Edward Bishop (Salem witch trials) Hannah as she was then married and would have been known by her married name. 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
Margaret Scott (Salem witch trials) which he and his neighbors considered unnatural, causing him to conclude Margaret was a witch. These last two examples highlight a phenomenon commonly seen in witch hunts, what historians call "refusal guilt syndrome". This occurs when people who refuse beggars feel guilt about doing so, and instead of admitting this, they vilify the person that caused them to feel guilty. Margaret maintained her innocence throughout the process, but was found guilty on September 17, 1692 and sentenced to be executed. She was executed by hanging on Thursday, September 22, 1692, with seven others. Nicholas Noyes, officiating as clergyman, reportedly turned