Edward Bishop (Salem witch trials) Edward Bishop (Salem witch trials) Edward Bishop was involved in the witchcraft hysteria of 1692. Four men named Edward Bishop lived in Salem at the time of the trials. Most of the early genealogical works, such as those by Savage and Pope, were confused; and some stated as much. Savage states that an Edward Bishop was living in Salem, Massachusetts as of 1639. Edward Bishop Sr. was born around 1620 in England. Edward Bishop Sr. married Hannah More. The reconstructed vital records of Salem Massachusetts lists baptisms for 3 children of Edward Bishop Sr. (by his first wife Hannah) between
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