Salem Witch Trials

The "bewitching" of the Circle Girls

Apr 1, 1692

On this day(not actual day), the Circle Girls snuck into the room of a house belonging to Reverend Parris. They went into the room to hear stories of magic and fortunes from Reverend Parris' Carribean slave, Tituba.

Tituba's trial

Apr 5, 1692

Tituba was sent to trial where she confessed to being a witch, and named Sarah Osborne, and Sarah Good of being witches.

Bridget Bishop

Jun 10, 1692

found guilty of witchcraft andpersecuted.

Official Trial #1

Jul 18, 1692

Sarah Good and Sarah Osborne testified against being withches.In the end, they were still prosecuted.

Persecutions

Jul 19, 1692

Rebecca Nurse
Sarah Good
Elizabeth Howe
Sarah Wildes
Susanna Martin

Persecutions #2

Aug 19, 1692

George Burroughs
Martha Carrier
George Jacobs,Sr.
John Proctor
John Willard

Persecution #3

Sep 19, 1692

Giles Corey-pressed to death under stones.

Final Persecution

Sep 22, 1692

Martha Corey
Mary Eastey
Alice Parker
Mary Parker
Ann Pudeator
Margaret Scott
Wilmot Redd
Samuel Wardell Sr.

Witch Hunt ends

Jan 1, 1693

The people of Salem finally decided to give up on the witch hunt.