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. p.1185

Abijah B. Larrabee, proprietor of the Larrabee House; established in 1854; he located in Omro in 1854; clerked six years in a general store, then bought an interest- firm name of Larrabee & Schimmerhorn- and continue two years; in 1862, he clerked on the steamer Fountain City, running from Oshkosh to Green Bay; he soon after engaged in the livery business; since continued in company with his brother, A.J. Larrabee; he bought the hotel in 1858, and began operating the hotel in June, 1879; he also bought the Northwestern Hotel of Omro in January, 1881; he was born in McKean Co., Penn., June 13, 1832. Married in Omro July 19, 1865, to Miss Jennie Blackburn, who was born Jan. 12, 1842, at Newcastle, on the River Tyne, Eng.; they have three children- Leo L., Irvie M. and George M.