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Salem Witch Trials Begin
The initial trials and accusations begin. -
Sarah Osborne, Sarah Good and Tituba are sent to a Boston prison.
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John and Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, Sarah Cloyce, Martha Corey and Dorcas Good are sent to a Boston prison
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Sarah Osborne dies in prison
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The cases of Sarah Good, Sarah Wilds, Elizabeth Howe, Susannah Martin and Rebecca Nurse are heard by the court.
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Sarah Good, Elizabeth Howe, Sarah Wilds, Susannah Martin and Rebecca Nurse are hanged on Gallows Hill.
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George Burroughs, John Proctor, George Jacobs Sr., John Willard and Martha Carrier are hanged on Gallows Hill.
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Giles Corey refuses to stand trial, so the Court of Oyer and Terminer orders the sheriff to pile rocks on him.
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Giles Corey is pressed to death.
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Gov. Phips pardons the remaining accused of witchcraft