11 Dec. 1662 William, prob. Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive. : Martin: "I have done nothing." I've visited their home towns, hanging hill and hopefully their graves or at least areas near their graves. Cotton Mather commented that Susanna "was one of the most Impudent, Scurrilous, wicked creatures in the world; and she did now throughout her whole Trial discover herself to be such an one. 1663. George and Susannah are my 8 great grandparents. : As the witnesses went into fits when the accused appeared, the Magistrate asked: "Hath this woman hurt you?" A false tongue will never make a guilty person. If you'd like to exchange further thoughts about her or about the trials or about Salem, drop me a private message. Leave a message for others who see this profile. [19], "The court met again on Wednesday, the 29th of June; and, after trial, sentenced to death Sarah Good, Sarah Wildes, Elizabeth How, Susannah Martin, and Rebecca Nurse, who were on executed on the 19th of July."[20][21]. She survived and won her release. ": Martin: "I cannot help it. Susanna pled not guilty at her trial, but was convicted and hanged at Gallows Hill on 19 July 1692, with four others tried at the same time. She came to America with her father, stepmother, and at least one sister. She was subjected to further examination by the obviously biased judges. https://www.americanancestors.org/databases/torreys-new-england-mar http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&MSAV=1&msT= http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/expedition-week/artic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8DMgUeQWg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmBT049__tQ, http://www.17thc.us/primarysources/records.php, https://archive.org/stream/cu31924025963772#page/n5/mode/2up, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susannah_Martin, Susannah Martin, Accused Witch from Salisbury, Birth of Susannah (North) Martin, Salem Witch Trials, Baptism of Susannah (North) Martin, Salem Witch Trials, "Susannah North", "Salem Witch Trial", "Accused Witch", "Susanna North", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, George Martin, married 11 March 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, William Brown testified that his wife Elizabeth had been driven insane by Susanna some thirty years earlier. 1.Full references and additional family can be found in that volume (read for free on Kindle Unlimited). If they be dealing in the black art, you may know as well as I. I desire to lead my self according to the word of God. Do not you see how God evidently discovers you? . She's also one of mine, and if there is a volunteer to re-work her, they should be encouraged to do so! Sus: Sheldon also accused her of afflicting her. I do not know but they can if they will, or else if you please, I will come to them. More Salem Witch Trials Descendants. When the "afflicted girls" began having fits, she laughed out loud. Ancestor charts showing the family relationships of Susannah (North) Martin (c1622-1692) to other famous people. : Magistrate: "Why, it is you, or your appearance! Joseph Knight testified that around 20 October 1686, Susanna had picked up a dog running at her side and changed it into a "Kegg or halfe feirkin". 1912. When Kimball offered the Martins three cows, but not two others which he particularly wanted to keep, "Martin himself was satisfied, but not the wife who threatened that if they would not part with one of the two cows, "she will never do you any more good". She came to Massachusetts with her father around 1640. Family lore has this family originating in Alsace-Lorraine but records indicate they came from Bavaria. Mother of Richard Martin; Samuel Martin, died young; George Martin Jr.; John Martin, of Amesbury; Esther Jameson and 3 others; Jane Hadley; Abigail Hadlock and William Martin less Not until 2001 was Susannah exonerated, along with four other convicted witches, by the signing of a bill by Acting Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift on 31 Oct 2001. I have spoken nothing else. Descendants - Mal and Ben: Finally Ever After. through the Martin Family through Barnard Family through Plummer Family through Bennett to Bundy Family. Born Susannah North in England in 1621, she moved with her family to Salisbury, MA when she was 18. David L. Greene, Ph.D. "Salem Witches III: Susanna Martin," The American Genealogist, Vol 58, #4; October 1982. When the magistrates asked why she laughed,she responded, "Well I may at such folly." : Mercy Lewes cried out, "She hath hurt me a great many times, and plucks me down". Traditional Dress Put your face in a costume from Susanna's homelands. Susannah North was baptized at Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, September 30, 1621. Genealogy for Richard Martin (c.1647 - 1729) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Sorrow and some anger arose in my mind during my first visit to hanging hill in Salem. familysearch.org-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below is her trial in the Salem witchcraft trials. All charts include source citations for ancestors in the charts. John Indian said he would kill her, if he came near her, but he fell down before he could touch her. 1 Page 71 ), Jurat in Curia (On reverse side of paper) The Depotion of Sam: Parris &c ag'st. About Me. Charges were dropped against Thomas Sargent; William Sargent, Jr.. wasfound guilty of accusing Susannah of " fornication and infanticide" and George was awarded (in what appears to be a public insult) the amount of "a white wampam peague (colonial currency) or the eighth part ofa penny damage" by the magistrates. (I list first the only known child of George Martin and Hannah (unknown):Hannah, b. On June 26, 1692 her trial began. ""No, not a bit for that." asked the Magistrate. Such examinations were intended to discover whether the accused had any physical abnormalities, especially anything that could be used to suckle a familiar or even the devil himself. 4m. This update revises the version with excessive copy and pastes. The North-Martin line is part of My Lineage from the Roots Up, vol. History of Massachusetts. John Indian fell into a fit, & cryed it was that woman, she bites, she bites. And that day that his speach came to him againe w'ch was about [the end of] April Last as he was in bed shee did stand by his beds sid [and pincht] him. will be on your left after roughly 1/3-1/2 mile. The examinations were intended to discover whether the accused had any physical abnormalities, especially anything that could be used to suckle a familiar or even the devil himself. "[18] Even her personal neatness was taken as a proof of devotion to the devil. To John Allen Barnard Peache Joseph Ringg William Browne Jarvis Ringg. Rte. The marshall said she pincht her hands & Eliz: Hubbard was immediately afflicted. Susannah Martin underwent the indignity of a physical examination on June 2 1692. 0 .. . 1585 in England, also married to Phoebe Matson, 1599 in Essex England, b. During her preliminary examination that same day, she vigorously answered the charges against her. She refused to express anythoughts on what may have ailed the girls but bluntly stated that shedidn't think they were bewitched. She died in 1644 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. The Court upheld the accusation of witchcraft, but a higher court later dismissed the witchcraft charges. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Documentary Competition at . 2, pg 1004, MARTYN, George & 2/wf Susanna NORTH; 11 Aug 1646; Salisbury {Harmon Anc. "What! Tradition and speculation offers at least two alternatives. Greene, David L. "Salem Witches III: Susanna Martin,", Greene, David L. "George Martin Of Ipswich,", Pulsifer, S. F. N. (1967). :: Let Goody Martin rest in peace, I never knew her harm a fly, :: And witch or not God knows not I. :: I know who swore her life away; :: And as God lives, I'd not condemn :: An Indian dog on word of them. Have you taken a DNA test? George MARTIN and Hannah (MARTIN) were married in 1642 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 1 Page 62 ), Robt Pike ast. ": Martin: "If they be dealing in the black art, you may know as well as I." On August 11, 1646 at Salisbury, Susannah married the widower George Martin, a blacksmith with whom she had eight children, including daughter Jane, the great-great-great-great grandmother of Chester A. Arthur.The farthest descendant recorded is Juliet Vaughn (11th generation) In . If more recent proof has been located, we'll need that proof to make changes to his parents. Wiggins and was wringing its neck inCapt. Susannah (North) Martin . ), Where by great hurt and dammage hath benne donne to the bodys of Said persons according to Compl't of Capt Jonathan Walcot & Serg't Thomas putnam in behalfe of their Majests this day Exhibited before us for themselfes and also for Severall of theire Neighbours and here of You are not to faile at your perills. Ancestral pedigree chart of Susannah (North) Martin. Mary Walcot said this woman hath hurt her a great many times, Susannah Sheldon also accused her of hurting her. [Edited to add]: I now see the death also in the VRs p. 585, but there's also no mention of the 1663 birth recording. [11] References [ edit] The PGM project has a volunteer who is willing to rewrite the narrative into original text, with appropriate inline citations; this profile however has a lot of profile managers (although none responded to my suggestion 6+ months ago for inline citations). June 92 by vertue of this Supeny. Mercy Lewes cryed out, she hath hurt me a great many times & plucks me down. )Those by Susannah North are: Richard, 29 June 1647 George, 21 Oct. 1648 John, 26 Jan. 1650/51 Esther, 7 Apr. 1692 & in the fourth year of Our Reign. "All the congregation think so." 145, 268, "She had been successfully defended against earlier accusations of witchcraft in 1660 and 1669 by her husband, but his death [in 1686] made her vulnerable to renewed accusations in 1692. was warned before by me, This or these supenys weare observed & served upon the severall persons therein mentioned according to ye tenour thereof namly upon Mr John Allin: & Barnard Peach & Joseph Ring & william Browne & Jarviss Ring & Mary the wife of Nathaniell Whitiher: & the same read to them the twenty ninth of this Instant June Ann[obar ]: 1692, p me *Joseph Eaton Constable for sallisbury. Did you consent these should be hurt? I just wanted to add that once you get to the cul-de-sac of No. "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. I have a great number of leads but cannot positively confirm them. In October, 1669 George Martin was sued by Christopher Bartlett because Susannah had called him a liar and a thief. And then sett out the 3d time in Lik manner and was be wildered and came back but not so far as before: but knew whear he was and so sett himself in his way as before: and in Less then half a mile going he saw a Light stand on his Left hand about too rod out of the way: it semd to be about the bignes of a half bushell but this deponent Kept on his way & Left it: and in a matter of seven or eight rod going it appeared againe at the Lik distance from him as before: & so it did againe the 3d time: but the deponet past on his way: and in Less then twenty rod going the same or such another Light Lay in his way: and he having a stik in his hand did with the end of it indevered to stir it out of the plac and to give it som smale blows with it: and the Light seemd to brust up & wave from side to side as a turky cock when he sprads his tayle but went not out of the plac which [pbar ]ceiving this deponent Layd it on with his stik with all his might he thinks he gave her at Lest forty blows: and so was going away and Leave it: but as he was going his heals wear struk up & he Layd on his bak on the ground & was sliding into a deep plac (as to him seemd) but taking hold of som brush or bushes & so recoverd himself: & having Lost his coat which he had upon his Arme went bak to the Light saw his coate & took it up & went home without any more disturbanc ther: he farther say that he do not know any such pitt to be in the place that he was sliding into he also sayth that when he did strik at the Light he did certainly feel a substanc w'th his stik, he farther sayth that after his striking it & his recovering himself and going on his way as afores'd when he had gon about: 5: or:6: rod he saw Susana martine then wif of Georg martin of Amsbury standing on his Left hand as the Lights had don ther shee stood & Lookt upon him & turned her face after him as went along but sayd nothing nor did nothing to this deponent but that he went home as afors'd only he againe over went his owne house but knowing the ground he was upon returned and found his owne house but being then seazed with fear coold not speake till his wif spake to him at the dore & was in such condision that his family was afrayd of him which story being caryd to the Towne the next day: it was upon enquirey understood (that the s'd good wif martin was in such a miseribl case and in such payn that thay swabbed her body (as was reported) This deponant farther sayth that these things being noysed abroad maj'r Pike sent for this deponent and had an accompt of the case: but seemd to be troubled that this deponent had not told him of it in season that shee might have ben vewed to have seen w't her ayle was. For more extensive family lists and references, see My Lineage from the Roots Up, Vol. [23] The second popular alternative is that the families removed the bodies at night and buried them in secret locations. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. He was the first Colby in America, and the Colby from whom most present day Colbys living in America originate. Married Joan BARTRAM. In 1669 Susannah was required to post 100 bond to appear in court ona charge of witchcraft, a capital offense. : Martin: "No, I do not think they are." Image:North-25-6.jpg|250px It was published in the Era and consisted of what was later to be Parts II-V of MabelMartin. He died on 6 OCT 1693 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 1669, William Sargent, Jr. accused Susannah of witchcraft. She stated bluntly that she did not think the girls were bewitched. Susanna was examined twice during the same day; at neither examination was any abnormality discovered, but at the first her breasts appeared to be full and at the second slack. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. By 1671, the Martin family was again involved in legal proceedings regarding a family inheritance. I would do them any good. View Site family Parents: John NORTH and Anna HODELL. then was. ", (from https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/susannah-martin-house-marker/). June 19 1692 - Salem, Ma Hanged as a witch. a person I would tell you the truth. Have you not compassion for these afflicted? Click on the names below to see their relationship charts. A martyr of superstition.". Hello, I am also a descendant, from John. #[Edward Putnam] ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. and Lady William & Mary King & Queen of England there Crowne and Dignity. Inmates were infested with fleas as well as lice that often carried deadly jail fever or typhus. She came to America with her father, stepmother, and at least one sister. She was first accused of witchcraft in 1669, but her husband mounted a strong defense by fighting a protracted legal battle with the accuser. This is *highly* discouraged at WikiTree; see: Jillaine, if said volunteer needs any assistance please let me know. On Halloween in 2001, Susannah Martin and four other women from the Salem witch trials were officially exonerated by the State Of Massachusetts. GEDCOM Source. The directions Christopher has provided are spot-on. I am a few States away but would like to visit and show respect. Family Members Parents Richard North 1597-1667 Ursula 1597-1669 Spouse(s) George Martin 1620-1683 Children Jane Martin 1656-1684 John Martin 1650-1693 Jonathan Martin Richard Martin 1650-1727 William Martin 1662-1733 Hannah Martin 1643-1730 George Martin 1648-1734 Esther Martin 1653-1695 Abigail Martin 1659-1716 William Martin 1662-1662 William Martin 1663-1726 Samuel Martin 1667-1683 Benjamin Martin 1704-Unknown. You have been a long time coming to the Court to day, you can come fast enough in the night.said Mercy Lewes. Pg. Susannah and George are among my 8ths, and I think you have heard me hold forth before on my longstanding relationship with Salem. At least nine of her neighbors had made the trip to Salem to relate the damage she had done them over the years, from drowning their oxen to flinging cats through second-story windows to gnaw at their throats. Lyric Video: Audrey's Christmas Rewind. [8] References[ change | change source] "Susannah Martin: Accused Witch from Salisbury". What did you do? : Magistrate: "Who do you think is their master? Allowed no counsel, she was her own lawyer, and her answers are remarkable for independence and clearness. Where do you see that death, Georgia? Entries from Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Linked to Digital Facsimile Images. Susannah (North) Martin was born in England about 1621, the daughter of Richard and Joan (Bartram) North. What's New! Eliz: Hubbard said she hath not been hurt by her. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to be whipped ten stripes at Hampton Meeting House on 14 October 1669. Joseph Ring abovesayd made oathe of the thruth of all that is above writtn this 13th day of may 1692, Jurat in Curia the substance of it viva voce (Reverse) [It is to] be understood that the Matter about the to shillings demanded of s'd [Ring] was this viz That when Casko was asalted before it was takn, [Capt] Cedrack walt was going from Great Iland in puscataway with [a pa] rty for thayr releef of w'ch party s'd Ring was one & s'd [ Hardy comi] ng up into the Roome wher s'd Ring bilited before thay sayled [and pl] ayd at shuffl bord or som such lik game & urged s'd Ring play [s'd] Ring told him he had no mony & s'd hardly Lent him 2s and then [s'd] Ring playd with him s'd hardy who won his mony away from [him] againe and so he coold not then pay him this accompt was by s'd Ring given to me, and in alitle while After another cow dyed & then an ox and then other catle to the value of 30 that spring, but being upon that accompt at s'd Blezdels and marked the whelp that I agreed for Georg martin coming by Askt me whether I woold not have on of his wifes pupys to w'ch this deponent made answer on the negative, The same day Edmond Eliat sayd that he was at the house of the s'd martins & heard the s'd martin Asked his wif why this depent wear not to have on of her pupys and shee said he was then sayd he have gott on at goodman blezdells & he saw him choose it and mark it (to w'ch his s'd wif sayd) If I Live Ile give him pupeys enough. Her persecution and tragedy brings tears. . Along with others accused, she was stripped naked and her body searched for the incriminating witchs teat. This court-appointed deputation found her body free of abnormal excrescences, but observed her breasts "In the morning search appeared to us very full, the nipples fresh and starting, now at this searching all lank and pendant," implying she had fed her familiar[17] between searches. Eliz: Hubbard said she had not hurt her. George MARTIN and Susanna NORTH were married on 11 MAR 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. George and Susannah are my ninth great-grandparents. and ag't the forme of the Statute in that case made and Provided. An honest, hardworking, Christian woman. --; died prob. Descendants of Susannah Martin's, Ethel Mae Hilton and grandchildren Douglas and Madrey Margaret Hilton were the only members of their family interested in the history of their accused witch ancestor. Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. And sure enough, one month later that very cow lay dead in the yard, though careful examination revealed no reason. Children were: Richard MARTIN, George MARTIN, John MARTIN, Esther MARTIN, Jane MARTIN, Abigail MARTIN, William MARTIN, Samuel MARTIN. [2], She married George Martin on August 11, 1646, as his 2nd wife, in Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay. : Martin: "I've never hurt man, woman nor child". Famouskin.com also includes ancestoral charts showing the family relationships of Susannah (North) Martin to many famous kin. It was positively given as evidence against her that she made her way to a neighbor's house in dirty weather and arrived neat and dry. Mercy Lewes pointed at her and fell into a fit and Ann Putman threw her glove at her. Susanna (North) Martin (executed as a witch), did she have 2 sons named William? Susannah showed her contempt by laughIng loudly. Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692. Susannah Martin of Amesbury was a widow standing by herself but quite capable of doing so. Image:North-25-4.jpg|250px Doubtless the magistrates found this apparent indication that she had actually suckled even more satisfactory than an abnormal "witch's teat." John MARTIN and Mary WEED were married about 1674 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. What did you do? 0..00000.00.0. Retrieved January 16, 2014. About oct: following coming from hampton in Salsbury pine plaine a company of horses with men & women upon them overtook this deponent & the aforesd Hardy being on of them came to this deponent as before & demanded his: 2s: of him and thretned to tear him in peeces to whom this depoant made no answer & so he & the rest went awa & Left this deponet. The marker lies nearby. They are my ninth great grandparents and I'm also related to Rev Nicholas Noyes, his 9th great grand niece. Known children: 1. 1 Page 74 ), Jurat in Curia (On reverse of paper) Sarah Viber against Susan: Martin ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. This is from actual town records, and both the birth and death says son of George and Susannah, so no mistake. ": Martin: "I cannot tell. 1 Page 65 ), That about seven or eight years ago he had ben several times aflicted in the night time by som body or som thing coming up upon him when he was in bed and did sorely afflict him by Lying upon him and he coold neither move nor speake while it was upon him but somtimes made akind of noyse that folks did hear him & com up to him and as soon as any body came it woold be gon this it did for along time before and sinc: but he did never see any body clearly but on time [] but on time in the night it came upon me as at other times and I did then see the pson [of Susa] na martin of Amsbery I this deponent did [pbar ]sently see her [and shee] came to this deponent and took him by the hand and bitt him [by the fin] ger by fors and then came and Lay upon him awhile as [formerly] and after awhile went away the print of the bite is [yet to] be seen on the little finger of his right hand for it was [hard to hea] le (he farther sayth) That several times he was asleep [when it ca] me: But at that time when bitt his finger he was as [sayerly awa] ke as ever he was: and plainly saw her shape and felt [her teeth a] saforsayd, [Sworn] e by Jarvis Ring abovesayd may the 13th: 1692. sworne by Joseph Ring may the 13th: 1692: That in the month of Jun next after Casco bay fort was takn this deponent co[mbar ][ibar ][gbar ] between Sandy beach & hampton towne mett with Tho: Hardy of great Iland & a company of several other creaturs with him w'ch said Hardy demanded of this deponent to shillings: and with the dreadfull noyse & hidious shapes of these creaturs and firebale this deponent was almost frited out of his witts: and in about an half an hour (or in deed he coold not judg of the time) they Left him & he came to hampton About ten days after as the deponet came from boston between Rowlye & Ne[wbar ]bry this deponent was over taken with a company of peple on horsbak who past by him and after they wear past by him The aforsd Tho: Hardy tarned about his horse & alet & cam bak to this deponent with his hors in hand & desired this deponant to go to mrs whits & drink with him: w'ch being refused he turnd away to the Company & thay all came up to gather such a breth that it seemd imposibl to scape being trod down by them but they went all past and then appeared no more. John Greenleaf Whittier wrote a poem, "The Witch's Daughter," about Goody Martin, her [step-]daughter, The Poem "The Witch's Daughter" was originally published in. T.I.A. The marker lies nearby. John Kimball, a former neighbor, dredged up an old story dating back to her first trial, 23 years earlier. 1643/4. On April 30, 1692, Jonathan Walcot and Thomas Putnam made a complaint of witchcraft against George Burroughs and four others, including Susannah Martin, for afflicting Mary Walcot, Marcy Lewis, Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam, Elizabeth Hubert and Susanah Sheldon. Anthony immigrated to America in 1630 with the Winthrop Fleet. Severall of the afflicted cryed out they [saw] her upon the beam. h Green Martin, (2J), Richard Martin, Samuel Martin, George Martin, John Martin, Christopher Martin, Esther Martin, Jane Martin, Abigail Circa 1620 - Olney, Buckinghamshire , England, July 19 1692 - Salem Village [present Danvers], Essex County, Massachusetts, Mary Wensley, Sarah Oldham, Hepzibah North, Sarah Oldham, Hepzibah North, Richard Martin, Samuel Martin, George Martin, Jr., John Martin, Esther Jameson, Jane Hadley, Abigail Hadlock, William Martin, Martyn, George Martin, John Martin, Esther Martin, Jane Hadley (born Martin), # Abigail Hadlock (born Martin), William Martin, Samuel Martin, Sep 30 1621 - Olney, Milton Keynes Borough, Buckinghamshire, England, July 19 1692 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Between 1620 and 1622 - Olney, Buckinghamshire , England, Mary Wensley, Sarah Oldham, Hepzibah North. : Martin: "No, never in my life." I do not know but they can if they will or else if you please. SUSANNAH NORTH, daughter of Richard and Joan[ne] (Bartram) North, baptized Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, 30 September 1621; executed by hanging on Gallows Hill, Salem MA, 19 July 1692, for allegedly committing acts of witchcraft. She passed away on 1692 in Hung Witch. Image via Sundance. Ancestror of Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States. Martin ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. I would love to know every one of you who can trace their lines bask to this long gone couple. Rachel also had a famous fourth great-grandson, Millard Fillmore, elected as president of the United States. 092) Susannah Martin, https://archive.org/details/wondersinvisibl04mathgoog/page/n165/mode/1up/search/Martin, https://archive.org/details/salemwitchcraftw02upha_0/page/268, https://archive.org/stream/cu31924025963772#page/n254/mode/1up, https://archive.org/details/morewondersofinv1700cale/page/104/mode/1up, http://w3.salemstate.edu/~ebaker/Gallows_Hill, https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.182965/page/n83/mode/1up, https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/susannah-martin-house-marker/, https://www.mass.gov/doc/resolves-of-1957-chapter-145/download, https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2001/Chapter122, http://www.17thc.us/primarysources/records.php, Susannah Martin, Accused Witch from Salisbury, https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/02/us/massachusetts-clears-5-from-salem-witch-trials.html, The New England Historical & Genealogical Register.