Death Of Edward Treadwell

Edward Treadwell, one of Ann Arbor's representative citizens, died at his home on Huron street at about five o'clock last evening, of heart trouble. He had lived in this county for 48 years. He was born in Cayuga county, New York, December 19, 1823, and learned the tanner's trade, but early became a farmer. He located on a farm two miles f rom this city in 1847, purchasing 80 acres of land at $13 an acre. Three years later he sold this farm and purchased another of 20 acres in Ann Arbor township, where he farmed for 12 years, when he removed to this city and for four years sold agricultural implements. He then purchased a 220 acre farm in Scio and returned to farming for four years, at the end of which time he purchased the residence on Huron street and moved back to this city, engaging in general business. For two years he was in the furniture trade. For one term Mr. Treadwell represented Ann Arbor township on the board of supervisors. He was the republican candidate for mayor of Ann Arbor in a democratie year, but he has rarely taken an active interest in politics. He was married to Miss Adah Zellah Worden, who survives him, in 1845. For many years he was a member of the vestry of St. Andrew's Episcopal church and most of the time was treasurer of the church. For the past two or three years he has been senior warden. For a number of years he has been one of the directors of the First National bank. He was a quiet, unobtrusive man, a good business man and a good citicen.