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F, #55921
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F, #55922
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F, #55923
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M, #55924
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M, #55925
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Herbert Francis Somers

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M, #55926, b. 6 July 1881, d. Before March 1937
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10 January 2025 |
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| Birth | 6 July 1881 | Herbert Francis Somers was born on 6 July 1881 at 8 Spencers Fold in Orrell, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2,3,4 |
| Birth Reg | September 1881 | His birth was registered in the September Quarter of 1881 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
| Marriage | 25 June 1904 | He and Ann Jane Sutton were married on 25 June 1904 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Death | Before March 1937 | He died Before March 1937. |
| Death Reg | March 1937 | His death was registered in the March Quarter of 1937 in the Ince Registration District.5 |
Census
Other Facts
| Occupation | 25 June 1904 | On 25 June 1904 Herbert Francis Somers was a collier.1 |
| Residence | 25 June 1904 | He lived in Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 25 June 1904 and resided at 331 Wigan Road.1 |
| Occupation | 21 August 1904 | On 21 August 1904 Herbert Francis Somers was a collier.6 |
| Occupation | 23 June 1907 | On 23 June 1907 Herbert Francis Somers was a collier.7 |
| Occupation | 6 June 1912 | On 6 June 1912 Herbert Francis Somers was a collier.8 |
| Occupation | 3 December 1914 | On 3 December 1914 Herbert Francis Somers was at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.9 |
| Occupation | 19 June 1921 | On 19 June 1921 Herbert Francis Somers was a locked out coal miner/rope splicer at Richard Evans & Co, Southport Pit, in Haydock, Lancashire, EnglandG.3 |
| Name | 19 June 1921 | As of 19 June 1921, Herbert Francis Somers was also known as Francis Herbert Somers.10,3 |
| Occupation | 18 June 1927 | On 18 June 1927 Herbert Francis Somers was a collier.10 |
Citations
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 25 Jun 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireHerbert Somers - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 331 Wigan RoadAnn Jane Sutton - 19, Spinster, 267 Wigan Road Groom's Father: John Somers, Weighman Bride's Father: Thomas Sutton, Collier Witnesses: Harry Fletcher; Martha Grimshaw Married by banns by W. Williams Rector Register: Marriages 1900 - 1915, Page 51, Entry 102 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1881.5T6E7381A7I97C4C91E52I2MDXHSF5KE.1881.TrueGivenName Herbert FrancisSurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname WilsonRegistration Year 1881Registration Quarter Q3District WiganVolume 08CPage 118Birth Year 1881Registration Date Q3 1881"
- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

- [S16946] Copy of the entry of birth of Herbert Francis Somers, 6 July 1881 ""
- [S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "SType DeathSDate March 1937Surname SOMERSFirst name(s) Francis HAge 55District InceVol 8cPage 186Source.Title FreeBMD - Search"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 21 Aug 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireMargaret Elsie Summers - [Child] of Herbert Summers & Ann Jane Born: 7 Jul Abode: 267 Wigan Road Occupation: Collier Baptised By: J. Blake Register: Baptisms 1899 - 1910, Page 94, Entry 745 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 23 Jun 1907 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireHerbert Somers - [Child] of Herbert Somers & Ann Jane Born: 31 May Abode: 269 Wigan Road Occupation: Collier Baptised By: John Allsopp Curate Register: Baptisms 1899 - 1910, Page 142, Entry 1133 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Jun 1912 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireMildred Somers - [Child] of Francis Herbert Somers & Ann Jane Born: 30 Apr Abode: 269 Wigan Rd. Bryn Occupation: Collier Baptised By: A. White Curate Register: Baptisms 1910 - 1923, Page 24, Entry 186 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 3 Dec 1914 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireSydney Somers - [Child] of Herbert Somers & Ann Jane Born: 13 Oct Abode: 269 Wigan Rd. Occupation: Collier Baptised By: A. White Curate Register: Baptisms 1910 - 1923, Page 67, Entry 530 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Jun 1927 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireJohn Matthews - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 37 Downall Green Rd.Margaret Elsie Somers - 22, Spinster, 269 Wigan Rd. Groom's Father: John Wesley Matthews, Collier Bride's Father: Francis Herbert Somers, Collier Witnesses: Thomas Bramwell; Martha Sutton Married by Banns by D. M. Francey Officiating Minister Register: Marriages 1927 - 1945, Page 7, Entry 13 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
John Somers
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M, #55927
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| Occupation | 26 July 1881 | On 26 July 1881 John Somers was a nuisance inspector.1 |
| Occupation | 25 June 1904 | On 25 June 1904 John Somers was a weighman.2 |
Citations
- [S16946] Copy of the entry of birth of Herbert Francis Somers, 6 July 1881 ""
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 25 Jun 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireHerbert Somers - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 331 Wigan RoadAnn Jane Sutton - 19, Spinster, 267 Wigan Road Groom's Father: John Somers, Weighman Bride's Father: Thomas Sutton, Collier Witnesses: Harry Fletcher; Martha Grimshaw Married by banns by W. Williams Rector Register: Marriages 1900 - 1915, Page 51, Entry 102 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
Harry Fletcher
M, #55928
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10 January 2025 |
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- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 25 Jun 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireHerbert Somers - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 331 Wigan RoadAnn Jane Sutton - 19, Spinster, 267 Wigan Road Groom's Father: John Somers, Weighman Bride's Father: Thomas Sutton, Collier Witnesses: Harry Fletcher; Martha Grimshaw Married by banns by W. Williams Rector Register: Marriages 1900 - 1915, Page 51, Entry 102 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
Martha Grimshaw
F, #55929
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10 January 2025 |
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- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 25 Jun 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireHerbert Somers - 23, Collier, Bachelor, 331 Wigan RoadAnn Jane Sutton - 19, Spinster, 267 Wigan Road Groom's Father: John Somers, Weighman Bride's Father: Thomas Sutton, Collier Witnesses: Harry Fletcher; Martha Grimshaw Married by banns by W. Williams Rector Register: Marriages 1900 - 1915, Page 51, Entry 102 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
Herbert Somers

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M, #55930, b. 31 May 1907
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10 January 2025 |
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| Birth | 31 May 1907 | Herbert Somers was born on 31 May 1907 at 269 Wigan Road in Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2 |
| Baptism | 23 June 1907 | Herbert was baptised on 23 June 1907 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, by J Allsopp.1 |
| Birth Reg | September 1907 | His birth was registered in the September Quarter of 1907 in the Wigan Registration District.3 |
| Marriage | 1931 | Herbert Somers and Mary Dickinson were married in 1931 at Register Office or Registrar Attended in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG.4 |
Census
| Son | 2 April 1911 | He was enumerated as the Son of Ann Jane Sutton in the 1911 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1911. They resided at 269 Wigan Road.5 |
| Son | 19 June 1921 | He was enumerated as the Son of Herbert Francis Somers in the 1921 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 19 June 1921. They resided at 269 Wigan Road.6 |
| 1939Register | 29 September 1939 | He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1939 Census for Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939 and resided at 205 Downall Green Road. Also present was Mary Dickinson.2 |
Other Facts
| Occupation | 19 June 1921 | On 19 June 1921 Herbert Somers was an out of work errand boy previously working for Peter Bradburn (clogger.)7 |
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Herbert Somers was a jobber in the beaming departing at a cotton spinning mill.2 |
Citations
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 23 Jun 1907 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireHerbert Somers - [Child] of Herbert Somers & Ann Jane Born: 31 May Abode: 269 Wigan Road Occupation: Collier Baptised By: John Allsopp Curate Register: Baptisms 1899 - 1910, Page 142, Entry 1133 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4689/4689I/012/21 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4689/4689I/012/21"

- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1907.5T6E7381A7ICE31E6TS5TIWUEJYZ5A.1907.TrueGivenName HerbertSurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1907Registration Quarter Q3District WiganVolume 08CPage 148Birth Year 1907Registration Date Q3 1907"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 SOMERSForename(s) 1 HerbertSurname 2 DICKINSONForename(s) 2 MaryYear 1931Church Register Office Wigan, Register Office or Registrar AttendedRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference ROW/179/15Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
- [S4042] UK National Census for 1911 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1911/RG14/23099/0147/1 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/23099/0147/1"

- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/04 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/04"

Margaret Elsie Somers

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F, #55931, b. 7 July 1904
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10 January 2025 |
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| Birth | 7 July 1904 | Margaret Elsie Somers was born on 7 July 1904 at 267 Wigan Road in Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Baptism | 21 August 1904 | Margaret Elsie was baptised on 21 August 1904 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Birth Reg | September 1904 | Her birth was registered in the September Quarter of 1904 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
| Marriage | 18 June 1927 | John Matthews and she were married on 18 June 1927 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.3 |
Census
| Daughter | 2 April 1911 | She was enumerated as the Daughter of Ann Jane Sutton in the 1911 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 2 April 1911. They resided at 269 Wigan Road.4 |
| Daughter | 19 June 1921 | She was enumerated as the Daughter of Herbert Francis Somers in the 1921 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 19 June 1921. They resided at 269 Wigan Road. Also present were Ann Jane Sutton, Herbert Somers, Mildred Somers, Sydney Somers, Benjamin Somers, and Mary Somers.5 |
| Household Member | 29 September 1939 | She was enumerated as the Household Member of John Matthews in the 1939 Census for Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939. They resided at 49 Crescent Avenue.6 |
Other Facts
| Occupation | 19 June 1921 | On 19 June 1921 Margaret Elsie Somers was a private general domestic servant.7 |
| Name | 18 June 1927 | As of 18 June 1927, Margaret Elsie Somers was also known as Margaret Elsie Matthews.3 |
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Margaret Elsie Somers was an occupied with unpaid domestic duties.8 |
Citations
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 21 Aug 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireMargaret Elsie Summers - [Child] of Herbert Summers & Ann Jane Born: 7 Jul Abode: 267 Wigan Road Occupation: Collier Baptised By: J. Blake Register: Baptisms 1899 - 1910, Page 94, Entry 745 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1904.5T6E7381A7I5754T99E82I2EDDHL57WE.1904.TrueGivenName Margaret ElsieSurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1904Registration Quarter Q3District WiganVolume 08CPage 170Birth Year 1904Registration Date Q3 1904"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Jun 1927 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireJohn Matthews - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 37 Downall Green Rd.Margaret Elsie Somers - 22, Spinster, 269 Wigan Rd. Groom's Father: John Wesley Matthews, Collier Bride's Father: Francis Herbert Somers, Collier Witnesses: Thomas Bramwell; Martha Sutton Married by Banns by D. M. Francey Officiating Minister Register: Marriages 1927 - 1945, Page 7, Entry 13 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S4042] UK National Census for 1911 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1911/RG14/23099/0147/1 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1911/RG14/23099/0147/1"

- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08"

- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/03 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/03"

- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/09 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/09"

Mildred Somers

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F, #55933, b. 30 April 1912, d. 15 June 1986
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10 January 2025 |
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| Birth | 30 April 1912 | Mildred Somers was born on 30 April 1912 at 269 Wigan Road in Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2,3 |
| Birth Reg | June 1912 | Her birth was registered in the June Quarter of 1912 in the Wigan Registration District.4 |
| Baptism | 6 June 1912 | Mildred was baptised on 6 June 1912 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, by A White.1 |
| Marriage | 30 October 1932 | John Pilling and she were married on 30 October 1932 at St Thomas in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.5,6 |
| Death | 15 June 1986 | She died on 15 June 1986 at age 74 at Peasley Cross Hospital in St Helens, Lancashire, EnglandG.6 |
| Death Reg | June 1986 | Her death was registered in the June of 1986 in the St Helens Registration District.3 |
Census
| Daughter | 19 June 1921 | She was enumerated as the Daughter of Herbert Francis Somers in the 1921 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 19 June 1921. They resided at 269 Wigan Road. Also present were Ann Jane Sutton, Margaret Elsie Somers, Herbert Somers, Sydney Somers, Benjamin Somers, and Mary Somers.7 |
| Household Member | 29 September 1939 | She was enumerated as the Household Member of John Pilling in the 1939 Census for Haydock, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939. They resided at 41 Manor Road.8 |
Other Facts
| Occupation | 19 June 1921 | On 19 June 1921 Mildred Somers was a whole time scholar.9 |
| Name | 30 October 1932 | As of 30 October 1932, Mildred Somers was also known as Mildred Pilling.5,6 |
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Mildred Somers was an occupied in unpaid domestic duties.2 |
Citations
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 6 Jun 1912 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireMildred Somers - [Child] of Francis Herbert Somers & Ann Jane Born: 30 Apr Abode: 269 Wigan Rd. Bryn Occupation: Collier Baptised By: A. White Curate Register: Baptisms 1910 - 1923, Page 24, Entry 186 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4777/4777H/018/26 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4777/4777H/018/26"

- [S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "SType DeathSDate 1986Surname PILLINGGiven Name MILDREDBirth Date 30 April 1912District ST HELENSVolume 37Page 0186Reg No 06.86Transcriber CRJSource.Title FreeBMD Entry Info"
- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1912.5T6E7381A7I67S4496ET2I24FX105AJE.1912.TrueGivenName MildredSurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1912Registration Quarter Q2District WiganVolume 08CPage 312Birth Year 1912Registration Date Q2 1912"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 SOMERSForename(s) 1 MildredSurname 2 PILLINGForename(s) 2 JohnYear 1932Church Register Office St. Thomas, Ashton in MakerfieldRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference C8/7/314Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
- [S3880] Eric Winstanley, "Descendants of Thomas Lowe & Jane Twisse."
- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4777/4777H/018/25 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4777/4777H/018/25"

- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/05 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/05"

Sydney Somers

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M, #55934, b. 13 October 1914
| Last Edited |
10 January 2025 |
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| Birth | 13 October 1914 | Sydney Somers was born on 13 October 1914 at 269 Wigan Road in Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Birth Reg | December 1914 | His birth was registered in the December Quarter of 1914 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
| Baptism | 3 December 1914 | Sydney was baptised on 3 December 1914 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, by A White.1 |
Census
| Son | 19 June 1921 | He was enumerated as the Son of Herbert Francis Somers in the 1921 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 19 June 1921. They resided at 269 Wigan Road.3 |
Other Facts
| Occupation | 19 June 1921 | On 19 June 1921 Sydney Somers was a whole time scholar.4 |
Citations
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 3 Dec 1914 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireSydney Somers - [Child] of Herbert Somers & Ann Jane Born: 13 Oct Abode: 269 Wigan Rd. Occupation: Collier Baptised By: A. White Curate Register: Baptisms 1910 - 1923, Page 67, Entry 530 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1914.5T6E7381A7IS784083E42IUEEFYQFA1E.1914.TrueGivenName SydneySurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1914Registration Quarter Q4District WiganVolume 08CPage 300Birth Year 1914Registration Date Q4 1914"
- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/06 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/06"

Benjamin Somers

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M, #55935, b. 27 July 1917
| Last Edited |
10 January 2025 |
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| Birth | 27 July 1917 | Benjamin Somers was born on 27 July 1917 in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Birth Reg | September 1917 | His birth was registered in the September Quarter of 1917 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
| Marriage | 1940 | He and Mary Gee were married in 1940 at St Thomas in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.3 |
Census
| Son | 19 June 1921 | He was enumerated as the Son of Herbert Francis Somers in the 1921 Census for Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 19 June 1921. They resided at 269 Wigan Road.4 |
| Household Member | 29 September 1939 | He was enumerated as the Household Member of John Matthews in the 1939 Census for Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939. They resided at 49 Crescent Avenue.5 |
Other Facts
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Benjamin Somers was a colliery metal worker below ground.1 |
Citations
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/12 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/12"

- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1917.5T6E7381A7I5055EA2CP3IY4D3Y2F7WE.1917.TrueGivenName BenjaminSurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1917Registration Quarter Q3District WiganVolume 08CPage 240Birth Year 1917Registration Date Q3 1917"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 SOMERSForename(s) 1 BenjaminSurname 2 GEEForename(s) 2 MaryYear 1940Church Register Office St. Thomas, Ashton in MakerfieldRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference C8/8/272Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08"

Mary Somers

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F, #55936, b. 13 November 1919
| Last Edited |
10 January 2025 |
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Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials
| Birth | 13 November 1919 | Mary Somers was born on 13 November 1919 at 269 Wigan Road in Bryn, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Birth Reg | December 1919 | Her birth was registered in the December Quarter of 1919 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
| Baptism | 14 December 1919 | Mary was baptised on 14 December 1919 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, by F A H Score.1 |
Census
Citations
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 14 Dec 1919 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireMary Somers - [Child] of Herbert Francis Somers & Annie Born: 13 Nov Abode: 269 Wigan Rd. Occupation: Collier Baptised By: F. A. H. Score Curate Register: Baptisms 1910 - 1923, Page 142, Entry 1129 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1919.5T6E7381A7IC33774P9ECIVUDLYMZA.1919.TrueGivenName MarySurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1919Registration Quarter Q4District WiganVolume 08CPage 316Birth Year 1919Registration Date Q4 1919"
- [S13443] UK National Census for 1921 for UK, "Record ID GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1921/RG15/18332/0225/01"

Frank Somers

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M, #55937, b. 23 September 1923
| Last Edited |
10 January 2025 |
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Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials
| Birth | 23 September 1923 | Frank Somers was born on 23 September 1923 in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Birth Reg | December 1923 | His birth was registered in the December Quarter of 1923 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
Census
| Household Member | 29 September 1939 | He was enumerated as the Household Member of John Matthews in the 1939 Census for Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939. They resided at 49 Crescent Avenue.3 |
Other Facts
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Frank Somers was a cotton weaver.1 |
Citations
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/13 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/13"

- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1923.5T6E7381A7I4409EC12C7IT4FVYNJA7U7D.1923.TrueGivenName FrankSurname SomersMother's Maiden Surname SuttonRegistration Year 1923Registration Quarter Q4District WiganVolume 08CPage 218Birth Year 1923Registration Date Q4 1923"
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08"

Living
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M, #55938
| Last Edited |
10 January 2025 |
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Mary Dickinson

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F, #55939, b. 26 August 1908
| Last Edited |
10 January 2025 |
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Births/Baptisms/Marriages/Death/Burials
| Birth | 26 August 1908 | Mary Dickinson was born on 26 August 1908.1 |
| Marriage | 1931 | Herbert Somers and she were married in 1931 at Register Office or Registrar Attended in Wigan, Lancashire, EnglandG.2 |
Census
| Household Member | 29 September 1939 | She was enumerated as the Household Member of Herbert Somers in the 1939 Census for Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939. They resided at 205 Downall Green Road.3 |
Other Facts
| Name | 1931 | As of 1931, Mary Dickinson was also known as Mary Somers.2 |
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Mary Dickinson was an occupied in unpaid domestic duties.1 |
Citations
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4689/4689I/012/22 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4689/4689I/012/22"

- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 SOMERSForename(s) 1 HerbertSurname 2 DICKINSONForename(s) 2 MaryYear 1931Church Register Office Wigan, Register Office or Registrar AttendedRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference ROW/179/15Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4689/4689I/012/21 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4689/4689I/012/21"

John Pilling

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M, #55940, b. 5 March 1910, d. 6 February 1983
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| Birth | 5 March 1910 | John Pilling was born on 5 March 1910 in Haydock, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2 |
| Birth Reg | March 1910 | His birth was registered in the March Quarter of 1910 in the Prescot Registration District.3 |
| Marriage | 30 October 1932 | He and Mildred Somers were married on 30 October 1932 at St Thomas in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.4,5 |
| Death | 6 February 1983 | He died on 6 February 1983 at age 72 at Newton Cottage Hospital in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, EnglandG.5 |
| Death Reg | March 1983 | His death was registered in the March Quarter of 1983 in the St Helens Registration District.2 |
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| 1939Register | 29 September 1939 | He was enumerated as the Head of Household in the 1939 Census for Haydock, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939 and resided at 41 Manor Road. Also present was Mildred Somers.1 |
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| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 John Pilling was a coal cutter man underground.1 |
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- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4777/4777H/018/25 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4777/4777H/018/25"

- [S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "SType DeathSDate March 1983Surname PillingFirst name(s) JohnBirth Date 5 March 1910District St HelensVol 37Page 144Source.Title FreeBMD - Search"
- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1910.5T6E7381A7I1764492CT2IYMET1YV7CE.1910.TrueGivenName JohnSurname PillingMother's Maiden Surname HighcockRegistration Year 1910Registration Quarter Q1District PrescotVolume 08BPage 804Birth Year 1910Registration Date Q1 1910"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 SOMERSForename(s) 1 MildredSurname 2 PILLINGForename(s) 2 JohnYear 1932Church Register Office St. Thomas, Ashton in MakerfieldRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference C8/7/314Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
- [S3880] Eric Winstanley, "Descendants of Thomas Lowe & Jane Twisse."
Mary Gee

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| Marriage | 1940 | Benjamin Somers and Mary Gee were married in 1940 at St Thomas in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
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| Name | 1940 | As of 1940, Mary Gee was also known as Mary Somers.1 |
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- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 SOMERSForename(s) 1 BenjaminSurname 2 GEEForename(s) 2 MaryYear 1940Church Register Office St. Thomas, Ashton in MakerfieldRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference C8/8/272Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
J Blake
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| Minister | 5 August 1904 | He conducted the burial of Peter Fearnley on 5 August 1904 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Witness | 21 August 1904 | J Blake witnessed the baptism of Margaret Elsie Somers on 21 August 1904 in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.2 |
| Minister | 16 October 1904 | He baptised Doris Singleton on 16 October 1904 in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.3 |
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- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Burial: 5 Aug 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashirePeter Fearnley - Age: 46 years Abode: Landgate Farm Ashton Buried By: J. Blake Register: Burials 1891 - 1910, Page 144, Entry 1147 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 21 Aug 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireMargaret Elsie Summers - [Child] of Herbert Summers & Ann Jane Born: 7 Jul Abode: 267 Wigan Road Occupation: Collier Baptised By: J. Blake Register: Baptisms 1899 - 1910, Page 94, Entry 745 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Baptism: 16 Oct 1904 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireDoris Singleton - [Child] of Edmund Singleton & Margaret Born: 26 Sep Abode: 36 Whithill Street Occupation: Collier Baptised By: J. Blake Register: Baptisms 1899 - 1910, Page 96, Entry 767 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
John Matthews

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M, #55943, b. 14 February 1905
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| Relationships | Partner of Margaret Elsie Somers (5th cousin 2 times removed of Robert Alan Bennett) |
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| Birth | 14 February 1905 | John Matthews was born on 14 February 1905.1,2 |
| Marriage | 18 June 1927 | He and Margaret Elsie Somers were married on 18 June 1927 at Holy Trinity in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
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| Occupation | 18 June 1927 | On 18 June 1927 John Matthews was a collier.1 |
| Residence | 18 June 1927 | He lived in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 18 June 1927 and resided at 37 Downall Green Road.1 |
| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 John Matthews was a colliery haulage hand below ground.2 |
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- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Jun 1927 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireJohn Matthews - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 37 Downall Green Rd.Margaret Elsie Somers - 22, Spinster, 269 Wigan Rd. Groom's Father: John Wesley Matthews, Collier Bride's Father: Francis Herbert Somers, Collier Witnesses: Thomas Bramwell; Martha Sutton Married by Banns by D. M. Francey Officiating Minister Register: Marriages 1927 - 1945, Page 7, Entry 13 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08"

John Wesley Matthews
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| Occupation | 18 June 1927 | On 18 June 1927 John Wesley Matthews was a collier.1 |
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- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Jun 1927 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireJohn Matthews - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 37 Downall Green Rd.Margaret Elsie Somers - 22, Spinster, 269 Wigan Rd. Groom's Father: John Wesley Matthews, Collier Bride's Father: Francis Herbert Somers, Collier Witnesses: Thomas Bramwell; Martha Sutton Married by Banns by D. M. Francey Officiating Minister Register: Marriages 1927 - 1945, Page 7, Entry 13 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
D M Francey
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- [S2867] Website Lancashire OPC (http://www.lan-opc.org.uk) "Marriage: 18 Jun 1927 Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield, LancashireJohn Matthews - 22, Collier, Bachelor, 37 Downall Green Rd.Margaret Elsie Somers - 22, Spinster, 269 Wigan Rd. Groom's Father: John Wesley Matthews, Collier Bride's Father: Francis Herbert Somers, Collier Witnesses: Thomas Bramwell; Martha Sutton Married by Banns by D. M. Francey Officiating Minister Register: Marriages 1927 - 1945, Page 7, Entry 13 Source: Original Registers at Leigh"
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Ann J Matthews

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F, #55947, b. 6 December 1931
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| Birth | 6 December 1931 | Ann J Matthews was born on 6 December 1931 in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1 |
| Birth Reg | March 1932 | Her birth was registered in the March Quarter of 1932 in the Wigan Registration District.2 |
Census
| Household Member | 29 September 1939 | She was enumerated as the Household Member of John Matthews in the 1939 Census for Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG, on 29 September 1939. They resided at 49 Crescent Avenue.3 |
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| Occupation | 29 September 1939 | On 29 September 1939 Ann J Matthews was a scholar.1 |
Citations
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/11 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/11"

- [S648] Website FreeBMD (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/) "SType BirthSDate March 1932Surname MatthewsFirst name(s) Ann JMother SomersDistrict WiganVol 8cPage 171Source.Title FreeBMD - Search"
- [S13264] National Health Service Register for UK (online image) "Record ID TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA/R39/4687/4687I/021/08"

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Mary Ann Wilson
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| Name | | Mary Ann Wilson was also known as Mary Ann Somers.1 |
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- [S16946] Copy of the entry of birth of Herbert Francis Somers, 6 July 1881 ""
Eleanor Highcock
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| Marriage | 1909 | Joseph Pilling and Eleanor Highcock were married in 1909 at St Peter in Parr, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2 |
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| Name | 1909 | As of 1909, Eleanor Highcock was also known as Eleanor Pilling.1,2 |
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- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1910.5T6E7381A7I1764492CT2IYMET1YV7CE.1910.TrueGivenName JohnSurname PillingMother's Maiden Surname HighcockRegistration Year 1910Registration Quarter Q1District PrescotVolume 08BPage 804Birth Year 1910Registration Date Q1 1910"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 PILLINGForename(s) 1 JosephSurname 2 HIGHCOCKForename(s) 2 EleanorYear 1909Church Register Office St Peters ParrRegisters At St HelensReference C3/4/392Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
Joseph Pilling
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M, #55968
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| Marriage | 1909 | Joseph Pilling and Eleanor Highcock were married in 1909 at St Peter in Parr, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2 |
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- [S13331] General Record Office Indexes "Record Id 1910.5T6E7381A7I1764492CT2IYMET1YV7CE.1910.TrueGivenName JohnSurname PillingMother's Maiden Surname HighcockRegistration Year 1910Registration Quarter Q1District PrescotVolume 08BPage 804Birth Year 1910Registration Date Q1 1910"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 PILLINGForename(s) 1 JosephSurname 2 HIGHCOCKForename(s) 2 EleanorYear 1909Church Register Office St Peters ParrRegisters At St HelensReference C3/4/392Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
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Bessie Birchall
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| Marriage | 1937 | Enoch Prescott and Bessie Birchall were married in 1937 at St Thomas in Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, EnglandG.1,2 |
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| Name | 1937 | As of 1937, Bessie Birchall was also known as Bessie Prescott.1,2 |
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- [S10506] Website The Genealogist (http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk) "Record ID bmd/births/full/?id=338357751&year=1941&v=24URL https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/search/advanced/bmd/births/full/?id=338357751&year=1941&v=24Name Keith PrescottDistrict Ince, LancashireMother's Maiden Name BirchallPage 289Volume 8CRegistered April - June 1941"
- [S2830] Website Lancashire BMD (http://lancashirebmd.org.uk/) "Surname 1 BIRCHALLForename(s) 1 BessieSurname 2 PRESCOTTForename(s) 2 EnochYear 1937Church Register Office St. Thomas, Ashton in MakerfieldRegisters At Wigan & LeighReference C8/8/122Source.Title Lancashire Births Marriages & Deaths IndexesSource.Description Lancashire County Births, Marriage and Deaths Indexes."
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