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Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor

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Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor

Convicted of Witchcraft, Salem 1692


Who was Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor?

In 1692, Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor was accused of witchcraft. Her husband John Proctor was also accused of witchcraft shortly after. Both were convicted and sentenced to die during the Salem Witch Trials. However, Elizabeth was pregnant and had her sentence postponed until after the baby was born. John was hanged on 19 AUG 1692. Elizabeth was eventually given a reprieve and was not executed. She would later remarry to Daniel Richards.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor

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Penn Jillette

Magician

8th great-grandnephew
via William Bassett

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Christopher Lloyd

Movie Actor

7th great-grandnephew
via William Bassett

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