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Nicholas Noyes
Nicholas Noyes was a minister during the trials. He preached for 13 years in Connecticut but in 1693 he moved to Salem. -
How The Trials Started
A group of young girls in the Village of Salem, Massachusetts claimed to be possessed by the devil. They accused several women of witchcraft. -
The Court
After hearing the cases, William Phip, the governor of Salem created a special court to hear the cases. -
Bridget Bishop
Bridget Bishop was the first convicted woman of witchcraft. She was hanged that June -
Giles Corey
Giles Corey and his wife, Martha Corey, were both accused of witchcraft. Giles Corey refused to plea to guilty or not. He was subjected to Pressing or crushing. He died 2 days later because of torture. -
Sarah Good
Before Sarah Good was executed, Noyes asked her to confess. Her famous last words were, "You are a liar! I am no more a witch then you are a wizard, and if you take away my life God will give you blood to drink." 25 years later, he died because of Hemorrhage and literally choked on his blood. -
The End Of The Trials
More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft. 20 people and 2 dogs were executed. 19 people were hanged. 14 of them were women.
