Wythe the Politician

House of Burgess Clerk (1748)

Beginning in 1699, Williamsburg became the capital of colonial Virginia.^[1] Located in Williamsburg, the House of Burgesses met irregularly, and sought to imitate the British provincial system and royal hierarchy. ^[2] George Wythe was appointed October 28, 1748 to clerk to the “largest and most important standing committees."^[3] He served on “Privileges and Elections” and “Propositions and Grievances.”^[4] Serving as a representative of one’s county in the House of Burgesses was “ambition’s chief point of vantage.”^[5] During this time, Wythe’s job included keeping the minutes of the proceedings of these committees. ^[6] At the young age of twenty two, his time in the House of Burgesses served as an educational endeavor for Wythe in colonial legislation.^[7] It also provided Wythe the opportunity to "rub shoulders" with some of the most influential men in the colonies at that time.^[8] In 1752, Wythe was reappointed clerk for the “Privileges and Elections” and “Propositions and Grievances” committees. ^[9]

Interim Attorney General (1754)

Williamsburg Seat, House of Burgess (1754-1756)

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References

↑ Gruber, C. K. E. (2021, February 17). Williamsburg during the Colonial Period. Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/williamsburg-during-the-colonial-period/#:~:text=Williamsburg%20was%20the%20capital%20of%20the%20Virginia%20colony%20from%201699%20until%201779
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 53.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 53.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 53.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.
↑ Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 57.
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[1] Gruber, C. K. E. (2021, February 17). Williamsburg during the Colonial Period. Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/williamsburg-during-the-colonial-period/#:~:text=Williamsburg%20was%20the%20capital%20of%20the%20Virginia%20colony%20from%201699%20until%201779

[2] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 53.

[3] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 53.

[4] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.

[5] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 53.

[6] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.

[7] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.

[8] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 54.

[9] Hemphill, W. E. (1937). George Wythe the Colonial Briton. University of Virginia. pg 57.

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