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
Elizabeth Hubbard (Salem witch trials) blamed the supernatural when he could not find anything physically wrong with them. Elizabeth’s first recorded fit occurred on February 1, 1692. Her age allowed her to testify under oath, leading her to have a major role in the witch trials. A major reason as to why so many of the people she accused were thought to be guilty was because of Elizabeth’s cunning persuasive skills. She was very manipulative and her claims were highly supported by her actions as she and the other accusers would be thrown into “fits” while testifying against the “witches”. Elizabeth in particular was known