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Some interesting bits of Blount Family information
 | The name Blount (Blunt) is of French origin. Refers to fair hair or complexion. |
| Some people have traced the Blount ancestry back to Charlemagne. |
| In the 11th century The Count of Guinis from France had two sons. According to reports, both sons came to England with William The Conqueror. The sons were Sir Robert Blount and Sir William Le Blount. |
| In 1635, a William Blount settled at Andover, Massachusetts. |
| On Oct. 2, 1679, George Blunt left England bound for New York, on the ship Lixboa Merchitt, commanded by Roger Whitfield. |
| In 1681, a Samuel Blount settled at Charlestown, Mass. |
Important Blounts in History
William Blount:
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Tennessee
Governor |
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Delegate to the Constitutional
Convention |
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The Blount Mansion |
The Blount Mansion Visitors'
Center has some good materials, including the William
Blount genealogical chart going back to 935 AD. It is quite complete and
assumed
very accurate (cost is $2). The telephone number is (423) 525-2375. They
also sell
a short cassette tape showing the mansion and giving a short history of William
Blount's role in government (approx. $10).
Captain Samuel Blount:
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Andrew Blount:
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History
of Blounts in Henry Co., Indiana |