The Origins of the Electoral College

James Wilson.1742-1798 (H7c) was the strongest advocate for the direct popular election of the president. Research indicates that he had a close business relationship with Pierce Butler.1744-1822 (7c) from South Carolina, who was a large owner of property (land and slaves). This website, ElectoralCollege.Org (ECorg), claims that it is highly likely that they negotiated the Three-Fifths compromise that led to the Electoral College and the population conditions on the Direct Tax.