Leave a message for others who see this profile. An honest, hardworking Christian woman accused of being a witch and executed at Salem, July 19, 1692. Evil Like Me Movie Sing-Along. ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. 1 Page 64 ), That som years after that the s.d John pressy had givn his evidenc against the s'd susana martin shee the s'd martin came and took these deponents to do about it and reviled them with many foule words saying wee had took a fals oathe and sayd that we shoold never prosper [and that we shoold never prosper] for our so doing: [pbar ]ticulerly that we should never have but too cows: & that if we wear never so likly to have more yet we shoold never obtaine it, We do farther testify that from that time to this day we have never exeeded that nomber but somthing or other has prevented it tho never so likly (to obtaine it) tho thay had used all ordinary means for obtaining it by hiring cows of others that were not thayr owne this for twenty yeares space, John pressy made oathe to the truth of all that is above writtn at my house in salsbury the eleventh day of may Ano: Dom 1692 before me. --; died prob. George also sued Thomas Sargent "for saying that his son George Marttin was a bastard and that Richard Marttin was Goodwife Marttin's imp," (a witch's familiar.) Her hostess expressing surprise at finding such a clean guest, she replied that she scorned to have a draggled tail. :: 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. I've visited their home towns, hanging hill and hopefully their graves or at least areas near their graves. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. Ancestror of Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Sep 30 1621 - Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, July 19 1692 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Richard Kimball, Ursula Kimball (born Scott). Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Participant's documentary film Descendant. Head north on Rte. An honest, hardworking Christian woman accused of being a witch and executed at Salem, July 19, 1692. 1669, William Sargent, Jr. accused Susannah of witchcraft. then was. ": Martin: "I can't tell, it may be the Devil bears me more malice thanany other. Susannah was indicted - not directly because of her lack of respect for authority, but it can hardly have prejudiced the magistrates in her favor. She came to America with her father, stepmother, and at least one sister. The Martin family moved to Salisbury, Massachusetts around 1639. Susannah North Martin died on Proctor's Ledge because the court thought it found a witch's tit on her body. They are my ninth great grandparents and I'm also related to Rev Nicholas Noyes, his 9th great grand niece. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. I am a descendant. I desire to lead my life according to theword of God." 3m. Set It Off Movie Sing-Along. Do you not see God evidently discovering you? Dr. Cotton Mather, Pastor of Boston North Church. Susannah (North) Martin (1621 - 1692) was executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. History of Massachusetts. "What! Courtesy photo Matt Petry covers. Did you consent these should be hurt?" Half sister of Ursula North and Sarah North. It's Goin' Down Movie Sing-Along. She refused to express anythoughts on what may have ailed the girls but bluntly stated that shedidn't think they were bewitched. About oct: following coming from hampton in Salsbury pine plaine a company of horses with men & women upon them overtook this deponent & the aforesd Hardy being on of them came to this deponent as before & demanded his: 2s: of him and thretned to tear him in peeces to whom this depoant made no answer & so he & the rest went awa & Left this deponet. : Martin: "No, I do not think they are." For more extensive family lists and references, see My Lineage from the Roots Up, Vol. Susannah North was baptized in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England on September 30, 1621. At the same time, George Martin sued William Sargent, Jr. for slander for saying that "said Martyn's wife had a child at Capt. 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. Susanna (North) Martin was executed for witchcraft in Salem. Nor Mary Walcot. Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive. A martyr of superstition.". Occupation: Blacksmith; Served in King Phillips War 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 He is later discovered by Ben and the VKs, and he runs away frightened. [8] References[ change | change source] "Susannah Martin: Accused Witch from Salisbury". Lyric Video: Audrey's Christmas Rewind. Although George and Susannah were frequently involved with the Essex County Court as early as 1647, these more significant cases likely relate to later witchcraft persecution: A short and active woman, wearing a hood and scarf, plump and well developed in her figure, of remarkable personal neatness, Upham further describes her as speaking her mind freely with strength of expression and more wit than her neighbors.[12] The Reverend Dr. Cotton Mather, however, cursed her as one of the most impudent, scurrilous, wicked creatures of this world.[13]. Sarah Attkinson "testifieth thatt Some time in the Spring of the year about Eighteen years Since Susanna Martin came unto our house att Newbury from Amsbury in an Extraordinary dirty Season, w'n She came into our house I asked whether she came from Amsbury a fot She Sayd She did I asked how She could come in this time a foott and bid my children make way for her to come to the fire to dry her selfe She replyed She was as dry as I was and turn'd her Coats on Side, and I could nott pceive thatt the Soule of her Shows were wett I was startled att itt that she should come soe dry and told her thatt I should have been wett up to my knees if I Should have come So farr on foott she replyed thatt She scorn'd to have a drabled tayle.". When requested to provide her thoughts about them, she responded impertinently, "Why my thoughts are my own, when they are in, but when they are out, they are anothers." I'm looking for George and Susannah's parentage in England. Susannah denied the "afflicted" were bewitched, labeled them liars, and reaffirmed her own innocence and commitment to the "word of God. Susanna was not among those whose attainder was lifted. 3m. Susannah pleaded not guilty, but in the end she was found guilty and condemned to death. 1. 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. 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. artin, George Martin, John Martin, Of Amesbury, Christopher Martin, Jane Martin, Jane Martin, Abigail Martin, William Martin, William Mar Sep 30 1621 - Olney, Northamptonshire, England, Mary North, Martyn North, Hester North, Sarah North, John North, John North, Hepzibah North. 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. The fourth daughter and youngest child of Richard North and Joan Bartram, Susannah North was baptized on 30 September 1621 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England. : Magistrate: "Why, it is you, or your appearance! Sus: Sheldon also accused her of afflicting her. T.I.A. https://www.americanancestors.org/databases/torreys-new-england-mar http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?rank=1&new=1&MSAV=1&msT= http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/expedition-week/artic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8DMgUeQWg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmBT049__tQ, http://www.17thc.us/primarysources/records.php, https://archive.org/stream/cu31924025963772#page/n5/mode/2up, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susannah_Martin, Susannah Martin, Accused Witch from Salisbury, Birth of Susannah (North) Martin, Salem Witch Trials, Baptism of Susannah (North) Martin, Salem Witch Trials, "Susannah North", "Salem Witch Trial", "Accused Witch", "Susanna North", Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, George Martin, married 11 March 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, William Brown testified that his wife Elizabeth had been driven insane by Susanna some thirty years earlier. : As the witnesses went into fits when the accused appeared, the Magistrate asked: "Hath this woman hurt you?" and ag't the forme of the Statute in that case made and Provided. Married Joan BARTRAM. within a few days after this I this deponent coming from his Intended hous in the woods to Edmond Eliats house whear I dwelt about the [the] sun sett or presently after & ther did arise a litle blak cloud in the: n: w and a few Drops of Raine and the wind blew prity hard in going between the house of John wood & the meetting house the s'd deponent came by several stumps of trees by the way side he by Impuls he can give no reson of that made him tambl over the stumps on after another though tho he had his ax upon his shoulder w'ch put him in dang'r & made him resolved to avoyd the next but coold not And when he came alitl below the meetting house ther did appear alitle thing lik apupy of a darkish coler it shott betweene my Legs forward & bakward as on that wear [don raking] the hay and this deponent being free from all fear used all posibl indevers to cut it with his ax but coold not hurt it and as he was this Labering with his ax the pupy gave a litl Jump from him & seemed to go into the ground. Children of George Martin and Susannah North (Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay), Her Remarkable Neatness, "She scorned to have a drabbled tail. before the Juryors of Inquest this 29. of June: 1692, (On reverse of paper) Joseph Knight elizabeth clark S. Martin, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. If she had, indeed, been consciously fostering suspicion against her, it was something she must have soon come to regret. 4:29};https://www.americanancestors.org/databases/torreys-new-england-mar and they had eight children: Reverend Cotton Mather said about Susannah:: "This woman was one of the most impudent, scurrilous, wicked creatures of this world; and she did now throughout her whole trial discover herself to be such a one. Susannah Martin underwent the indignity of a physical examination on June 2 1692. Yet when she was asked what she had to say for herself, her chief plea was that she had led a most virtuous and holy life." What did you do? In the 19th century, poet John Greenleaf Whittier composed "The Witch's Daughter" about Martin. Can the kitschy witch on a broomstick motif be removed from this profile. through the Martin Family through Barnard Family through Plummer Family through Bennett to Bundy Family. William was acquitted of witchcraft slander, although "the Court did not agree." Samuel, born 29 7m [September] 1667. 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. She stated bluntly that she did not think the girls were bewitched. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Copying_Text, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Copying_from_Wikipedia, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem, Massachusetts. The examinations were intended to discover whether the accused had any physical abnormalities, especially anything that could be used to suckle a familiar or even the devil himself. George was one of the largest landowners in Amesbury. dated in Salem June 27th. Though Susannah brought five further appeals, each was decided against her. Traditional Dress Put your face in a costume from Susanna's homelands. Mary Wallcott Sworne in Court June 2d. MUSIC. I do not know but they can if they will or else if you please. He has Ancestral File Number 9CQQ-W1. 0 .. . Corwin ] Assists ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. 1 Page 71 ), mark Eliz: Hubbards (On reverse side of paper) Eliz. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to be whipped ten stripes at Hampton Meeting House on 14 October 1669. 1 Page 59 ), As soon as she came into the meeting-house many fell into fits. The franchise takes place in a world that serves as a continuation of the Disney animated classic films.Starring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart, each film chronicles the lives of the . Rachel also had a famous fourth great-grandson, Millard Fillmore, elected as president of the United States. Mary Pressy testifieth to all the above Except Susanna her threatning of the not raising above two Cowes. For further discussion on George's parents, please see his profile, where his parents are shown to be unproven according to Anderson's Great Migration Directory. Pg. The hurt of these persons. Actually, Ezekiel Worthen married Hannah Martin in 1661, thirty-one years before Susannahs trial and execution. To the Sheriff of Essex or deputy or Constables of Newbury Salsbury & Amesbury Greeting --, also warn those persons that wth. The marker lies nearby. I do not desire to spend my judgment upon it, My thoughts are mine own when they are in, but when they are out they are an others. 1 Feb. 11 Dec. 1662 William, prob. Descendants - Mal and Ben: Finally Ever After. 1 Page 73 ), Jurat in Curia John Atkinson ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. She has Ancestral File Number 8JDH-0N. Can anyone direct me to the memorial plaque that stand on the site where here house was long ago? Children were: Hannah MARTIN. The Court upheld the accusation of witchcraft, but a higher court later dismissed the witchcraft charges. ""No, not a bit for that." N > North | M > Martin > Susannah (North) Martin, Categories: Nominated Profiles | Amesbury, Massachusetts | Salem Witch Trials | Accused Witches of New England | Executed | Death by Hanging | United States, Death by Hanging | Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem, Massachusetts | Puritan Great Migration | Notables, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. She had several descendants in high places: her fifth great-grandson, Chester A. Arthur, served as the 21st U.S. president, and her eighth great-grandson served as the 46th vice president Dick . She died in 1644 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Click on the names below to see their relationship charts. Asist, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. 1653 Jane, 2 Nov. 1656 Abigail, 10 Sep. 1659 William, b. Mercy Lewes cryed out she hath hurt me a great many times, & pulls me down. I have a great number of leads but cannot positively confirm them. 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. Susannah Martin (born North) was born on month day 1621, at birth place, to Richard North and Johane North (born Bartram). Her neighbors were practically standing in line to offer testimony against her: Susanna Martin was subjected to the indignity of a physical examination on 2 June 1692. "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. Susannah (North) Martin, Salem Witch Trials was born before September 30, 1621 in Olney, Buckinghamshire , England (United Kingdom) and was baptized on September 30, 1621 in Olney, Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom. What's My Name Movie Sing-Along. and if that's not sufficient, I'm sure the Salem Witch museum (email: [email address removed] would be able to provide further directions. When asked why she laughed, she answered, "Well I may at such folly.". 1 Page 68 ), The next day shee being Let out & went away w'th the other catle (well & Lusty as far as wee coold desern) but came home at evening very ill having [Atter] under her eyes as bigg as wallnutts & dyed the same night, sworne at Salsbury the 20th day of may Ano 1692, Left John Allin made oathe to the truth of all that is above written Jun the 7th 1692, Jurat in Curia (On reverse side of paper) Jno. Martin Street where the marker sits, it's likely that a friendly neighbor will come out to greet you. Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. : Then Martin laughed again. will be on your left after roughly 1/3-1/2 mile. This page has been accessed 25,992 times. : Magistrate: "Well tell us your thoughts about them": Martin: "My thoughts are my own when they are in; but when they are out they are another's." Directed by Margaret Brown, the film premiered in the U.S. I desire to lead my life according to the word of God, If I were such a person I would tell you the Truth. 1894". pars[nbar ][abar ]ll. 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. Born Susannah North in England in 1621, she moved with her family to Salisbury, MA when she was 18. [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. : Magistrate: "How comes your appearance to hurt these?" Jurat in Curia by both (On reverse side of paper) Jno. The family tree for Susannah (North) Martin should not be considered exhaustive or authoritative. 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". 1 Page 62 ). The neatness that was imperative to her, instead of being understood as an approach to Godliness, was brought up against her as proving an intimacy with the Evil One. June 92 by vertue of this Supeny. Spouse: Mary WEED. What is the reason these cannot come near you? She survived and won her release. . It can also be found and may be easier to read at this link: http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/texts/tei/BoySal2R?div_id=n92, The Salem witchcraft papers, Volume 2 : verbatim transcipts of the legal documents of the Salem witchcraft outbreak of 1692 / edited and with an introduction and index by Paul Boyer and Stephen Nissenbaum / revised, corrected, and augmented by Benjamin C. Ray and Tara S. Wood, Susannah Martin Executed July 19, 1692 (See also: George Burroughs -- Complaint; Bridget Bishop -- Physical Examination; Sarah Good -- Death Warrant. was warned before by me, This or these supenys weare observed & served upon the severall persons therein mentioned according to ye tenour thereof namly upon Mr John Allin: & Barnard Peach & Joseph Ring & william Browne & Jarviss Ring & Mary the wife of Nathaniell Whitiher: & the same read to them the twenty ninth of this Instant June Ann[obar ]: 1692, p me *Joseph Eaton Constable for sallisbury. This genealogy file comprises the descendants and ancestors of Anthony Colby (1605-1660) and his wife Susannah (1610-1689) and most related family branches. 1 Page 66 ), Robt Pike As.st (On reverse side of paper) John Kimball of Amesbury. John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin issued a warrant for Susannah's arrest. A memorial service for the group of five was held in Salem on 9 June 2002. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~colby/colbyfam/b8 Hannah (MARTIN) was born in 1624 in England. In 1647 or 48 she was fined 20 shillings for an unnamed offense and in 1667 her husband George objected to her seat placement in the meeting house. I cannot tell. Accessed February 29, 2020. 110 -- Haverhill Rd. The boulder which marked their homestead has been moved to make room for a highway, and it can be found on the map where the highway crosses Martin Road. Ancestral pedigree chart of Susannah (North) Martin. I look forward to the improvements of the collaborative process. In 1857, the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, who was a direct descendant of Susannah Martin, honored Susannah in a poem titled The Witch's Daughter: "Let Goody Martin rest in peace, I never knew her harm a fly, And witch or not - God knows - not I? Really nice work. Image:North-25-7.jpg|250px Abigail Williamssaid, "It is Goody Martin, she hath hurt me often!" She passed away on 1692 in Hung Witch. 1:22, 4:12; Essex Hist. When she was asked what ailed the girls, Susanna said: "I do not desire to spend my judgm't upon it." (there is a little cutoff to make the turn easier, since 110 is at a very sharp angle to 150). Includes citations for all sources. 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." 1 Page 73 ), Jurat in Curia Sarah Atkinson ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Joseph knight ownid this his tistimony to be the truth: on his oath. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Tradition and speculation offers at least two alternatives. I have spake nothing else, I would do them any good. 1894", In the 19th century, poet John Greenleaf Whittier composed "The Witch's Daughter" about Martin.
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