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. Hello, I am also a descendant, from John. She will be missed! ", Samuel Parris, Nathaniel Ingersoll, and Thomas Putnam further deposed and witnessed against Susannah, and at the end of the day, the judges sent her to Boston Prison. Nor Mary Walcot. 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. Along with others accused, she was stripped naked and her body searched for the incriminating witchs teat. This court-appointed deputation found her body free of abnormal excrescences, but observed her breasts "In the morning search appeared to us very full, the nipples fresh and starting, now at this searching all lank and pendant," implying she had fed her familiar[17] between searches. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Susannah's descendants also include Burl Ives and Mickey Rourke Lucille Ball's ancestor Rachel Vinson spent months in the Ipswich jail, cold, sick and weak, after her arrest for witchcraft. Looks like she died and h remarried. I do not think that you have such affections for these whom just now you insinuated had the Devil for their Master. To the Sheriff of Essex or deputy or Constables of Newbury Salsbury & Amesbury Greeting --, also warn those persons that wth. By the time of the infamous 1692 witchcraft trials in Salem, George Martin had died and Susannah was impoverished. through the Martin Family through Barnard Family through Plummer Family through Bennett to Bundy Family. 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. A preliminary examination following her arrrest on 1 May was noteworthy for the vigor of her answers and for the lack of respect she showed for the presiding magistrates. : Martin: "I do not know." George died in 1686, leaving Susannah an impoverished widow, widely disliked and with a history of flouting authority. (there is a little cutoff to make the turn easier, since 110 is at a very sharp angle to 150). asked the Magistrate. Family relationship of Chester Arthur and Susannah (North) Martin via 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. A Multitude of Salem Witch Trials Descendants 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. Salem Witchcraft Family Trees and Famous Kin I know who swore her life away; and as God lives, I'd not condemn an Indian dog on word of them.". the said second day of may in the forth year aforesaid and at Divers other dayes and times as well before as after was and is Tortured: Afflicted Pined wasted and Torminted as also for Sundrey other acts of witchcraft by said Suzanah Martin Committed and done before and since that time ag't the Peace of our Sovereigne Lord. On June 26, 1692 her trial began. This genealogy file comprises the descendants and ancestors of Anthony Colby (1605-1660) and his wife Susannah (1610-1689) and most related family branches. : Magistrate: "What have you done towards the hurt of these?" Can the kitschy witch on a broomstick motif be removed from this profile. Discover Even More Family Members Parents Richard North 1597-1667 Ursula 1597-1669 Spouse(s) George Martin 1620-1683 Children Jane Martin 1656-1684 John Martin 1650-1693 Jonathan Martin Richard Martin 1650-1727 William Martin 1662-1733 Hannah Martin 1643-1730 George Martin 1648-1734 Esther Martin 1653-1695 Abigail Martin 1659-1716 William Martin 1662-1662 William Martin 1663-1726 Samuel Martin 1667-1683 Benjamin Martin 1704-Unknown. The family tree for Susannah (North) Martin should not be considered exhaustive or authoritative. I cannot tell it may be the Devil bears me more malice than an other. 1 Page 62 ), Robt Pike ast. George and Susannah are my 8 great grandparents. : Mercy Lewes cried out, "She hath hurt me a great many times, and plucks me down". Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Sep 30 1621 - Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, July 19 1692 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Some Descendants of "Salem Witch" Susannah Martin 1. Murder In Salem - Susanna Martin Hanged as a Witch 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. Allen ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. The Jurors for our Sovereigne Lord & Lady the King and Queen: prsents That Susanah Martin of Amsbury in the County of Essex widdow the Second day of may in the forth Year of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lord & Lady william and Mary by the Grace of God of England Scottland France & Ireland King and Queen Defenders of the faith &c: and divers other Dayes & times as well before as after. They are my ninth great grandparents and I'm also related to Rev Nicholas Noyes, his 9th great grand niece. Where do you see that death, Georgia? 58; Essex Ant. The Martin family moved to Salisbury, Massachusetts around 1639. I desire to lead my life according to theword of God." A martyr of superstition."[25]. This is *highly* discouraged at WikiTree; see: Jillaine, if said volunteer needs any assistance please let me know. 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. In October, 1669 George Martin was sued by Christopher Bartlett because Susannah had called him a liar and a thief. : Martin: "I have done nothing." It may be wise to try to find the original court records to see how they were done. I do not know but they can if they will, or else if you please, I will come to them. I know who swore her life away; And as God lives, I'd not condemn An Indian dog on word of them." 1 Page 66 ), Robt Pike As.st (On reverse side of paper) John Kimball of Amesbury. Mr. Merrill, in his History of Amesbury described Susannah differently: : "The idea of snatching this hardworking, honest woman from her home to be tried for her life by those who never knew her, and witnesses who were prejudiced against her.is almost too much for belief. I am a few States away but would like to visit and show respect. Person:Susannah North (1) - Genealogy - WeRelate 1 Page 70 ), That several years ago susanna martin the then wif of Georg martin being brought to Court for a wich the said Downer having som words with her (she at that time attending mrs. Light at Salsbury) This deponent among other things told her be leeved that shee was a wich by w't was s'd or wittnesd against her at w'ch shee seeming not well afected s'd that a or some shee devel woold fech him away shortly at w'ch this deponent was not much moved: but at night as he lay in his bed in his owne house alone ther came at his window the liknes of a catt and by and by com up to his bed took fast hold of his throt and Lay hard upon him a Consderibl while and was lik to throtl him at Length he minded w't susana martin thretned him with the day be fore he strove w't he coold and sayd avoyd thou shee divell in the name of the father & the son & the holy Ghost & then itt Lett him go & slumpt down upon the flower and went out at window againe, he farther sayth that the next morning befor ever he [he] had sayd any thing of it som of that family asked him about it (as from her owne), Sworne by Robt Downer . In 1671, George, Susannah, and her sister. More seriously and still in1669, their son Richard was sentenced to be whipped for abusing his father, involving an axe. Ancestor charts showing the family relationships of Susannah (North) Martin (c1622-1692) to other famous people. She will be missed! 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. James freeze or at any other time heard Susanna Martin Threaten relating to John Allens Oxen or any other thing whatsoever & make return as above, 28. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Find A Grave 1,60525::0 . Traditional Dress Put your face in a costume from Susanna's homelands. Susannah Martin underwent the indignity of a physical examination on June 2 1692. Witch's breed: The Peirce-Nichols family of Salem. "Let Goody Martin rest in peace, I never knew her harm a fly, And witch or not - God knows - not I? Do you beleive these afflicted persons do not say true? 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. 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. In 1654, the area separated from Salisbury and became Amesbury, Massachusetts. The family tree for Susannah (North) Martin is still in progress. SUSANNA NORTH MARTIN Birth: c. Sep. 30, 1621 Olney, Buckinghamshire, England Death: Jul. Find out more at the Global Family Reunion project. 3m. It was positively given as evidence against her that she made her way to a neighbor's house in dirty weather and arrived neat and dry. Greene, David L. "Salem Witches III: Susanna Martin,", Greene, David L. "George Martin Of Ipswich,", Pulsifer, S. F. N. (1967). The marker lies nearby. Ann Putman threw her Glove in a fit at her. (I list first the only known child of George Martin and Hannah (unknown):Hannah, b. Memorial ID When she was asked what ailed the girls, Susanna said: "I do not desire to spend my judgm't upon it." 110 -- Haverhill Rd. By 1860 they had emigrated to the USA and were living in Ohio. On June 26, 1692 her trial began. View Site Hubburd against Susannah Martin ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. : "What did you do? Accused as a witch, tried and executed at Salem, July 19, 1692. Pressy of Salsbury Con. b. You said their Master -- Who do you think is their Master? Re: CHILDREN of Susanna (North - Genealogy.com and Lady William & Mary King & Queen of England there Crowne and Dignity. Susannah North Martin (1621-1692) - Find a Grave Memorial 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". In 1711, the General Court granted compensation to many of the victims or their heirs, but Susanna's children made no application to the authorities and they received nothing. Documentary Competition at . You have been a long time coming to day said Mercy Lewes, you can come fast enough in the night, And then said Mercy, & all the afflicted beside almost were afflicted. 1 Feb. Lone Tree Hill, a famous historical site, bore a tablet on its westerly side marking the site of George and Susannah's home. : Magistrate: "Who do you think is their master? Part of I-495 named for Amesbury woman executed during Witch Trials Susannah Martin House Marker | Salem Witch Museum Descendants is an American media franchise centered on a series of Disney Channel musical fantasy films directed by Kenny Ortega and created by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott.. Dr. Cotton Mather, Pastor of Boston North Church. 1. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to be whipped ten stripes at Hampton Meeting House on 14 October 1669. 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. [23] The second popular alternative is that the families removed the bodies at night and buried them in secret locations. : Martin: "How do I know?" Login to find your connection. The fourth daughter and youngest child of Richard North and Joan Bartram, Susannah North was baptized on 30 September 1621 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England. Menu. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. This great profile could benefit from some inline citations. Her persecution and tragedy brings tears. List of Descendants characters - Wikipedia 150 can be accessed from Interstate 495. A Martyr of Superstition. mrs mary Allin & moses pike June 30 1692, (On reverse side of paper) Rob't. Have you taken a DNA test? Image:North-25-6.jpg|250px It was published in the Era and consisted of what was later to be Parts II-V of MabelMartin. I know the city of Salem has embraced this garbage for tourism, but can't we hold ourselves to a higher standard? 1643/4. 145, 268, "She had been successfully defended against earlier accusations of witchcraft in 1660 and 1669 by her husband, but his death [in 1686] made her vulnerable to renewed accusations in 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." The children and grandchildren of Salem witch Susannah North Known children: 1. 1912. In 1669 Susannah was required to post 100 bond to appear in court ona charge of witchcraft, a capital offense. 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. : Martin: "No, never in my life." Randal -- I am also a descendant, used to live in eastern Massachusetts, and have a long relationship with Salem, Danvers, and nearby towns like Amesbury, which is where Susannah and George Martin lived. On Halloween in 2001, Susannah Martin and four other women from the Salem witch trials were officially exonerated by the State Of Massachusetts. She was born to Richard North and Joan Bartram North and baptized in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England on September 30, 1621. Richard's mother was Susannah North Martin, falsely accused of witchcraft in 1692. 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? 11 Dec. 1662 William, prob. 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 North was baptized at Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, September 30, 1621. Geni requires JavaScript! 1 Page 69 ), Elizabeth Clark ownid this har testimo to be the truth: on the oath which she had taken be fore: the Jury for Inquest: this 29. of June 1692, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. George MARTIN and Susanna NORTH were married on 11 MAR 1646 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. If I were such. Susannah was not among those whose attainder was lifted. She came to Massachusetts with her father around 1640. The inscription on the marker reads: "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. Perhaps he felt it was below her station. All charts include source citations for ancestors in the charts. Her hostess expressing surprise at finding such a clean guest, she replied that she scorned to have a draggled tail. 1663. I do not think you have such affections for them, whom just now you insinuated had the Devill for their Master. Clarke said soe it was: & then passing from hir we found our horses & brought them to a small Causwaye but Could not git them over but there being a small Knowle of land here: our horsses ran round about it the greatist parte of that daye we oftn bringing them up to the Causwaye but then they turned to that knowle & Ra[nbar ] about it the same waye but at length there Came a young man with a yoak of oxen to goe over the Causwaye who with some difficaultie got them over for altho the Causwaye was very good yet one of the oxen hung back as though he were frighted but at length were forct over & then we got over our horses. 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." Susannah North was born in 1621 in England to Richard North and Joan (Bartram) North. [19], "The court met again on Wednesday, the 29th of June; and, after trial, sentenced to death Sarah Good, Sarah Wildes, Elizabeth How, Susannah Martin, and Rebecca Nurse, who were on executed on the 19th of July."[20][21]. This update revises the version with excessive copy and pastes. Richard North (c.1595 - 1667) - Genealogy [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. 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. certaine Detestable Arts called witchcrafts and Sorceries wickedly: and felloniously hath used Practised & Exercised at and within the Towneship of Salem in the County of Essex aforesd: in and upon and ag't: one Marcy Lewis: of Salem Villiage Singlewoman by which said wicked arts the: Said Marcy Lewis. 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. An honest, hardworking Christian woman accused of being a witch and executed at Salem, July 19, 1692. Susannah North Martin died on Proctor's Ledge because the court thought it found a witch's tit on her body. Do not you see how God evidently discovers you? Here is a description of the location of the memorial: I'm also a descendant of Susannah--she's my 11th great grandmother. ": Martin: "I cannot help it. Severall of the afflicted cryed out they saw her upon the Beam. Children of George Martin and Susannah North (Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay), Her Remarkable Neatness, "She scorned to have a drabbled tail. Susannah Martin of Amesbury was a widow standing by herself but quite capable of doing so. ut the life, and ultimately death, of Susannah North Martin and the kidnapping, immigration, and injustice served to William Durkee elsewhere under the Gen Tales banner. Reverend John Hale, minister of Beverly Church, stated that Susanna was one of those who "had been suspected by their Neighbours several years, because after quarrelling with their Neighbours, evils had befallen those Neighbours". Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive. It centers on the adventures of the children of several classic Disney villains, but perhaps most prominently Mal, the daughter of Sleeping Beauty baddie Maleficent.. : Martin: "No, I do not think they are." Descendants (franchise) - Wikipedia ", Hannah Wathen (born Martin), Richard James Martin, Samuel Martin, George Martin, John Martin, Christopher Martin, Esther Martin, Richard North, Johane Joan North (born Bartram). Mary Jones, engaged in lengthy litigation over the estate of their father, Richard North, and, by 1674, their inheritance was lost when the court found against them. In Descendants 3, he decided to become Audrey's sidekick, however Audrey locks him in a closet at her cottage. John Martin, of Amesbury (1650 - 1693) - Genealogy It's Goin' Down Movie Sing-Along. For more extensive family lists and references, see My Lineage from the Roots Up, Vol. 1:144; Putnam's Mag. Part of her examination must be given to know her keen wit and readiness for repartee. Martin Street where the marker sits, it's likely that a friendly neighbor will come out to greet you. He is later discovered by Ben and the VKs, and he runs away frightened. . George MARTIN and Hannah (MARTIN) were married in 1642 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. In 1857 John Greenleaf Whittier wrote an early version of Mabel Martin called The Witchs Daughter. Yet when she was asked, what she had to say for her self? She was the daughter of Richard and Joan [or Johane] (Bartram) North. 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. "Here stood the house of Susannah Martin. I look forward to the improvements of the collaborative process. 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. : As the witnesses went into fits when the accused appeared, the Magistrate asked: "Hath this woman hurt you?" 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. and ag't the forme of the Statute in that case made and Provided. He has Ancestral File Number 9CQQ-W1. JONES GATHERING PLACE - Blog Susanna was baptized in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England September 30, 1621. will be on your left after roughly 1/3-1/2 mile. I just wanted to add that once you get to the cul-de-sac of No. David L. Greene, Ph.D. "Salem Witches III: Susanna Martin," The American Genealogist, Vol 58, #4; October 1982. [10] The folk band Touchstone recorded the song "Susanna Martin" for their 1982 album, The New Land on the Green Linnet label. Cotton Mather commented that Susanna "was one of the most Impudent, Scurrilous, wicked creatures in the world; and she did now throughout her whole Trial discover herself to be such an one. 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. She came to America with her father, stepmother, and at least one sister. ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Asist, ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin issued a warrant for Susannah's arrest. Descendants is a musical fantasy television film series which began in 2015 on the Disney Channel. Eliz: Hubbard said she hath not been hurt by her. 1 Page 73 ), Jurat in Curia Sarah Atkinson ( Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. Salem Susanna(h) Martin (ne North) (baptized September 30, 1621 died July 19, 1692) was twice accused of witchcraft during her life and was found guilty of witchcraft and executed during the Salem witch trials. and his Son. Later in 1669, Susannah said unsavory things about Christopher Bartlett, who responded by suing her husband for slander. How comes your appearance just now to hurt these. Such 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. You have been a long time coming to the Court to day, you can come fast enough in the night.said Mercy Lewes. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/susannah-martin-accused-witch-fro http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nwa/martinitems.html, http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/texts/tei/BoySal2R?div_id=n92. The Jurors for our Sovereigne Lord & Lady the King and Queen prsents That Susanna Martin of Amsbury in the County of Essex widdow the Second Day of may in the forth year of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lord and Lady William and Mary by the Grace of God of England Scottland: France and Ireland King and Queen: Defenders of the faith &.