Randolph County, Indiana
Obituaries
The Muncie StarRussell (Ron) Cox, 46, Farmland, died Saturday in Ball Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Sunday, February 7, 1988
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A native of Muncie, he attended Schools here and graduated from Central High School in 1959.
He served in the Marine Corps for more than 10 years. He spent two tours in Vietnam, where he was award five Purple Hearts.
Mr. Cox was employed by Chevrolet-Muncie (now Hydra-matic Division of General Motors Corp.) For 17 years and he was later employed at Ft. Wayne by General Motors. He was a member of United Auto Workers and Pauline Avenue Church of God. He was also an umpire for Parker City and Farmland baseball Little Leagues.
His half brother, Leroy Stone, died in 1969. Surviving are his wife, Cheryle Adams; three sons, Ronnie, Lonnie and Donnie, all at home; a daughter, Missy, at home; two brothers, Elmer Cox, Muncie, and Robert Cox, Marion; two sisters, Janet Noel, Daleville, and Hazel Schwartz, St. Petersburg, Fla.; his mother, Pauline Eubanks, Muncie; a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Pauline Avenue Church of God with Rev. Billy Adams officiating. Military grave side services will be conducted by Delaware Post 19 of American Legion in Gardens of Memory, north of Muncie. Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in Parson Mortuary- Adams Chapel.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Winchester JournalAgain the death angel has come amongst us and claimed our loved one, Julia Cox. She was the daughter of Joel and Ruth Fouse Cox and was born in the homestead east of Winchester, February 3, 1866 and died at the hospital in Winchester, January 5, 1938, age 71 years, 11 months, 2 days.
January 14, 1938
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OBITUARY
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She was of a family of eight children, father, mother, brothers and sisters having all preceeded her to that upper and better world. She has been in failing health for some time.
After the last sickness and death fo her sister, Susannah in 1923, her uncle, John Fouse, came from Kansas to live with her until he was called away to meet loved ones over there, January 12, 1933. Since that time Julia has lived alone, passing long, lonesome hours meditating upon the past and preparing to meet her Sarior and loved ones that have gone before.
One by one we are passing and we hope to meet our loved one who lives before us. We feel her motto was, "Do good and be good and we will be happy."
Remember me as you passbyContributed by Gina Richardson
As you are now, so once was I,
As I am now, soon you may be,
Prepare for death and follow me.
The Winchester JournalMrs. Ella Owens Cox, of Saratoga, died at the Grant County hospital, at Marion following a goitor operation.
June 20, 1929
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MRS. ELLA OWENS COX
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She was brought to the Clark and Thomas funeral home Wednesday to await funeral arrangements. Surviving are the husband and two daughters.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Winchester JournalEliza J. Yost, daughter of Anthony and Sarah Yost, was born in Randolph county near Winchester, Indiana, December 10, 1884, and departed this life from her late home in Winchester Wednesday morning, May 15, 1929, having reached the age of 84 years, 5 months and 5 days.
May 30, 1929
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ELIZA J. (YOST) COX
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In 1867 she was united in marriage to Miles Tucker, to this union was born two daughters, Anna and Ella, the latter having preceded her mother in death by 30 years and 5 days. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker went lifes journey together about 42 years when they were separated by death claiming the husband.
October 5, 1914, she was united in marriage to John W. Cox and after almost 12 years death again claimed the husband on September 12, 1926, and he went to be with his God.
Mrs. Cox spent all her life in Randolph county not farther than seven miles from Winchester, then in the declining days came to Winchester where she spent the remainder of her life. She was quite industrious and gave the best of her life to the improving of this beautiful communtiy which she leaves as an heritage to her relatives and friends and in fact to the future generations.
Many years ago she gave her heart to Christ and united with the M.E. church at New Dayton. In 1888 she removed her membership to the North White River Christian church where she remaind (sic) a faithful member until moving to Winchester for her permanent home and transferred her membership to the Christian church here. She had great faith in her Lord and Savior and to many of her friends she had expressed her desire to "go and be with Him who saved her" and oft repeated that, " I am ready to go."
Mrs. Cox was the last remaining of a family of eight children, all of her brothers and sisters with her husbands and one daughter, having preceded her to the Spirit world.
Among those of her nearest kindred she leaves here for awhile is the one daughter, above mentioned, one step-son and one step-daughter, eight grand children, twenty-five great grandchildren, and wo (sic) great, great grandchildren.
Thanks to all who have so kindly assisted.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Winchester JournalFuneral services were held Thursday afternoon over the remains of Thelma, seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cox, residing on North West street who died Tuesday morning following an illness of whooping cough which developed into pneumonia. Besides the parents she is survived by one brother, John Joseph, and one sister, Roberta. Services were in charge of the Rev. Zelma Mills. Interment in Fountain Park cemetery.
June 2, 1921
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WHOOPING COUGH CAUSE OF DEATH
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Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Winchester JournalMrs. Harrison Cox, aged forty-one, died Sunday morning at the family home at Mt. Zion. She had been in ill health for several months, but her condition became serious three weeks ago. Complication of diseases is given as the cause of her demise. She is survived by her husband and six children, several of whom are small. Her maiden name was Ethel Capron, a daughter of Levi Capron. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning by Rev. Luther Addington at White River church, following which the remains were laid to rest in White River Cemetery.
Jan. 3, 1918
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DEATH OF MRS. HARRISON COX
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Contributed by Jan Speer
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCatherine M., daughter of Wm. and Mary Bradrick, was born in Delaware County, Indiana, February 3, 1841 and departed this life at her home north of Farmland, April 6, 1917, aged 76 years 3 months and 3 days.
1917
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MRS. COX DIES FRIDAY
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She was the third child of a family of seven children. At the early age of 12 years she moved with her parents near Farmland, Randolph County where she lived the remainder of her life.
In 1861 she was married to Jesse Cox. To this union were born four children, one son, and three daughters.
At the early age of 12 years, she was converted and joined the M.E. church at Rehoboth. Afterwards with her husband she moved her membership to the Pleasant Hill church. When this church failed they then joined the M.E. church of Farmland of which she was still a faithful member at the time of her death.
The last few months of her life were borne with patience. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife. For more that fifty-five years she walked the path of life with her husband, toiling and enduring their hardships together, sharing his sorrows and joys. He has preceeded her only seven months, but the union is now complete.
The cross is laid down and she now wears the crown with the diamonds of a holy life, studding and decorating it.
As the evening came so the close of life came to her, in the evening of a beautiful day when very suddenly God called her and she willingly responded. She fell asleep and the sweet life of grandma and mother went out.
She leaves to mourn, one brother, John W. Bradrick, one sister, Mrs. Huldah Cortner, one son, Ulysses O. Cox, three daughters, Loretta Harrison, Lillan Barntoi and Rosa Guthrie two grandsons and two grand daughters and one great granddaughter, also a number of relatives, friends and neighbors.
The funeral was held at the Maxville church on Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. R.P. Arrick, assisted by Rev. J.S. Phillips. Burial was made in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKSContributed by Gina Richardson
We desire in this way to thank our neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death,
of our dear mother.
The Children.
A Randolph County Area NewspaperMrs. Jessie (Bradrick) Cox, aged seventy-six, passed away at her home two miles north of Farmland last Friday, of heart trouble. She leaves a son and two daughters. Funeral services were held at Maxville Monday morning by Rev. R. P. Arrick and interment made in Woodlawn cemetery nearby.
April 12, 1917
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MONROE TP. LADY PASSES AWAY
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Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Winchester JournalJesse Cox, one of Monroe township's most highly respected farmers, died at his home north of Farmland last Wednesday after a sickness of several months duration. Mr. Cox had improved quite a good deal however in the past few weeks but took bad again a few days ago with the foregoing result. Following is the obituary sketch of his life:
August 30, 1916
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OBITUARYJesse, son of Eleven and Ellen Cox, was born in Ross County, near Greenfield Ohio, September 10, 1841 and departed this life, August 23, 1916 aged 74 years, 11 months and 14 days at his home two miles north of Farmland, Indiana.
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He was the youngest of a family of eight children, three brothes and four sisters, all of whom have preceeded him to the Great beyond.
In 1857, he moved with his father's family to Indiana and settled on the farm where he spent the remainder of his life.
In 1860 he was united in marriage to Catherine Bradrick and to this union was born, four children, one son and three daughters.
He was converted and became one of the Rehoboth church, and in later years he became one of the first members of the Pleasant Hill church. When this church failed, he with his wife moved their membership to the M.E. church in Farmland, where he remained a faithful member.
During all of his life, he was kind and loving to all. Always ready to give a cheerful hand to the needy. In the last few years, when sickness came, he was patient and kind and always thanked with a smile, those who did those deeds of living kindness for him.
He was a loving companion, a kind father, and an obliging neighbor, although he is gone, we have a blessed assurance that he now realizes the gloriousness of the reward that has been promised.
He leaves a widow, a son, Ulysses O. Cox, of Terre Haute, three daughters, Mrs. Rosa Guthrie of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Loretta Harrison, and Mrs. Lillian Barnto. Four grandchildren, Mrs. Opal Collins, Warren Cox, Dorothy Harrison and Demott Guthrie, Jr. One great grandchild, Kathaleen Collins, also a number of relatives and friends.
CARD OF THANKSWe wish to thank the neighbors and friends
their kind assistance and sympathy during the
sickness and death of our dear husband
and father.
Mrs. Jesse Cox and family.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
The Winchester JournalJesse Cox, seventy-five years old, passed away last week at his home two miles north of Farmland, as the result of heart trouble. He leaves a widow, one son and three daughters, and was the last surviving member of his father's family. The funeral was held Friday at Maxville church. Contributed by Gina Richardson
August 31, 1916
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JESSE COX DIES NEAR FARMLAND
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A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Sarah (Sanders), d/o William and Tabitha b. Johnson Co IN 7/17/1822-d 9/9/1894 ae 72y 1mo 23d. Mar. at Fountain City, IN. George Cox in Jan. 1862. He d. in 1891. Mem. Friends Ch.
1894
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Delphina, d/o Abner & Mary (Hockett) Wiley b. RC 3/31/1847-d. 1894 ae 47y 7m 29d. Mar. Ira Cox 9/13/1868, 2 dts & 1 dec'd. Bur. Cherry Grove Cem.
1894
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Fanny (Segraves), w/o John Cox d. Winch 6/13/1894 d/o Carolinin & Sarah (Essie) Segraves. She was mar. 7/27/1879. Bur White River Friends Cem.
1894
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Note: Death rec. says Frances S. Cox d. 5/9/1854.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Gilbert, d. Lynn IN 9/6/1893 age abt 41y s/o Geo. & Zerniah Cox b. Winch. 8/15/1853. He was age 40y 23d. Mar. Emma Penland 11/20/1884. Bur Fountain Pk Cem.
1893
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Elizabeth A. (Mace), d. 1/21/1893 age 57y 4m 10d. Mar. John; 6 ch. Bur White River Friends Cem.
1893
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Lewis, husb. of Delenia and s/o Jesse Cox b. 6/29/1819 in RC, IN. Mar. Dulcena Mumbowen 1837. He d. 12/6/1892 at home of son, John near Carlos age 73y 5m 7d. Surv. 1 dt and 3 sons.
1892
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
The Winchester JournalJoseph Cox, an old and respected citizen of West River township, died at his home near Trenton, last Thursday morning. He was about sixy-five years of age. On the following day Mrs. George Cox, daughter-in-law of Joseph Cox, died at her home near Carlos City. The father-in-law was buried Saturday at the Buena Vista cemetery, after funeral services by Rev. W. H. Pierce, of Farmland. The daughter-in-law was buried Sunday in Union cemetery, Delaware county, after funeral services in the church at that place. Mrs. Cox was a daughter of Washington Whitehead, of Carlos City. Mr. Cox was born in this county and has lived here all of his life. He was an enterprising and well-to-do farmer.
June 8, 1892
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Note: Dora Whitehead Cox was buried in Old Terrell - Union Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana. Joseph Cox was born in Ohio not in Randolph County, Indiana.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Robert W., b. 8/22/1870 IN s/o John W. (b. Ohio) and Catherine (Wills) Cox (b. IN). He mar, Priscilla Smith 1/14/1881; 1 ch, Myrtle. He d. 9/16/1892 ae 21y 26d typhoid fever. Bur Union Chapel Cem.
1892
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Joseph, s/o Leven & Elnora b. Clinton Co. OH 3/18/1828-d. 6/2/1892 ae 64y 2m 13d. Mar. Catherine McKinney 5/23/1849; 13 ch, 6 sons & 7 dts. Surv by wf, 5 sons & 5 dts.
1892
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Dora Alma (Whitehead), b. Delaware Co IN 3/27/1871-d. 6/2/1892 ae 21y 2m 6d. Mar. George A. Cox 6/5/1890; 1 dt. Bur Union Cem. She was d/o G.W. & Sarah A. (Reece) Whitehead.
1892
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Mrs. Delenia, age 78y of West River Twp b. Tenn.-d. 4/1/1892 d/o Jonathan Murobower (b. in Germany) and Jane Gray (b. VA), res near Carlos IN, bur. Union Cem. at Windsor.
1892
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Another paper says Mrs. Lewis Cox b. Granger Co. Tenn 11/15/1815. Mar. Lewis Cox 5/1/1837; 8 ch, 5 sons & 3 dts, 4 dec'd. She d. 4/1/1892 ae 76y 4m 16d.
Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Jeremiah, d. at home of son Jacob (born in Pa) s/o Jacob & Eliz. Cox from Darke Co. OH. Bro of Isreal Cox. Married Rachel Jessup 9/11/1845 and 2nd m 3/7/1885 Phebe Willis. He died 10/5/1891.
1891
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, George, s/o Simon & Tamar b. 1/6/1820-d. 2/21/1891 ae 71y 1m 21d. Mar. Zernah Tomlinson in 1839; 10 ch. 4 dec. 3 d. in infancy. She d. 9/3/1858 and he m. Sarah Sanders 11/21/1861. She was b. 6/6/1820. Bur. White River Cem. He was son of Simon & Tamar (Shugart) Cox.
1891
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Note: Mar rec. Geo. m. Zuriah Tomlinson 12/8/1838.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Matilda, d 12/21/1888 ae 48y w/o Jonathan liv. north of Lynn. Bur Arba Cem.
1888
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Rebecca, w/o Joseph and d/o Larken and Laura Hanna Brooks, b. 1/5/1844-d. 9/5/1888 ae 44y. Mar. Joseph Cox 11/5/1864; 7ch. Bur Fountain Pk Cem.
1888
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Rebecca, w/o Joseph b.1/3/1844 d/o Larken & Laura Hannah Brooks. Died 9/6/1888 ae 44y Mar. 11/5/1864 7ch Bur Fountin Pk Cem.
1888
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Harry L., s/o Fremont & Mary M. b. 8/10/1886-d. 11/25/1886 ae 3m.
1886
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Thomas, s/o Thomas formerly of this county and an engineer was killed at Ft. Thomas Ontario, Canada last Wed. 10/15/1885.
1885
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX Leonard B. d. 9/13/1884 age 23y 7m 15d. Born 1/28/1861. Res. nea Jericho. He married Laura B. Fowler 6/18/1883. They had a dau. who died. He was the s/o Foster P. & Anna Cox. Serv. by Jehu Jessup at Jericho. Bur. Jericho Cem.
1884
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX Jemima (Jackson) w/o John who keeps tollgate near Bondy Mill d. last Mon. 11/19/1883 bur. yest. She married 4/16/1846.
1880
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Jane, w/o Robert d. 9/11/1880 d/o John J. Sheppard.
1880
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX Mrs. Robert of West River Twp. d. 9/11/1880 of TB. She was the d/o John J. Sheppard of Huntsville. Bur. there.
1880
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX Anna J. d. 6/23/1879 of pneumonia and dropsy. Age 34y 4m 13d. She had been ill for 4mo. Married Wm. L. Cox. Mem of Christian Ch. for 18y. Fun by Elder Ludwig of New Castle. Bur. at Mt. Gilead Cem.
1879
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX, Lovina, w/o William, the s/o Jeremiah Cox who res. at Jericho. She d. at Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN. William Cox mar. Lovina Owens 11/12/1857..
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
The Winchester JournalLevin Cox was born in the State of Delaware on the 8th day of April, 1801, and died August 17th, 1876, aged 75 years 4 months and 9 days.
Wednesday, August 23, 1876.
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He connected himself with the M.E. Church about 45 years ago, since which time he has remained a faithful and useful member of the same. He was converted at the family altar and always held that means of grace in high esteem.
He came to this State about 20 years ago, having lived some years in Ohio before coming here. He soon mooted the question of building a church in his neighborhood and contributed liberally of his means for that purpose and was a faithful attendant on all of the ordinances of God's House as long as he was able. His life was such as to secure the respect and esteem of all who became acquainted with him; and often during his long and tedious afflictions he gave his expressions of strong confidence in the promises of the gospel and the comforting influence of God's grace in the heart and his last testimony to those around his bed of death was that he was happy in the prospect of a home in Heaven.
He leaves an aged widow, eight children and a large number of grandchildren to mourn his death. His family all survive him except one which died in infancy about 30 years ago. His youngest child is now about 35 years of age.
We will no more hear the voice of Father Cox in the prayer circle and the class room; we will no more enjoy the benefit of his admonitions and his counsels coming from age and experience, but we can comfort ourselves with the assurance that our loss is his eternal gain.
Funeral services were conducted by this writer, assisted by Rev. R.D. Spellman at Pleasant Hill Church, after which his body was interred in Pleasant Hill Cemetery to await the signal of the first resurrection. "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first Resurrection, on such the second death hath no power." John A. Moorman.
Contributed by Gina Richardson
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX Levin A. b. Delaware 4/8/1801, d. 8/17/1876 age 75y 1m 9d. He leaves widow and 8 ch. All but one living and the youngest is 35y of age. Bur at Pleasant Hill Cem.
1876
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperCOX Margaret (Peacock), Mrs. An elderly citizen of the county d. 7/13/1876 age 75y 1m 2d. She was married in Quaker Ceremony to Wm. B 3/23/1820. The last of a large fam. Bur. Jericho Cem.
1876
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Summarized by Sandra Mumah