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*The Salem Witch hysteria and trials took place in 1692 in what is now the cities of Danvers, Salem, Beverly and Topsfield. It started with young girls (one a minister's daughter) falling into uncontrollable fits, claiming to be possessed by witches. By the end, 19 people had been hung and 1 man had been pressed to death. The exact location in the Gallows Hill area of Salem is uncertain. | *The Salem Witch hysteria and trials took place in 1692 in what is now the cities of Danvers, Salem, Beverly and Topsfield. It started with young girls (one a minister's daughter) falling into uncontrollable fits, claiming to be possessed by witches. By the end, 19 people had been hung and 1 man had been pressed to death. The exact location of the hangings in the Gallows Hill area of Salem is still uncertain. | ||
*Eventually, hundreds of residents were accused of witchcraft and more than 100 were arrested. | *Eventually, hundreds of residents were accused of witchcraft and more than 100 were arrested. | ||
*The Witch House (310 Essex St.)in Salem was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, know as the Witch Trial Judge. | |||
*For in-depth research and analysis of these happenings, consult the websites below. | *For in-depth research and analysis of these happenings, consult the websites below. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/home.html Salem Witch Trials] Documentary archive by the University of Virginia. | [http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/home.html Salem Witch Trials] Documentary archive by the University of Virginia. | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 19 December 2008
- The Salem Witch hysteria and trials took place in 1692 in what is now the cities of Danvers, Salem, Beverly and Topsfield. It started with young girls (one a minister's daughter) falling into uncontrollable fits, claiming to be possessed by witches. By the end, 19 people had been hung and 1 man had been pressed to death. The exact location of the hangings in the Gallows Hill area of Salem is still uncertain.
- Eventually, hundreds of residents were accused of witchcraft and more than 100 were arrested.
- The Witch House (310 Essex St.)in Salem was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, know as the Witch Trial Judge.
- For in-depth research and analysis of these happenings, consult the websites below.
See Also
Salem Witch Trials Documentary archive by the University of Virginia.
Salem Witchcraft Papers by U. of Virginia
Salem Witchcraft Trials, 1692 by U. of Kansas-City, School of Law.
