Mary Sumner Blount

Born in Warren County, North Carolina, Blount was the daughter of Jethro Sumner and his wife, the former widow Heiss.

Legend says that her original grave marker was destroyed by lightning; it was replaced by one provided by the congregation of Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh.

[1] At her death, Mary Blount left a substantial amount of money, much of which was divided among her relatives and friends, her legatees numbering some sixty in total.

[1] Blount's will also set aside money to erect a grave marker for her father, and specified the design of the stone.

Initially buried in Warren County, in 1891 he was reinterred on the battleground at Guilford Courthouse; the monument was reerected over his grave at this time.