I think Judy has the right idea, I'd be interested. A direct descendant of Susanna North Martin Katie > > How about "The Sons and Daughters of the Salem Trials". Then everyone > involved in those trials, accused, accusers, witnesses for and against, > judges, frightened family members, nosey neighbors, etc., could be > represented in the organization. As a descendant of Rebecca Towne > Nourse, among others, I'm interested. > Judy > >

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I am a descendent of Giles Corey and I would be interested in joining your proposed organization. Eager to hear the details. Judi Marks, Atlanta, GA

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Thanks so much for the heads up, Margo! On another note, has anyone on this list read Stacy Schiff's 2015 "The Witches?"  I've had it in my possession for a few months now and have only now had the chance to start reading.  I loved Schiff's book "Cleopatra" and was looking forward to this new one.  But I honestly couldn't get through the introductory chapter -- she seemed so glib and insistent on writing about the 17th century through 21st century eyes, which seemed off to me.  Then I read a few reviews and saw that the New York Times completely panned it -- for many of the reasons I had.  I wanted to find out other's opinions before committing to the time necessary to read the whole thing.  I've been doing a whole lot of research into the era as I consider writing a historical novel about Sarah Cloyce/Clayes, and I certainly have a whole library of other resources to get to! Any opinions would be much appreciated -- Janice ThompsonSarah Clayes House Trustsaraclayeshouse | | | | | | | | | | | saraclayeshouse | | | | On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 7:54 PM, Margo Burns via <salem-witch@rootsweb.com> wrote: “Who Do You Think You Are?” Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 9/8c on TLC (The Learning Channel) "In this week’s episode, Scott Foley is deeply patriotic but doesn’t know anything about his American roots. He sets out to investigate family lore about a Revolutionary War hero and to his surprise, discovers an ancestor who put his life on the line for George Washington. Digging deeper, Scott then uncovers the shocking tale of a relative who was entangled in the Salem Witch Trials!" http://www.geneabloggers.com/scott-foley-featured-on-who-do-you-think-you-are-sunday-on-tlc/ <http://www.geneabloggers.com/scott-foley-featured-on-who-do-you-think-you-are-sunday-on-tlc/> Cheers, Margo Your list elf ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SALEM-WITCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

“Who Do You Think You Are?” Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 9/8c on TLC (The Learning Channel) "In this week’s episode, Scott Foley is deeply patriotic but doesn’t know anything about his American roots. He sets out to investigate family lore about a Revolutionary War hero and to his surprise, discovers an ancestor who put his life on the line for George Washington. Digging deeper, Scott then uncovers the shocking tale of a relative who was entangled in the Salem Witch Trials!" http://www.geneabloggers.com/scott-foley-featured-on-who-do-you-think-you-are-sunday-on-tlc/ <http://www.geneabloggers.com/scott-foley-featured-on-who-do-you-think-you-are-sunday-on-tlc/> Cheers, Margo Your list elf

I will be watching. I have traced my roots to Rev George Burroughs thru DNA and family in Stratford,Ct. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2016, at 12:33 PM, Claudia Christian via <salem-witch@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > How fabulous! Thanks for doing it, Margo! > > Claudia > *Claudia Hall Christian* Author of great stories about good people caught > in difficult situations, ~ Mysteries, Thrillers, Romance ~ 2 x 5280 Top of > the Town Author > claudia.hall.christian@gmail.com > http://claudiahallchristian.com > > > <http://facebook.com/claudia.h.christian> > <http://linkedin.com/in.claudiahallchristian/en> > <http://twitter.com/claudiac> <http://pinterest.com/mscchristian> > <http://tumblr.com/blog/claudiahallchristian> > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 10:17 PM, Margo Burns via <salem-witch@rootsweb.com> > wrote: > >> I can finally publicly reveal that in the new season of the TLC show “Who >> Do You Think You Are?” I am one of the two historians (Mary Beth Norton >> from Cornell University is the other) in the episode with actor Scott Foley >> (“Scandal”) talking with him about the fate of his ancestors who were >> involved in the Salem witchcraft trials. The new season starts on April 3, >> and this episode will air on Sunday evening, April 10, at 9pm on TLC. I >> hope you’ll tune in! >> >> http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/who-do-you-think-you-are/videos/premiere-promo/ >> < >> http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/who-do-you-think-you-are/videos/premiere-promo/ >> >> Cheers, >> Margo >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> SALEM-WITCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SALEM-WITCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The New York Times takes a thorough look, and dim view of Schiff's new book. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/books/review/the-witches-salem-1692-by-stacy-schiff.html?em_pos=large&emc=edit_bk_20151030&nl=bookreview&nlid=14083583 David Creelman Toronto

Does anyone know about when Betty Parris left the parsonage and stayed at Stephen Sewall's house? I looked at Marilynne Roach's day-by-day chronicle and couldn't find a timeframe, though it mentions Stephen was Betty's host (a not-indexed reference so I don't know page number). Frances Hill writes about Betty's stay there in her novel, Deliverance from Evil, too. Also, how is Samuel Parris related to the Sewalls? I think it was through the Hulls (Samuel's in-laws), but I don't know the family connection. Thanks! -Robin M blog: <http://genealogyink.blogspot.com/> Genealogy Ink | <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-Genealogy-Examiner/149502468313> BosGenEx on Facebook <http://njuniongenweb.com/> NJUnionGenWeb | <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Union-county-New-Jersey-USGenWeb-NJUnionGenW eb/184059304982258> NJ-Union on Facebook

Maybe it's the full moon, Halloween, or too much chocolate, but I keep thinking of weird things in the middle of the night instead of sleeping. When I was in Salem two weeks ago, I saw a bunch of so-called poppets and some more correctly named voodoo dolls (in that they looked like voodoo dolls, not poppets) being sold in a bunch of shops. None looked like the simple white cloth ones that I envision, like the one at Corwin (aka Witch) House under the bell jar. (Go to Salem Witch House on Facebook to see photo.) Dow's Everyday Life in Massachusetts Bay Colony mentioned "in 1651 a farmer.Salem.shop owned by George Corwin.daybook [mentioned sale of].a doll" p. 42. Maybe a poppet was a homemade version of a doll, not the store-bought variety? Anyone been to Wenham Museum to see its doll collection? Any 17th century examples there? Two or three years ago, I visited the Corwin House in Salem. At the top of the stairs, in an alcove between the two rooms, there was a table display of what I'd call good luck charms/anti-curse charms that were found in the house during renovations---in the walls, by the fireplace, under the threshold, etc. Stuff like poppets, nails in jars, horseshoes, etc. Does anyone remember that display? And if yes, did you take a picture you could send me?! I didn't know how to turn off my flash at the time and was afraid to take a picture. Wish I did anyway! When my father renovated houses in NH, he found all sorts of cool stuff in the walls besides old-fashioned insulation (i.e., corn cobs, newspapers), like a little boy's cowboy boot, little metal toys, coins, etc. Good luck charms and house blessings have been around for centuries. So in the old Oliver/Bishop house, could the poppets have been a charm, say, for fertility or healthy children? Instead of something hidden away because of a voodoo-like meaning? -Robin M blog: <http://genealogyink.blogspot.com/> Genealogy Ink | <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-Genealogy-Examiner/149502468313> BosGenEx on Facebook <http://njuniongenweb.com/> NJUnionGenWeb | <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Union-county-New-Jersey-USGenWeb-NJUnionGenW eb/184059304982258> NJ-Union on Facebook

Thank goodness this house has been saved and will eventually be restored. On a personal note, am awaiting publication of the non-fiction book: "The Witches: Salem, 1692 on the 27th. Cindy Abel > From: salem-witch-request@rootsweb.com > Subject: SALEM-WITCH Digest, Vol 9, Issue 6 > To: salem-witch@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2015 01:00:47 -0600 > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. The Sarah Clayes House in Framingham, MA (Margo Burns) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:17:41 -0400 > From: Margo Burns <margo@ogram.org> > Subject: [SALEM-WITCH] The Sarah Clayes House in Framingham, MA > To: salem-witch-l@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <E149E9A7-A988-4444-B329-C0A0FF4A35F0@ogram.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Good news! > > Happy, emotional end to Framingham 'witch house' foreclosure auction > > By Danielle Ameden/Daily News Staff > > Posted Oct. 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM > Updated at 4:06 PM > > http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20151023/NEWS/151027469 > > FRAMINGHAM ? Janice Thompson broke down in tears and was wrapped in hugs Friday after auctioneer Paul J. Traverse declared the historic Sarah Clayes House ?Sold!? > > After years of effort to preserve the 322-year-old ?witch house? at 657 Salem End Road, Thompson?s group, the Sarah Clayes House Trust, at last had reason to celebrate. > > An on-site foreclosure auction Friday morning attracted three qualified bidders, but, in the end, mortgage holder Goldman Sachs, which had been an ally to the trust, exercised its right to take ownership of the dilapidated treasure. > > Thompson, who lives in Ashland, said she was ?totally confident? the financial firm will now donate the vacant home to the trust. > ?We?ve been at this for over 10 years,? she said. ?It really has sort of taken a village.? > > Sarah Clayes and her husband Peter built the home after fleeing from Salem, where she was convicted of witchcraft in 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials. > > Her proud descendents came out from Grafton, Boxford and beyond to watch the auction, hoping the trust could win the home away from developers who eyed it - and its acreage - as an investment. > > Town Meeting member and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Phil Ottaviani was one of the three bidders who qualified by bringing $10,000 in cash or a certified check. > > Ottaviani said he bid on the house at auction in the past but lost out to a higher bidder who was never able to make the purchase because of title complications. > > As for his plans for the property, ?let?s see what happens,? he said. > > None of the three qualified bidders bit when Traverse asked for a $1 million opening bid. > > On behalf of Goldman Sachs, Traverse opened up bidding at $817,894, which none of the three wanted to touch. > > Thompson and a crowd of other preservationists and descendents of Clayes rejoiced when Traverse declared, ?Sold! Back to the bank, $817,894.? > > Annie Murphy, a member of the trust and executive director of the Framingham History Center, called it an ?incredibly exciting day? and culmination of a decade of effort. > > ?It?s about the community coming together to save a treasure,? Murphy said. ?Frankly I think a lot of people just sort of had given up and thrown up their hands.? > > Murphy credited Thompson and others for their perseverance in wanting to save the home, which is now vacant, boarded up and in deteriorated condition. Originally built in federal style in 1693, the house later grew through additions. > > Over the years the deed and ownership became tangled, and the last owner?s estate was in default on the mortgage, said Stephen Meltzer, an attorney for the trust. > > Murphy said the trust hopes to have a private homeowner come in and restore and protect the home. > > Architect Doug Stiles of The Stiles Co. in Weston, who works to restore antique homes, said he is working with the trust to draw up plans to renovate the Clayes House. > > ?It?s going to be beautiful,? he said. > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the SALEM-WITCH list administrator, send an email to > SALEM-WITCH-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the SALEM-WITCH mailing list, send an email to SALEM-WITCH@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SALEM-WITCH-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of SALEM-WITCH Digest, Vol 9, Issue 6 > *****************************************

Thanks, Margo, for forwarding the excellent news!   Cheers -- Janice ThompsonThe Sarah Clayes House Trust On Friday, October 23, 2015 7:20 PM, Margo Burns via <salem-witch@rootsweb.com> wrote: Good news! Happy, emotional end to Framingham 'witch house' foreclosure auction By Danielle Ameden/Daily News Staff Posted Oct. 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM Updated at 4:06 PM http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20151023/NEWS/151027469 FRAMINGHAM – Janice Thompson broke down in tears and was wrapped in hugs Friday after auctioneer Paul J. Traverse declared the historic Sarah Clayes House “Sold!” After years of effort to preserve the 322-year-old “witch house” at 657 Salem End Road, Thompson’s group, the Sarah Clayes House Trust, at last had reason to celebrate. An on-site foreclosure auction Friday morning attracted three qualified bidders, but, in the end, mortgage holder Goldman Sachs, which had been an ally to the trust, exercised its right to take ownership of the dilapidated treasure. Thompson, who lives in Ashland, said she was “totally confident” the financial firm will now donate the vacant home to the trust. “We’ve been at this for over 10 years,” she said. “It really has sort of taken a village.” Sarah Clayes and her husband Peter built the home after fleeing from Salem, where she was convicted of witchcraft in 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials. Her proud descendents came out from Grafton, Boxford and beyond to watch the auction, hoping the trust could win the home away from developers who eyed it - and its acreage - as an investment. Town Meeting member and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Phil Ottaviani was one of the three bidders who qualified by bringing $10,000 in cash or a certified check. Ottaviani said he bid on the house at auction in the past but lost out to a higher bidder who was never able to make the purchase because of title complications. As for his plans for the property, “let’s see what happens,” he said. None of the three qualified bidders bit when Traverse asked for a $1 million opening bid. On behalf of Goldman Sachs, Traverse opened up bidding at $817,894, which none of the three wanted to touch. Thompson and a crowd of other preservationists and descendents of Clayes rejoiced when Traverse declared, “Sold! Back to the bank, $817,894.” Annie Murphy, a member of the trust and executive director of the Framingham History Center, called it an “incredibly exciting day” and culmination of a decade of effort. “It’s about the community coming together to save a treasure,” Murphy said. “Frankly I think a lot of people just sort of had given up and thrown up their hands.” Murphy credited Thompson and others for their perseverance in wanting to save the home, which is now vacant, boarded up and in deteriorated condition. Originally built in federal style in 1693, the house later grew through additions. Over the years the deed and ownership became tangled, and the last owner’s estate was in default on the mortgage, said Stephen Meltzer, an attorney for the trust. Murphy said the trust hopes to have a private homeowner come in and restore and protect the home. Architect Doug Stiles of The Stiles Co. in Weston, who works to restore antique homes, said he is working with the trust to draw up plans to renovate the Clayes House. “It’s going to be beautiful,” he said. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SALEM-WITCH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Good news! Happy, emotional end to Framingham 'witch house' foreclosure auction By Danielle Ameden/Daily News Staff Posted Oct. 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM Updated at 4:06 PM http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20151023/NEWS/151027469 FRAMINGHAM – Janice Thompson broke down in tears and was wrapped in hugs Friday after auctioneer Paul J. Traverse declared the historic Sarah Clayes House “Sold!” After years of effort to preserve the 322-year-old “witch house” at 657 Salem End Road, Thompson’s group, the Sarah Clayes House Trust, at last had reason to celebrate. An on-site foreclosure auction Friday morning attracted three qualified bidders, but, in the end, mortgage holder Goldman Sachs, which had been an ally to the trust, exercised its right to take ownership of the dilapidated treasure. Thompson, who lives in Ashland, said she was “totally confident” the financial firm will now donate the vacant home to the trust. “We’ve been at this for over 10 years,” she said. “It really has sort of taken a village.” Sarah Clayes and her husband Peter built the home after fleeing from Salem, where she was convicted of witchcraft in 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials. Her proud descendents came out from Grafton, Boxford and beyond to watch the auction, hoping the trust could win the home away from developers who eyed it - and its acreage - as an investment. Town Meeting member and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Phil Ottaviani was one of the three bidders who qualified by bringing $10,000 in cash or a certified check. Ottaviani said he bid on the house at auction in the past but lost out to a higher bidder who was never able to make the purchase because of title complications. As for his plans for the property, “let’s see what happens,” he said. None of the three qualified bidders bit when Traverse asked for a $1 million opening bid. On behalf of Goldman Sachs, Traverse opened up bidding at $817,894, which none of the three wanted to touch. Thompson and a crowd of other preservationists and descendents of Clayes rejoiced when Traverse declared, “Sold! Back to the bank, $817,894.” Annie Murphy, a member of the trust and executive director of the Framingham History Center, called it an “incredibly exciting day” and culmination of a decade of effort. “It’s about the community coming together to save a treasure,” Murphy said. “Frankly I think a lot of people just sort of had given up and thrown up their hands.” Murphy credited Thompson and others for their perseverance in wanting to save the home, which is now vacant, boarded up and in deteriorated condition. Originally built in federal style in 1693, the house later grew through additions. Over the years the deed and ownership became tangled, and the last owner’s estate was in default on the mortgage, said Stephen Meltzer, an attorney for the trust. Murphy said the trust hopes to have a private homeowner come in and restore and protect the home. Architect Doug Stiles of The Stiles Co. in Weston, who works to restore antique homes, said he is working with the trust to draw up plans to renovate the Clayes House. “It’s going to be beautiful,” he said.