Wythe the Politician

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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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  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.
  10. ↑ This is a reference
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