Persis Rozina Rounds

Brief Life History of Persis Rozina

When Persis Rozina Rounds was born on 2 January 1841, in New York, United States, her father, Russell Rounds, was 52 and her mother, Amity Rowe, was 39. She married Edwin M. Blair on 15 May 1858, in Kent, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. She lived in Solon Township, Kent, Michigan, United States for about 40 years and Kent, Michigan, United States in 1920. She died on 24 March 1927, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, at the age of 86, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs, Kent, Michigan, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Persis Rozina? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Edwin M. Blair
1832–1916
Persis Rozina Rounds
1841–1927
Marriage: 15 May 1858
Melvin Arthurington Briggs
1864–1930
Charlotte Christina Lashbrook
1877–1965

Sources (12)

  • Persis Blair, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Persis Rozina. Rounds, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
  • Persis R Blair, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"

World Events (8)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1847 · Moving the State Capital

The capital of Michigan was moved from Detroit to Lansing on March 17, 1847. The capital was moved to be further away from Canada, to encourage settlement and boost economy toward the inner regions of the state, and to make to capital more accessible to everyone statewide.

1865

Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Round , with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.