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Martha Corey

AKA: Martha Cory
Date of death:22. 09. 1692
Era:1600s
State:Massachusetts
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Biography

Martha Corey was imprisoned on a witchcraft accusation during the Salem prosecutions in Massachusetts in 1692. Martha Corey was held in Boston jail; the records identify her separately from her husband, Giles Corey. Martha Corey was executed on September 22, 1692.

Martha Corey was imprisoned on a witchcraft accusation during the Salem prosecutions in Massachusetts in 1692. Martha Corey was held in Boston jail; the records identify her separately from her husband, Giles Corey. Martha Corey was executed on September 22, 1692.

Case

Charges: Witchcraft (colonial allegation)
Sentence: Executed on September 22, 1692.