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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.