John Proctor (Salem witch trials) John Proctor (Salem witch trials) John Proctor (March 30, 1632 – August 19, 1692) was a landowner in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was the son of John Proctor, Sr. (1594–1672) and Martha Harper (1607–1667). He was hanged on August 19, 1692 in Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony during the Salem Witch Trials after being falsely accused and convicted for witchcraft. John Proctor was born in Suffolk, England. When he was just three years old, his parents brought their family to America. They sailed from London, England, on 12 April 1635 on a ship called the "Susan and Ellen". Upon
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