William Grainger Blount

Democratic Republican Representative of Tennessee's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1784 (43 years old)

Birthday

May 21, 1827

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 2nd district from 1815 to 1819.
Held the position of Secretary of State of Tennessee from 1811 to 1815.
Was involved in the War of 1812 efforts and helped establish state boundaries.
Elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives prior to his congressional service.
Advocated for the creation of new postal routes in his district.
Voted in favor of maintaining national neutrality and against the Bonus Bill of 1817.
Resumed law practice after choosing not to seek a third term in Congress.
Owned Blount Mansion, built by his father, in Knoxville.
Moved to Paris, Tennessee, in 1826, where he continued his legal career until his death.
Died on May 21, 1827, and is buried in the City Cemetery in Paris.