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1868–1950

Hamilton Greene

Edgar Lee Masters

I WAS the only child of Frances Harris of Virginia And Thomas Greene of Kentucky, Of valiant and honorable blood both. To them I owe all that I became,

Judge, member of Congress, leader in the State. From my mother I inherited Vivacity, fancy, language; From my father will, judgment, logic.

All honor to them For what service I was to the people!

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