John Willard
John Willard spent his youth in Lancaster, Massachusetts then moved to Groton. He married Margaret Wilkins in the 1680s. When the trials started Willard was responsible for helping arrest those who were accused of witchcraft. He felt guilty for those who have been accused. Willard was accused when he began unsatisfied with his job because he did not believe that everyone was guilty. Ann Putnam said that Willard harassed her and also beat her baby sister to death. Mercy Lewis claimed that she has seen them afflicting others. Ann Putnam SR claimed that she has seen ghost that said that Willard killed them. John Willard was then hanged on August 19, 1692 along with four other people.
George Jacobs, sr
``George Jacobs,Sr was a British American colonist. He purchased land in Salem village and married his second wife Mary. He was very disliked by other villagers because he did not attend church regularly. He was known as a very blunt man. He would refer to the afflicted girls in a rude manner, which made him a target for the accusers. The first person to accuse him was his own servant Sarah Churchill,which later became one of the afflicted girls. While in prison during a physical examination, a "devils mark" was found on his shoulder.Also,he could not correctly recite the lords prayer. On August 19,1619 George Jacobs Sr was hung.
John proctor
John Proctor was the first male accused of witchcraft .Numerous members of his family were hung as well including his son and daughter. On August 19,1692 he was hung at the gallows in Salem village.
martha corey
Martha Corey's accusation was a turning point in the Salem witch trials. When she was accused of being a witch, many people were surprised because she was know for her dedicated church attendance. A big part of her case was her illegitimate son and her outspoken criticisms of the trials and the judges involved. Martha did not believe in the existence of witches and said the accusers were not being truthful. Hearing this, young girls would start to accuse her of being a witch. Martha asked the judge to not believe the hysterical girls. The girls then started started to mimic her movements as if she was controlling them, which led the jury to believe she was guilty. She was hung on September 22, 1692.