Record #:

40938

Author(s):

No author given

Abstract:

A highway marker in Bertie County also marks William Blount’s political career, encompassing decades of service and neighboring states. His career includes six state representative terms. Scandal erupting during his tenure as Senator yielded the threat of impeachment charge, but the charge was dismissed, leaving him clear to gain the governor’s seat in Tennessee.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 2019, p96 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blount, William, 1749-1800; Blount, John Gray, 1752-1833; American Revolution; Tennessee--founders--William Blount; Blount Hall--Pitt County; J.Y. Joyner Library--Special Collections--Blount Hall photographs ; University of Tennessee--see also Blount College

Record #:

38721

Author(s):

Abstract:

William Blount, a native of Bertie Co., NC, served as paymaster in the Revolution and then served in the NC House of Commons 1780-1784. Blount was a delegate from NC to the Continental Congress 1782-83; was a delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention in 1787, was a member of the NC General Assembly from 1788-90 and was a member of the NC Convention of 1789 called to ratify the United States Constitution. In 1790, Blount was appointed governor of the Southwest Territory, south of the Ohio River. In 1796, Blount helped draft the Tennessee Constitution and under his guidance, Tennessee entered into the Union in 1796 as the sixteenth State. He fell into disfavor over a found letter of his calling for a scheme for Great Britain to take over Florida and Louisiana. The US House of Representatives impeached him; but in 1798, he was elected to the Tennessee Senate and

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 20 Issue No. 2, April 2011, p42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blount, William, 1749-1800

Record #:

7838

Author(s):

Stewart, Alva

Abstract:

William Blount was one of the thirty-nine United States delegates to sign the Constitution, but he did so reluctantly because of he was uncertain of North Carolina's support. His greatest contribution to the young nation might have been his administration of the region south of the Ohio River. In 1796 he was elected one of Tennessee's first two United States senators. He died suddenly in 1800.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 54 Issue 8, Jan 1987, p7, 26, por

Subject(s):

Blount, William, 1749-1800

Record #:

19935

Author(s):

Keith, Alice Barnwell

Abstract:

This is a reprint of letters from businessman and Blount family agent Major James Cole Mountflorence to William, John Gray, and Thomas Blount. The letters, written in the era of the French Revolution, provide information on the commercial enterprises and political and social affairs of the Blounts, one of North Carolina's most influential families during this period. The introduction provides a biography of the Blounts and their relationship with Mountflorence.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 14 Issue 3, July 1937, p251-287 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blount, William, 1749-1800; Blount, John Gray, 1752-1833; Blount, Thomas, 1759-1812; Mountflorence, James Cole, 1745-1817

Record #:

38058

Author(s):

Abstract:

Small biography and portrait.

Source:

Carolina Trees & Branches (NoCar F 262 A33 C37), Vol. 12 Issue No. 3, , p85, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blount, William, 1749-1800