George Jacobs (Salem witch trials) George Jacobs (Salem witch trials) George Jacobs Sr. (1609–1692) was an English colonist in his 70s in the Massachusetts Bay Colony who was accused of witchcraft in 1692 during the Salem witch trials in Salem Village, Massachusetts. He was convicted and hanged on August 19, 1692. His son, George Jr., was also accused but evaded arrest. Jacobs' accusers included his daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Margaret. Jacobs is believed to be the George Jacob baptized 13 February 1608/09 at St. Dunstan in the West, London, son of barber-surgeon George Jacob and wife Priscilla of Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Jacobs' body was buried near
Richard Carrier (Salem witch trials) 6 shillings. Carrier went on to marry Elizabeth Sessions on July 18, 1694, in Andover and had six children with her: After Elizabeth's death, Carrier went on to marry Thankful Brown on July 29, 1707, in Colchester and had four children with her: Carrier led the rest of his life in Colchester until he died on November 17, 1749. He was buried in Colchester Burying Ground. Richard Carrier (Salem witch trials) Richard Carrier (July 19, 1674 – November 17, 1749) was a witness during the 1692 Salem witch trials who needed to testify against his mother. Carrier was born in