Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The DU Lounge
In reply to the discussion: Salem Witch Trials documents and other records [View all]MoonchildCA
(1,301 posts)1. I too have ancestors who were involved in the Salem Witch Trials.
Ann Putnam, a cousin, was one of the accusers. Thankfully, my 7-times great-grandfather, her uncle, Joseph Putnam, and his family opposed the trials.
At least later in life, Ann apologized for the roll she had played. She was young and caught up in the hysteria, and likely influenced by her parents.
One of Josephs sons, Israel Putnam, born after the trials, went on to become General Putnam, my 6-times great grandfather.
I also have the occasional urge to research that part of my ancestry.
I can always find something new to learn.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
36 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Thanks for this interesting op. It reminded me of some information concerning Ergot
abqtommy
May 2021
#6
It's an interesting thing to consider. I figure there might have been some ergot poisioning
abqtommy
May 2021
#9