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Martha Carrier

Date of death:19. 08. 1692
Era:1600s
State:Massachusetts
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Biography

Martha Carrier was imprisoned on a witchcraft accusation during the Salem prosecutions in Massachusetts in 1692. Thomas Carrier later described the prison fees and food he provided during the imprisonment of Martha Carrier and four of their children. Martha Carrier was executed on August 19, 1692.

Martha Carrier was imprisoned on a witchcraft accusation during the Salem prosecutions in Massachusetts in 1692. Thomas Carrier later described the prison fees and food he provided during the imprisonment of Martha Carrier and four of their children. Martha Carrier was executed on August 19, 1692.

Case

Charges: Witchcraft (colonial allegation)
Sentence: Executed on August 19, 1692.