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Generation: 1
1. | George Henry Smith was born in Catskill, Greene County, New York; died on 25 Jan 1954 in South Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1870, Cobleskill, Schoharie County, New York; In the 1870 US Census, he was recorded, age 4, living in Cobleskill, Schoharie County, New York with his parents.
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Birth:
The Delvee Records (s388) give his birth place as Colesville, Broome County, New York.
George married Edith Arabella Kidder on 04 May 1887 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Edith (daughter of Henry Willard Kidder and Susan Jane Delva) was born on 01 Apr 1871 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 09 Oct 1911 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Blanche Eveline Smith was born on 28 Aug 1887 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jul 1972 in Plantation, Broward County, Florida.
- 3. Edith Lois Smith was born on 6 Dec 1906 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jan 1979 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 4. Wesley George Smith was born on 11 Aug 1908 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1986 in Stuart, Martin County, Florida; was buried in Mexico, Oswego County, New York.
- 5. Stewart Robinson Smith was born on 13 Jul 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 01 Feb 1996 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 6. Mignon Willietta Smith was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Aug 1969 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 7. Berta Marjorie Smith was born on 17 May 1890 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 01 Oct 1890 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- 8. Megda Cleone Smith, ( Sister Mary Edith) was born on 04 May 1892 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- 9. Kenneth Marcus Smith was born on 13 Jun 1895 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1901 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- 10. Lucy Delva Smith was born on 21 Jun 1897 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 09 May 1955 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 11. Verna Augusta Smith was born on 24 Jan 1900 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in Apr 1976 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 12. Willard Cyrus Smith was born on 21 Nov 1901 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Jan 1947 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 13. Margaret Estelle Smith, (Sister Augustine Maria) was born on 07 Aug 1904 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died between 1980 and 1989.
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Generation: 2
2. | Blanche Eveline Smith (1.George1) was born on 28 Aug 1887 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jul 1972 in Plantation, Broward County, Florida. Notes:
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Blanche married Frank Grover Drown on 14 Oct 1908 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Frank died on 15 Apr 1940 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Edith Lois Smith (1.George1) was born on 6 Dec 1906 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jan 1979 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Notes:
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Edith married Stanley Theodore Watts on 22 Jun 1928 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Stanley (son of Fred Charles Watts and Marie Fredrika Borell) was born on 3 Oct 1905 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Feb 1978 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Wesley George Smith (1.George1) was born on 11 Aug 1908 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1986 in Stuart, Martin County, Florida; was buried in Mexico, Oswego County, New York. Notes:
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Wesley married Henrietta Olsen on 30 Jun 1940 in Manchester-By-the-Sea, Essex County, Massachusetts. Henrietta (daughter of Niels Martin Olsen and Andsine Mostensen) was born on 14 Oct 1910 in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Stewart Robinson Smith (1.George1) was born on 13 Jul 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 01 Feb 1996 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: During World War II, he was a Major with the 23rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Division.
Notes:
SSN: 033-07-5178
Name:
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Stewart married Doris Cleone Ford on 22 Jun 1935 in Whitehall, Washington County, New York. Doris died in May 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Susan Jane Smith was born on 29 May 1947 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 06 Jan 2001 in Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 21. Mary Lou Smith
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6. | Mignon Willietta Smith (1.George1) was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Aug 1969 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Notes:
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Mignon married Thomas H. Benton on 17 Dec 1935 in Brewster, Putnam County, New York. Thomas was born about 1882; died on 30 Nov 1961 in South Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Berta Marjorie Smith (1.George1) was born on 17 May 1890 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 01 Oct 1890 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Notes:
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8. | Megda Cleone Smith, ( Sister Mary Edith) (1.George1) was born on 04 May 1892 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: Megda entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph Convent in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she took the name Sister Mary Edith.
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9. | Kenneth Marcus Smith (1.George1) was born on 13 Jun 1895 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1901 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Notes:
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10. | Lucy Delva Smith (1.George1) was born on 21 Jun 1897 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 09 May 1955 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Notes:
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Lucy married Clyde McKay on 30 Jan 1920 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Clyde was born on 4 Jun 1896; died in Jul 1977 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Wayne Kidder McKay was born on 20 Dec 1920 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Jun 2007 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jun 2007 in Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky , USA.
- 23. 1SG Clyde Delva McKay, AUS Ret. was born on 26 May 1927 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Dec 2001 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; was buried on 26 Dec 2001 in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
- 24. Cynthia Jane McKay was born on 23 Aug 1939 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 2020.
- 25. The Rev. Peter Boyer McKay was born on 30 Jun 1943 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Sep 2015 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; was cremated on 10 Oct 2015.
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11. | Verna Augusta Smith (1.George1) was born on 24 Jan 1900 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in Apr 1976 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: Verna retired in 1965 in Springfield, Massachusetts, from the New England Telephone Company, having worked there for 45 years.
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13. | Margaret Estelle Smith, (Sister Augustine Maria) (1.George1) was born on 07 Aug 1904 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died between 1980 and 1989. Other Events and Attributes:
- SSN: She entered the Sacred Convent in Gardner, Massachusetts and took the name Sister Augustine Maria.
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Generation: 3
14. | Sargent Major Kenneth Joseph Drown (2.Blanche2, 1.George1) was born on 5 Dec 1913; died on 6 Jul 1991. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: During World War II, he served in England. He retired from the Army in 1968 as a Sergeant Major.
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Name:
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Kenneth married Genevieve Mary Oszajca on 01 May 1941 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Genevieve was born on 01 Jan 1914; died on 20 May 1988 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Joseph Frank Drown was born on 15 Jul 1943 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 07 Mar 2011 in Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- 27. Nancy Ann Drown
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15. | Joyce Ann Watts (3.Edith2, 1.George1) was born on 12 Mar 1934 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Sep 2015. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: According to her obituary, "Joyce grew up in Greenfield, MA and was a graduate of Greenfield High School. She earned her RN from Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of nursing, Boston, MA and later a Baccalaureate in Nursing from the University of Hartford and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT. She studied Enterostomal Therapy or Ostomy Care at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo New York. Her nursing career was varied: in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care. For the last twenty five years of working, she specialized in Ostomy and Wound Care Nursing. She was a certified member of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Society (WOCN) of the United Sates and of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapy Nurses. (WCET). Joyce and Ray enjoyed traveling to many states in the USA and to Canada, Mexico, South Africa, France, England, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, and Singapore for pleasure and to attend professional nurse conferences. She also made several vacation trips with sons and grandchildren, brothers and other family. She went to EI Salvador three times with a group of Eye Doctors and Dentists as an assistant in the Site and Bite Clinics they provided for people in two small towns. She also went to EI Salvador with another group to visits schools and families at home. Since retiring she has enjoyed swimming, gardening, and learning to quilt. She was an active volunteer with many Farmington, groups, First Church Congregational 1652, the Friends of the Libraries, Library Board, Land Trust, Food Pantry, and the American Red Cross."
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Joyce married Raymond P. "Ray" Godin on 30 Apr 1955 in South Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Raymond (son of Rudolph J. Godin and Alice Mae Vinnecomb) was born on 20 Oct 1933 in Turners Falls, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 04 Feb 2007 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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22. | Wayne Kidder McKay (10.Lucy2, 1.George1) was born on 20 Dec 1920 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania; died on 12 Jun 2007 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jun 2007 in Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky , USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: Wayne joined the Army Air Corps on April 5, 1943 and was Honorably discharged on March 4, 1946. He had served at Gulfport, Mississippi; Champagne, Illinois; Pratt, Kansas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Miami Beach, Florida, during World War II. According to his obituary, "Wayne was a mechanical technician for Erving Paper Mills for seven years. He previously worked for the House of Paper 15 years and for American Greetings for 39 years. He had previously lived in Corbin, KY and while there, was on a bowling team and a member, Deacon, and Sunday School Superintendent of the Central Baptist Church of Corbin, as well as a member of the church's choir. While living in California, Wayne was a coach and manager for the "Indians" of Mar Vista Little League in Los Angeles and took first place for the season, and a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent of the Venice Baptist Church, also in Los Angeles. He had also been a choir member of Grace Baptist Church in North Olmstead, Ohio for awhile. When he moved to Orange, he joined the Singing Men of Athol. He enjoyed bowling, singing, gardening, playing Hawaiian and Spanish guitars."
- Residence: Dec 2001, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
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Wayne married Shirley E. Johnson on 23 Jan 1943 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Shirley died on 05 Feb 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Wayne married Ruth Engwall on 11 Jul 1993. Ruth was born on 02 Jun 1920; died on 12 Nov 2011; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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23. | 1SG Clyde Delva McKay, AUS Ret. (10.Lucy2, 1.George1) was born on 26 May 1927 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Dec 2001 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; was buried on 26 Dec 2001 in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: Clyde graduated in 1945 from Orange High School, Orange, Massachusetts. Clyde joined the Army after graduation and served with the First Division. He stayed in the Army after the end of World War II and served for 26 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. According to his obituary "He earned a master of education degree from the University of Texas-El Paso, and served as a teacher and administrator in the El Paso schools. Most recently he taught for 11 years at the American School in La Paz, Bolivia."
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Clyde married Carman Calderon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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24. | Cynthia Jane McKay (10.Lucy2, 1.George1) was born on 23 Aug 1939 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 2020. Other Events and Attributes:
- Graduation: 1957, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Athol High School.
- Residence: Dec 2001, Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Residence: 2015, Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Obituary: 19 Oct 2020; Cynthia Jane (McKay) Clough, 81, joined her Lord in Heaven on Oct. 12. Cynthia was born in Orange, Mass. on Aug. 23, 1939, daughter of Clyde and Lucy Delva (Smith) McKay. Cynthia lived rooted in her values to do God's work through love and service to others.
Cynthia graduated from Athol High School in 1957 and lived in Hinsdale for most of her adult life. The family historian, Cynthia could trace her mother's heritage back hundreds of years. She delighted in attending the Annual Delva Family Reunion in Warwick, held since 1886. Cynthia was proud to visit Gettysburg and have her picture taken with her great grandfather 1st Lt. David T. McKay's name on the Pennsylvania Monument.
Cynthia was a member of the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Brattleboro, United Methodist Women and active in Troy Conference. She found great joy in attending Walk to Emmaus, and deepening her relationship with God and her ability to carry out God's work as an associate pastor.
Cynthia was an avid Red Sox fan, her radio was almost always tuned to NPR and she was looking forward to a democratic win this November. Her many hobbies included ceramics, rug braiding, sewing, knitting, playing cribbage, cooking and cake decorating. She enjoyed snowmobiling, camping and going to the ocean.
Cynthia was employed at Erving Paper Mill and Georgia Pacific where she worked her way up to a supervisor and foreman, then at Sonnax. During retirement, Cynthia devoted herself to the mission of CHABHA (Children Affected by HIV/AIDS) to assist orphaned children in Rwanda.
Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Wayne Kidder McKay, Clyde Delva McKay and Rev. Peter Boyer McKay; stepdaughter Alyce Boyle; and her stepchildren's father Edwin Clough Sr. She is survived by her children Donna (Joe) Leavitt, Marlene (Arnold) Rose, Karen (Harold) Connell, Laura Monette, and Janet (Bruce) McComb; her children's father Bernard Davis; stepchildren Edwin Clough Jr, Jodi Clough, Cheryl Brisette and Debbie Gleason; sister-in-law Pat McKay; grandchildren Alicia (Lahkim), Amanda, Ashley (Brian), Matthew, Lindsay (Brandon), Cassie (Keith), Laurie (Jay), Kelsea, and Kyle; great grandchildren Matthew, Isabella, Lorelei, and Ezra; and many step grand and step great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cynthia's family would like to thank the medical team and staff at Applewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winchester for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cynthia's name to Parkinson's Foundation, United Methodist Women at FUMC of Brattleboro or the Peter Delvee Family Fund. A celebration of Cynthia's life will take place in the spring.
Published by the Athol Daily News, 19 October 2020.
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Cynthia married Bernard Dexter Davis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Cynthia married Edwin William Clough [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | The Rev. Peter Boyer McKay (10.Lucy2, 1.George1) was born on 30 Jun 1943 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Sep 2015 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; was cremated on 10 Oct 2015. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: According to his obituary, "Peter was ordained in both the American Baptist and the Evangelical Covenant denominations and pastored three churches from 1970?81 in Adams, Mass.; Port Jefferson, N.Y.; and Plainville, Conn. He was director of administrative services at the Children?s Home of Cromwell, Conn., from 1980?88. He and Pat returned to the North Shore in 1988, where he was employed until 2001 in accounting and computing. Peter was a security guard at Peabody-Essex Museum, Salem, until 2009. He battled Alzheimer?s and several other medical issues for his last 13 years. He had a remarkable knowledge of Scripture, and his faith sustained him to the end. He was a member of North Shore Community Baptist Church in Beverly Farms, and loved serving in various capacities.
Peter was a gentle, kind and well-loved man. His spiritual depth, his desire to be helpful, and his tremendous sense of humor endeared him to many. He loved family, dry humor, logic, theology, gospel music, and taking naps on the floor with beloved furry friends.
- Graduation: 1961, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Athol High School
- Education: 1966, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts; Graduated with a B.A. in philosophy; : Gordon College
- Education: 1970, South Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts; Graduated with a Master of Divinity; : Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- Residence: Dec 2001, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts
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Buried:
Peter McKay's service and a video about him
Peter married Patricia Cassie Roix [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
29. | Eric Jon Godin (15.Joyce3, 3.Edith2, 1.George1) was born on 1 Oct 1960 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 9 Jul 2023. Other Events and Attributes:
- Graduation: 25 Jun 1975, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Eric graduated on 25 Jun 1975 from Farmington High School, Farmington, Connecticut.
- Residence: Jan 2007, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Residence: Sep 2015, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Obituary: 11 Jan 2023; Eric J. Godin, 62, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Raymond P. and Joyce W. Godin of Connecticut.
Eric was a loving and supportive father to his 2 sons, Aaron & Elijah Godin. He taught them boating, fishing, camping, hiking, wilderness survival, and all about boy scouts! He took them camping/fishing every weekend and spent many wonderful hours outside on campgrounds around Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut with his 2 sons.
Eric was also an astute chess player--earning the title "National Master". As a member of the Boylston Chess Club, he won hundreds of Chess Tournaments around New England. His Professional Chess Career began in 1985 when he won the New Hartford State Championship.
Eric will always be remembered as a wonderful & supportive father and friend. He gave all he had and did all he could to support his family. Thank you for filling our lives with joy and adventure! We love you, Eric.
Services for Eric will be held privately by his family. For additional information and online guestbook, please call the Murphy Funeral Home at 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.
Published by the Murphy Funeral Home, Salem, Massachusetts
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Eric married Gianna Della Monica [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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