Salem witch trials Salem witch trials The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. More than 200 people were accused, nineteen of whom were found guilty and executed by hanging (fourteen women and five men). One other man, Giles Corey, was pressed to death for refusing to plead, and at least five people died in jail. It was the deadliest witch hunt in the history of the United States. Twelve other women had previously been executed in Massachusetts and Connecticut during the 17th century. Despite being
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