Early Life and Education
Wythe was born in 1726 in Hampton, Virginia. His maternal grandfather was a Quaker minister who returned to the Church of England and was assigned to parishes in Virginia. His mother, a learned woman, instilled a love of learning in her son. After the early deaths of both his parents, Wythe had the benefit of a patrimony from his father, and would later be known for his Quaker attire.
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