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FRANK CRABB, groceries and saloon, Depere. The business was established by his father about sixteen years ago. In 1879 Frank took charge of the business upon the death of his father. Mr. Crabb's parents were born in Belgium and came to this country about 1860. They are buried with the rest of the family in Depere cemetery. In 1878 Mr. Crabb married Miss Allie Vanderhyden. She was born in Oconto. They have one child, Katie.

Source
: History of northern Wisconsin : containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. ; Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881, 1205  pgs.