Elisha Rumsey

Rumsey and Allen left Detroit together, reaching the site of present-day Ann Arbor in early February.

By February 14, they had returned to Detroit to register their claims at the federal land office.

[5] Initially, the name of the town was written "Annarbour", but thereafter it appeared as two words.

Named Washtenaw Coffee House, it became the first hotel and cafe in Ann Arbor.

Unlike Allen, who was concerned with business functions of Ann Arbor, Rumsey was more involved in the human aspect of the city, providing housing and meals to new residents.

A reminiscence from a Mr. and Mrs. Anderson described him as "a commonplace man both in ability and appearance”.