Willie Blount
American politician (1768–1835) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Willie Blount (April 18, 1768 – September 10, 1835)[2] was an American politician who served as the third Governor of Tennessee from 1809 to 1815. Blount's efforts to raise funds and soldiers during the War of 1812 earned Tennessee the nickname, "Volunteer State."[3] He was the younger half-brother of Southwest Territory governor, William Blount. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.
Quick Facts 3rd Governor of Tennessee, Preceded by ...
Willie Blount | |
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3rd Governor of Tennessee | |
In office September 20, 1809 – September 27, 1815 | |
Preceded by | John Sevier |
Succeeded by | Joseph McMinn |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1807–1809 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1768-04-18)April 18, 1768 Bertie County, Province of North Carolina, British America |
Died | September 10, 1835(1835-09-10) (aged 67)[1] Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery Clarksville, Tennessee |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Lucinda Baker[1] |
Relations | William Blount (half-brother), Thomas Blount (half-brother), William Grainger Blount (nephew) |
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