Hi Roni I have two database's showing Andover residents and those involved in the Salem incident. There are several Abbotts and Toothaker's listed but doesn't show a connection of the two families. I have the following info on Dr. Roger Toothaker. I am descended from Martha (Allen) Carrier. ************************************* On May 18th 1692, the conspiracy of accusers in Salem Village filed a complaint against Dr. Roger Toothaker. They charged him with afflicting, among others, Elizabeth Hubbard, servant of his rival, Dr. William Griggs of Salem Village. Dr. Toothaker was arrested and sent to Boston Prison. On May 28th the Salem Village conspiracy filed a complaint against his wife,Mary (Allen) Toothaker, his young daughter Margaret Toothaker, and his sister-in-law, Martha (Allen) Carrier of Andover. On May 31st they were arrested and imprisoned in Salem. On July 23d 1692, Mary's daughter Martha (Toothaker) Emerson was accused and arrested. Mary Toothaker now a widow made a confession before the Magistrates at Salem. Mary confessed to having made a covenant with the Devil in the past May for protection from the Indians. About a week later, on August 1st 1692, the Indians attacked Billerica and at least six persons were slain. The Indians returned a few days later and burned down the deserted Toothaker farm. On August 5th 1692, Mary's sister Martha (Allen) Carrier was condemned by the Court of Oyer and Terminer, and on August 19th she was hanged at Salem. On February 1st 1693, at the Superior Court of Judicature at Charlestown for Middlesex County, Mary Toothaker was found not guilty in a trial by jury. Her daughter Margaret was also released. In 1695 the Indians raided Billerica. They killed widow Mary (Allen) Toothaker and carried off Margaret,now 12,who was never heard of again.92 Roni McFadden wrote: > Hello, > I'm new to the list, as well to the history of the trials, etc. I've > discovered the name Toothaker in my line from Andover. I descend from > the Abbotts of Andover, and in tracing that line, I find Toothaker > married into them. Can anyone enlighten me on this family? All I know > is that Dr. Roger Toothaker was accused and died in prison. Any other > descendants out there? > Roni McFadden -- Neal F. Carrier Holland Patent, NY WAGS #776 Listowner CARRIER-L Mail List Rootsweb.com Contributor