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GIDEON FRACK, a highly respected resident of Cherryville, and for many years extensively identified with the lumber interests of this section, is a fine representative of the native-born citizen of Northampton County, and has materially contributed to its welfare. He was born October 12, 1834, and is the son of George and Elizabeth (Schlagel) Frack, both born in this county. Their family is highly respected in the Lehigh Valley, throughout whose extent it is widely known. George Frack was a farmer by occupation, and the possessor of a good estate at the time of his decease.

The subject of this sketch was reared to man’s estate and attended the public schools in his native county, remaining under the parental roof until reaching his majority, when he learned the trade of a blacksmith, and followed that occupation for about fourteen years. In 1864 Mr. Frack made a trip to California, going by the way of New York and Panama, and was twenty-eight days en route. He remained in the Golden State for two years, the first twelve months being occupied in lumbering, and the last year working at his trade. In the spring of 1866 he went further north, to Montana, in which state he lived for three years, working in the mines, and thus securing the means which gave him a good start in life. Returning to this county in 1869, he was a successful lumber merchant for about twenty years, and now lives retired from the active duties of life, enjoying the rest which has been so well earned, He is the possessor of thirty-five acres of land in Lehigh Township, besides valuable property in Cherryville.

Mr. Frack was united in marriage in 1871 with Miss Sarah Blose, who was born in this county and is the daughter of Simon and Eliza Blose. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two children, Miriam A. and Franklin M. The former graduated at the State Normal School at Kutztown, and is now teaching, and the son is at school.

Religiously Mr. Frack is a devoted member of the Lutheran Church, and takes a deep interest in church work. He is not an active participant in political affairs, preferring to give his attention to his personal pursuits. As he merits, he is highly respected by all who are acquainted with his character and attainments.