This is a very dark, yet fascinating, part of American history. Witch trials were prevalent at the time in England as well as other places. Her breasts were checked morning and night to find evidence of Satan's Milk having passed through them, and such evidence was gained by measuring the size and plumpness of her nipples throughout different times of the day. Can you imagine the humiliation endured by this elderly lady? Can you do anything but respect and honor her for her sense of humor in the courtroom prior to her hanging in ?
Nathaniel Ingersalls in Salem village in order to her examination Relating to high suspicion of sundry acts of Witchcraft donne or committed by her upon ye Bodys of Mary Walcot, Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam and Mercy Lewis of Salem village or farmes whereby great hurt and damage hath beene donne to ye bodys of said persons according to complt of Capt.
Dated Salem Aprill 30th An honest, hardworking, Christian woman. Accused as a witch, tried and executed at Salem, July 19, A martyr of superstition. History of Massachusetts: Timeline of the Witch Trials. History Channel Documentary. Where is Gallows Hill Located?
Behind the Danvers Walgreen's? Posted by Scott Leonard at AM. Some historians suspect that the group of young girls in Salem who accused most of the witches chose some people that they knew personally and others simply because of their reputation.
Susannah lived in Amesbury, Mass. Originally from England, she married Salisbury, Mass. The couple moved to Amesbury and had eight children.
The first allegations against Susannah came in William Sargent accused her of fornication, of killing her infant and witchcraft. George Martin took the matter to court, suing Sargent for libel. The court eventually cleared Susannah of all charges, but it took an appeal to get her cleared of witchcraft. They sued six times to attempt to overturn the will; they lost each time.
In George Martin died, leaving Susannah a poor widow. In , the area separated from Salisbury and became Amesbury, Massachusetts. The Martins were two of the earliest residents of Amesbury, which would be officially incorporated in In total, the couple had eight children. Susannah was left a poor widow in when George Martin died.
She had appeared in court as a defendant numerous times for a variety of offenses, including calling one neighbor a liar and a thief. She was accused of witchcraft on two occasions before , with the charges eventually dropped. Others by fits were hindered from speaking. Eliz: Hubbard said she hath not been hurt by her. Ann Putman threw her Glove in a fit at her. The examinant laught.
The hurt of these persons. Susan Sheldon also accused her of afflicting her. Did not you give your consent? I do not think they are [Magistrate]: Tell me your thoughts about them. She was buried in a shallow grave near the execution site with the other victims but because the exact location of the executions has never been found, it is not known where her body currently lies. An honest, hardworking Christian woman accused of being a witch and executed at Salem, July 19, She will be missed!
A Martyr of Superstition. In , the Massachusetts legislature passed a resolution clearing the names of the convicted witches and offered financial restitution to their descendants.
In , the Massachusetts legislature formally apologized to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials but did not specifically mention any of the victims by name. In , the Massachusetts legislature passed a resolution officially exonerating five of the victims not mentioned in the previous resolutions: Susannah Martin, Bridget Bishop, Alice Parker , Wilmot Redd and Margaret Scott.
Memorial plaque located on Masonic Temple. Greenwood Press , Interesting because I am also a direct descendant; also of Phoebe Wildes Day also accused, presented, and imprisoned, step-daughter of Sarah Averill Wildes. I am also a descendant of Susannah my grandpa did a 40yera old research of our family before internet visited places and gathered info till he created our family tree.
I had some he sent some to my sister which had moved back home grandpa died few years back I started to get interested in family tree few years ago but he had died. His book and notes is all we have and given to us separate I think he did that on purpose for us to search and get interested. I found and read some of the things Susannah went through and looked her up this is one of the sights and pick up where he left.
We are from George Martin Jr. Check on Family Search and you can find a large amount about Susannah.
I am a descendent as well.
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