Alson Francis Rublee was the son of Henry F. and Mahalia A.(Robinson) Rublee. He was an accomplished musician and band leader and studied music (flute) at the Boston Conservatory of Music. The following is an excerpt from his obituary appearing in the Laconia Democrat: "He was what might be termed a natural born musician and in the early '80s started his musical career with the Highland Brass Band, the name being changed to Rublee's Band in the early '90s. The Rublee Band became famous under his leadership and toured the eastern part of the U.S., playing in Washington, New York and other large cities. Mr. Rublee was also a member of the Peace Jubilee Chorus of Boston in 1876. He was also leader of a number of bands, in addition to the Rublee Band and was musical director of the N.H. Veterans Assn. for several years." He was referred in the article as, "one of the best known musicians in New Hampshire).
Alson was associated with his father in the carriage business in Lakeport. He married Ellen Amelia Paddleford (1851-1935). Their children were Henry Alson (born 8/18/1873) and Cornelia M.(1878-1971). Cornelia married Wallace R. Barr (1883-1941). Their daughter, Helen Barr (1915-1991) was the wife of William R. Robinson (1913-1983) and are also buried in the family lot.
Alson was associated with his father in the carriage business in Lakeport. He married Ellen Amelia Paddleford (1851-1935). Their children were Henry Alson (born 8/18/1873) and Cornelia M.(1878-1971). Cornelia married Wallace R. Barr (1883-1941). Their daughter, Helen Barr (1915-1991) was the wife of William R. Robinson (1913-1983) and are also buried in the family lot.
Alson Francis Rublee was the son of Henry F. and Mahalia A.(Robinson) Rublee. He was an accomplished musician and band leader and studied music (flute) at the Boston Conservatory of Music. The following is an excerpt from his obituary appearing in the Laconia Democrat: "He was what might be termed a natural born musician and in the early '80s started his musical career with the Highland Brass Band, the name being changed to Rublee's Band in the early '90s. The Rublee Band became famous under his leadership and toured the eastern part of the U.S., playing in Washington, New York and other large cities. Mr. Rublee was also a member of the Peace Jubilee Chorus of Boston in 1876. He was also leader of a number of bands, in addition to the Rublee Band and was musical director of the N.H. Veterans Assn. for several years." He was referred in the article as, "one of the best known musicians in New Hampshire).
Alson was associated with his father in the carriage business in Lakeport. He married Ellen Amelia Paddleford (1851-1935). Their children were Henry Alson (born 8/18/1873) and Cornelia M.(1878-1971). Cornelia married Wallace R. Barr (1883-1941). Their daughter, Helen Barr (1915-1991) was the wife of William R. Robinson (1913-1983) and are also buried in the family lot.
Alson was associated with his father in the carriage business in Lakeport. He married Ellen Amelia Paddleford (1851-1935). Their children were Henry Alson (born 8/18/1873) and Cornelia M.(1878-1971). Cornelia married Wallace R. Barr (1883-1941). Their daughter, Helen Barr (1915-1991) was the wife of William R. Robinson (1913-1983) and are also buried in the family lot.
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