The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and DemonologyA full-scale compendium of fact, history and legend, from original sources, about witchcraft and demonology, covering demonic possession and exorcism. Illustrated. |
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Page 93
... hanged . Ellen Smith , whose Witches . ) mother had been hanged as a witch in 1574 , The third major trial at Chelmsford in was charged with bewitching a four - year . 1589 involved one man and nine women , old child . As the child died ...
... hanged . Ellen Smith , whose Witches . ) mother had been hanged as a witch in 1574 , The third major trial at Chelmsford in was charged with bewitching a four - year . 1589 involved one man and nine women , old child . As the child died ...
Page 164
... hanged for witchcraft charges of witchcraft decreased , however , in England , ranging as high as Robert charges of malicious damage increased . Steele's ridiculous estimate in Social Eng . The prevalence of witch trials varied ac- land ...
... hanged for witchcraft charges of witchcraft decreased , however , in England , ranging as high as Robert charges of malicious damage increased . Steele's ridiculous estimate in Social Eng . The prevalence of witch trials varied ac- land ...
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... Hanged June 10 How , Elizabeth Hanged July 19 Bradbury , Mary Convicted September 6 ; Jacobs , George Hanged August 19 Escaped Lacy , Mary Convicted September 6 ; Burroughs , Rev. George Hanged August Reprieved Martin , Susanna Hanged ...
... Hanged June 10 How , Elizabeth Hanged July 19 Bradbury , Mary Convicted September 6 ; Jacobs , George Hanged August 19 Escaped Lacy , Mary Convicted September 6 ; Burroughs , Rev. George Hanged August Reprieved Martin , Susanna Hanged ...
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