Salem Witch Trials Timeline By BlakeReichle 1688 Samuel Parris preaches in Salem Village 1689 Samuel Parris is hired as Salem Village minister 1691 Joseph Porter, Joseph Hutchinson, Joseph Putnam, Daniel Andrew and Francis Nurse become the elected majority to the Salem Village committee. Jan 20, 1692 Multiple young girls in Salem fall ill Feb 1, 1692 The village physician concludes the girls were bewitched Feb 25, 1692 A cake is baked to identify the witches Feb 29, 1692 Sarah Good, and Osborne are arrested for suspicion of witchcraft Mar 1, 1692 Tituba confesses to witchcraft Mar 19, 1692 People begin major accusations against each other Jun 10, 1692 Bridget Bishop is the first person to be hanged Jul 19, 1692 Sarah Good, Elizabeth Howe, Sarah Wilds, Susannah Martin and Rebecca Nurse are hanged on Gallows Hill. Aug 19, 1692 George Burroughs, John Proctor, George Jacobs Sr., John Willard and Martha Carrier are hanged on Gallows Hill. Sep 17, 1692 Nine people accused are tried and condemned by the court. May 1, 1693 Gov. Phips pardons the remaining accused of witchcraft.