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Martin H. Blunt, a prosperous farmer of Royal Oak township, Oakland County, is successfully engaged in the cultivation of 160 acres situated in section 1. He was born in Macomb County, Michigan, in 1848, and is a son of Martin J. and Lomira (Hopkins) Blunt.

Martin J. Blunt, who was a native of New York State, conducted a mill during the early years of his life and then engaged in farming. He was frugal, industrious and a good manager, and made a success of everything he undertook. He was married to Lomira Hopkins, who was born in the State of New York, and they reared four children, namely; Laura, who is now the wife of Beauclaire Bradley; Berinthia; Almeda; and Martin H., our subject. Martin J. Blunt died in 1862 at the age of 50 years and the death of his wife followed in 1891, when she was 84 years old.

Martin H. Blunt received his educational training in the district schools of Macomb County, and at the age of 15 years came to Royal Oak township, Oakland County, locating on the farm which he now owns and operates, and where he has been actively engaged in the cultivation of the soil for the past forty years. He has one of the best improved and productive farms in his township, and can from experience make the statement that farming pays, when properly managed.

In 1884 Mr. Blunt was wedded to Katie Sanner, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Sanner; she was born near Strasburg, Ontario, Canada, in 1859. Joseph Sanner was a farmer and also a miller of Huron, Michigan, having located there at an early date. Our subject and wife are the parents of five children, namely; Waldo Emerson; Lorin Orville; Lomira E.; Milford H., and Berinthia M. Mr. Blunt is a Republican and a man of considerable political influence, having served one term as township treasurer, nine years as school inspector and two years as drain commissioner. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of the Maccabees and the Knights of Pythias.