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~ FAMILY NEWS ~
If you have announcements of interest to the Sublett/Sublette family to post here, including upcoming family reunions, contact Phillip L. Sublett with your information, or post it on one of the message boards listed on the Genealogy page.
- Actor Robbie Sublett, a graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, stars as X Racer on the Nicktoons Network series "Speed Racer: The Next Generation" and appears in the upcoming film "Hachiko: A Dog's Story" with Richard Gere, Joan Allen, and Jason Alexander.
- An original oil painting of mountain man William L. (Bill) Sublette, by 1930s pulp magazine artist Charles Sultan, is for sale at Tribal Treasures Gallery. For information about purchasing the 14"x18" painting, e-mail Lucky and Jacque Galindez. (If you are a Sublette descendant, ask about a family discount for the painting.)
- George R. Sublett of Louisville, Kentucky, died November 18, 2008. Read his obituary.
- U.S. Army Specialist Cory Sublett, son of Daniel Sublett, participated in the 2008 Veterans Day parade in Bowling Green, Kentucky, while on leave from overseas duty. Read the story and watch the video news report on WBKO ABC 13.
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- Musician and author Ned Sublette, the author of Cuba and Its Music and The World That Made New Orleans, discusses the impact of the late Earl Palmer on rock 'n' roll in the November 2008 issue of OffBeat Louisiana Music & Culture Magazine.
- The 175th anniversary of Fort William, the trading post founded by mountain man William L. (Bill) Sublette at Fort Laramie, Wyoming, will be celebrated on June 19 and 20, 2009, at Fort Laramie National Historic Site, including historical re-enactments. For more information on the event, e-mail Scott Walker or Steve Fulmer at the National Park Service. For more information on the history of Fort Laramie, download Fort Laramie Park History.
- Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Sublett (a member of the Phantom Blues Band, Texacali Horns, and Jim Belushi's band, the Sacred Hearts) has released a new solo album, "Subtones," which is available to purchase at Amazon.com on CD or as an MP3 download.
- A U.S. News & World Report special issue, "Secrets of the Civil War," features an article on Abraham Lincoln's early years, including stories collected by his law partner, William Herndon (grandson of Ursula Sublett). The special issue can be found on newsstands, or purchased online.
- Baseball player Damon A. Sublett from Wichita State is playing this season for the Waikiki Beach Boys in the Hawaii Winter League. He was drafted by the New York Yankees to play for the short-season Staten Island Yankees in 2007. In 2008 he played for the Class-A Advanced level Tampa Yankees until he injured his ankle last spring.
- Latin music scholar Ned Sublette, the author of Cuba and Its Music and The World That Made New Orleans, explores the musical journey of conga player Mongo Santamaría from the Cuban barrios to the top of the international jazz world in the Summer 2008 issue of American Legacy Magazine.
- The 45th Anniversary edition of Cameron Allen's book "The Sublett (Soblet) Family of Manakintown, King William Parish, Virginia," the essential guide to Soblet/Sublett/Sublette family genealogy, is now back in print with an author's Preface and two new articles not available in previous editions. It is available for purchase from Amazon.com or CafePress.com. See the Family Books page for more information.
- Dozens of new Social Security applications and death certificates have been added to the Family Documents page to help family research. If you have any additional family documents to post, or if you would like to see any others posted, contact Phillip L. Sublett.
- Merriem Frisby McCormick, daughter of Rose Sublett and William Frisby, died March 5, 2008, in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Read her obituary.
- Link to Family Tree: unknown
- Writer and musician Jesse Sublett is featured on a new poster to promote reading for National Library Week at the Austin Public Library. Read the story here. His recent autobiography, "Never the Same Again: A Rock 'n' Roll Gothic," is available for sale at Amazon.com. See the Family Books page for more information.
- Three new books on tape about the adventures of mountain man Bill Sublette are available from Birth of America Audiobooks: "Young Bill Sublette and The Legendary Mountain Men (1823-1827)," "Big Bill Sublette -- The Oregon Trail and Beyond (1827-1833)," and "The Sublettes and the Fur Wars (1833-1836)" are available on audio casette from Amazon.com or Birth of America Audiobooks. See the Family Books page for more information.
- Brian Kemper Sublette of Daly-Sublette Landscape Architects, Inc., designed the yard for a home being remodeled in New Orleans on recent episodes of This Old House on PBS. Check your local listings for times and channels.
- Ned Sublette recently discussed the history of Cuban music and its influence on American music on Open Source with Christopher Lydon. Download the audio interview here. Ned Sublette's book "Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo" is on sale at Amazon.com. See the Family Books page for more information.
- Tim Sublette of Smithville, Missouri, a guitar teacher and owner of Smithville Music Studio, has released a new album titled "Minor Details (Acoustic Guitar Scenes)," available at CD Baby or other online CD stores. Tim Sublette's son, Chris Sublette, who has played with the Missouri bluegrass band Loose Gravel, is studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and plays the electric and upright bass.
- Brothers Taylor and Ross Sublett remodeled their house in a recent episode of "Curb Appeal" on HGTV. (Check your local listings for HGTV channel and time.)
- Carl Cecil Sublett, former art professor at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, died January 24, 2008, in Union, Maine. Read his obituary.
- The Mineral Point Gallery Building in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, was built by Mary Ann Sublett and her husband, John Falls O'Neill, in 1829. See more information on the historic building, or e-mail Karma Grotelueschen if you are interested in a tour.
- Musician and author Ned Sublette has written a new book, The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square, which can be purchased at Amazon.com.
- Sublett Family Association member Daisy Wilhoit Ciupaska (granddaughter of Hester Sublett) died November 24, 2007, in Charleston, West Virginia. Read her obituary.
- If you're passing through Monticello, Indiana, stop by Sublette's Ribs (owned by Daniel R. Sublette) for a Butterfly Pork Chops Sandwich. Or, if you can't make it to Indiana, order a bottle of Dan's Original Bar-B-Q Sauce from Two Cookin' Sisters.
- Sylvia Judith Sublette Bennett of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, died April 14, 2007. Read her obituary.
- Michael Sublett was recently interviewed by the Portland Tribune. Read the story here.
- Ned Sublette's song "Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly (Fond of Each Other)" was recently recorded by country singer Willie Nelson. Read the story here, listen to a sample of the song at Lost Highway Records, download the song at Apple's iTunes Store, or watch Willie Nelson's music video at SecretCowboys.com. The song was earlier recorded by the band Pansy Division, whose version can be downloaded here.
- J. Mark Sublette's Tucson art gallery, the Tucson East Medicine Man Gallery, has moved to a new location on the east side of the Santa Fe Square building.
A second gallery in Tucson, the Tucson Foothills Gallery, has opened at the corner of Skyline and Campbell.
These galleries and his Santa Fe gallery are shown on his Web site, www.MedicineManGallery.com.
- Brett Sublett, a ski instructor from Durango, Colorado, and a competitive Ironman triathlete, appeared on the cover of the October 2005 issue of Runner's World and offers tips for marathon training in an article inside: "Advice From an Ironman."
- Link to Family Tree: Unknown
- James "Pawnee" Sublett of Sitka, Kentucky, died May 19, 2005. Read his obituary.
- David Scott Sublett of Roanoke, Virginia, died December 19, 2004. Read his obituary.
- Michael D. Sublett's new book, "Township: Diffusion and Persistence of Grassroots Government in Illinois, 1850-2000," is on sale at Amazon.com
 or PeterLang.net. See the Family Books page for more information.
- Frances I. Sublett of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died November 2, 2004. Read her obituary.
- Link to Family Tree: Unknown
- Longtime family researcher James Enoch "Jim" Sublett, Jr., of San Marcos, California, died on June 26, 2004. He helped many people research their ancestors over the years, and was a frequent poster on the genealogy forums.
- Meteorologist Sean Sublette appears on ABC 13 News on WSET-TV in Lynchburg, Virginia. He has previously worked for WSLS, NBC 10, in Roanoke, Virginia, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center near Washington, D.C.
- Eagle Editions has released a new book about John L. Sublett, Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, and the other World War II air aces in the 357th Fighter Group. See the Family Books page for more information.
- Edward R. Sublett of Jackson County, Missouri, died March 12, 2003. Read his obituary.
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- Dorthy Mae (Voyles) Sublett, widow of Carl T. Sublett, died January 1, 2003. Read her obituary.
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- This is the seventh year of the Sublett Family Association, incorporated on December 7, 2001. This non-profit corporation is dedicated to family history and genealogy of the Soblet family and related surnames. If you would like to become a member, just fill out the online Application. Membership is still free.
- Planning a trip to Bordeaux, France? Stop by the Sublett family's Château de Roques vineyards, hotel and restaurant. For more information, contact Olivier Sublett.
- Tandy Gaye (Matthes) Sublette of Clinton, Henry County, Missouri -- wife of James Allen Sublette and mother of Gage Daniel Sublette -- died September 29, 2001. Read her obituary.
- Link to Family Tree: Unknown
- James A. Sublett of Boone County, Missouri, died September 6, 2001. Read his obituary.
- Hundreds of new names have been added to the Sublett Family Tree this year. Descendants of female Subletts with other surnames are now being added to the tree. If you would like your branch of the family added to the Family Tree, contact Phillip L. Sublett with your information.
- See new listings for books and articles by and about the Sublett/Sublette family in the Family Books section.
- Roger F. Sublett of Boone County, Missouri, died January 11, 2001. Read his obituary.
- Frances Word Sublett, wife of Vernon Sublett, died June 16, 1999. Read her obituary.
- Link to Family Tree: Unknown
- Get a free Web-based e-mail account at the Sublett.org or Sublette.ws domains. Click here for more information.
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