Friday, August 19th
- 1. Burroughs, Rev. George, of Casco. See above.
- 2. Proctor, John, of Peabody.
- 3. Jacobs, George, of the Village, eighty years old.
- 4. Willard, John, apprehended at Groton.
- 5. Carryer, Martha, wife of Thomas, of Andover.
Thursday, September 22d
- 1. Cory, Martha, wife of Giles, of Peabody.
- 2. Æstey, Mary, wife of Isaac, of Topsfield.
- 3. Parker, Alice, wife of John, of Salem.
- 4. Pudeator, Ann, widow of Jacob.
- 5. Scott, Margaret, widow of Benj., of Rowley.
- 6. Read, Wilmot, wife of Samuel, of Marblehead.
- 7. Wardwell, Samuel, of Andover.
- 8. Parker, Mary, of Salem.
Monday, September 19th
Giles Cory would not plead to the indictment, and was pressed to death. In modern law one thus mute is understood to plead not guilty, but at that period one must plead before he could be put on trial, and might be tortured till he pleaded or died. Mr. Cory would not countenance any phase or feature of witchcraft.
Tuesday, May 10th
Died in prison Sarah Osbun, condemned, wife of Alexander.
Saturday, December 3d
Died in prison, Ann Foster, widow of Andrew, of Andover, who died, 1685, aged 106.