"Entertainments of jurors and witnesses"
Running the witch trials was a big production and all the participants who came to town for the event needed food and drink and a place to s
From Accuser to Accused
In 1669, Thomas Farrar gave testimony against Ann Burt who was accused of witchcraft. Thomas was accused of witchcraft in 1692 at age 78.
Sundry Acts of Witchcraft
Two of our ancestors played a role in making accusations of witchcraft.
Benjamin Abbott and the Salem Witch Trials
Benjamin Abbott (1661-1703) Benjamin Abbott (or Abbot) is our 7th great grandfather with this path: RWA → Fred Pemberton Abbott → Arthur...
An Accused Witch
Rebecca Blake Eames (1641-1721) Rebecca Blake Eames (Rebekah Blake Eams) is our 8th great grandmother by this path: RWA → Fred Pemberton...