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Many of us have looked to the web for information on Blount Family history and genealogy. The following information and links are a collection of what we have found and what others have sent us after visiting our web site. If you know of any other Blount Family genealogy and history, comment here!
Blount Family Trivia
- 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.
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