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    In what Mass town did the famous Salem hangings take place?

    Question #22329. Asked by Cotton Mather. (Sep 03 02 6:13 PM)


    Brainy Blonde

    		In Salem, Massachusetts, nineteen 'witches' were hanged at Gallows Hill in 1692. One defendant, Giles Cory, was tortured to death for refusing to enter a plea at his trial. Five others, including an infant, died in prison.

    http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/salem/newintroframe.html

    Tue Sep 03 13:32:10 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry)

    Perhaps this is what you are looking for Cotton Mather, the what? Tenth? LOL!!!
    The city of Salem and the town of Danvers (originally Salem Village) dedicated
    memorials to the slain 'witches' in 1992.
    This comes from the same site I posted above.

    Tue Sep 03 13:38:08 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry)
    (Reposted as one entry - McG)

    Sep 23 02, 5:59 PM

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