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Bridget Bishop

AKA: Bridget Bushop; Bridget Oliver; Bridget Bishop alias Oliver
Date of death:10. 06. 1692
Era:1600s
State:Massachusetts
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Biography

Bridget Bishop was imprisoned on a witchcraft accusation during the Salem prosecutions in Massachusetts in 1692. Bridget Bishop, also recorded as Bridget Bushop alias Oliver, was committed to jail during the witchcraft proceedings. Bridget Bishop was executed on June 10, 1692.

Bridget Bishop was imprisoned on a witchcraft accusation during the Salem prosecutions in Massachusetts in 1692. Bridget Bishop, also recorded as Bridget Bushop alias Oliver, was committed to jail during the witchcraft proceedings. Bridget Bishop was executed on June 10, 1692.

Case

Charges: Witchcraft (colonial allegation)
Sentence: Executed on June 10, 1692.