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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb May 13, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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AGGIE GILLEN

	In speaking of those who know Stevens county as their native place, 
it is very fitting to make mention of the lady whose name appears at the 
head of this article.  She was born on June 10, 1875, the daughter of 
Norbert and Elizabeth (McCloud) Dupuis, natives of Canada and Washington, 
respectively, and who are more particularly mentioned elsewhere in this 
volume.  She was brought up amid the environments of frontier life and 
received her education in the Colville mission.  She remained in her 
parental home until the age of sixteen when she was married to James Gillen. 
In 1892, they went on a journey to Minneapolis, Minnesota, visiting.  
Following this trip they settled in Spokane which was their home for
two years.  Then came another trip to Minnesota which was extended to
Iowa, Nebraska, and various other places.  After this, they were gone
again to Washington and at various times took journeys to the coast
and to other sections.  They also lived in British Columbia and 
Montana.  On January 10, 1903, the summons came for Mr. Gillen to
depart his earthly career.  Subsequent to the death of her husband, 
Mrs. Gillen lived with her father.  She and her husband were both
members of the Catholic church, and faithful followers of the instruc-
tion given in that denomination.  Since the above was written, Mrs. 
Gillen has been married to Edward Clairmont, of Ronan, Montana.