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Mons . Joseph Guillaume Devacht was born in the year 1761, in Ipres, Flanders. With other French he embarked from Havre de Grace in the ship “La Patrie,” February 3d, 1790, arriving in due time at Gallipolis, where he worked at the silversmith business, and being a man of intellect and ability, he soon attained a position of high standing in the community, and considerable wealth. In March, 1798, he married Madame Parmantier, a widow lady of good education, Robert Safford, esquire, officiating. He was well skilled in his business, and his reputation was widely extended. Orders for the delicate workmanship were received by him from Cincinnati, Louisville, New Orleans, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Richmond. M. Devacht died May 12th, 1844, in his eighty-fourth year.

Madame Devacht -- was born in Paris, France, January 15th, 1775, and died January 17th, 1856, aged 81.

Captain Joseph W. Devacht – a son of the subjects of the above sketch was born in Gallipolis, July 28th, 1803, where he has always resided, and is still living, in his 80th year, unmarried, a most social and agreeable gentleman, widely known and respected. It has long been a custom for Roman Menager and Franklin Carel to meet at the house of Joseph Devacht on every Sunday afternoon, and after a pleasant hour, spent in recalling early scenes and incidents, start out together for a stroll. To one who is fortunate enough to be allowed to enter and listen, it is an hour of unalloyed pleasure, and seems a wonderful chapter of romance.