Her family first moved to Salisbury, Massachusetts around 1639. Susannah (North) Martin Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692 Famous Kin | Family Tree | Surname Index Rebecca (Towne) Nurse Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692 Famous Kin | Family Tree | Surname Index Mary (Clement) Osgood Accused of Witchcraft, Salem 1692 Famous Kin | Family Tree | Surname Index Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor 0..00000.00.0. If they be dealing in the black art, you may know as well as I. I desire to lead my self according to the word of God. It's Goin' Down Movie Sing-Along. Susannah was living in Salisbury, Massachusetts in 1646 when she married widower, blacksmith George Martin, with whom she would have eight children. family Parents: John NORTH and Anna HODELL. During her preliminary examination that same day, she vigorously answered the charges against her. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Find A Grave 1,60525::0 . This supeny was served according to the tenor theareof upon the persons thearin mentioned belonging to our towne Namly upon John Pressy & his wife & John Kimball & his wife & the same read to them the 29th of this Instant June Anno: 1692: p me *Joseph Lankister sen'r Constable for Amsbury, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Susanna Martin's daughter Jane is the great-great-great-great grandmother of President Chester A. Arthur, William Richard Cutter, A.M. "Genealogical and Family History of Western New York", Vol. Wiggins and was wringing its neck inCapt. Do not you see how God evidently discovers you? "Let Goody Martin rest in peace, I never knew her harm a fly, And witch or not - God knows - not I? Her boldness infuriated the accusers, so that a great uproar was occasioned by the dreadful nature of the convulsions, but Susannah Martin was scornful and unmoved. nathaniel to make theire. Descendants of Susannah Martin's, Ethel Mae Hilton and grandchildren Douglas and Madrey Margaret Hilton were some members of their family interested in the history of their accused witch ancestor. Interesting. John Pressy testified that about twenty-four years previously, he had followed a light "about the bignes of a half bushell" and gave it "at Lest forty blows." She was subjected to further examination by the obviously biased judges. Abig: Williams saith it is Goody Martin she hath hurt me often. I look forward to the improvements of the collaborative process. Susannah was examined twice during the same day; at neither examination was any abnormality discovered, but at the first her breasts appeared to be full and at the secondslack. They are my ninth great grandparents and I'm also related to Rev Nicholas Noyes, his 9th great grand niece. Kimball, (Child) Kimball, Henry Kimball, Hester North, Abigail Ursula Severance (born Kimball), Ursula Kimball, Unknown Mary, Hepzibah Ga July 19 1692 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, Richard Cusack North, Joan North (born Bartram), John North, Martin North, Mary North, Hester North. And that day that his speach came to him againe w'ch was about [the end of] April Last as he was in bed shee did stand by his beds sid [and pincht] him. (#5603) FamousKin.com. In 1857 John Greenleaf Whittier wrote an early version of Mabel Martin called The Witchs Daughter. Massachusetts Clears 5 From Salem Witch Trials. The New York Times. Where do you see that death, Georgia? Descendants of Susannah Martin's, Ethel Mae Hilton and grandchildren Douglas and Madrey Margaret Hilton were the only members of their family interested in the history of their accused witch ancestor. My 9th great grandmother, Susannah North Martin, and two great aunts, Rebecca Towne Nurse and Mary Towne Estey, were hanged as witches in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. b. 1 Page 63 ), W'ch pceiving he set out agine & steered by the moone w'ch shone brite and was a gaine Lost and came bake againe to the same place. But she kept her sharp tongue even at the end of the examination: "Do you not see how God evidently discovers you?" In alitl farther going ther did appear a blak pupy somw't biger then the first but as blak as a cole to his apprehension which came against him w'th such violenc as its quik mosions did exceed his motions of his ax do w't he coold & it flew at his belly & away & then at his throt & over his shoulder on way & go off & up att it againe another way and with such quiknes speed & violenc did it asalt him as if it woold tear out his throt or his belly agood while he was without fear but at last I felt my hart to sayle & sink under it that I thought my lif was going out & I recovered my self & gave a start up & ran to the fenc & caling upon god & Naming the name Jesus Christ & then it in visibly away my meaning as it ceased about but this deponent mad it not known to any body for fritting his wif, The next morning Edmond Eliat (as he told abrod and in his owne house) sayd that he going toward the hous of said martin to Look his oxen went in to Light his pipe & the s'd martins wif Asked him whear kembal was (s'd Eliat s'd abed with [with] his wif for ought he knew) (sayd shee) they say he was frited Last night) with w't sayd Eliat she sayd with pupyes Eliat replyed that he heard nothing of it and Asked whear shee heard it and shee sayd about the Towne w'ch story s'd Eliat having told it was all the Towne over when this deponent came home at night for he had been all day alone in the woods at work at his frames, John kembale made oath to the truth of all that is written on both sides of this paper may the 16th 1692, before me *Robt Pike .0000000.0 . When asked why she laughed, she answered, "Well I may at such folly.". On Halloween in 2001, Susannah Martin and four other women from the Salem witch trials were officially exonerated by the State Of Massachusetts. He died on 6 OCT 1693 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Did you consent these should be hurt? : Martin: "I do not know." Known children: 1. Rachel also had a famous fourth great-grandson, Millard Fillmore, elected as president of the United States. The hurt of these persons. Spouse: George MARTIN. It may be wise to try to find the original court records to see how they were done. 3m. 264, "He [John Peaslee] married (first), March 1, 1705, Mary Martin, at the house of Thomas Barnard, "Where a meeting was held for the occasion." During the first 23 years of her marriage, Susannah's name appears twice in public records. Her hostess expressing surprise at finding such a clean guest, she replied that she scorned to have a draggled tail. He was the first Colby in America, and the Colby from whom most present day Colbys living in America originate. She showed herself to be a woman of more than ordinary talent and resolution.". This genealogy file comprises the descendants and ancestors of Anthony Colby (1605-1660) and his wife Susannah (1610-1689) and most related family branches. Susanna was examined twice during the same day; at neither examination was any abnormality discovered, but at the first her breasts appeared to be full and at the second slack. apperance at the Court of oyer and terminer holden at Salem 28:: of this instant.June: ensigne Joseph Knight . dated in Salem June 27th. : "I have no hand in witchcraft", replied Susannah. Amen, Amen. Accused as a witch, tried and executed atSalem, July 19, 1692. 150 for about a quarter mile, then go left on Rte. I dare not tell a lye if it would save my life. I dare not tell a lye if it would save my life. h Green Martin, (2J), Richard Martin, Samuel Martin, George Martin, John Martin, Christopher Martin, Esther Martin, Jane Martin, Abigail Circa 1620 - Olney, Buckinghamshire , England, July 19 1692 - Salem Village [present Danvers], Essex County, Massachusetts, Mary Wensley, Sarah Oldham, Hepzibah North, Sarah Oldham, Hepzibah North, Richard Martin, Samuel Martin, George Martin, Jr., John Martin, Esther Jameson, Jane Hadley, Abigail Hadlock, William Martin, Martyn, George Martin, John Martin, Esther Martin, Jane Hadley (born Martin), # Abigail Hadlock (born Martin), William Martin, Samuel Martin, Sep 30 1621 - Olney, Milton Keynes Borough, Buckinghamshire, England, July 19 1692 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Between 1620 and 1622 - Olney, Buckinghamshire , England, Mary Wensley, Sarah Oldham, Hepzibah North. Susanna NORTH's parents: Richard NORTH (c. 1595-1667) and Ursula (c. 1600-1670) Family of George MARTIN and Susanna NORTH Husband: George MARTIN George MARTIN Wife: Susanna NORTH Child 1: Hannah MARTIN Child 2: Richard MARTIN Child 3: George MARTIN Child 4: John MARTIN Child 5: Esther MARTIN Child 6: Jane MARTIN Child 7: Abigail MARTIN John Indian said he hath not seen her Mercy Lewes pointed to her & fell into a little fit. John pressy aforsayd made oathe to the truth of what is written in these too sides of the paper the eleventh day of may Anno: Dom: 1692. before me *Robt Pike Asist, Jurat in Curia ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. [15], In that cold, dark, and damp place, the stench of unwashed bodies, chamber pots, rotting food, vomit, and dead vermin would have made conditions almost unimaginable. John Indian said he never saw her Mercy Lewes pointed at her & fell into a fit. [8] References[ change | change source] "Susannah Martin: Accused Witch from Salisbury". Descendants - Mal and Ben: Finally Ever After. John Kimball, a former neighbor, dredged up an old story dating back to her first trial, 23 years earlier. Genealogy chart showing how Chester Arthur (21st U.S. President) is the 5th Great-grandson to Susannah (North) Martin (Executed for Witchcraft, Salem 1692) via their common ancestor of Susannah (North) Martin. When she was asked what ailed the girls, Susanna said: "I do not desire to spend my judgm't upon it." "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. In 1671, George, Susannah, and her sister. She survived and won her release. [Edited to add]: I now see the death also in the VRs p. 585, but there's also no mention of the 1663 birth recording. William was acquitted of witchcraft slander, although "the Court did not agree." Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. ( Essex County Archives, Vol. Other replies show that she was aware of the seriousness of her situation and that she denied guilt fervently. Susanna pled not guilty at her trial, but was convicted and hanged at Gallows Hill on 19 July 1692, with four others tried at the same time. SUSANNAH NORTH, daughter of Richard and Joan[ne] (Bartram) North, baptized Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, 30 September 1621; executed by hanging on Gallows Hill, Salem MA, 19 July 1692, for allegedly committing acts of witchcraft. Any objections? Jurat in Curia by both (On reverse side of paper) Jno. (there is a little cutoff to make the turn easier, since 110 is at a very sharp angle to 150). U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Find A Grave 1,60525::0, Category:Nominated Profiles Category: Salem_Witch_Trials Category:Accused_Witches_of_New_England, destination-flag = Flags_of_Colonial_America.gif. Daughter of Richard North, of Salisbury and Joan North Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. Susannah married George Martin, Sr. on August 11, 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Susannah (North) Martin, Salem W. daughter Mary Wensley daughter Anne North daughter About Richard North, of Salisbury Richard North was born about 1590 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England. Born Susannah North in England in 1621, she moved with her family to Salisbury, MA when she was 18. Abig: Williams said it is Goody Martin, she hath hurt me often Others by fits were hindered from speaking. I cannot tell: He that appeared in sams::shape can appear in any ones shape. You said their Master -- who do you think is their Master? :: Let Goody Martin rest in peace, I never knew her harm a fly, :: And witch or not God knows not I. :: I know who swore her life away; :: And as God lives, I'd not condemn :: An Indian dog on word of them. Allowed no counsel, she was her own lawyer, and her answers are remarkable for independence and clearness. : Magistrate: "Do you think they are bewitched?" 1 Page 64 ), And as soon as shee went away this deponent caled to the peopl of the house and told them w't was don and that shee s'd martin was now gon out of the dore this deponent did also follow her, but the peopl did not see her (as they sayd) but without the dore there was abuket on the Left hand side: and there was a drop of blod in the bucket & too more upon the snow: for there was alitle flight of snow: and ther wear the print of her 2: feett about afoot without the threshall but no more footting did appear, 2. he farther deposeth that somtime after this as he suposeth about 3 weeks after the said martin desired this deponent to come and husk corne at her house the next Lords day night say that if I did not com it wear better that I did but this deponent did not go: being then Living with W'm Osgood of the s'd Salsbury: and that night the s'd susana martin and another came out of the shop into the barne and on of them said hear he is and then came towards this deponent he having a quarter staf made a blow at them but the ruff of the barne prevented it: and they went away but this deponent followed them and as thay wear going to ward the window made another blow at them and struk them both down but away they went out at the shop window & this deponent saw no more of them and the Rumer went that the s'd martin had abroken head at that time but the deponent cannot speake to that upon his owne knowlig, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. What did you do? Historical records and family trees related to Susannah Martin. : Martin: "They may lie, for aught I know." Her family moved to Salisbury, Massachusetts, around 1639. )Those by Susannah North are: Richard, 29 June 1647 George, 21 Oct. 1648 John, 26 Jan. 1650/51 Esther, 7 Apr. 1 Page 74 ), Jurat in Curia (On reverse of paper) Sarah Viber against Susan: Martin ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. 1:144; Putnam's Mag. This is *highly* discouraged at WikiTree; see: Jillaine, if said volunteer needs any assistance please let me know. The Court upheld the accusation of witchcraft, but a higher court later dismissed the witchcraft charges. Music Video: Stronger. I cannot tell it may be the Devil bears me more malice than an other. He remembered how Susannah had insisted that he live up to his part of the bargain whereby he would pay cash or goods in return for land owned by her husband, George Martin. It's come to the attention of the PGM project that about 85% of this narrative is a copy/paste from at least one other web site. GEDCOM Source. Some cryed out there was the black man with her, & Goody Bibber who had not accused her before confirmed it: Abig: William upon trial could not come near her -- Nor Goody Bibber. 3m. Thank you x8 (one thanks for each generation of my line), Clyde. On Halloween in 2001, Susannah Martin and four other women from the Salem witch trials were officially exonerated by the State Of Massachusetts. Image:North-25-4.jpg|250px Doubtless the magistrates found this apparent indication that she had actually suckled even more satisfactory than an abnormal "witch's teat." George Martin-Susanna North, Marriage, Family, Genealogy, 11 August 1646, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Notes for George Martin and Susanna North 1621 Susan North, daughter of Richard North was baptized laste of September [1621] in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England. Susannah Martin of Amesbury was a widow standing by herself but quite capable of doing so. You said their Master -- Who do you think is their Master? It may be the Devil bears me more malice than an other. 2, pg 1004, MARTYN, George & 2/wf Susanna NORTH; 11 Aug 1646; Salisbury {Harmon Anc. Mother of Richard Martin; Samuel Martin, died young; George Martin Jr.; John Martin, of Amesbury; Esther Jameson and 3 others; Jane Hadley; Abigail Hadlock and William Martin less All charts include source citations for ancestors in the charts. George died in 1686, leaving Susannah an impoverished widow, widely disliked and with a history of flouting authority. Spouse: Mary WEED. The New York Times, November 2, 2001. 1 Page 66 ), Robt Pike As.st (On reverse side of paper) John Kimball of Amesbury. She died in 1644 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. If she had, indeed, been consciously fostering suspicion against her, it was something she must have soon come to regret. 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After this this deponent had divers strang appearances w'ch did fors him away with them into unknown places w'r he saw meettings and festings and dancing and many strange sights: and from Agust Last he was dom and coold not speake till this Last Aprill he also relates that ther did use to com to him a man that did present him abook to which he woold have him sett his hand with [pbar ] mise of any thing that he woold have & ther wear presented all delectable things psons and places Imaginabl but he refusing it woold usualy end with most dreadfull shapes noyses & screching that almost scared him out of his witts & this was the usaall manner of [pbar ]seeding w'th him: and on time the book was brought and a pen offerd him & to his aprehension ther was blod in the Ink horn but he never toucht the pen he farther say that thay never told him w't he shoold writt nor he coold not speak to Ask them w't he shoold writ he farther say in severall thair mery meetting he seen Susanas martin appearnc among them. On 30 April 1692, another warrant was issued for Susanna Martin's arrest for witchcraft, this time as part of the hysteria that had begun several months earlier at Salem Village. Susanna (North) Martin was executed for witchcraft in Salem. Along with her father, by 1641, she was an immigrant from Olney, Buckinghamshire, England to Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay. Her parents were Richard North, of Salisbury and Joan North. By the time of the infamous 1692 witchcraft trials in Salem, George Martin had died and Susannah was impoverished. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. On August 11, 1646 at Salisbury, Susannah married the widower George Martin, a blacksmith with whom she had eight children, including daughter Jane, the great-great-great-great grandmother of Chester A. Arthur.The farthest descendant recorded is Juliet Vaughn (11th generation) In . Nov 23, 2022 Updated Nov 23, 2022 Wrongly convicted witch Susannah Martin's marker at her property line at the dead end of North Martin Road in Amesbury. An honest, hardworking Christian woman accused of being a witch and executed at Salem, July 19, 1692. 1 Page 71 ), Jurat in Curia (On reverse side of paper) The Depotion of Sam: Parris &c ag'st. The PGM project has a volunteer who is willing to rewrite the narrative into original text, with appropriate inline citations; this profile however has a lot of profile managers (although none responded to my suggestion 6+ months ago for inline citations). If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. William was born and died on the same day, 11 Oct 1662. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. divers other Dayes and Times as well before as after certaine Detestable arts, called witchcrafts & Sorceries wickedly and feloniously hath used Practised & Exercised at and within the Townership of Salem in the County of Essex aforesaid in upon and ag't one Mary Wallcott of Salem Village Single woman, by which Said wicked arts the s'd. Susannah Martin (born North) was born on month day 1621, at birth place, to Richard North and Johane North (born Bartram). Part of her examination must be given to know her keen wit and readiness for repartee. If so, login to add it. T.I.A. An honest, hardworking, Christian woman. T.I.A. The North-Martin line is part of My Lineage from the Roots Up, vol. Bartlett's suit was upheld. 1. : Martin: "I have done nothing." Nor Mary Walcot. --; died prob. Joseph Knight testified that around 20 October 1686, Susanna had picked up a dog running at her side and changed it into a "Kegg or halfe feirkin". Need to investigate. Susanna (North) Martin (executed as a witch), did she have 2 sons named William? About Me. This was the result of hard . More seriously and still in1669, their son Richard was sentenced to be whipped for abusing his father, involving an axe. Image:North-25.gif|250px She married George Martin, a blacksmith, on August 11, 1646 at Salisbury, MassachusettsSource: #S0017 Vol. Susannah North Martin died on Proctor's Ledge because the court thought it found a witch's tit on her body. Dated Salem Aprile 30th 1692, (Reverse) according this warrant I have apprehended susanna Martin widdow of Amsbery and have brought or caused hir to be brought to the place appointed for his examination, [pbar ] me *Orlando Bagly: Constable of Amsbery, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Joseph Ring, aged 27, deposed that he had seen several "mery meettings" with "most dreadfull shapes noyses & scretching" and that among those present was Susanna Martin. 150 can be accessed from Interstate 495.