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Were there any famous witches in the Salem witch hunt named warren?
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No. However, one of the most famous accusers, the only one to leave accusations, be accused and rejoin the accusers, was named Mary Warren.
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When did Salem change its name?
Salem, Massachusetts was first named Salem in 1629. Before that, it was known as Naumkeag.
Which state of America has the oldest history of witches?
Massachusetts. The Salem witch trials took place there. Prior to that in 1638 a woman named Jane Hawkins was brought before the courts in Boston Mass. accused of witchcraft. A trial was not set and she was never convicted.
The residents accused of being witches in Salem were usually?
they were almost exclusively innocent people who were accused for ulterior reasons. There was a preacher named Cotton Mather who was enthusiastic about the Salem witch trials. If a person were accused, Mather would have her thrown into a body of water. If she drowned, he said that meant she was indeed a witch. If she did not drown, he said that was evidence that she was a witch since few women could swim at that time.
What famous body of water is named after Ferdinand Magellan?
a: the Pacific Ocean was named after Ferdinand Magellan the famous explorer.
Who were the prosecutors in the Salem witch trials?
Chief JudgeWilliam StoughtonAssociate JudgesJonathan Corwin, SalemThomas Danforth, BostonBartholomew Gedney, SalemJohn Hathorne, SalemJohn Richards, BostonNathaniel Saltonstall, HaverhillPeter Sargent, BostonSamuel Sewell, SalemStephen Sewall, Clerk of the CourtWait Winthrop, BostonAttorney-General for the Court of Oyer and TerminerThomas Newton, May 31, 1692 � July 26, 1692Anthony Checkley, July 27th, replaced Thomas Newton,Sheriff of the County of EssexGeorge Corwin(see related link)
Who where named as witches in the Salem Witch trial?
Many Were named ad Many were falsely accused a 19 Hanged
What were the names of famous slaves from barbados?
Tituba was one of the main accusers of the Salem witch trials. She was a slave, from Barbados, who had been blamed for witchcraft, so to spare herself named, along with many girls of the village, numerous people to be witches.
Why is Salem name Salem?
Salem was named after Michal Salem
Why is Peter Salem called Peter Salem?
his owner, jerimiah belknap named him after his hometown named Salem
Is there a city named Salem in every state?
No there are only 18 states that have a city named Salem
Is Winston Salem and Salem the same?
No there are cities named Salem, such as Salem, OR. Winston-Salem was formed by two towns merging, Winston and Salem.
When did Salem change its name?
Salem, Massachusetts was first named Salem in 1629. Before that, it was known as Naumkeag.
Why is Warrington called warrington?
it's called that because warren named it after hmself (he was a famous artist< i think)my mate told me!
Is there a Salem England?
Not in England, but there are two tiny villages in Wales named Salem.
Why were the people that were named as withces from the Salem Witch Trials?
I'm going to answer this under the assumation that you are asking why the people named as witches were named. No one knows exactly why. If the afflicted accusers were aware of who they were choosing as witches, the accused were most lilkey easy targets whose accusations wouldn't be challenged in the beginning and, after the gained influence and credibility, people who refused to believe the accusers were called out. If the accusers were under the influence of a physical or mental illness, there is no way to map the accusations.
What state is Salem in?
There are two US states that have a city named Salem in them. They are Salem, Massachusetts and Salem, Oregon. The one in Massachusetts is more well know because that is where the Salem witch trials took place in 1692.
Which state of America has the oldest history of witches?
Massachusetts. The Salem witch trials took place there. Prior to that in 1638 a woman named Jane Hawkins was brought before the courts in Boston Mass. accused of witchcraft. A trial was not set and she was never convicted.
