Nickolas Arksey Died At Dexter

    Nicholas Arksey, one of Washtenaw's earliest pioneers, passed to the other shore on New Year's morning,1902, at Dexter, at the advanced age of nearly 87 years.

    He was laid to rest in Forest Hill cemetery.

     Mr. Arksey was born in Beeford, Yorkshire, Eng., May 7, 1815. He came to Canada in 1834. and in the spring of 1838 removed to Ann Arbor, where he engaged in the manufacture of wagons and carriages.

   Nov. 5 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bird. He leaves three children--- Mrs. F. E. McCollum, of Leadville, Colo., Mrs. H. C. Ripley of Galveston, Texas, and B.F. Arksey of Dexter, Mich..

    Mr. Arksoy's business always received his constant and honest attention, yet he found time to interest himself in the affaire of the city and nation. During half a century, perhaps no more familiar figure was seen on the streets of Ann Arbor. He was a regular attendant of the Presbyterian church. His kindly nature led him ever to take the part of the oppressed. He was a devoted husband and a loving father.