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Re: Blehm Family Line

cherieblehm — 2012-02-12 02:13:20Z

It wasn't Straussberg, Germany, but Russia. It was common for Germans who immigrated to name the towns after familiar names in Germany. Elsass is an example of this as well.

Donald Lee Blehm Sr. Obit.

kd7one — 2007-02-08 13:28:22Z

Donald L. Blehm, 70, of Billings, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at St. Vincent Healthcare, after a short battle against cancer.
Don was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Billings, the son of Jacob and Amelia (Butz) Blehm.
He entered the Army in 1954, after graduating from Senior High. Don was honorably discharged in 1957. Later that year he married the love of his life, Marjorie Brent.
Don's gift was sales, where he worked at a number of places. In 1974, he started City Auto Supply, which he later sold. He and Marjorie moved to Bozeman and established Big Sky Auto Supply, moving back to Billings and opening Mountain Motor Supply, which had three locations. In 1996, Don sold Mountain Motor Supply after having a stroke. Don semi-retired, staying busy helping his daughter and son-in-law start up their business: Mountain PBE Supply.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray Blehm Sr., Irvin Blehm, Jack Blehm; and his five sisters, Julia Long, Amelia Bryant, Harriette Strecker, Margaret Reinbeck and Edna Canaan.
Don is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie; three children, Kelly (Terry) Steele, Donald (Dawn) Blehm Jr. and Douglas Blehm; and a brother, James Blehm. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Mary (Mark) Gaughan, Wayne, Shayla, Samantha, Molly, Alexander and Lucas Blehm; and his three great-grandchildren, Connor, Olivia and Ellie Gaughan.
Don was a very dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His generosity was greatly appreciated. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Again, Don worked very hard in his lifetime, so, as he always said, "Get back to work and answer the phones."
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 550 N. 31st, Suite 103, Billings, MT 59101.

David Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 01:02:38Z

Los Angeles Times
April 8, 1933 Page A2

Grandfather of Fifty-Two Dies

LONG BEACH, April 7, (AP)—David Blehm 88 years of eleven children, grandfather of fifty-two, great-grandfather of twenty-seven and great-great-grandfather of ten, died of old age today at his home here.

The patriarch, a native of Russia, was one of the early settlers of the Cherokee strip in Oklahoma. He retired from farming and came here four years ago. He leaves exactly 100 direct descendents.

Sonja (Susiana Susie) Hergert Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:49:13Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southwestern Union Record
December 9, 1919 Page 5

Obituary
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BLEHM --- Miss Susiana Haggard [Hergert] was born in Russia, November 18, 1881. She was united in marriage to Mr. Jacob Blehm February 6, 1901. To this union, eight children were born, all of whom live except the one that died with its mother, November 26, 1919. Both are buried in the same casket. Sister Blehm was 35 years and 8 days old. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:24.

GEORGE J. SELTZER

Sam S. Blehm Sr. Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:45:11Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
North Pacific Union Gleaner
December 16, 1974 Page 26

Obituaries

BLEHM---Sam S. Blehm was born July 13, 1882 in Doranee, Kans., and died Nov. 11, 1974 at Forest Grove, Ore. Survivors include eight sons; in Oregon: Walter D., Portland; Paul, Forest Grove; Albert, Clatskanie; Harvey, Scappoose; and Wesley and Daniel, both of Sutherlin; also Sam Jr., College Place, Wash.; and Edward B., Lancaster, Calif.; one sister Lydia Davis, Lodi, Calif.; two brothers, Andrew and Bill of Lodi, Calif.

Martin Andrew Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:43:33Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southwestern Union Record
April 12, 1950 Page 7

Obituaries
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BLEHM, Martin Andrew, was born in Sartowe, Russia on the Volga, June 29, 1860. He departed this life at his home, Cashion, Okla., Mar. 18, 1950. Had he lived until June 29th he would have been ninety years old.

He came to America May 13, 1881 and settled in Baltimore, Maryland. He later moved to Kansas and was married to Katherine Metzler in 1884 at Russell, Kan. To this union five children were born. In 1891 he came to Okla. and filed on a farm near Cashion, Okla. His wife preceded him in death in 1894, also two children, one son and one daughter. On May 22, 1895 he was united in marriage to Mary Bernhardt Weis.
He leaves to mourn his passing his kind and devoted wife, two sons, Samuel Blehm, Lodi, California; one daughter Hannah Blehm Haffner, Lodi, Calif; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

He is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for over fifty years. Brother Blehm was a loving husband and father and his hope was to go home to Jesus.

REUBEN SCHNEIDER,
M.T. REIBER

Katherene Weber Metzler Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:41:46Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southwestern Union Record
December 11, 1917 Page 6

Obituary
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Blehm --- Mrs. Kathrene Blehm was born in Straszburg, Russia, January 22, 1852. In 1870 she was married to Fred Metzlar. Two children were born to this union. Mr. Metzlar died in 1874 and in 1875 she united in marriage to David Blehm. In 1881 they came to America, making their home in Dorrance, Kansas. They were both members of the Baptists church, but after they lived in Kansas for a while, the truth reached them through our tracts. In 1885 they accepted the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-say Adventists.

June 13, 1917, Sister Blehm had a stroke of paralysis from which she did not recover. Later, her husband her to Dalworth, Texas, where they lived with their children until her death, December 7, 1917. She reached the age of 65 years, 10 months, and 15 days.

Sister Blehm was a faithful member in the church. She was a devoted wife to her husband and kind and loving to her children. She leaves a husband, ten children, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn their loss, but not without hope.

She was laid away to rest in the Grand Prairie cemetery until the Lifegiver shall come. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.

DAVID VOTH.

Jennie Elizabeth Blehm Riffel Obituaries

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:39:00Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Pacific Union Recorder
October 26, 1964

OBITURARIES

RIFFEL---Jennie Elizabeth Blehm Riffel was born in Russia Nov. 28, 1875; and died at Long Beach, Calif., Sept. 8, 1964. Survivors: two of four children, Isaac Riffel and Mrs. Sarah Smouse; 4 brothers, Sam, Adam, Andrew, and William Blehm; and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Davis.

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southwestern Union Record
October 21, 1964 Page 14

OBITURARIES

RIFFEL---Jennie Elizabeth Blehm, was born in Russia, November 28, 1875, and died at Long Beach, California, September 8, 1964. Her husband, Godfrey Riffel, preceded her in death in 1936. They were early Adventist settlers in Oklahoma and migrated to California forty years ago.

She is survived by two of four children; Isaac Riffel of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Earl (Sarah) Smouse of Denver, Colorado; four brothers; Samuel Blehm of Scapoose, Oregon; Adam Blehm and William Blehm both of Lodi, California; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Davis also of Lodi, California; other relatives and many friends.

Mrs. Riffel was a faithful and devoted follower if Jesus to the very last.

S.B. OLNEY

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Advent Review and Sabbath Herald
November 5, 1964 Page 25

OBITURARIES

RIFFEL---Jennie Elizabeth Blehm Riffel, born Nov.26, 1875, in Russia; died at Long Beach, Calif., Sept. 8, 1964.

Gottfred Riffel Obituary -- husband of Jennie Elizabeth Blehm

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:36:15Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Pacific Union Recorder
July 1, 1936 Page 6

OBITURARIES

RIFFEL---Gottford Riffel was born in Russia June 29, 1871, and passed away in Clearwater [now Paramount], Calif., May 22, 1936. He was a faithful member of the Bellflower church. He will be greatly missed in the home, the church, and the community. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves his devoted companion, one daughter, and two sons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
C.C. MORLAN

George Frederick Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:33:14Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southwestern Union Record
November 13, 1940, Page 7

Obituaries

George Frederick Blehm

Blehm—George Frederick Blehm was born in Doverinka, Russia, Dec. 19, 1849, and died at Hitchcock, Okla., Oct. 25, 1940. In 1887 he united in marriage to Susanna Martin. To this union 6 sons and 3 daughters were born. His wife died in 1911, and some time later he was united in marriage to Mrs. Florentine Schevy who preceded him in death in 1931.

In 1887 he came to America and lived in Kansas until 1890 when he came to Oklahoma and made his home near Cashion. Brother Blehm was converted at an early age and in 1887 united with the S.D.A. church to which he was faithful until his death.

He leaves to mourn his death 6 sons, and 1 daughter, 33 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services where conducted in Cashion, Okla., where he was laid to rest. C.D. Hein.

Florentine Kisch Schiewe Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:31:37Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southwestern Union Record
May 20, 1931 Page 4-5

Obituary
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BLEHM—Floren Dina Blehm nee Kisch was born in Poland, June 14, 1857 and died at Cashion, Oklahoma, April 26, 1931 at the age of seventy-three years, ten months, twelve days. Death came after several years of affliction with throat cancer of the throat. In 1879 she united in marriage with John Schiewe who preceded her in death.

The family came to America in 1908, locating in Morrison, Oklahoma. In 1912 she united in marriage with George Blehm of Cashion, Oklahoma, who survives her, and with other distant relatives mourn her death. Though she was the last of the Kisch family, many mourn her death, as the last eighteen years of life were spent in Cashion and vicinity, where she made herself a large circle of friends. None sorrow without hope as she was a faithful Christian, having given her heart to the Lord fifty years ago, and 1909 embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith.

She was devoted to personal missionary work at home and abroad. She was active in this line among her friends and neighbors, and sacrificed in way of means for the world-wide work. Her dying request was that her burial be very simple and plain that means might be saved to the cause of missions. She fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, leaving the consoling hope to her mourners that soon she will meet them, coming forth in the first resurrection to join them where death will never come. Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church at Cashion, Oklahoma, by the writer and Elder J.A. Wasenmiller.

W.H. CLARK

August Avery Blehm Obituary

KBryanMatter — 2006-10-21 00:26:44Z

Seventh-day Adventist Church
Advent Review and Sabbath Herald
September 25, 1958 Page 26

In Remembrance

BLEHM---August Avery Blehm, born March 27, 1889, at Marion, Kans.; died at Galt, Calif., Aug 7, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Belva; five brothers; and two sisters.

re: Blehm

beloucar1 — 2006-07-06 08:48:17Z

Hi
Have Blehm in my ancestry, Don't have information right now in front, but will send what I have, to see if there is any connections to your Blehms. You can reach me at beloucar1@aol.com. As they are Germans from Russia also.
Betty

Blehm line

MBlahm5995 — 2004-01-09 00:28:08Z

Hi Joan;
Check out this adress;he can help you
with what you need.
He has a lot of info on the Blehm's.
mai@purdue.edu.
His name is Brent Mai.
Our Blehm/Blahm lines came from your
area in question.
Margaret Blahm

Re: Blehm Family Line

redhd4str8 — 2003-10-09 17:26:06Z

I think somehow you are related to me. I have that Martin Blehm in my family tree maker, I also have Hannah and Sam. Hannah Blehm married my great great uncl Jacob Haffner I have a photo of them and their sons and theri headstones in Lodi Ca

Katherine Blehm 9/24/1853-11/1/1925

redhd4str8 — 2003-10-09 17:26:06Z

I am trying to locate some info on Katherine "Katie" Blehm she was born 9/24/1853 Russia, died 11/1/1925 Hitchcock Oklahoma but her body was shipped back to Windsor Colorado for burial with her first husband George Meyer. It says on her death certificate that her dad was a Blehm, and her mom an Ehrlich. Her mom was also apparently a Haffner or had Haffner relatives in the Hitchcock Ok area and after the death of her first husband George Meyer, she went to Okla to be with her moms Haffner relatives, while there she married a George Haffner , but doesnt show up in the 1920 census for Blaine county Okla so she went after the census in 1920 and died there 1925 trying to locate more info on her Blehms and Erhlichs and who was George Haffner that she married in Hitchcock Okla any info appreciated Mary

Re: Blehm's in Oregon

2003-08-12 01:40:27Z

Thank you very much, I’m just getting started and this points me in the right direction.

Re: Blehm Family Line

KittyBryanMatter — 2003-08-10 15:34:12Z

Hello Mary,

I'm sure we are related. My husband is the great grandson of Jacob Blehm and Sonja (Susan) Hergert Blehm. Please contact me at katbox1@socal.rr.com.

Re: Blehm's in Oregon

KittyBryanMatter — 2003-08-10 15:34:12Z

Re: Blehm's in Oregon

blehmdavid — 2003-08-07 03:29:04Z

Hi Kitty, My Grandfathers name was Jonathan Blehm b.1896 Kansas, d. 1952 Portland, OR, w. Gertrude Elizabeth Miller. He also had siblings David, Mollie, Ferdinand, Ezra, Tillie and possibly one unknown. I don’t have very much information other than that my grandfather past when my dad was 13. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Thank You

Re: Blehm's in Oregon

2003-08-06 14:40:21Z

I am also researching the Blehm surmane. My husband descends from Jacob & Sonja Hergert Blehm. What is your grandfather's name & birth info? I have a lot of info in my database.

Kitty

Blehm's in Oregon

blehmdavid — 2003-08-05 06:09:42Z

Hi I'm just starting out; trying to find out information on my ggfather George Blehm, Abt. 1861,Abt. 1929 wife Maria. Both born in Russia.

David Blehm

KBryanMatter — 2002-09-06 17:37:34Z

My husband descends from David and Katherine Weber Blehm's son Jacob and Sonja Hergert Blehm. Would like to share info.

email:katbox@earthlink.net

David Katherene Elizabeth Weber Blehm

KBryanMatter — 2002-09-06 17:37:34Z

Seeking info about David's parents. David was born 29 Nov 1844 in Russia, died 7 Apr 1833 and is buried in Westminster Memorial Park in Westminster, Orange, California. David and his wife Katherene had the following children: Lydia, Jennie, Jacob*, Molly, Sam, Adam, Andrew, August, & William. Would love to share info. My husband descends through Jacob & Sonja (Susie) Hergert Blehm. email:katbox@earthlink.net

German-Russian Blehm family > Colorado

kstahlman — 2002-05-04 19:34:06Z

I too have been trying to get information on the German-Russian Blehm family that settled in northern Colorado. All I know now is that my ggrandmother, Katherine Maria Blehm (it may be Maria Katherina Blehm) was born in 1861 in Russia, and died in Ft. Collins CO in 1918. She married Gottfried Winter and they had at least 5 children who survived to adulthood: Eva Katherine (my grandmother), Mary, Jake, Fred, and Lydia. My grandmother was born in Awilova, Saratov, Russia so the family lived there in the 1890s.
I too tried to get information from Brent Mai, but since I don't know any siblings of Katherine Maria Blehm he could not tie my line into his research.
Does anyone have any information that can help me past this brick wall?
Please e-mail me directly with any information: kbsgen@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Kathy

Addl Info: German-Russian Blehm family > Colorado

kstahlman — 2002-05-04 19:34:06Z

I just received the death certificate for my Blehm ancestor! According to the information on it, Maria Katherina Blehm was the daughter of a George Blehm and Margaret Ehrlich. Other information indicates that she had at least 2 sisters, Hannah and Eva Margaret.
Does this tie into anyone's research?
Thanks!
kbsgen@yahoo.com

Re: Addl Info: German-Russian Blehm family > Colorado

kstahlman — 2002-05-04 19:34:06Z

Hi Mary:
My Katherine Maria Blehm (or Maria Katherine Blehm) might be a sister to the Hannah Blehm in our records. However, there is quite an age difference between them that makes me suspicious. My Katherine Maria Blehm was born to George & Margaret Ehrlich Blehm on 3 Apr 1861 in Awilova, Saratov, Russia. The information I have shows that Hannah Blehm was born around 1886, and had a sister, Eva (no dates). Although there are a lot of possible connections between my Blehm and many of the others on the list, I can't find any definitive proof to tie my line to anyone else's. Do we have any information on Hannah Blehm's parents that could tie her to my Katherine? I don't have any other information on any possible siblings.
Thanks for the reply - I know you can write me back directly, but this might have some general information that can help others.
Kathy
kbsgen@yahoo.com

Re: Addl Info: German-Russian Blehm family > Colorado

JD4ever — 2002-03-22 18:49:58Z

Kathy we are related through your Gottfied Winter and my Leonhart Winter. I have in their sister Kathrine Elizabeth Winter Haffner's line a Jacob Haffner married to a Hannah Blehm. Could she be related to your Blehm's?? They had four sons. Ivan, Reuben, Ezra and Wilbur all of them ended up in Lodi and Acampo Calif Mary

Re: Blehm

2002-01-28 20:58:17Z

Dear Nancy-
You are a cousin to my husband, Ted Reese, of Saginaw. I have the Fahrenbruch tree at Rootsweb.com with your grandfather's family in it.

Christine Carr Reese

Re: Blehm/MI

2001-12-20 03:54:38Z

Is it possible your uncle Geirge was my grandfather? My direct email is arteri@airnet.com. My grandfathers background is sorted and the Blehm family as I know it is not one of being kind people. I am searching for information regarding health history as I have MS and it is genetically inherited. I would like to know more and will correspond with you to learn more from you and I can tell you what I know. I do know my grandfather fathered numerous children throughout the country. He was in construction on large construction projects-dams and tunnels.

Re: Blehm/MI

2001-09-18 16:31:48Z

My grandfather was George Blehm
who lived in Unionville Mi,he had three boys Jerry, John, and George.Jerry has two boys Mike(me), and Jerry.

Looking for a Eva Bliehm/ Bleam/ Blehm

KBjorklund4115 — 2001-07-06 21:18:56Z

Looking for a Eva that was born in Germany I believe 1743 died 1829 was married to a Strohm he died on the trip over possiable It is thought that she lived in Lancster PA and had one son Christian Strohm. I am doing the Strohm family tree and thought I'd give this a shot. You may email me at dclab@earthlink.net
if you no anything
Thanks
Kimberly

Blehm/MI

2001-04-05 19:04:45Z

I am a Blehm! I am 29 yrs old. My father's name is James Aron Blehm, grandfather Herbert Blehm-married to Anna. I grew up in Drayton Plains now Clarkston Mi. Can you provide me with any info? I am trying to find info for a heritage album for my two daughters. I am not close to that side of my family.

Blehm family search

2001-04-05 19:00:58Z

I am a blehm, I was raised in Michigan. I'm not close with my family, my grandfather's name is Herbert Blehm married to Anna Blehm. The last I know is that they live near Clarkston Michigan. I'm trying to find out my heritage for my two daughters. Can you help?

Blehm Family Line

2001-02-10 19:36:50Z

Researching information regarding Blehms prior to 1884. Three brothers, David, Jacob and Fredrick George arrived from Straussburg, Germany to Russell, Kansas, approx date 1884. Best of knowledge Jacob went to Ft. Collins, CO at a later date, David to the northern sector (MI or that area), and Fredrick George moved into OK, Blaine Co. during the land rush (1906). This could be the approx time that David moved to MI or vicinity.

Fredrick George had 6 sons. One was Martin Blehm of Hitchcock OK. He is my grandfather. My Father's name is George Joseph Blehm, son of Martin Blehm and Kay (Schneider) Blehm.

George Blehm married Lucy Driver of Watonga, OK in 1929. Had 3 sons. Bob, born July 25, 1930; and twins Berle and Merle born May 6, 1932.

George Blehm deceased Dec. 30, 1994. Bob died Feb. 14, 1991.

Merle Blehm resides in Seattle, WA. Berle is in Oroville, CA. Wife Lucy (lucyle) Blehm resides in Oroville, CA (USA). Now 87 years old.

Looking for info regarding Blehms living in Volga region of Prussia prior to 1884. It is known that the Blehms have a crest and their history goes back to 1735.

I have some info on family tree from 1884 to current. Available to anyone interested in Blehm family tree.

Contact Berle Blehm at kblehm@onemain.com or (530) 534-6000.

re: Blehm

2000-09-01 08:12:49Z

Carl Blehm:b Sept. 14, 1896 at Marion Kansas
d May 8, 1981 at Saginaw, Michigan
m Aug 11, 1918 at Saginaw, Mi.
Anna M. Fahrenbruch:bNov. 8, 1897 at Frank, Russia
d Dec. 8, 1981 at Saginaw, Mi.
Anna Parents:
Father Jacob Fahrenbruch from Frank, Russia
Mother Anna-Marie Borgens from Frank, Russia
Carl Parents:
Father Johann David Blehm from Shcherbakovka, Russia
Mother Julia Vogel from Unknown
These family members are called German/Russian because they were in Germen settlements in Russia. My line to the Blehm family is through Roma Blehm a sister to Carl Blehm. I have a web page and the e-mail address is in it. Pjbussinger.homestead.com/bussinger.html
I have more data on the Blehm Family, but I am not done researched it, and also looking for photo's or other information for a family book. Just been to a Blehm's Family reunion about 3 weeks ago. Also, have obituaries on quite a few of the Blehms. Sorry, I could not write earlier, in the middle of moving for next week.

Blehm Line

2000-08-30 19:13:01Z

Hello - I believe my grandfather Carl Blehm came from Kansas. He and his wife, Anna, lived in Saginaw MI. They had 12 children. I could look for more information. Let me know.

Blehm

2000-08-30 19:08:37Z

My grandparents were Carl and Anna Blehm of Saginaw, MI. I believe my grandfather came from Kansas. He married Anna Fahrenbruch (unsure of spelling, but can look up at later date). My mother was Dorothy Anna Blehm who married Raymond Feusse. My grandmother, Anna, had 12 children - 10 births - two sets of twins.

blehm family

2000-06-27 02:27:36Z

blehm was my great granma and great granfather. they had 3 children lawrence, peter and my grandmother helen kendrick.

Blehm/Mi.

1999-12-04 11:52:26Z

Rose Strecker who is my grandma, mother was Roma Blehm who she married John Fedrick Strecker. They both were from Kansas and moved to Saginaw Michigan. John died in a truck and train accident when Rose was a teenager. The time frame is about late 1800's to 1960's. My grandma 1st. uncle also was Aron Blehm, and I could use any family information about them?

Blehm

1999-10-20 08:48:26Z

Margaret,
Thanks for the information. I contacted Brent some time ago. There is a missing connection in the Blehm line. Could you e-mail me? I am looking for siblings or other relatives of my grandfather who came to this country in 1907 and settled in Kansas, but also lived in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1913.

Blehm in Kansas and Colorado

1999-05-05 14:06:31Z

Looking for connections to Johann Heinrick Blehm, b.1878 Volga region of Russia, parents: Katrina (Katherine?) Margaret Shrader (Schrader?). Trying to locate information about siblings to Johann. Thanks, Joan
e-mail: datkinson @rmisp