Frederick B. Plumb, Jr. was born in Litchfield, Connecticut on February 6, 1913. His father, Frederick B. Plumb, Sr. spent his life working as a dairy farmer, and the younger Frederick followed in his father's footsteps. As members of The Grange, 4-H, and a variety of other organizations, Frederick Jr. and his wife, Marian Newton Plumb, were active in the agricultural community throughout their lives. In addition to helping on the family farm and actively participating in The Grange, Marian Plumb also taught in grammar schools in Kent and Litchfield. The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, also known as The Grange, is a fraternal organization for American farmers that encourages farm families to band together for their common economic and political well-being. Founded in 1867 it is the oldest surviving agricultural organization in America. Membership is opened to both men and women, and many state and local extensions exist. The peak of activity and members for The Grange occured between the 1890s and the 1950s.

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