Thomas Blount

Democratic Republican Representative of North Carolina's 3rd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

May 10, 1759 (52 years old)

Birthday

February 7, 1812

Death

Served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Held the position of Adjutant General to Major General Richard Caswell in the North Carolina militia.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving multiple non-consecutive terms from North Carolina’s 3rd and 9th Congressional Districts.
Initially affiliated with the Anti-Administration party, later became a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.
Experienced a significant political career spanning from 1793 to 1812, with a brief interruption in 1798.
Involved in family business ventures, notably the Blount Brothers mercantile business, which was prominent in North Carolina.
Had familial connections to other notable politicians, including his brothers William and John Gray Blount.
His residence, The Grove, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
Died in office while serving in the U.S. Congress and was interred at the Congressional Cemetery.