Eliza Ann Rounds
Feb. 1, 1857-Aug. 2, 1875

Niles Republican, Saturday, August 7, 1875, page 3, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, August 2d, of heart disease, ELIZA A., youngest daughter of Henry and L.W. Rounds; aged 18 years, 6 months and 1 day.

After an illness of one year and eight months, she has, at last, joined the loved ones that were waiting for her.  Jesus has taken her home. She will find sweet rest in Heaven.

Hadasah Jane Rounds
abt. 1843-June 24, 1845

Niles Republican, Saturday, June 28, 1845, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this village, on the 24th inst. Hadasah Jane, youngest child of Henry and Jane Rounds, aged about two years.

Henry Rounds
Aug. 8, 1796-March 13, 1886

Niles Republican, Thursday, March 18, 1886, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of an Old Settler

Henry Rounds died at his residence on Front Street, last Saturday morning in the 90th year of his age, being one of the oldest settlers in the city.

Henry Rounds was born in the village of Clarendon, Vermont, August 8th, 1796. When but a small child his parents removed to Hudson county, New York, where he grew to manhood. During the war with England in 1812, he enlisted in Capt. Jost. Bell's company and went to the front. Peace was soon declared and was honorably discharged from the army.  For this service he drew a pension  from the government, being one of the few veterans of that war.  In 1819 he connected himself with the Free Will Baptist church and soon became one of its most influential and prominent members.  In 1820 he joined Clyde Lodge, No. 1, F. & A.M. Some time after this he was married and resided in Wayne county about seven years, when his wife died leaving him two small children. He then took a contract to build a portion of the embankment of the Erie canal. Completing this he moved moved to the village of Waterloo, Seneca county, where he married, and was engaged for a time in the manufacture of chairs.  In 1835 he came to Niles and opened a cabinet and chair shop, and also engaged in painting.  Soon after his arrival here, he and other of the same faith organized a Free Will Baptist society, and built a small church of worship.  In 1844 he joined the Masonic Lodge here and has always been a zealous Mason.  He was also a Knight Templar. Some years later his shop was destroyed by fire. He served as treasurer and constable of the village three years, after which he kept the Western  Hotel which stood on the ground now occupied by the Clifton House.  While in the hotel business, his second wife died, leaving him a large family of small children. He again married and his third wife survives him. He was the father of sixteen children, ten of whom are dead.  Since 1870 Mr. Rounds had been almost an invalid, of of late years scarcely ever left his home. He was, we believe the oldest member of the St. Joseph Valley Lodge, and for many years was its Tyler.  His funeral took place on Tuesday, conducted by the Masonic fraternity, a goodly number of the members being in the procession, Niles Commandery, Knights Templar, acting as escort.

He leaves the following children to mourn his loss: Lorenzo D. Rounds, of Albia, Iowa, Ruel D., of Chicago, Phylinda Washburne, of Onondago[sic], Michigan, Alonzo, of Milford, Illinois, George W., of Cadilac[sic], Mich., and Henry M., of Cumber, of Canada.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, March 17, 1886, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of Henry Rounds

Henry Rounds died at his residence in this city at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning, at the advanced age of 89 years, 7 months and 5 days.  He was a native of the town of Clarendon, Rutland Co., Vermont, born August 8, 1796. When a child his parents moved to Herkimer county, N.Y.  In 1814 he enlisted as a private in Capt. Jost Bell's company of militia, and served until peace with Great Britain was declared, and he was honorable discharged.  For such services he has ever been the recipient of a . . . [illegible] . . with Baptist church and became one of its leading members.  In 1820 he joined Clyde Lodge No. 1 of Free Masons.  He married and lived in Wayne county seven years.  His wife died, leaving two small children. . . [illegible] . . .he was married a second time.  He came to Niles in 1836 and opened a cabinet shop, where he was for years engaged in manufacturing  chairs and painting. He, with others, organized the Free Will Baptist church, and built a small building for worship. He united with the Masonic fraternity here about 1845.  His shop was burned, and his health failing him he was elected Constable and Treasurer, performing the duties honestly and well.  He then kept the Western Hotel, situated on grounds now occupied by the Reading House. While there he buried his second wife, leaving him with a family of small children. Shortly after, he married his third wife, with whom he lived until the time of his death.  He has been an invalid since 1870. he has buried ten children and has five sons and one daughter still living. In his old age it has been his good fortune to have one whose pleasure it was to administer to his every want with untiring devotion.  He was an honest man.  He was buried Tuesday afternoon by the Masonic fraternity, to which he was devotedly attached.

Jane B. Rounds
1808-Dec. 17, 1853

Niles Republican, Saturday, December 31, 1853, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Died

In this village on the 17th inst., . .[illegible] . . . JANE, wife of HENRY ROUNDS, aged 45 years . .[illegible]

Note: The image was very faded and parts cannot be read.

Lucy Rounds
March 11, 1836-Feb. 3, 1917

Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 5, 1917, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TAKES MRS. LUCY ROUNDS

Much Beloved Pioneer Resident Succumbs to Heart Disease

Mrs. Lucy Rounds, a much beloved pioneer resident of Niles, passed away at ther home in N. Front street at 10:30 o'clock last Saturday night, following an illness of a fortnight. However, Mrs. Rounds was able to moved about in her room a few hours  before she succumbed to heart disease.  She was born in Indiana on March 11, 1836, hence was nearly 81. Her maiden name was Lucy Harrison, and she was a distant relative of President Harrison.  She had lived here over 50 years. Her husband died in 1886. Mrs. Rounds was the mother of two children, but both are dead.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bolliver Jones of Santa Rosa, Cal., and nephews and nieces, who reside in Texas. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Methodist church, where the funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Dr. Lewis officiating.  Interment will be made at Silver Brook Cemetery.

Her Husband War Veteran

Mrs. Rounds husband, Capt. Rounds, was a veteran of the Mexican war of '48, and his widow drew a government pension. Mrs. Rounds gave one-tenth of her income to the church. She was very industrious, and when not engaged in her household duties, devoted her time to trimming ladies' headgear.  George Selfridge, the hardware man, who lived at the Rounds home for 21 years, regarded almost as a mother, and is eloquent in his praise of her many virtues, as are her many other friends.

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, February 5, 1917, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. ROUNDS IS NO MORE

Death of Pioneer Resident of Niles Due to Pneumonia--

Deceased Was Past 80 Years of Age

Mrs. Lucy Rounds passed away Saturday evening about 11 o'clock after a brief illness with pneumonia.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon  at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church. Dr. Lewis will officiate.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Lucy W. Harrison was born in New York state March 11, 1836, and died at Niles, Mich., Feb. 3, 1917, age 80 years 11 months and 22 days. Sixty years ago she was united in marriage to Henry W. Rounds, a soldier of the Mexican war of 1848, who passed to his reward over twenty years ago.  Two daughters, Sarah and Eliza . . . [illegible] . .since passed away.

In the early sixties Mr. and Mrs. Rounds resided at the old homestead in the vicinity of the Standard Oil company buildings.

In 1880 they moved to the home now at 303 North Front, which continued to be her home until her death.

For over 50 years she embraced the christian religion and for over 50 years she has been a faithful and consistent member of the First M.E. church of this city. During the years of her membership in the church she successfully taught in the Sunday school nearly all these years, and children, men, fathers and grandfathers  now rise up and call her blessed, because of the influence she brought to bear upon their lives.  For nearly 20 years at different times she was a Methodist class leader, and all who attended this appointed means of grace were blessed under her leadership.

For ten years she successfully conducted a mission Sunday school at her home, numbering 50 on enrollment. In this school were found those in tattered garments who could not attend the regular services of the church and under the influence of this blessed woman many were led to become stalwart Christians. If ever a Dorcas lived in the city of Niles it was Mrs. Rounds. As was said by one of old St. Luke, the beloved physician, "This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did."

No man, woman, or child in the day of this sainted mother in Israel, ever appealed to her for help in vain.

Her home was a haven for Methodist ministers and all church workers, and many a weary "itinerant has found rest in her prophet's chamber."

For nearly 50 years she had been an attendant at Crystal Springs camp meeting and such deep interest did she take in this annual feast of tabernacles that she purchased three cottages, "Fountain View", "Park View" and "Mizpah".  Many a tired and weary traveler has found rest under the roofs of these cottages "where the groves were God's first temples".

During the past two years Mrs. Rounds, who had reached the afflicted four score years in this life, has not been able to attend these meeting at the beautiful camp ground and knowing that her evening sun was about to set, presented the two cottages, "Park View and "Mizpah" to the Woman's Foreign and the Woman's Home Missionary societies.

She leaves a sister, Mrs. Bolwar Jones in Santa Ana, California, and two step-sons, Henry Rounds of Flint, Ill., and George Rounds, formerly of Benton Harbor to mourn her loss.

A good soul has gone to its maker.

Sarah Rounds
March 25, 1857-April 7, 1874

Niles Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1874, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, on Tuesday morning, April 7th, of typhoid fever, Miss SARAH ROUNDS, daughter fo Henry Rounds, aged about 20 years.

In the death of this lovely young lady there was a beautiful illustration of that Christian faith which looks beyond the "valley and shadow of death" for a realization of the hopes which purity of life inspires--"I am not afraid to die" were her last words., and in the home of the blest her spirit now realizes the blessed comfort of the promise that "the pure in heart shall see God."

Note: Date of birth computed from age 20y. 13d. on death record