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    1. [SALEM-WITCH-L] Researching our great-grandmother
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    3. Hi, I have a great-grandmother who died in Cambridge Prison in September of 1692. She was put there on a charge of Mischief. This info comes from previous histories of the area, and I think from others who've come before doing genealogical research, but I have not been able to find an official record of this. It is assumed that she was put there because of the Witchcraft hysteria, but other than the reference to Mischief I can find no info that confirms that. First, does anyone knwo what a charge of Mischief means. Second, does anyone have any suggestions for where I might look to find official records, arrest, charges, court appearance, etc. Her name was Rebecca (Addington) Chamberlain, although there is some question as to whether that was her maiden name. Thanks George Lewis

    10/31/2002 11:35:14