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The House of Burgesses was comprised of 22 members. The head was the governor of Virginia, who was appointed by the [[Virginia Company]] in [[London]]. The governor appointed his council of 6 members. The remaining 15 were elected by colonial property holders, and the members came from the large plantation owners. This group was known as the Lower House.
The House of Burgesses was comprised of 22 members. The head was the governor of Virginia, who was appointed by the [[Virginia Company]] in [[London]]. The governor appointed his council of 6 members. The remaining 15 were elected by colonial property holders, and the members came from the large plantation owners. This group was known as the Lower House.
[[category:United States History]]
[[category:Colonial America]]
[[category:The South]]