", Memorial by John Greenleaf Whittier, a Descendant, Susannah Martin House Marker, Amesbury, Massachusetts, Flyer for a book about the Witchcraft Trials, https://www.americanancestors.org/DB283/i/12963/70/0, https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1567/rd/21167/23/426828965, https://archive.org/details/vitalrecordsofsa00sali/page/415/mode/1up/search/Martyn, https://archive.org/details/salemwitchcraftw02upha_0/page/268/mode/1up, https://archive.org/details/recordsfilesofqu04esse/page/129/mode/1up, https://archive.org/details/recordsfilesofqu04esse/page/184/mode/1up/search/Martyn, https://archive.org/details/recordsfilesofqu04esse/page/186/mode/1up, https://archive.org/details/recordsfilesofqu05esse/page/297/mode/1up, https://archive.org/details/salemwitchcraftw02upha_0/page/145/mode/1up, https://archive.org/details/wondersinvisibl04mathgoog/page/n175/mode/1up/search/Martin, http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/archives/ecca/large/ecca1171r.jpg, http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/archives/ecca/large/ecca1171v.jpg, The Salem Witchcraft Papers (SWP No. Did you consent these should be hurt? It's Goin' Down Movie Sing-Along. "All the congregation think so." 264, "He [John Peaslee] married (first), March 1, 1705, Mary Martin, at the house of Thomas Barnard, "Where a meeting was held for the occasion." [15], In that cold, dark, and damp place, the stench of unwashed bodies, chamber pots, rotting food, vomit, and dead vermin would have made conditions almost unimaginable. Her further testimony shows that she realized the seriousness of her situation and she adamantly maintained her innocence. [ 1] George was one of the largest landowners in Amesbury. and if that's not sufficient, I'm sure the Salem Witch museum (email: [email address removed] would be able to provide further directions. asked the Magistrate. Susannah North Martin died on Proctor's Ledge because the court thought it found a witch's tit on her body. Susannah (North) Martin, Salem Witch Trials was born before September 30, 1621 in Olney, Buckinghamshire , England (United Kingdom) and was baptized on September 30, 1621 in Olney, Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom. ": Martin: "I can't tell, it may be the Devil bears me more malice thanany other. Susanna (North) Martin migrated to New England during the Puritan Great Migration (1620-1640). Susannah North was born in 1621 in England to Richard North and Joan (Bartram) North. They are my ninth great grandparents and I'm also related to Rev Nicholas Noyes, his 9th great grand niece. 2, pg 1004, MARTYN, George & 2/wf Susanna NORTH; 11 Aug 1646; Salisbury {Harmon Anc. She passed away on 1692 in Hung Witch. Any objections? 1669, William Sargent, Jr. accused Susannah of witchcraft. Pg. Do you laugh at it?" While she was still young her mother died. This Deponant doe testifie & saye that on the 20th Daye of October or thereabouts in the yere of o'r Lord 1686 Nathan'll Clarke Junj'r : of Newbery together with this Deponant going out into the woods together to fetch up horses there met with Susana Martaine of Amsbury with a litle Dog Runing by hir syde & in my sight shee tooke up s'd Dog under her arme but comeing up neere to hir she had a Kegg or a halfe feirkin under the same arme; this Deponant then lookt hir in the face & told hir that that kegg was a litle Dogg but nowe Nath'el. Later he saw Susanna and decided that she was the source of the light, to the modern mind an obvious ignis fatuus. 1 Page 73 ), Jurat in Curia John Atkinson ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Corwin ] Assists ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. mrs mary Allin & moses pike June 30 1692, (On reverse side of paper) Rob't. [2], She married George Martin on August 11, 1646, as his 2nd wife, in Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay. When she was asked what ailed the girls, Susanna said: "I do not desire to spend my judgm't upon it." I've visited their home towns, hanging hill and hopefully their graves or at least areas near their graves. She will be missed! Eliz: Hubbard said she hath not been hurt by her. I do not know but they can if they will or else if you please. 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. Allowed no counsel, she was her own lawyer, and her answers are remarkable for independence and clearness. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Find A Grave 1,60525::0 . How comes your appearance just now to hurt these? Can the kitschy witch on a broomstick motif be removed from this profile. He was the first Colby in America, and the Colby from whom most present day Colbys living in America originate. For further discussion on George's parents, please see his profile, where his parents are shown to be unproven according to Anderson's Great Migration Directory. Descendants of Susannah Martin's, Ethel Mae Hilton and grandchildren Douglas and Madrey Margaret Hilton were some members of their family interested in the history of their accused witch ancestor. : "What did you do? ": Martin: "I cannot tell. When the "afflicted girls" began having fits, she laughed out loud. Children of George Martin and Susannah North (Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay), Her Remarkable Neatness, "She scorned to have a drabbled tail. This is from actual town records, and both the birth and death says son of George and Susannah, so no mistake. The family tree for Susannah (North) Martin is still in progress. --; died prob. 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. [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]. Asist, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. family Parents: John NORTH and Anna HODELL. Lyric Video: Audrey's Christmas Rewind. The records of Susannah's first trial for witchcraft have not survived, but as she was around for another 23 years, we may assume that she was acquitted. : Then Martin laughed again. ut the life, and ultimately death, of Susannah North Martin and the kidnapping, immigration, and injustice served to William Durkee elsewhere under the Gen Tales banner. It can be read . I am a descendant. Genealogy for Richard Martin (c.1647 - 1729) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Rte. Jonathan. : Martin: "I do not know." Did not you give your consent? (Reverse) The Examination of Susannah Martin, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Richard's mother was Susannah North Martin, falsely accused of witchcraft in 1692. I have spoken nothing else. )Those by Susannah North are: Richard, 29 June 1647 George, 21 Oct. 1648 John, 26 Jan. 1650/51 Esther, 7 Apr. Nor Mary Walcot. In the transcribed Old Norfolk County records, (, And I see this issue has been raised before. Ann Putman threw her Glove in a fit at her. My trail starts with their son George and continues to my grandsons. 1894". The North-Martin line is part of My Lineage from the Roots Up, vol. "Let them think w't they will.". The Court upheld the accusation of witchcraft, but a higher court later dismissed the witchcraft charges. In 1700, Joseph Calef recounted a gruesome eye-witness account of the burial of George Burroughs and other victims, when he was cut down, he was dragged by the Halter to a Hole, or Grave, between the Rocks, about two Foot deeptogether with Willard and Carryer, one of his Hands and his Chin, and a Foot of one of them left uncovered.[22] This burial, however, seems discounted by recent research, which shows the shallow soil lacking indications of human remains. What's New! 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 do not desire to spend my judgm't upon it. 3m. An honest, hardworking, Christian woman. What is the reason these cannot come near you? The signs are posted on or very near where her old farmstead is bisected by the highway. A Martyr of Superstition. 1.Full references and additional family can be found in that volume (read for free on Kindle Unlimited). See. GEDCOM Source. Here is a description of the location of the memorial: I'm also a descendant of Susannah--she's my 11th great grandmother. dated in Salem June 27th. before the Juryors of Inquest this 29. of June: 1692, (On reverse of paper) Joseph Knight elizabeth clark S. Martin, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. 1 Page 63 ), W'ch pceiving he set out agine & steered by the moone w'ch shone brite and was a gaine Lost and came bake againe to the same place. [1] [3][4][5], Hanged as a witch, she died on 19 Jul 1692 at Proctor's Ledge, Gallows Hill, Salem, Massachusetts Bay.[1][6]. (there is a little cutoff to make the turn easier, since 110 is at a very sharp angle to 150). T.I.A. On Halloween in 2001, Susannah Martin and four other women from the Salem witch trials were officially exonerated by the State Of Massachusetts. Susannah Martin underwent the indignity of a physical examination on June 2 1692. Her persecution and tragedy brings tears. 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. Mary Jones, engaged in lengthy litigation over the estate of their father, Richard North, and, by 1674, their inheritance was lost when the court found against them. and his Son. 0 .. . Children were: Hannah MARTIN. : Magistrate: "Well tell us your thoughts about them": Martin: "My thoughts are my own when they are in; but when they are out they are another's." She's also one of mine, and if there is a volunteer to re-work her, they should be encouraged to do so! through the Martin Family through Barnard Family through Plummer Family through Bennett to Bundy Family. Salem Susanna(h) Martin (ne North) (baptized September 30, 1621 died July 19, 1692) was twice accused of witchcraft during her life and was found guilty of witchcraft and executed during the Salem witch trials. 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. his wife. 1 Page 58 ). She stated bluntly that she did not think the girls were bewitched. I have spake nothing else, I would do them any good. Wiggins' stable, when a man entered, and she took him by the collar and told him she would be the death of him if he told"; he sued William Sargent "for saying his wife was a witch and he would call her a witch." Jurat in Curia by both (On reverse side of paper) Jno. 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. Susannah (North) Martin Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692 Famous Kin | Family Tree | Surname Index Rebecca (Towne) Nurse Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692 Famous Kin | Family Tree | Surname Index Mary (Clement) Osgood Accused of Witchcraft, Salem 1692 Famous Kin | Family Tree | Surname Index Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor : Magistrate: "How comes your appearance to hurt these?" The marshall said she pincht her hands & Eliz: Hubbard was immediately afflicted. : Magistrate: "What ails these people? "Well I may at such folly", replied Susannah. The story was a fictional account of the marriage of Ezekiel Worthen (Handen in the poem) and Hannah Martin (Mabel in the poem), step-daughter of Susannah Martin of Amesbury who was hanged for a witch in 1692. 3m. The boulder which marked their homestead has been moved to make room for a highway, and it can be found on the map where the highway crosses Martin Road. "Even though she proclaimed her innocence, the jury had plenty of evidence. Referring to Martin's refusal to lie to save her life, Whittier wrote, "she whose speech was always truth's pure gold/Heard, not unpleased, its simple legends told." The marker lies nearby. Known children: 1. her Cheef Plea was, That she had Led a most virtuous and Holy Life!". How comes your appearance just now to hurt these. An honest, hardworking Christian woman accused of being a witch and executed at Salem, July 19, 1692. The directions Christopher has provided are spot-on. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. Really nice work. This time when she was accused, she was found guilty, and was hanged on 19 July 1692 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. At the same time, George Martin sued William Sargent, Jr. for slander for saying that "said Martyn's wife had a child at Capt. Yet when she was asked what she had to say for herself, her chief plea was that she had led a most virtuous and holy life." This genealogy file comprises the descendants and ancestors of Anthony Colby (1605-1660) and his wife Susannah (1610-1689) and most related family branches. certaine Detestable Arts called witchcrafts and Sorceries wickedly: and felloniously hath used Practised & Exercised at and within the Towneship of Salem in the County of Essex aforesd: in and upon and ag't: one Marcy Lewis: of Salem Villiage Singlewoman by which said wicked arts the: Said Marcy Lewis. Nov 23, 2022 Updated Nov 23, 2022 Wrongly convicted witch Susannah Martin's marker at her property line at the dead end of North Martin Road in Amesbury. Some cryed out there was the black man with her, & Goody Bibber who had not accused her before confirmed it: Abig: William upon trial could not come near her -- Nor Goody Bibber. For more extensive family lists and references, see My Lineage from the Roots Up, Vol. Do you not see God evidently discovering you? To the Sheriff of Essex or deputy or Constables of Newbury Salsbury & Amesbury Greeting --, also warn those persons that wth. She married George Martin, a blacksmith, August 11, 1646 at Salisbury, MA and had eight children. Set It Off Movie Sing-Along. Mercy Lewes cryed out she hath hurt me a great many times, & pulls me down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. 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 neatness that was imperative to her, instead of being understood as an approach to Godliness, was brought up against her as proving an intimacy with the Evil One. Hello, I am also a descendant, from John. I just wanted to add that once you get to the cul-de-sac of No. 1:144; Putnam's Mag. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to be whipped ten stripes at Hampton Meeting House on 14 October 1669. : Martin: "I've never hurt man, woman nor child". Her mother died when she was a child, and her stepmother was named Ursula. In 1647 or 48 she was fined 20 shillings for an unnamed offense and in 1667 her husband George objected to her seat placement in the meeting house. : Martin: "I have done nothing." Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. 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. Atkinson. : Magistrate: "Is this folly to see these so hurt?" CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. David L. Greene, Ph.D. "Salem Witches III: Susanna Martin," The American Genealogist, Vol 58, #4; October 1982. He remembered how Susannah had insisted that he live up to his part of the bargain whereby he would pay cash or goods in return for land owned by her husband, George Martin. The New York Times, November 2, 2001. Susannah Martin of Amesbury was a widow standing by herself but quite capable of doing so. Greene, David L. "Salem Witches III: Susanna Martin,", Greene, David L. "George Martin Of Ipswich,", Pulsifer, S. F. N. (1967). Severall of the afflicted cryed out they saw her upon the Beam. George MARTIN and Susanna NORTH were married on 11 MAR 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 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. Inmates were infested with fleas as well as lice that often carried deadly jail fever or typhus. . He has Ancestral File Number 9CQQ-W1. I know the city of Salem has embraced this garbage for tourism, but can't we hold ourselves to a higher standard? In the 19th century, poet John Greenleaf Whittier composed "The Witch's Daughter" about Martin. George is the son of Christopher Martin arrival 1620, married to Marie Prower 1607,b. T.I.A. 1 Page 73 ), Jurat in Curia Sarah Atkinson ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. The plaque reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. Ancestor charts showing the family relationships of Susannah (North) Martin (c1622-1692) to other famous people. 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). Her family first moved to Salisbury, Massachusetts around 1639. . In 1669, Susannah was formally accused of witchcraft by William Sargent Jr., whom George Martin sucessfully countersued for slander against Susannah. 1 Page 62 ). Samuel, born 29 7m [September] 1667. George was one of the largest landowners in Amesbury. asked the Magistrate. Historical records and family trees related to Susannah Martin. Her neighbors were practically standing in line to offer testimony against her: Susanna Martin was subjected to the indignity of a physical examination on 2 June 1692. ), 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. On Halloween in 2001, Susannah Martin and four other women from the Salem witch trials were officially exonerated by the State Of Massachusetts. Image via Sundance. ( Essex County Archives, Vol. "The Susannah Martin House marker is located at the end of Martin Road, which intersects with Route 110 approximately one-half mile west of the intersection of Routes 110 and 150. Looks like she died and h remarried. 1. 0..00000.00.0. I know who swore her life away; and as God lives, I'd not condemn an Indian dog on word of them.". http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~colby/colbyfam/b6 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susannah_Martin, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nwa/sm.html, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~susannahmartin/. Susanna (North) Martin (executed as a witch), did she have 2 sons named William? 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". I have a great number of leads but cannot positively confirm them. Perhaps he felt it was below her station. Ancestror of Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States. Susannah (North) Martin . Joseph knight ownid this his tistimony to be the truth: on his oath. I would love to know every one of you who can trace their lines bask to this long gone couple. Did I Mention Movie Sing-Along. : Magistrate: "May not you lie?" I dare not tell a lye if it would save my life. After w'ch time the s'd Elizabeth told this deponent that as shee was milking of her cow the s'd susana martin came behind her and told her that shee woold make hir the miserablest creatur for defa[m]ing her name at the Court & wep greevously as shee told it to this deponent. Martin's descendant, John Greenleaf Whittier, immortalized her innocence and bravery in his poem The Witches Daughter, published in 1857. 110 -- Haverhill Rd. Need to investigate. It may be the Devil bears me more malice than an other. Accused as a witch, tried and executed atSalem, July 19, 1692. : Martin: "How do I know?" Login to find your connection. Her parents were Richard North, of Salisbury and Joan North. She died in 1644 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. This supeny was served according to the tenor theareof upon the persons thearin mentioned belonging to our towne Namly upon John Pressy & his wife & John Kimball & his wife & the same read to them the 29th of this Instant June Anno: 1692: p me *Joseph Lankister sen'r Constable for Amsbury, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. If I were such. Susannah Martin (born North) was born on month day 1621, at birth place, to Richard North and Johane North (born Bartram). During her preliminary examination that same day, she vigorously answered the charges against her. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. . Why my thoughts are my own, when they are in, but when they are out they are anothers. 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." 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. Accessed February 29, 2020. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/susannah-martin-accused-witch-fro http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nwa/martinitems.html, http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/texts/tei/BoySal2R?div_id=n92. "What! On June 26, 1692 her trial began. Susannah North was baptized on 30 Sep1621 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, the daughter of Richard North and Johane Bartram.[1]. and ag't the forme of the Statute in that case made and Provided. Abig: Williams saith it is Goody Martin she hath hurt me often. What was that the black man whisperd to you? The marker lies nearby. About Me. I dare not tell a lye if it would save my life. Mary Walcot saith this woman hath hurt me a great many times. Later, they came to live in the new town of Amesbury, Mass. Later in 1669, Susannah lost on a charge by Christopher Bartlett that she called him a liar and a thief. 150 can be accessed from Interstate 495. You said their Master -- who do you think is their Master? The Martin family moved to Salisbury, Massachusetts around 1639. Others by fits were hindered from speaking. She married George Martin on 11 August 1646 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive. 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. [23] The second popular alternative is that the families removed the bodies at night and buried them in secret locations. and Lady William & Mary King & Queen of England there Crowne and Dignity. Susannah 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 secondslack. Kimball, (Child) Kimball, Henry Kimball, Hester North, Abigail Ursula Severance (born Kimball), Ursula Kimball, Unknown Mary, Hepzibah Ga July 19 1692 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, Richard Cusack North, Joan North (born Bartram), John North, Martin North, Mary North, Hester North. Susannah North was baptized at Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, September 30, 1621. The latest installment of the series is called Descendants 3.As promised by early teasers, the August 2019 entry will introduce . Evil Like Me Movie Sing-Along. I am not sure if the same person, You do not list Hannah Martin, born 1644 as a daughter of George Marin and Susanna North b. My 9th great grandmother, Susannah North Martin, and two great aunts, Rebecca Towne Nurse and Mary Towne Estey, were hanged as witches in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. 1 Page 70 ), That several years ago susanna martin the then wif of Georg martin being brought to Court for a wich the said Downer having som words with her (she at that time attending mrs. Light at Salsbury) This deponent among other things told her be leeved that shee was a wich by w't was s'd or wittnesd against her at w'ch shee seeming not well afected s'd that a or some shee devel woold fech him away shortly at w'ch this deponent was not much moved: but at night as he lay in his bed in his owne house alone ther came at his window the liknes of a catt and by and by com up to his bed took fast hold of his throt and Lay hard upon him a Consderibl while and was lik to throtl him at Length he minded w't susana martin thretned him with the day be fore he strove w't he coold and sayd avoyd thou shee divell in the name of the father & the son & the holy Ghost & then itt Lett him go & slumpt down upon the flower and went out at window againe, he farther sayth that the next morning befor ever he [he] had sayd any thing of it som of that family asked him about it (as from her owne), Sworne by Robt Downer . Dr. Cotton Mather, Pastor of Boston North Church. Martin ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. She was subjected to further examination by the obviously biased judges. [10] The folk band Touchstone recorded the song "Susanna Martin" for their 1982 album, The New Land on the Green Linnet label. Genealogy chart showing how Chester Arthur (21st U.S. President) is the 5th Great-grandson to Susannah (North) Martin (Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692) via their common ancestor of Susannah (North) Martin. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Susanna North Martin, after the death of her husband, George Martin, was arrested for witchcraft, April 30, 1692, tried at Salem, June 29, and executed July 19, 1692.". On 11 August 1646 at Salisbury, Susannah married the widower George Martin, a blacksmith with whom she had eight children. George MARTIN and Hannah (MARTIN) were married in 1642 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. A Martyr of Superstition. Mary walcott the Second day of May in the forth year afores'd: and at Divers other Dayes & times as well before as after was, and is Tortored Afflicted Pined wasted and Tormented as also for Sundry other acts of witchcraft by Said Susanah Martin committed and Done before and Since that time ag't the Peace of our Sovereigne Lord & Lady william and Mary King and Queen of England theire Crowne and Dignity and ag't: the forme of the Statute in that case made & Provided. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. 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. Entries from Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt Linked to Digital Facsimile Images.
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