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• FSID: C6N9-8FB
• Will: 6 Mar 1693, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Also, I having in my life time, Given to my two Eldest Daughters in way of portion, what was and is my will, that they Should have, viz. Margaret and Mary, and therefore they are to make no demand of any thing more of my Executor.

Mary married Ordway, Captain John on 5 Dec 1681 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. John was born on 17 Nov 1658 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Feb 1718 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried after 2 Feb 1718 in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ordway, Mary was born on 18 Sep 1682 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Apr 1755 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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• FSID: LZYN-H61
• Will: 6 Mar 1693, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

11 Apr 1677 [9, 11]
whereas "I Thomas Browne of Newbury ... did give unto Peeter Godfry, in marriage with my Daughter when they first maryed, the possession of the house and Barne & eleven acres of earable Land, adjoyning to the sd House in Newbury aforesayd, as also seaven acres of meadow land lyeing at hither end of Birchen meadows, next George Little's, with a four acre lott in plumb island which was granted to me for my freehold portion with the privilege of com[mon]age ... wch premisses the sayd peter Godfry has possest ever since, but having no assurance of it, in writing, I the abovesaid Thomas Browne, do ... give, grant ... unto the said Peeter Godfry his heirs and assigns forever ... provided the said Peeter Godfry his heirs & assigns pay yearly, and from year to year, forty shillings ... unto me ... during my natural life, if it be demanded"

One Barton family.net's Genealogy Project - Peter Godfrey

Will 06 Mar 1693
In the name of God Amen. I Peter Godfrey, of the Town of Newbury, in ye County of Essex, in the province of the Massachusetts bay in New England: planter; being weake of body, but of perfect memory, do make this my Last will & testament as followeth, revoking all fomer Wills by me, made Either by word or writing....

02 Oct 1678
Peter Godfry, aged 48; and others. Whereas it hath pleased his most excellent Majesty, our gracious king, by his letter bearing date, the twenty-seventh of April, 1678; to signify his Royall pleasure, That the Authority of this his Colony of Massachusetts in New England, do give forth Orders, that the Oath of Allegiance, as it is by Law established within his Kingdom of England, be administered and taken, by all his subjects within this Colony, who are of years to take an oath.

27 Jun 1671
Daniel Ela depsoed that he heard John 'Godfray' say the he abided in Haverhill, and that his residence was at Thomas Lilford's house (Thomas Linfurth). Also deponents knew that he had spent much of his time in Haverhill since he was last in prison at Boston. Further, hearing a report that Godfray resided at Newbery at the house of said Peter 'Godfray', deponent went there and inquired of said Peter and his wife, who told him that John lived at Haverhill. John Griffing testified the same, and also being the marshal general's deputy, etc.. Sworn, June 24th, 1671.

27 Jun 1671
Peter Godfrey, aged about forty years, Thomas Lowle, aged about twenty years, deposed June 15th, 1671, that Peter Tappan and Jane his wife, being in discourse with their father and mother and brother Jacob Tappan, accused them; 5th June, 1671, etc.. Abraham Tappan vs. Peter Tappan and Jane, his wife. Slander or defamation, in saying that Abraham, his father, with his mother and brother Jacob, had sold and killed many sheep that were not their own. Which words were spoken with arrogancy, tending to make his father and mother, liars and thieves.

17 Jun 1672
Verdict for the plaintiff John Godfrey. Forfeiture of a Bond moderated from 60£ in wheat, to 45£ to be paid in wheat at 5 shillings per bushel. Bond dated Feb. 17, 1664 given by George Corlis of Haverhill, to John Godfrey of Ipswich, 15£, 18 shillings, and 70 bushels of wheat at 5 shillings per bushel; to be delivered at Carlton's landing place in Haverhill. Witness: Antony Somerby *__ and Peter Godfrey *__ , who made oath, June 17, 1672, before Daniel Denison.

Peter married Browne, Mary on 13 May 1656 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Browne, Thomas and Healy, Mary) was born in 1635 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 16 Apr 1716 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LZGY-TCP

Notes:

Will Dated 06 Mar 1693
I Give and bequeath all the rest of my Estate both real and personal, unto my son Peter, whom I make the Soul Executor of this my Last will and testament. He faithfully performing what is herein 'im parted' both to my Self, wife, & children. That is to be understood, that my son Peter, who is herein mentioned my Executor, that he do well and faithfully provide for me and my wife, what is necessary for both of us During our natural life.

Life Event
11 Apr 1677 [9, 11]
whereas "I Thomas Browne of Newbury ... did give unto Peeter Godfry, in marriage with my Daughter when they first maryed, the possession of the house and Barne & eleven acres of earable Land, adjoyning to the sd House in Newbury aforesayd, as also seaven acres of meadow land lyeing at hither end of Birchen meadows, next George Little's, with a four acre lott in plumb island which was granted to me for my freehold portion with the privilege of com[mon]age ... wch premisses the sayd peter Godfry has possest ever since, but having no assurance of it, in writing, I the abovesaid Thomas Browne, do ... give, grant ... unto the said Peeter Godfry his heirs and assigns forever ... provided the said Peeter Godfry his heirs & assigns pay yearly, and from year to year, forty shillings ... unto me ... during my natural life, if it be demanded"
One Barton family.net's Genealogy Project - Peter Godfrey

Events of 1635 in Essex County
The first white child born was Mary, daughter of Thomas Brown, who afterwards married Peter Godfrey, and lived to be eighty-six. "..of good repute as a maid and wife, and a widow."

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• FSID: LVZJ-21N
• Name: Francis Godfrey PILGRIM
• Occupation: Carpenter and Bridge Builder
• Probate: Will made 26 Feb 1666, proved 29 Oct 1669
• Residence: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
• Residence: York, Yorkshire, England
• Residence: 1638, Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
• Military: 1643, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; In Duxbury Company commanded by Captain Myles Standish
• Death: 30 Jul 1669, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

It appears that Francis Godfrey was in Duxbury in 1638, where he was a carpenter, from whence he removed to Bridgewater, where he died in 1669. In his will he mentions his wife named Elizabeth, his daughter, named Elizabeth, and his son-in-law, John Cary,

Born in Bath, Somerset, England about 1600, Francis married 1621 Elizabeth (perhaps surnamed Hall). He had a grant of land in 1638 in Duxbury, Plymouth, MA where he signed his will 29 Oct 1666, dying in 1669. Francis was a carpenter and bridge builder. Francis served in a company commanded by Captain Myles Standish. It is believed that Francis is descended from the Duke of Boullon, a Crusader.
Francis Godfrey was a carpenter and bridge builder, and in August 1643, we find his name on the muster roll of the Duxbury Company commanded by Capt. Myles Standish: he removed to Bridgewater where he died in 1669; it is thought that the name Godfrey comes from the Duke of Bouillion, the Crusader.
- from "John Cary: The Plymouth Pilgim" by Seth Cooley

Francis Godfrey - from THE GREAT MIGRATION BEGINS
FRANCIS GODFREY
ORIGIN: Unknown
MIGRATION: 1638
FIRST RESIDENCE: Duxbury
REMOVES: Marshfield by 1650, Bridgewater by 1657
OCCUPATION: Carpenter [ PCR 12:163, 206].
FREEMAN: In 1657 Bridgewater list of those who took the oath of fidelity [PCR 8:185].
EDUCATION: Signed his deed of 1650 and his will by mark. Included in the Providence portion of his inventory were "1 Bible" valued at 8s. and "3 small books" valued at 1s. 6d.
OFFICES: In Duxbury section of 1643 Plymouth Colony list of men able to bear arms [PCR 8:189].
ESTATE: On 3 September 1638, "Francis Godfrey is granted twenty acres of lands lying on the norwest side of Greene's Harbour River, and a garden place at Stony River, near Edward Bumpasse, to be viewed & laid forth for him by Mr. Collier, Jonathan Brewster, & W[illia]m Basset (which land was, the 28th October, 1640, by them laid forth as aforesaid ...)" [PCR 1:95, 135].

On the "last of February 1644" (probably 28 February 1644/5), "Roger Chaundler of Duxborrow" sold to "Francis Godfrey of the same" twenty-five acres "lying on the northern side of the freshet that runneth into Greene's Harbour" [PCR 12:109].
On 26 February 1648[/9?], "Constant Sowthworth of Duxbery and Thomas Sowthworth of Plymouth his brother" sold to "Francis Godfray of the town of Duxbery ... carpenter ... a certain parcel of upland ground containing an hundred acres or thereabouts be it more or less lying at the North River" [PCR 121:163]. On 10 December 1650, "Francis Godfry of Marshfield ... carpenter" sold to "Anthony Eames and Mark Eames the son of the said Anthony both of them of Hingham ... a certain parcel of land containing one hundred acres be it more or less together with one dwelling house upon it with all the appurtenances belonging thereunto lying upon the North River" [PCR 12:206].
In his will, dated 26 February 1666[/7] and proved 29 October 1669, "Francis Godfrey, aged inhabitant of the town of Bridgwater," made "my wife Elizabeth Godfrey my sole executrix, and Mr. James Browne of Rehoboth and Samuell Edson of Bridgwater my overseers," and bequeathed to "my wife Elizabeth Godfrey my whole complete purchase of lands, both already laid out and to be laid out, with all the immunities and privileges belonging thereunto, with my dwelling house and outhouses ..., my lands laid out lying and situate as followeth: forty acres of upland lying at a place ususally called Salsbury Plain running cross the way ususally called the Bay Path, and twenty-four acres of of upland lying upon the river usually called John's River ..., twenty acres of upland lying upon the Town's River ..., ten acres of upland more joining to my meadow land upon the Town's River, two acres of meadow land more or less lying in the meadow called Flaggy Meadow, two acres and an half more ... joining on the one side to Arthur Harris his meadow and on the other side to John Carye Senior, and one share more at the north end of the plain called Salsbury Plain"; to "my grandchild John Carye a complete purchase of lands both upland and meadows both already laid out or to be laid out, only I have exchanged six acres of upland with him lying to the lands at my house for six acres lying next to his land at John's River ... the six acres of land at my house belonging now to my house being given the my wife Elizabeth aforesaid"; to "my daughter Elizabeth Cary," two cows, two canvas sheets and "my great Bible"; to "my grandchild Elizabeth Cary," one heifer; to "my wife Elizabeth Godfrey, one broad and one narrow axe, one handsaw, one hatchet, one square, one drawing knife, one adze, one hammer, one pair of chisels, two augers, one mortising auger, one smaller auger, three plains, one jointer, one smoothing plain, one rabbeting plain, all the best I have"; to "my servant John Pitcher one broad axe"; to "my grandchild John Carye," livestock, clothing and "all my working tools not disposed of as abovesaid"; to "my son-in-law John Carye Senior all the rest of my wearing clothes"; residue to "my wife Elizabeth Godfrey"; to "my servant Richard Ginings if he live with my wife Elizabeth Godfrey and carry himself as he ought until he be twenty years of age, ten pounds" [ MD 17:155-56, citing PCPR 2:2:57-58].
The inventory of the "movable goods and cattle of Francis Godfrey lately deceased being an ancient inhabitant of Bridgwater," taken 30 July 1669, totalled £117 17s. 5d.; included in this total were the "particulars prized at Providence appertaining to the estate of Francis Godfrey," taken 27 July 1669 and totalling £54 4s. 6d. [PCPR 2:2:58].

BIRTH: By about 1599 (based on estimated date of marriage).
DEATH: After 29 October 1666 (date of will) and before 30 July 1669 (probate of will) (and probably closer to the latter date).
MARRIAGE: By about 1624 Elizabeth _____. She was named in her husband's will on 26 February 1666[/7].
CHILD:
i ELIZABETH, b. say 1624; m. [blank] June 1644 John Cary ("John Carew and Elizabeth [blank]" [PCR 2:79]) [Seth C. Cary, John Cary the Plymouth Pilgrim (Boston 1911), pp. 19-24, 62-63].
COMMENTS: Even thought a third of his estate was located at Providence, Francis Godfrey has not been found in published Providence or Rhode Island records.The Great Migration Begins
Sketches
PRESERVED PURITAN
FREEMAN: In 1657 Bridgewater list of those who took the oath of fidelity.
EDUCATION: Signed his deed of 1650 and his will by mark. Included in the Providence portion of his inventory were "1 Bible" valued at 8s. and "3 small books" valued at 1s. 6d.
ESTATE: On 3 September 1638, "Francis Godfrey is granted twenty acres of lands lying on the norwest side of Greene's Harbour River, and a garden place at Stony River, near Edward Bumpasse, to be viewed & laid forth for him by Mr. Collier, Jonathan Brewster, & W[illia]m Basset (which land was, the 28th October, 1640, by them laid forth as aforesaid ...)"
On the "last of February 1644" (probably 28 February 1644/5), "Roger Chaundler of Duxborrow" sold to "Francis Godfrey of the same" twenty-five acres "lying on the northern side of the freshet that runneth into Greene's Harbour." On 26 February 1648[/9?], "Constant Sowthworth of Duxbery and Thomas Sowthworth of Plymouth his brother" sold to "Francis Godfray of the town of Duxbery ... carpenter ... a certain parcel of upland ground containing an hundred acres or thereabouts be it more or less lying at the North River." On 10 December 1650, "Francis Godfry of Marshfield ... carpenter" sold to "Anthony Eames and Mark Eames the son of the said Anthony both of them of Hingham ... a certain parcel of land containing one hundred acres be it more or less together with one dwelling house upon it with all the appurtenances belonging thereunto lying upon the North River."
BIRTH: By about 1599 (based on estimated date of marriage).
DEATH: After 29 October 1666 (date of will) and before 30 July 1669 (probate of will) (and probably closer to the latter date).
MARRIAGE: By about 1624 Elizabeth _____. She was named in her husband's will on 26 February 1666[/7].
CHILD: ELIZABETH, b. say 1624; m. [blank] June 1644 John Cary ("John Carew and Elizabeth [blank]" [Seth C. Cary, John Cary the Plymouth Pilgrim (Boston 1911), pp. 19-24, 62-63].
Even thought a third of his estate was located at Providence, Francis Godfrey has not been found in published Providence or Rhode Island records.

Three immigrants by the name of Godfrey came to Massachusetts around 1638.. Francis Godfrey settled at Duxbury, where he had a grant of land in 1638; he removed to Marshfield by 1650 and finally to Bridgewater by 1657.

Francis appears on the muster roll in 8/1643 of the Duxbury Company commanded by Capt. Miles Standish. He removed to Bridgewater where he died in 1669. It is thought that the name Godfrey comes from the Duke of Bouillon, the Crusader [John Cary the Plymouth Pilgrim, p. 61].

It also appears that in 1646, according to the records of Marshfield: "At the Town meeting it was agreed that Edward Winsloe (afterward Governor) should agree with F. Godfrey for making a bridge over South River and what he shall agree the town are ready to affirm."

In his will, dated 26 February 1666[/7] and proved 29 October 1669, "Francis Godfrey, aged inhabitant of the town of Bridgwater," made "my wife Elizabeth Godfrey my sole executrix, and Mr. James Browne of Rehoboth and Samuell Edson of Bridgwater my overseers," and bequeathed to "my wife Elizabeth Godfrey my whole complete purchase of lands, both already laid out and to be laid out, with all the immunities and privileges belonging thereunto, with my dwelling house and outhouses ..., my lands laid out lying and situate as followeth: forty acres of upland lying at a place ususally called Salsbury Plain running cross the way ususally called the Bay Path, and twenty-four acres of of upland lying upon the river usually called John's River ..., twenty acres of upland lying upon the Town's River ..., ten acres of upland more joining to my meadow land upon the Town's River, two acres of meadow land more or less lying in the meadow called Flaggy Meadow, two acres and an half more ...

Francis married Hall, Elizabeth in 1621 in Bath, Somerset, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Hall, Robert and Loveland, Kat) was born on 20 Sep 1601 in Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England; was christened on 20 Sep 1601 in Mottram In Longdendale, Cheshire, England; died on 30 Dec 1702 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; was buried after 30 Dec 1702 in First Parish Burying Ground, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LT9M-1R2

Notes:

[1638] ELIZABETH HALL was born about 1602 of England to Richard Hall (1585-1648) and Marion Lee Loveland (1580-1645.) She married Francis Godfrey 3 February 1632, Sandwich St. Peter, Sandwich, Kent, England.

**Elizabeth Hall passed away 30 December 1702, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, age 100.

http://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Godfrey/6000000000966312995

Elizabeth Godfrey (Hall) (c.1603 - 1667)
Birthplace: Bridford, Devonshire, England
Death: Died 1667 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA
Immediate Family
Francis Godfrey husband
Elizabeth Carey daughter
Peter Godfrey son
George Godfrey, I son
George 1644 Godfrey son

Richard Hall father
Marion Loveland mother
Elisha Hall brother
Anne Howard (Hall) sister
Rachel Hall sister
Children of Francis Godfrey and Elizabeth Hall:
1. *ELIZABETH GODFREY (1620-1680)
2. Peter Godfrey (1629-1697)

- From findgrave bio.
Elizabeth HALL
BIRTH 20 SEP 1601 • Mottram, Cheshire, England
DEATH 1702 • Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, US
Spouse Francis Godfrey n1600–1669
Children Elizabeth Godfrey Cary 1620–1680

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• FSID: LRZ2-2CW
• Occupation: Weaver
• Life Event: 5 Apr 1635, Christian Malford, Wiltshire, England; Weaver

Notes:

CAUTION: DO NOT CONFUSE WITH OTHERS NAMED THOMAS BROWN This man and his family members have been confused with at least 2 other different men named Thomas Brown in New England and with others in old England. Am correcting his information by "The Great Migration," v. 1, A–B, 437. This page shows the 4 children of Thomas Brown and Mary Healy to be FRANCIS, b. Christian Malford, 1632;

MARY, b. about 1635, first English child born in Newbury. d. Newbury 15 April 1716; m. Newbury 13 May 1656 Peter Godfrey.

ISAAC, b. abt 1638 (d. Newbury 13 May 1674), m. 22 August 1661 Rebecca Bailey, who m. 2) Newbury 22 June 1697 John Doggett of Marshfield.

(Probably) NICHOLAS, b. say 1645; m. Haverhill 27 January 1669 Mary Linforth.

PLEASE SEE THE GREAT MIGRATION
https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/52602662?p=17861807&returnLabel=Thomas%20Browne%20of%20Newbury%2C%20MA%20(LRZ2-2CW)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Ftree%2Fperson%2Fmemories%2FLRZ2-2CW
Immigrated on "James" in 1635.

He was a weaver in England and had a farm on Turkey Hill in Massachusetts.

Previous submitter:
These comments are correct, and this genealogy should be corrected and fully re researched!!! I am of the Browne family that arrived 1639, Salisbury, MA, Christian Browne, widow of George, arriving from England, with 3 sons, and has been totally screwed up!!!

Pamela Foote

Thomas married Healy, Mary. Mary was born in 1612 in Christian Malford, Wiltshire, England; died on 2 Jun 1655 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried after 2 Jun 1655 in Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LRZ2-K7P

Notes:

PLEASE DO NOT MERGE HER WITH MULTIPLE OTHER DIFFERENT MARYS!! Notes for Mary say that she is not to be confused with Mary Newhall or Mary Endoe. These women were married to different people with the common name of Thomas Brown.

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• FSID: GXTS-Q6J
• Occupation: M.P.

Richard married Ramadaile, Isabel on 12 Dec 1599 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Isabel was born in 1580 in Bath, Somerset, England; died in 1600 in Bath, Somerset, England; was buried in 1600 in Bath Abbey, Bath, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: LH1P-2HQ

Notes:

RICHARD GODFREY was born about 1575 of Puddletown, Dorset, England, to John Godfrey (no dates) and unknown. He married Isabel Ramadale about 1594 of Somerset, England.

Richard Godfrey died about 1630 of Bath, Somerset, England.

Somerset, England

Birth: 1575
Bath
Somerset, EnglandDeath: 1600
Bath
Somerset, England
Father of Francis, Richard was born abt.1575 died after the 1600s. He married Isabel Ramadaile ,daughter of John Ramsdale and Jane Emmitt,She was born abt.1580 and died aft.1600s.

1 Richard Godfrey b.abt. 1575 d, abt. 1600

Family links:
Spouse:
Isabel Ramadaile Godfrey (1580 - 1600)*

Children:
Francis Godfrey (1590 - 1669)*

*Calculated relationship Burial:
Non-Cemetery Burial

ISABEL RAMADALE was born about 1570 of Bath, Somerset, England, to John Ramadale (1550-1625) and Jane Emmitt (1550-1625.) She married Richard Godfrey about 1594 of Somerset, England.

Isabel Ramadale died about 1630 of Bath, Somerset, England, age 60.

Find a Grave Website : Isabel Ramadaile Godfrey
Birth: 1580 - Bath - Somerset, England
Death: 1600 - Bath - Somerset, England

Wife of Richard Godfrey ,Mother of Francis,Daughter of John Ramadaile and Jane Emmitt.

Family links:
Spouse: - Richard Godfrey (1575 - 1600)

Children: - Francis Godfrey (1590 - 1669)*

*Calculated relationship
Burial: - Non-Cemetery Burial

Children of Richard Godfrey and Isabel Ramadale:

1. Thomas Godfrey (1595-)
2. *FRANCIS GODFREY (1599-1669)
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Find A Grave: Isabel Ramadale Godfrey
BIRTH 1580 Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
DEATH 1600 (aged 19–20) Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
BURIAL Bath Abbey Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
MEMORIAL ID 192070531 · View Source

Family Members
Parents
John Ramadale
1550 – unknown

Jane Emmitt Ramadale
1560–1625

Spouse
Richard Godfrey
1575–1629

Children
Francis Godfrey
1600–1669

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• FSID: KGZB-8KM

Robert married Loveland, Kat in 1601 in England. Kat (daughter of Loveland, Julyan and Thomas, Agnes) was born in 1580 in Norfolk, England; died in 1610 in Chesapeake, Northampton, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FSID: M3B3-H26