Amherst Willoughby RUBLEE
Line 10938 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BIRT PLAC Enosburg, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 10941 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: DEAT PLAC Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 10943 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BURI PLAC Berkshire Centre Cem. Berkshire, VT. USA He enlisted in the Civil War on Aug. 30, 1862. He was mustered Sept. 26, 1862 and discharged June 19, 1863, disabled. He served with the First Regiment Cavalry, Co. C, First Vermont Cavalry Volunteers. Like his father, he served as postmaster in E. Berkshire for a long period. He was in business with his father for many years which he took over after his father`s death and ran it until his own son, William S. Rublee took it over. Pension Cert. 19686 Widow's Pension #842/16.
Line 10966 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BIRT PLAC Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 10970 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BURI PLAC East Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA
Line 11045 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: OCCU Storekeeper Line 11048 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BIRT PLAC Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 11051 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: DEAT PLAC East Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 11053 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BURI PLAC East Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Known as William, Jr. after his grandfather, he began work at age 18 in the store in East Berkshire, VT. owned by his father and grandfather before him . In 1884, he bought the store. He was the postmaster for 17 years and held such public offices as side judge, school director, and representative to the state legislature. He was active in the First Congregational Church in E. Berkshire dying wihile repairing the organ there. [Berger, 1974] Line 34514 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: MARR PLAC Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA
Line 11252 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BIRT PLAC Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 11255 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: DEAT PLAC East Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 11257 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BURI PLAC Calvary Episcopal Cem. E. Berkshire, VT. He attended Brigham Academy in Bakersfield, VT. In 1899, he bought the furni- ture business of Harvey Domina. In 1915, he built a new store in E. Berkshire on land owned by the Rublee family since 1842. He owned and operated the store until 1953, when he sold the building to the Catholic Diocese. He was active in his community, holding many town offices. In his youth, he played in the West Berkshire Concert Band. He served 1 term in the Vermont Legislature in 1927. [Berger, 1974]
Line 11411 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: OCCU Homemaker Line 11414 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BIRT PLAC Berkshire, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 11417 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: DEAT PLAC St. Albans, Franklin Co. VT. USA Line 11419 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long: BURI PLAC Calvary Episcopal Cem. E. Berkshire, VT. She was educated in Berkshire. She clerked in her brother's store before her marriage. She enjoyed playing the banjo for her family and at public occasions She was a member of the Trout River Grange, the East Berkshire Home Demonstra- tion group, and the Missisquoi Chapter #51, OES. She attended the Calvary Church in E. Berkshire. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Hope moved with her daughters to E. Berkshire, VT. [Berger, 1974]
He married Susan Moore Smith 17 Dec 1863 . Susan Moore Smith was born at 2 May 1843 .
They were the parents of 7
children:
Alice Carey Rublee
born 29 Apr 1864.
Amelia Coburn Rublee
born 30 Oct 1865.
William Seymour Rublee
born 24 Aug 1867.
Chauncey Moore Rublee
born 18 Oct 1869.
Sarah Jeannette Rublee
born 9 Dec 1879.
Bernice Rublee
born 28 Aug 1882.
Fannie "Fern" Rublee
born 12 Feb 1885.
Amherst Willoughby Rublee died 15 Dec 1905 at Berkshire, Franklin, Vermont .
Susan Moore Smith died 15 May 1911 .