Arthur Edgar Kross, only child of Charles F. and Cora S. Kross, was born in the township of Springfield, Oakland County, Michigan, February 26, 1891. his early life was spent upon the farm of this parents, and as soon as hig age permitted, he attended district school until he had completed the work offered in the grades, which entitled him to enter high school.

At the age of fourteen years he entered Pontiac High School, from which he graduated in the class of 1919, after taking the four years course study. As a student he was industrious, faithful and interested in his work, and well merited the diploma which he received. As a school-mate and associate he was cheerful, agreeable, and considerate, and will long be kindly remembered by his fellow students and companions.

After graduation he remained at home with his parents assisting in the work of the farm until last December, when he was taken sick with Pneumonia. After a short illness he died on December 27, 1921, and was buried in the cemetery at Andersonville. He was a dutiful son, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his premature death is deplored by his parents, his relatives, and many friends.