[Chickie]

Thank you for posting the article on Edward H. Blackstone. His book, "Farewell Old Mount Washington" prompted me to do a little research of my own a while back. I am wondering if there are any descendants of the Blackstone family still residing in this area? Edward's father, Herbert A., as well as his grandfather and uncle were Boston shipbuilders and well-known for their knowledge and expertise in that area. They built several steamboats which plied the waters of New Hampshire and Herbert was considered by many to be the ablest navigator on the lake.

Herbert A. (born 1858 in Maine) had three sons - Guy A., Edward H. and Herbert W. His first wife was Malvina. His second wife was Mary F. (1886-1965). She was the proprietor of Blackstone's Lunch, Gas & Oil which was located on the Boulevard next to Weirs Bridge. She operated the business until 1945, when it was sold to Paul Binnette and the name changed to Handy Landing. Capt. Herbert A. Blackstone died in 1949 at age 91 and is buried at Bayside Cemetery.