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Does anyone know if Essex Co. Quarterly Court records have been published beyond Vol. IX , which covers the years 1683-1686? Ancestry.com says that court records 1686-1692 have not been filmed; they do not say whether they have been abstracted and published. If not on film, if not published ... where are the Essex Co. Quarterly Court Records for years 1686-1700? Has anyone on this list seen these records? -- Helen Graves

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Would records of what happened to confiscated property be in the papers of William Stoughton? Looking at my notes taken when I was really into researching what happened in 1692, I find that I wrote: "Governor Phips objected that Stoughton seemed to rush to send accused women of property to their deaths, and that the Governor did not like it that Stoughton hurriedly seized their property and disposed of it quickly without the governor's knowledge or consent." I must have gotten the above out of a book. Sorry, I did not write down the source. Do "William Stoughton Papers" exist -- and do they contain records of the Salem trials and confiscated property? -- Helen Greenslit Graves

> I had asked the list what research should be done (besides looking in deed > records) to find out what happened to property of those arrested (and hung) > for witchcraft, between 1692-1700. > > Jenny Gibbons suggested that perhaps my ancestor's property had been > confiscated to pay for her imprisonment and court costs. In my notes I do > have "property seized by sheriff the day they were arrested" -- which I > probably found in a book. > > I have read about Sheriff Corwin seizing property which was never returned, > either kept by Corwin or sold to cronies and relatives to pay court and > imprisonment costs. In my notes taken some years ago I also have "in > addition to the sheriff and the judges, those who benefitted financially > from the imprisonment and trials were jurors and those who kept the > prisoners. When the jails were full, the accused were 'jailed' in taverns, > inns, and barns, with the owners of the tavern/inn/or barn setting the rates > for the imprisonment costs. > > My question regarding the seized real estate... if there is no record in > deeds or mortgages, where do you go to research what happened to the real > estate owned by those who were arrested and hung? > Has anyone researched this? > > Ann Greenslade Pudeator was arrested in July 1692 and placed in a jail in > Ipswich. I have no idea why Ipswich. She was hung in Salem in September. I > assume she lived on her property until her July arrest. This had to have > been property of some value. It was on the Common (Washington Square) in > "downtown" Salem. It was on what became Washington Square and Winter Street > in 1795. It was on an important road... it led to the Beverly Ferry. In 1694 > the property is listed as being the estate of Jacob Pudeator, which it was. > By Pudeator's 1681 will, the real estate was to transfer to his "cozen" > Isaac Pudeator when Ann Pudeator died. Well, Ann died on the gallows in > Sept. 1692 so Pudeator's real estate had to be administered to after her > death. > \ > In 1694, the Administrator of the Pudeator estate was Philip English. I have > to assume the court appointed him Administrator. The records of his > administration of Pudeator's will were found filed in the Philip English > papers... not in Pudeator's probate file. Why filed in Philip English > Papers? I don't know, but that is where the Pudeator estate records were > found. > > The local historian I hired looked all over in deeds for some transfer of > the Pudeator property from PUDEATOR or from ENGLISH to someone and could > find nothing. This research was done in the 1980s for me. I am now wondering > if the research should have looked at the seller as being 1. Sheriff George > Corwin, 2. Massachusetts Bay Colony or 3. someone else? This Pudeator > property ended up being "owned" by William Browne by 1700. He owned it until > his death in 1713. Does anyone have info on William Browne? > > Regarding the property owned by Ann's son John Greenslet, Jacob Pudeator > sold it to John in 1681. > John Greenslet apparently died 1689-1690 (for sure by 1693), as his > inventory was done in 1693 by his wife/widow just prior to her second > marriage to Thomas Mason. I think John Greenslet was dead prior to the 1692 > witchcraft trials. If so, his wife was a widow with small children. I have > to assume she contined to live in their house on their land, which was next > to her mother-in-law's Ann Pudeator. After her marriage to Mason in 1693, I > assume they lived in his house in Salem (Thomas Mason owned a house and > land). > > A complete search of DEEDS (Greenslet and Mason) was done to see when John > Greenslet's house and house lot in Salem was sold or conveyed to Bartholomew > GEDNEY. No conveyance was found. > So how did Bartholomew Gedney get ownership of John Greenslet's house and > lot before 1697? The Greenslet real estate was listed as being owned by > Gedney when he died in 1697-98. The property went to Gedney's daughter who > sold it to ... ahem... Philip English by 1705. > > Did Sheriff Corwin also seize Ann Pudeator's deceased son's house in July > 1692 when he arrested Ann Pudeator? Did he then pass the property over to > trial judge Bartholomew Gedney -- wasn't George Corwin married to Gedney's > daughter? > > Any Gedney descendants on the list who can shed some light on this? > > During and after 1692, did Bartholomew Gedney become the owner of real > estate which had been owned by those accused of witchcraft? Has anyone > checked into what properties Gedney obtained during this period or what he > owned at the time of his death? Same with Corwin... did he acquire "wealth" > i.e. real estate as a result of the trials? > > With all the theories and books out about the Salem trials, I'm wondering if > any scholar has followed up on exactly what happened to the real estate > owned by the accused. > > Is there anyone on the list who has traced successfully what happened to > their ancestor's property after it was seized by the sheriff? > > -- Helen Greenslit Graves > > > > > >

Was Ann's property perhaps confiscated by the authorities? Convicted witches, like Ann, were required to pay for the costs of their imprisonment. In addition, in many cases an accused witch's property was confiscated by the authorities before they were even convicted. Philip English, for instance, estimated that he lost 1,183 pounds in property. The legality of these confiscations was very questionable, and there were allegations that the Essex County sherriff, George Corwin, illegally kept some of the assets he seized. I don't know what records are available -- perhaps some other list-member would know. But I would look for lists of confiscated lands and/or of witches' property that was forwarded to the Colony. Jenny (jenny@panix.com)

Hi Jacqueline - I have a copy of Norton's book. I've only just begun reading it (so haven't come across the references to your ancestors) but in checking the index I find that Abigail Dane Faulkner is mentioned in four places, the Rev. Francis Dane in three places and a Deliverance Dane in two places. You're welcome to contact me for further insights into these references as I read further, but based on the lecture I saw and the little bit of the book I've read, I'd highly recommend buying this one - or perhaps borrowing it if you can talk your local library into obtaining a copy! Best, Vicki Brooker direct descendant of Ann Greenslade Pudeator, executed 22 SEP 1692 Salem MA ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackisr@aol.com Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 6:24 PM To: SALEM-WITCH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SALEM-WITCH-L] DANE - FAULKNER LOOK UPS IN MARILYNNE & NORTON'S BOOKS > Marilynne's book, the full title is "The Salem Witch Trials: A > Day-To-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege , Hi, I wonder if anyone on this list has this book and Norton's book (saw her yesterday (repeat) on CSPAN's booknotes) I would love to know if my ancestor and her family are listed in either book. See below. ABIGAIL DANE FRANCIS FAULKNER REV. FRANCIS DANE AMMI RUHAMAH FAULKNER Thanks. I have a really SMALL budget for book buying. My little group of ABIGAIL DANE descendants has now reached 9 and I love to share research with them. Jacqueline Sleeper Russell

> Marilynne's book, the full title is "The Salem Witch Trials: A > Day-To-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege , Hi, I wonder if anyone on this list has this book and Norton's book (saw her yesterday (repeat) on CSPAN's booknotes) I would love to know if my ancestor and her family are listed in either book. See below. ABIGAIL DANE FRANCIS FAULKNER REV. FRANCIS DANE AMMI RUHAMAH FAULKNER Thanks. I have a really SMALL budget for book buying. My little group of ABIGAIL DANE descendants has now reached 9 and I love to share research with them. Jacqueline Sleeper Russell

IN response to an overwhelming surge in my mailbox for more information about Marilynne's book, the full title is "The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-To-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege," and it lists for $35, but goes for $24.50 at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0815412215/qid=1035845463 Amazon is also offering a special right now, offering Norton's book and Roach's book together for $45.50 with free shipping... :D Cheers, Margo Margo Burns, List Owner of the Salem-Witch List at rootsweb.com margo@ogram.org

In a message dated 10/28/2002 12:30:58 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ragtop71@attbi.com writes: > I'm doing some research on the Peaslees of Haverhill and vicinity. I came > across Mary Martin who married John Peaslee. Mary is the granddaughter of > George Martin &Susanna North. I would like to know who her parents were so > I can fill in the generation. Can anyone tell me? > Hi Gail: Mary Martin was the daughter of John and Mary (Weed) Martin. We are cousins you and I. I descend from John and Mary (Martin) Peaslee through their sons Joseph and Jacob. Regards, Rick Turner in AZ

Hi, I'm doing some research on the Peaslees of Haverhill and vicinity. I came across Mary Martin who married John Peaslee. Mary is the granddaughter of George Martin & Susanna North. I would like to know who her parents were so I can fill in the generation. Can anyone tell me? Thanks! Gail

Are there any descendants of Ann Greenslade Pudeator on this list or someone who can help with ideas on researching the disposal of real estate after the 1692 trials? Ann Greenslade Pudeator, whose second husband was Jacob Pudeator, a Salem blacksmith, was one of those hung in Sept. 1692. Ann was about 70 years old and had been twice widowed. When her second husband Jacob Pudeator died, in his will he gave Ann life possession of his Salem property, i.e. she could live on it until she died. I am still confused (and perplexed) about what happened to Pudeator's land, house, smithy, and orchard after Ann was hung in 1692. In 1694, Salem merchant Phillip English inventoried Pudeator's estate which then consisted mainly of land, house, orchard, smithy etc. which was the house-lot where Ann Pudeator lived prior to her arrest and hanging. The records which listed Pudeator's real estate were found in Philip English's papers. According to "Salem in 1700" by Sidney Perley, the land and house where Ann lived came into the possession of William Browne. But how? Some years ago I hired a local Salem historian experienced in researching historic properties to research deeds to see if the Pudeator real estate was sold or transferred to Browne or to anyone else. No deeds or conveyances for the Pudeator property were found. Second perplexing property issue: In 1681, prior to his death c. 1682, Jacob Pudeator transferred a lot with a house to his wife's son John Greenslade (my ancestor). This house and property was adjacent to Pudeator's smithy, house, and land (which is where his widow Ann lived until she was arrested). John Greenslade, his wife, and children must have lived in this house after 1681. John Greenslade died between 1689-1690 leaving a young widow and small children. Wouldn't his wife inherit their home? What happened to John Greenslade's house and house lot? His widow married Thomas Mason in 1693; they continued to live in Salem, probably on Mason's property.The historian could find no deed, no transfer, no conveyance of John Greenslade's property to anyone. However, by 1697, Bertholomew Gedney had acquired John Greenslade's house and house lot. How did he get it? If not in deeds, where should I be looking to find out how the ownership of these properties changed hands? -- Helen Greenslit Graves

I am interested in obtaining a copy of Marilynne Roach's book signed by the author. Unfortunately, I live out in California and could not attend the book-signing yesterday. While I can order the book via booksellers, I would like a signed copy. Any suggestions on how to obtain one? -- Helen Greenslit Graves (direct descendant of Ann Greenslade Pudeator)

I heard it and I was pleased to hear her say Tituba was an Indian not a black or a mulatto. Gues it is because I hated the book "I tituba" so much.I felt it took history and twisted it to fit her political agenda. The pox and the wars did have quite a bit to do with the callings out but it was just a small factor. But it was a nice interview. Just my humble opinion.Pamela ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margo Burns" <margo@ogram.org> To: <SALEM-WITCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 11:10 AM Subject: [SALEM-WITCH-L] NPR Weekend Edition Sunday > Did anyone catch Mary Beth Norton on NPR Weekend Edition Sunday this > morning? I only got a call from a friend when it was almost over. > According to info at the npr.org website, the audio for the program > will be available online after 1PM ET, 10AM PT. > > Cheers, > Margo > > > Margo Burns, List Owner of the Salem-Witch List at rootsweb.com > margo@ogram.org > > >

Sorry I didn't get this out earlier! This is a terrific book that is the result of twenty-six years of meticulous research by list-member Marilynne Roach, so I am *really* remiss -- but it's not too late to snap up a copy of her book! She details a whole host of historical details in which the witchcraft trials took place, including weather, arrival of news from abroad, and yes, details of the Indian war on the Eastward. Lecture/Book Signing The Salem Witch Trials Sunday, October 27, 2 p.m. Reservations by October 26 Members $10, nonmembers $13 Phillips Library Author Marilynne K. Roach, a recognized authority on the Salem witch trials, conducted much of the twenty years of research for her new book at the Phillips Library of the Peabody Essex Museum. She has written a day-by-day narrative of the trials as the citizens of Salem experienced the outbreak of hysteria, authenticating every fact with the discovery of previously unknown documents and newly found cases and court records. The Salem Witch Trials offers a revelatory and compelling view of events that have marked Salem for more than three hundred years. A book-signing reception follows the lecture. Margo Burns, List Owner of the Salem-Witch List at rootsweb.com margo@ogram.org

Did anyone catch Mary Beth Norton on NPR Weekend Edition Sunday this morning? I only got a call from a friend when it was almost over. According to info at the npr.org website, the audio for the program will be available online after 1PM ET, 10AM PT. Cheers, Margo Margo Burns, List Owner of the Salem-Witch List at rootsweb.com margo@ogram.org

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Hi Maro, Wish I had known about this. I don't have a tv or I'd catch it on Cspan. Such is life. If you hear of anyone selling copies either a cassette, disc or vcr let me know. Thanks. Pamela ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margo Burns" <margo@ogram.org> To: <SALEM-WITCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 8:34 PM Subject: [SALEM-WITCH-L] Mary Beth Norton lecture on TV > Greetings! > > Last Friday I braved the crowds in Salem for "Haunted Happenings" and > attended Mary Beth Norton's lecture “Myth and Reality of Salem > Witchcraft” at the Salem Atheneum, based on her new book "In the > Devil's Snare." She began by outlining the standard story of Salem as > most people know it (a group of teenage girls practicing > fortune-telling under the tutelage of Tituba, the Black or mulato slave > of Rev. Parris, etc...), and point by point, explain what her research > showed were errors and omissions. It was really terrific! > > Wish you could have been there? Sorry you missed it? I have learned > that her presentation of that same lecture was taped in Boston at the > Mass. Historical Society on Oct. 16th and should be aired on CSPAN2, > BookTV this coming Sat 11 PM Eastern time and Sunday 8 PM Eastern time! > > Cheers, > Margo > > Margo Burns, List Owner of the Salem-Witch List at rootsweb.com > margo@ogram.org > > >

Greetings! Last Friday I braved the crowds in Salem for "Haunted Happenings" and attended Mary Beth Norton's lecture “Myth and Reality of Salem Witchcraft” at the Salem Atheneum, based on her new book "In the Devil's Snare." She began by outlining the standard story of Salem as most people know it (a group of teenage girls practicing fortune-telling under the tutelage of Tituba, the Black or mulato slave of Rev. Parris, etc...), and point by point, explain what her research showed were errors and omissions. It was really terrific! Wish you could have been there? Sorry you missed it? I have learned that her presentation of that same lecture was taped in Boston at the Mass. Historical Society on Oct. 16th and should be aired on CSPAN2, BookTV this coming Sat 11 PM Eastern time and Sunday 8 PM Eastern time! Cheers, Margo Margo Burns, List Owner of the Salem-Witch List at rootsweb.com margo@ogram.org