 Dec 1908

    Jacob — Mary Koenig. Mary was born Abt 1825, of, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1857. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Koenig was born Abt 1825, of, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1857.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Foerster
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154403

    Children:
    1. 4. George Foerster was born 7 Aug 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Christopher Kinzel was born Abt 1830, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111631

    Christopher — Catharine. Catharine was born Abt 1830, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine was born Abt 1830, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catharine Kinzel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111632

    Children:
    1. 5. Anna Elisabeth Kinzel was born 15 Apr 1859, , Germany; died 7 May 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christoph Koehler was born 19 Dec 1809, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christian Kaehler
    • Name: Christian Kahler
    • Name: Christian Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48241
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Christoph — Wilhelmine "Minnie" Gericke. Wilhelmine was born 8 Apr 1809, , Germany; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Wilhelmine "Minnie" Gericke was born 8 Apr 1809, , Germany; died Bef 1891.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilhelmina Gehrke
    • Name: Wilhelmine "Minnie" Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48242
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Koehler
    2. Levi Koehler was born 1844, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. Reeve Ludwig "Louis" Koehler was born 23 Feb 1845, , Hanover, Germany; died 27 Jan 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria "Mary" Koehler was born 28 Aug 1847, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Sep 1847, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Andreas "Andrew" Koehler was born 1 Apr 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Jun 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Koehler was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Dianna "Dina" Koehler was born 28 Mar 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1933, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Caspar Schaefer was born CALC 19 Jan 1828, , Germany (son of Schafer and Maria, son of Shafer and Anne Maria); died 4 Apr 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127441355
    • Name: Caspar Schafer
    • Name: Casper Schaefer
    • Name: Casper Shafer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146786
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shingle Maker
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Historic Building: Abt 1870, 12 Wellington Street North, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]

    Notes:

    Historic Building:
    Constructed in brick is reputed to have been built about 1870. It is two stories and in 1978 was listed in very good condition.

    Caspar — Anna Elizabeth Braun. Anna was born CALC 20 Oct 1830, , Germany; died 31 May 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna Elizabeth Braun was born CALC 20 Oct 1830, , Germany; died 31 May 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Elizabeth Schaefer
    • Name: Elizabeth Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30522
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian

    Children:
    1. 7. Katherine "Catherine" Schaefer was born 1 Jul 1852, , Hessen, Germany; died 18 Mar 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Schaefer was born 1 Apr 1855, Hirschfield, Kur Hessen, Germany; died 4 Mar 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. George B. Schaefer was born 8 Feb 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry H. Schaefer was born 19 Apr 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Nov 1861, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Maria Schaefer was born 25 Aug 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 31 Jan 1864, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William H. Schaefer was born 29 Oct 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Feb 1867, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1897, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Emma Schaefer was born 27 Dec 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1869, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Edwin Schaefer was born 2 Feb 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Jul 1870, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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