How Ann Arbor Was Named

HOW ANN ARBOR WAS NAMED

A LETTER FROM DAUGHTER OF THE THIRD SETTLER.

Samuel Camp and Family Arrived at About the Same Time as Rumsey and Allen.

Editor Argus: The following letter further confirms my version of the story of the origin of the name of our city, "Ann Arbor," as narrated in the article published in the Argue and in the American Real Estate Exchange Journal for September.

Very respectfully,

NOAH W. CHEEVER.

Grand Rapids, Oct. 6, 1902.

Dear Hoyt: It aws very nice of you to send me the clipping referring to the naming of Ann Arbor. I would like to confirm the story of Mrs. Evans, knowing as I do the literal truth of it.

My father, Samuel Camp was the third man to arrive in that unbroken wilderness. Mr. Allen and Mr. Rumsey being the other two who had only arrived the day before. The Arbor spoken of was on high ground and already was a veritable Arbor, but as there was no shelter the men added brush to the sides and a bark roof, making a temporary shelter for the women and the three small children of my father's. This was only for a few days until the three men could chop down trees and roll up a couple of log shanties, with only blankets for doors. I will not go into details like Mrs. Evans. I have heard my parents narrate their early life there until I know whereof I speak. The exact date when these people arrived I do not remember, but my sister next older than I was born in Ann Arbor, June 14, 1820. I am named for the two Anns, who were always dear friends of my mother.

Sincerely,

JULIA ANN POST.