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Every man's road in life is marked by the grave of his personal likings.

Alexander Smith

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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
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Cille Mheàrnaig
Road
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Men
Likings
Life
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