John Willard

John Willard

John Willard, born no later than 1672 [ [http://willardfamilyassn.org/witch001.htm WFA Genealogy Report on John Willard] , accessed August 16, 2006.] , was one of the people executed for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, during the Salem witch trials of 1692. He was hanged on Gallows Hill on August 19.

Timeline

*May 10, 1692 - First warrant for arrest, subsequently fled from authority, and was arrested.
*May 18, 1692 - Examination of John Willard.
*June 3, 1692 - Grand jury endorsed the indictments formally charging Willard with witchcraft
*August 5, 1692 - Pronounced guilty and sentenced to death.
*August 19, 1692 - Hanged. [ [http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/index.shtml Salem Witch Trials Chronology] , accessed August 16 2006.]

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