burgess

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Twenty-two burgesses gathered in the church at Jamestown Island, and two were kicked out immediately because they were from a plantation that had not acknowledged colonial authority.

From Washington Post

On Tuesday, lawmakers, members of Congress and other guests will gather at historic Jamestown for ceremonies to commemorate the meeting of the burgesses.

From Seattle Times

The state has been planning the Jamestown events for several years to mark the first time 20 burgesses chosen by colonists gathered on July 30, 1619.

From Washington Post

In 1748, the Virginia burgesses passed a law mandating the death penalty for any enslaved person who poisoned his or her master.

From Washington Post

Less than a year later, the burgesses of Northampton received a message from the king.

From BBC