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From the Sons of the American Revolution
First Son named after Father's Father Second Son named after Mother's Father Third Son named after Father Fourth Son named after Father's Oldest Brother First Daughter named after Mother's Mother Second Daughter named after Father's Mother Third Daughter named after Mother's Fourth Daughter named after Mother's Oldest Sister |
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