"F. W. Rounsefell, Pioneer, is Dead"

Vancouver Province, 1 September 1938, p. 5

Francis William Rounsefell, 3737 Angus Drive, pioneer British Columbia insurance man, died in hospital Tuesday after a long illness. Born in 1868, he had resided in Vancouver for fifty years.

He was born in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, the son of John and Margaret (De Wolf) Rounsefell. He was educated in England, and returned to Canada in 1882, joining the staff of Merchants Bank in Brandon. He came to Vancouver in 1888, and after working with various companies, became managing director of Ceperley, Rounsefell & Co.

He was also a director of Vancouver Milling and Grain Co. Ltd., B.C. District Telegraph and Delivery Co., Ltd., and a number of B.C. mining companies.

Mr. Rounsefell was a keen sportsman, with a special interest in football. Several years ago he offered for annual competition the Rounsefell Trophy for the leading English rugby team in a knockout series. He was also president of Point Grey Riding Club, a charter member of Jericho Golf and Country Club, and a member of Vancouver Club.


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