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About the Project
The Bowdle Name Study project is a collaborative platform to collect information on the Bowdle surname and its variants. The hope is that other researchers like you will join the study to help make it a valuable reference point for other genealogists researching or interested in the Bowdle surname.
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Origins
The parent Y-DNA haplogroup for Bowdle is R-A5816, which has a geolocation in the Netherlands around 400 CE. The Frisians are an ethnic group indigenous to the coastal regions of the Netherlands during the Early Middle Ages. The Frisians, along with the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons migrated to Northumbria England after the end of Roman rule around 410 CE, and are collectively referred to as Anglo-Saxons.
The Bowdle Y-DNA Project was initiated to trace the surname's origins using scientific methods. By analyzing the Y chromosome, which is inherited directly from father to son, we aimed to identify geographic and historical patterns associated with the Bowdle lineage. The project encompasses four Y-DNA test kits.
Bootle, Cumbria
The surname Bowdle is hypothesized to be a variant of Botel, a topographical name linked to the village of Bootle in Cumbria, England. It's possible that Botel itself is a Norman adaptation of an earlier Old English form, recorded as "Bodele" in the Domesday Book[1]. Given the geographical constraints of Norman expansion, the Bootle area likely marked the northern boundary of their influence. Consequently, subsequent generations of the Bowdle family might have migrated southward from the Cumbria region which was contested by the Scots.
The etymology of Bootle originates from the Anglo-Saxon word 'botl', meaning a building or settlement of importance[2].
The earliest use of the name was as a title to identify the parish priest of the village of Bootle, “Johanne persona[3] de Botel”, a witness to marriage agreement in c.1183-1216[4]. The parish church of Bootle fell under the Priory of St. Bees, which was founded by William le Meschin in 1120. The Cartulary of St. Bees includes many examples of the name being used as a title, for example: “Thoma persona de Botel”, dated 1200-1210; “domino[5] Gilberto person de Botil”, dated 1230-1240[6]. Several of the priest of Bootle ascended the church hierarchical ladder. Gilbertus de Botill: monk at St. Mary’s Abbey of York (parent church of St. Bees) in 1293; appointed prior of Wetheral in 1313; prior of St. Mary’s of York in 1318[7]. Lord John of Botel, chaplain, vicarage of church of Gritton in 1316; vicarage of St. John of Beverley in 1317[8], vicarage of the parish church of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria in 1319[9].
Botel became a surname when the descendants of the parish priest of Bootle Cumbria adopted the village name in the same style as would the Lords of a village manor. For example, "Willelmo filio Johnannis parsona de Botel", dated 1220-1230[10], became “Willelmo de Botel” and “Henrico filio Thome parsona de Botel”, dated 1230-1240[11], became “Henry de Botel”. Henry de Botel is mentioned numerous times in The Register of the Priory of St. Bees, dating between 1225-1256 as a nobleman and landowner in the village of Bootle.
Bootle, Lancashire
The Bowdle/Bootle surname can be traced through Y-DNA to the Liverpool area, where the Bootle family has resided since at least 1267, when Henry de Botel was sued by William le clerk (monk) de Throp in a novel disseisin (claim of hereditary rights to property usually involving dowry lands) over a tenement in Melling[12]. The Norman Domesday Book of 1086 recorded Bootle Lancashire as "Boltelai" in the Liverpool area, 50 miles south of Bootle Cumbria.
Historian William Farrer states in The Victoria History of the County of Lancashire that “no detailed account can be given of the Bootle family. They probably took their surname from the township adjoining Liverpool.”[13]. However, an extensive records search does not support this statement. The Bootle family owned property in nearby villages: Melling by 1267[14], Walton by 1276[15], and Liverpool by 1301[16]. Records indicate they did not own property in Bootle until 1332, when Heni de Bothull paid a 2-shilling tax for the Exchequer Lay Subsidy.
The Bootle family were already noblemen under Norman rule by the time of their mention in Melling in 1267, and Walton in 1276; demonstrated by their land ownership, marriages into other noble families, and analysis of the Exchequer Lay Subsidy of 1332 for the village of Melling. The Lay Subsidy tax only applied to individuals that met a personal wealth threshold of “movable goods”, which does not include property, weapons and armor, and many other exemptions. Three quarters of the households did not meet the minimum threshold and were not subject to the tax. Of the nine individuals subject to the tax in Melling, the Bootle family has three: Robert, 4-shillings; Nicholas, 2-shillings; and Adam, 28-pence (27% of the total taxes collected from Melling). In addition to Henry paying 2-shillings in the village of Bootle, they were among the wealthy families of the area.[17].
The earliest known ancestors to use the spelling “Bowdle” are the children of Jhon Bowdell: Richard, Lawrence, and Isabell.
Variants
Partial list of variants. Key: (C) Cumbria, (L) Lancashire, (W) Warwickshire.
Variant | Year |
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Botel | 1220-1256 (C), multiple entries[18]. |
Botle | 1258 (C)[19], 1276 (L)[20], 1295 (L)[21], 1506 (W)[22] |
Bothull | 1317 (L)[23], 1323 (L)[24], 1332 (L)[25] |
Botill | 1325 (L)[26], 1337 (L)[27], 1429 (L)[28], 1436 (W)[29], 1439 (L)[30] |
Botyll | 1400 (L)[31], numerous records 1400-1600 (L), 1606 (L)[32] |
Botull | 1448 (W)[33],1480 (W)[34], 1485 (W)[35], 1495 (W)[36], 1515 (W)[37] |
Bootle | 1557 (L)[38], [current] |
Bowdell | 1559 (W)[39], [current] |
Bowdle | 1579 (W)[40], [current] |
1920s - There are two variants of Bowdle in the 1920s, Bowdell and Bowdel. Charles M. (Bowdle) Bowdell (1870 - 1944), and his brother Banner Allen (Bowdle) Bowdell (1873 - 1969), changed the spelling of their surname to Bowdell sometime prior to Jun 1917. This would have been a challenge as both were married with children and they would change their names as well. There must have been some major reason/rift between them and their father for them to do this. Their elder brother Edward O. Bowdle (1865 - 1941) did not change the spelling of his surname; nor did any of the seven children from their father's second marriage. Charles and Banner’s father William Allen Bowdle (1837 - 1923) was alive when they made this change.
John Wesley (Bowdle) Bowdel (1889 - 1980) changed the spelling of his last name to Bowdel about 1920. His father Henry died in 1892, older brother William Edwin Bowdle died in 1910, and younger brother David Atwood Bowdle died in 1907; all buried Bowdle. According to the census records, John was a machinist and could read and write. All of John's descendants use the surname spelling Bowdel.
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms |
The earliest known presentation of the coat of arms is when Robert Botyll, Grand Prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England (Knights Hospitaller), impaled his family coat of arms with the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Robert was elected Grand Prior in 1439 and served until his death in 1468.
These are the arms of Botyll, Bootle, Ponsonby, and the Earl of Bessborough. More information about these arms see: Coat of Arms.
Family Crest
Bootle Family Crest |
This thumbnail image is from a gold snuff box, which is inscribed "This Snuff Box was given by Frederick Prince of Wales to Sir Thomas Bootle, 1740."
Occupations
The earliest known occupation, 1421, is vestment maker. See Vestment Tailors of Warwickshire. Vestment Makers are highly skilled tailors who make ceremonious clothing for the church: William Botul, vestment maker, temp. 1421; and John Botill, vestment maker, temp 1435[42].
In the 15th through17th centuries many were tailors, a tradecraft that was passed from father to son: William Botull, tailor, temp. 1480[43]; Jhon Bowdell; Richard Bowdle; Lawrence Bowdle; and Thomas Bowdle.
Migrations
Migration from England to Maryland
The earliest known migration from England to British Colonial America happened in 1662 when Thomas Bowdle entered into an indenture agreement with William Parker. This indenture would be for 7 years of service as a tailor in exchange for 200 acres of land, plus another 50 acres for service to Parker.
In Nov 1697, a petition was submitted by Thomas Knight and Thomas Bowdle. It stated that they, about 7 years ago (1689), were brought from their friends and relations out of England by Mr. Thomas Bowdle, the uncle of the petitioners, into this county and during his life did detaining the petitioners as servants who are still detained as servants by Mrs. Bowdle, relict of the said Mr. Bowdle. They conceive they ought to have served five year according to customs of the county and they pray for freedom. The court ordered them freed[44].
Migration from Maryland to Ohio
The Migration from the Eastern Shore to Ohio was submitted by contributors Margaret Withgott, Charles W. Hurst, and John P. Mills to the Maryland State Archives Special Collections. The document is not dated; however, it was published by Margaret Withgott, et al.., in Maryland and Delaware Genealogist, Volume 4; January 1963. Charles Hurst died in 1974, John P. Mills died in 1976, and Margaret Withgott died in 1983.
Notable Bowdle’s
- Grand Prior Robert Botyll, b. c.1394; Commander of Knights Hospitaller Preceptory Melchbourne in Bedfordshire, Anstey in Wilshire, and Trebign in Cornwall. Elected Grand Prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England (Knights Hospitaller) in 1439 and served until his death in 1468[45].
- Hugh de Botyll, d. 1439; Mayor of Liverpool in 1432[46].
- John Botill, d. 1475; Commander of Knights Hospitaller Quenington Preceptory in Gloucestershire in 1471[47].
- Thomas Bowdle, b. 1640, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; Vestryman, Commissioner, and Justice for Talbot County Maryland.
- Chancellor Sir Thomas Bootle, b. 1685, Melling, Lancashire, England; King's Attorney and Serjeant within the Duchy of Lancaster; Member of Parliament for Liverpool; Mayor of Liverpool; Attorney General of the County Palatine of Durham; Member of Parliament for Midhurst; Chancellor to Frederick, Prince of Wales; Chancellor to George, Prince of Wales.
- Thomas Bowdle, b. 1685, Talbot County, Maryland; Attorney General of Maryland.
- Benjamin M. Bowdle, b. 1803, Talbot County, Maryland; Maryland State Senate and House of Delegates.
- Charels H. Bowdle, b. 1806, Talbot County, Maryland; Maryland House of Delegates.
- Stanley Eyre Bowdle, b. 1868, Cincinnati, Ohio; U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio’s 1st District.
- Raymond Raph Bowdle, b. 1927, Los Angeles, California; He held various patents and was a co-developer of the "Direct Access Magnetic Disc Storage Device". This invention is known as the modern-day "hard disk drive". He also participated in the first official computer that used a hard disk drive known as the IBM 305 RAMAC. He developed the magnetic strip programmer /reader which we see on credit and debit cards.
Bowdle Military Wartime Service
Bowdle Military Wartime Service
This page displays Bowdle's who served during the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and Global War on Terrorism.
Notable Bowdle Places
Bowdle Family Graveyards
The Bowdle-Morrison Cemetery is located in South Union Township, Ross County, Ohio.
The Bowdle Cemetery is located in Roundhead Township, Hardin County, Ohio.
Bowdle, South Dakota, USA
The town of Bowdle South Dakota is named by Alexander Milton Bowdle, 1849-1893. “How Bowdle Got Its Name” was published in the Bowdle Pioneer newspaper 18 June 1936. In the Spring of 1882, the family moved to Mitchell South Dakota where he became manager of one of the banks of which Mr. J.D. was president. He was employed by Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad to secure town sites and it was one of these trips that he was asked to name the town which was later named Bowdle. The town received its name in the early spring 1887, but Mrs. Bowdle was not sure of the exact date.
Statistics
Assumptions:
- Last name at birth = Bowdle, Bowdell, Bowdel.
- Includes individuals with known birth and death dates.
- Does not include infant mortality (less than 1 year old).
- Statistics compiled on 22 Nov 2023.
Data:
Sex | Pre-1900 | # Records | Post-1900 | #Records | Incr. Lifespan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 64.1 | 176 | 68.6 | 148 | 4.5 |
Female | 61.9 | 168 | 73.8 | 122 | 11.8 |
Brick Walls
- Father of Henry Bowdle Jr. (abt. 1753 - 1808).
- Father of Howard Bowdle Sr. (1878 - 1959).
References
- ↑ Hinde, Thomas; The Domesday Book, England's Heritage Then and Now; Guild Publishing; London, 1985, p. 64.
- ↑ The place names of Lancashire, their origin and history; Henry Wyld; Constable and Co.:London, 1911, page 73.
- ↑ William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England says that a parson [persona] is a parish priest with the fullest legal rights to the parish properties
- ↑ The Coucher Book of Furness Abbey; Chetham Society, 1886, page 555.
- ↑ ”Lord or master.
- ↑ The Register of the Priory of St. Bees; James Wilson, Vicar of Dalston; Society by Andrews & Co.: Durham, 1915.
- ↑ The Chronicle of St. Mary’s Abbey, York; Ed. H.H.E Craster and M.E. Thornton; London, 1934, page 112 and 136.
- ↑ Calendar of the Patent Rolls preserved in the Public Record Office: Edward II, A.D. 1307-1327, Vol 2; Public Record Office; London, 1894.
- ↑ The Register of John de Halton, Bishop of Carlisle, 1292-1324, Vol 2; London, 1913, page 197.
- ↑ Ibid, page 88.
- ↑ Ibid, page 280.
- ↑ The Record Society for the Publication of Original Documents relating to Lancashire and Chester, Volume XLIX.; Appendix I, Schedule of Lancashire Assizes for which Justices were Assigned, extracted from the Patent Rolls, 1-57, Henry III.; “Stratford, 7 June 1267; Justice Ricard de Middelton; Plaintiff William le Clerk of Thorp.; Defendant Henry de Botel; Novel disseisin: A tenement in Melling”.
- ↑ The Victoria history of the county of Lancaster, William Farrer; London, 1906, page 253.
- ↑ Previously mentioned.
- ↑ Lancashire Archives, Ref: DDBL/36/1, dated 28 Mar 1276: : William of Waleton grants to Gilbert son of William of Botle :- a toft and 6 ac. of land in Waleton, of which 1 ac. and the toft lie between the tenement of Simon of Waleton and land of Nicholas Crokpost, 2 ac. lie in the field on N. of grantor's windmill next to Botle, and 3 ac on S of that mill - rendering yearly 2½d. Witn: liberty of carrying turves for burning from Waleton to Botle. To G.B. and his issue, with remainder to John, Robert and Henry his brothers, and their issue respectively.Witn: Richard the Molineus of Sefton, Richard of Crosseby - of Thorneton, Robert of Kirkedell, Thomas of Stokbrugge, Simon of Waleton.Given at Waleton, Sat. after Annunciation.
- ↑ A Calendar of that part of the Collection of Deeds and Papers of The Moore Family of Bankhall, Co. Lanc.; J. Brownbill; 1913, page 1.
- ↑ The Exchequer Lay Subsidy Roll of Robert de Shireburn and John de Radcliffe, Taxers and Collectors in the County of Lancashire, 1332; Record Society for the Publication of Original Documents relating to Lancashire and Cheshire, Volume 31; 1896, page 23-4.
- ↑ The Register of the Priory of St. Bees; James Wilson, Vicar of Dalston; Society by Andrews & Co.: Durham, 1915.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DL 25/448; Adam son and heir of Robert de Botle to Furness Abbey: Demise, indented, for ten years, of his land in the fields of Martin and Orgrave: (Lancs); 11 Nov 1258.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDBL 36/1; Grant: William of Waleton grants to Gilbert son of William of Botle - a toft and 6 ac. of land in Waleton, of which 1 ac. and the toft lie between the tenement of Simon of Waleton and land of Nicholas Crokpost, 2 ac. lie in the field on N. of grantor's windmill next to Botle, and 3 ac on S of that mill - rendering yearly 2½d. Witn: liberty of carrying turves for burning from Waleton to Botle. To G.B. and his issue, with remainder to John, Robert and Henry his brothers, and their issue respectively. Witn: Richard the Molineus of Sefton, Richard of Crosseby ---- of Thorneton, Robert of Kirkedell, Thomas of Stokbrugge, Simon of Waleton. Given at Waleton, Sat. after Annunciation. B.V.M. 4 Edw.I., 28 Mar 1276.
- ↑ Record Society for the Publication of Original Documents Relating to Lancashire and Chester, Final Concords of the County of Lancaster, Transcribed by William Farrer, Between Robert, son of Gilbert de Ines, plaintiff, and Roger de Botle and Cecily, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, six acres and one rood of land in Waleton, near West Derby.; London: Public Record Office, 1899, page 179.
- ↑ The Register of the Guild of Knowle, in the County of Warwick; "Robertus Botle and Elena his wife of Stratford";Ed. W.B. Bickley, Walsall, 1894, page 189.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDM 42/2; Richard son of Thurston of Maghale, to Simon his brother -- the land in Maghale which William son of Richard the Rede (his uncle) gave to William brother of R. son of T.M. -- Witn: Gilbert of Halsale, Thomas of Lydd, Richard son of Simon of Maghale, Henry of Buthull, Thomas of Halsale. Given at Maghale, Sat. after St. Chad Bishop, 11 Ed. II., 4 Mar 1317.
- ↑ Record Society for the Publication of Original Documents relating to Lancashire and Cheshire, Court Rolls of the Lordships, Wapentakes, and Demense Manors, Thomas, Earl of Lancaster; ”Robert de Bothull, because he did not have Henry Scote there.”, Ed. William Farrer, The Record Society: London, 1901, page 79.
- ↑ The Book of the Abbot of Combermere, Exchequer Lay Subsidy Roll, Lancashire, 1332; “Bothull [Bootle], Henr de Botull, 2 s; Mellyng [Melling], Robto de Bothull, 4 s; Nicho de Buthull, 2 s; Ad de Bothull, 18 d.”; Ed. Paul Rylands, Wyman & Sons: London, 1896, page 23-24.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDM 43/7; Adam son of Richard of Botill to Richard son of Adam the Sergonnt -- all his land in Melling, with houses and curtilages by the bounds, in width (sic) between Thorpisbrok and the More of Melling, and in width between land of R. on both sides -- Witn: Robert the Nevile, Henry of Botill, William of Thorpe, William of Thorpe, William the Taliour of Melling, Thomas son of Bernard. Given at Melling in St. Barnaby Apostle, 18 Ed. II. ); 11 Jun 1325.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDM 36/5; Henry of Botill to Henry his son - 1½ ac. in Kirkedale lying between land of Adam of Irland and of Henry of Botill - Witn.: Symon, lord of Walton, Thomas of Penerth, Adam of Ireland, John of Wyrale. Given at Kirkedale, Sun. in Annunciation B.V.M. 11 Ed. III, 25 Mar 1337.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDSC 43A/155; … John Botill of Rys…, 1429.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: BRT1/3/45; Account of John Webbe, Master of the Guild of the Holy Cross, the Blessed Mary, and St. John Baptist; Arrears, …John Buthill, of Warwick, "vestment maker."…, Cost of the vestments. (Paid John Botill, "vestment maker," of Warwick, for mending the vestments of the altar of the Blessed Mary; and for mending books (librorum) of the said altar; mending a cope belonging to the said altar, &c.)., 1436-37.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDSH 1/139; Indenture witnessing that Elionore, late wife to Hugh of Botyll, and Richard ye Crosse, guardian to Hugh Thomasson of Botyll, have delivered to Roger of Chernok, as for a mene ffrende and a trewe, certens dedes, endentures, &c., viz., Written at Lyverpull, 5th March, 17 Henry VI, 1439.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDM 51/42; John of Walton, chaplain, to Ellis of the Halle -- 8ac. land in Walton in the Rys, had from E. -- to E. for life, then to Richard Bullok of Fazacrelegh. Witn: Thomas of Fezacrelegh, Ralph of Molyneux, Ralph of Wyswall, John of Bykerstath, Roger of Botyll. Given at Walton, Sun. after St. Dunstan Bishop, 1 Hen. IV., 23 May 1400.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: DDCL 1015; Final Concord : for £60 : Sir Cuthbert Halsall, plaintiff, and Robert Botyll, gent, deforceant - 5 messuages, 1 toft, 3 Cottages, 5 gardens, 3 orchards, 30 ac. land, 6 ac. meadow, 20 ac. pasture, 10 ac. pasture, 10 ac. heath, and furze, 10 ac. moor, 10 ac. turbary in Downe Holland, Haskeyn, and Aughton., 5 Aug 1606.
- ↑ The Register of the Gild of the Holy Cross, The Blessed Mary and St. John the Baptist of Stratford-Upon-Avon; Counterpart of lease, indented, from John Webbe, master of the Gild of the Holy Cross, etc., of Stratford upon Auen, and William Parchementmaker and John Marchall, proctors, with the assent of the aldermen and the whole council of the Gild, to John Botull', Joan his wife and one of the sons of the said John, of a tenement in Stratfordin Henleystrete between a tenement of the said Gild then in the tenure of John Garet and a tenement of William Bulnacre, for 80 years at an annual rent of 6 shillings Witnesses: Thomas Balsale, `capitalis ballivus', John Harrop' and Edward Ayleston, `subballivi', John Mayell, Thomas Leeke and others Dated at Stratford in the hall of the Gild, in the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 26 Henry VI Three seals lost., Ed. Harvey Bloom, Phillimore & Co.: London, 1907.
- ↑ Ibid, William Botull, of Stratford, taylor, & Margaret, his w. 10s [Fol. 144], 1480-81.
- ↑ Ibid, Margaret Botull',; named, rentals. 1485 and 1499.
- ↑ Ibid, ;William Botull, a tenement late of Thomas Grene, 1495
- ↑ Ibid, For the sole of Grace Botull, 1515-16.
- ↑ Burial:"Lancashire Burials", Archive: Lancashire Record Office; Reference: PR 2886/1, FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 2 December 2023), Edward Bootle burial (died in 1557) on 10 Feb 1557 in Ormskirk, Ss Peter & Paul, Lancashire, England.
- ↑ A calendar of wills and administrations registered in the consistory court of the Bishop of Worcester, 1451-1642; Probate Inventory of Jhon Bowdell, tailor, Newbold Pacey, Warwickshire, Worcester Historical Society, 1911, page 168.
- ↑ The National Archives, Kew; Ref: PROB 11/98/131; Will of Richard Bowdle, tailor, Radford Semele, Warwickshire, dated 29 Jul 1601.
- ↑ Fairbairn's book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland; James Fairbairn; T. C. & E. C. Jack: London; 1905, page 63 “Bootle”.
- ↑ The Register of the Gild of the Holy Cross, The Blessed Mary and St. John the Baptist of Stratford-Upon-Avon; Ed. Harvey Bloom, Phillimore & Co.: London, 1907.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ "Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland," Willow Bend Books, 1999, Henry C. Peden, Jr. & F. Edward Wright. Henry C. Peden, Jr. & F. Edward Wright.
- ↑ The Knights Hospitaller of the English Langue 1460-1565; Gregory O’Malley; Oxford University Press: Oxford; 2005, Appendix VII, page 346.
- ↑ Lancashire Archives; Ref: DDM/39/38; John son of John the Dey of Lyverpull, to Sir Thomas Stanley, and John Brande, chaplain -- properties had from J.D. in Lyverpull -- Witn: Hugh of Botyll, then mayor of Lyverpull, Henry Mossok, Roger Chernos, Robert Caudray, William Goldene. Given at Lyverpull, 8 Oct 1432.
- ↑ The Knights Hospitaller of the English Langue 1460-1565; Gregory O’Malley; Oxford University Press: Oxford; 2005, Appendix VII, page 346.
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