In 1868 S.L. (Solon) Quackenbush came to Frankford and purchased a farm of 80 acres, which he now occupies. He was born in Onondaga County, New York, May 12, 1842, is the son of Lambert D. and Emily Kathan Quackenbush, both natives of York State. In 1844 the family moved to Wisconsin. He engaged in farming there until 1868 when he came to Frankford, as before stated.

He has been married twice. His first wife to whom he was married was Angeline Collar. She died leaving him with two children named Ornan Elmer and Willie Mertie. His second wife, to whom he was married June 4th, was Maria Chreviston, also a native of New York.

History of Mower County, 1884

Transcribed and submitted to MnGenWeb by Kathy Pike January 11, 2007