Virginia's House of Burgesses established the basic legal framework for slavery in 1705.
Their land was given to them by the House of Burgesses in 1769.
The proposal for the move was received favorably by the House of Burgesses.
Eight shires were named by the House of Burgesses, each with its own local officers.
He was also elected to the county's seat in the House of Burgesses.
The College was given a seat in the House of Burgesses.
Soon after his marriage, Richard was elected to the House of Burgesses.
A year later he would become a member of the House of Burgesses.
The lower half was made up of the House of Burgesses.
His work led him into politics, and he served in the House of Burgesses in 1774.
