A Pioneer Gone

Conrad Krapf, one the oldest settiers in Washtenaw connty, died at his home, 5 Jefferson-st, Tuosday night at half past ten o'clock, aued 86 years and 9 month8. Mr. Krapf was a native of Rothenburg, Germany. At the age of 26, after having learned the cabinet trade and having traveled extensively in Europe, Mr. Krapf sailed for America. He was drawn to this country because of his love to f ree institutions and free speech. He arrived in New York in 1836 and worked at his trade in that city fer a year when he carne to Ann Arbor. Not finding work here at his rad, h bcame a builder which business he followed for forty years. Por the past sixty years Mr. Krapf has lived in tne same house ,in which he diad. He waa twice married. From the two marriages four sons and four dausrhtess were born. Herman and Richard, of Ann Arbor, Henry C, of N; Y. City and Ottmar O., of Sagina w, aurvive him. There are eight grand children and two great grand ehildren, the Utter two being the grand children of Karman Krapf. Conrad Krapf has hld numeroui positions of trust and honor all of which he filled wlth credit to himself. He was a member of the first school boord ever elected in Ann Arbor. He was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors of this county in 1859 which office be held altogether for sixteen years. As a public officer he made a reputation for the strickest honesty and integrity. Ke beleived that public affairs should be treated in just the same manner that one is expected to show in a private business. Mr. Krapf was also treasure of the Grand Encampment I. O. O. F. for many years. He was a member of the Ann Arbor lodge I. O. O. i: for 51 years. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the home and will be in charge of the Odd Fellows lodge. Rev. J. Mills Gelston will conduct the services at the house.