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Mrs. Adelaide Maguet is, at the present writing, (1882), the only living representative of the original French settlers of Gallipolis. She was born in Havre de Grace, France, March 26th 1787. Her father, Louis Le Clercq, was one of the first settlers of Gallipolis, arriving here in 1791, and was followed by his family one year later. Miss Adelaide was at that time nearly five years of age, and has continued to reside here ever since, with the exception of a short time when she was a captive among the Indians.

On January 27th, 1806, she was married to Anthony Rene Maguet, who was born in Paris, France, in 1788, by whom she was the mother of seven children. Mr. Maguet came here in 1792, where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred in January, 1829.

She is the surviving head of four generations, which are at present represented among the most respectable residents of Gallipolis. Mrs. Maguet is very active, and retains her faculties in a remarkable degree. In 1882, at the age of 95, she is engaged in piecing a quilt for a great-grandchild, which is a very fine sample of needle-work. She has as beautiful a set of pearly teeth, and as keen eye-sight as any maiden of “sweet sixteen” would desire; is enjoying excellent health, and her descendants delight in doing her honor, frequently gathering about her with earnest congratulations and words of good cheer.