George wythe biography

Biography of George Wythe, Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

George Wythe was a lawyer, teacher, and politician from Virginia who rose to prominence during the American Revolution and became a Founding Father.

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Wythe was born to a wealthy family in Elizabeth County, Virginia in 1726. His father was Thomas Wythe and his mother was Margaret Walker. Unfortunately, his father died when he was three years old.

Education and Early Career of George Wythe

His mother had been educated, and she took it upon herself to provide him with an education.

He attended college at William and Mary but had to leave because he could not afford the tuition. Afterward, he found a job at the law office of his uncle, Stephen Dewey, where he was able to continue studying the law.

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In 1746, when he was 20 years old, he was admitted to the Bar in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. In 1753, he was appointed Attorney General by Governor Robert Dinwiddie. Two years later, he was elected to