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Trials (Witchcraft)

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 92 Collections and/or Records:

Case of Mercy Disbrough (Mercy Disbrow), 1691 - 1692 September 19

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: 1691 - 1692 September 19

Case of Mercy Disbrough (Mercy Disbrow). Bill of Accusation

 Digital Record
Identifier: ae3d88c8-3e98-42ee-96e0-ec53ce72181c

Case of Mercy Disbrough (Mercy Disbrow). Testimony of Hester Gromens (Esther Grumman)

 Digital Record
Identifier: 46ec8f36-3a71-4360-bd82-08c9a43fe2bd

Case of Mercy Disbrough (Mercy Disbrow). Testimony of John Barlow

 Digital Record
Identifier: 621b140c-b55e-4a54-96d4-9ea19402e25d

Case of Mercy Disbrough (Mercy Disbrow). Testimony of John Wakeman

 Digital Record
Identifier: 908cec66-183c-4ebf-bb99-c55f4205d334

Charges of Catherine Branch against Elizabeth Clawson, Mercy Disbrough and others, 1692 August 24 - September 19

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: 1692 August 24 - September 19

Indictment accusing Marcy Disborough (Mercy Disbrow), 1692 September 15

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: 1692 September 15

Samuel Wyllys papers

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Identifier: RG000_samuel_wyllys_papers
Abstract

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land.

Dates: 1663-1728

Testimony of Abigal Cross (Abigail Cross) about what Abigail Wescot told her, circa 1692

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: circa 1692

Testimony of Abigal Cross (Abigail Cross) and Nathaneel Cross (Nathaniel Cross), circa 1692

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: circa 1692

Testimony of Abram Adams and Jonath(an) Squire, 1692 September 15

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: 1692 September 15

Testimony of Alis Wakely (Alice Wakely), circa 1668-1669

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: circa 1668-1669

Testimony of Cathoran Branch (Catherine Branch), 1692 September 19

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: 1692 September 19

Testimony of Eliazer Kimmerly (Eleazer Kimberly), circa 1668-1669

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: circa 1668-1669

Testimony of Eliezer Slawson, 1692 June 6

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Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land. .

Dates: 1692 June 6