Background
He was born the son of John Blount of Kinver, Staffordshire.
He was born the son of John Blount of Kinver, Staffordshire.
He succeeded his father in 1531 and was knighted in 1544. He was a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of England for Shropshire in 1545, 1547 and 1571. Foreign Bridgnorth October 1553 and 1559.
Foreign Much Wenlock in November 1554, 1555, 1558, 1563 and 1572.
He was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire for 1552-1553, 1572-1573 and High Sheriff of Shropshire for 1563-1564.