Individual Details
Ann Putnam
(18 Oct 1679 - 1716)
Of Salem Witch Trials fame.
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From Rand-Put:
Rand/Putnam Notes:
www.access1.net/rmputnam/d974.htm
Ann Putnam was born on 18 Oct 1679 in Salem Village. (90,91) She signed a will on 20 May 1715. (92) She died in 1716 in Salem Village. (93) She had a will proved on 29 Jun 1716. (94) Ann Putnam's will dated 20 May 1715, proved 29 Jun 1716. In it she mentions her brothers Thomas, Ebenezer, Timothy, Seth; sisters, Elizabeth, Experience, Abiagil and Susanna; her brother Thomas to be executor. Ann Putnam, so notorious in the year of 1692, never married. She made a public confession; her statement previously prepared by Rev. Mr. Green, was read by him and received by the church, 25 Aug 1706. Her health was broken by the excitements of 1692 and she sank into an early grave. As the story of Ann Putnam's life is the story of the Salem Witchcraft, the reader is referred, first, to Rev. Mr Upham's work on the subject, and secondly to the chapter of this work especially given up to history of the part the Putnam family took in the delusion. There will also be found Ann Putnam's confession and each reader may decide for himself or herself whether or not Ann Putnam was demented, influenced by outside agencies. Her interment was the last in the old Putnam tomb in the Thomas Putnam burial ground.
Sources:
90. Eben. p. 38
91. Vital Records of Salem...vol 2 p.208.
92. Eben. p. 74
93. Ibid. p. 74
94. Ibid p. 74
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Ann Putnam
Birth: Oct. 16, 1679
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Death: Jun. 29, 1716
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Salem Witch Trials Figure. The so-called leader of the "circle girls," the young girls whose accusations sparked the Salem Witch Trials. While claiming to be afflicted by 62 separate personalities, she testified against several defendants in court, leading to many convictions. Years later, she offered a public apology for her participation in those trials. She is buried along with her parents in an unmarked grave.
Family links:
Parents:
Thomas Putnam (1652 - 1699)
Ann Carr Putnam (1661 - 1699)
Siblings:
Ann Putnam (1679 - 1716)
Susannah Putnam Badger (1693 - ____)**
Seth Putnam (1695 - 1775)*
Experience Putnam Bailey (1698 - 1782)*
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling
Burial:
Putnam Cemetery
Danvers
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA [unmarked]
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Guada
Record added: Dec 07, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6995541
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Studies published in "Science" magazine suggest that the dissolusion of 1692 was caused by the fungus ergot, which thrives in the swampy meadow lands like those around Salem Village in Rye, wheat and other areal cereal grasses, causing muscle spasms, vomitting, delusions and hallucinations. Rye grass was the staple grain during the spring and summer months.
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From Rand-Put:
Rand/Putnam Notes:
www.access1.net/rmputnam/d974.htm
Ann Putnam was born on 18 Oct 1679 in Salem Village. (90,91) She signed a will on 20 May 1715. (92) She died in 1716 in Salem Village. (93) She had a will proved on 29 Jun 1716. (94) Ann Putnam's will dated 20 May 1715, proved 29 Jun 1716. In it she mentions her brothers Thomas, Ebenezer, Timothy, Seth; sisters, Elizabeth, Experience, Abiagil and Susanna; her brother Thomas to be executor. Ann Putnam, so notorious in the year of 1692, never married. She made a public confession; her statement previously prepared by Rev. Mr. Green, was read by him and received by the church, 25 Aug 1706. Her health was broken by the excitements of 1692 and she sank into an early grave. As the story of Ann Putnam's life is the story of the Salem Witchcraft, the reader is referred, first, to Rev. Mr Upham's work on the subject, and secondly to the chapter of this work especially given up to history of the part the Putnam family took in the delusion. There will also be found Ann Putnam's confession and each reader may decide for himself or herself whether or not Ann Putnam was demented, influenced by outside agencies. Her interment was the last in the old Putnam tomb in the Thomas Putnam burial ground.
Sources:
90. Eben. p. 38
91. Vital Records of Salem...vol 2 p.208.
92. Eben. p. 74
93. Ibid. p. 74
94. Ibid p. 74
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Ann Putnam
Birth: Oct. 16, 1679
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Death: Jun. 29, 1716
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Salem Witch Trials Figure. The so-called leader of the "circle girls," the young girls whose accusations sparked the Salem Witch Trials. While claiming to be afflicted by 62 separate personalities, she testified against several defendants in court, leading to many convictions. Years later, she offered a public apology for her participation in those trials. She is buried along with her parents in an unmarked grave.
Family links:
Parents:
Thomas Putnam (1652 - 1699)
Ann Carr Putnam (1661 - 1699)
Siblings:
Ann Putnam (1679 - 1716)
Susannah Putnam Badger (1693 - ____)**
Seth Putnam (1695 - 1775)*
Experience Putnam Bailey (1698 - 1782)*
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling
Burial:
Putnam Cemetery
Danvers
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA [unmarked]
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Guada
Record added: Dec 07, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6995541
==================================
Studies published in "Science" magazine suggest that the dissolusion of 1692 was caused by the fungus ergot, which thrives in the swampy meadow lands like those around Salem Village in Rye, wheat and other areal cereal grasses, causing muscle spasms, vomitting, delusions and hallucinations. Rye grass was the staple grain during the spring and summer months.
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Events
| Birth | 18 Oct 1679 | Salem Village, Essex, MA | |||
| Death | 1716 |
Families
| Father | Thomas Putnam Jr (1651 - 1699) |
| Mother | Ann Carr (1661 - 1699) |
| Sibling | Thomas Putnam III (1680 - 1757) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Putnam (1683 - 1722) |
| Sibling | Ebenezer Putnam (1685 - ) |
| Sibling | Deliverance Putnam (1687 - ) |
| Sibling | Sarah Putnam (1689 - 1689) |
| Sibling | Timothy Putnam (1689 - 1762) |
| Sibling | Abigail Putnam (1692 - 1744) |
| Sibling | Sarah Putnam (1693 - 1694) |
| Sibling | Seth Putnam (1695 - 1775) |
| Sibling | Susanna Putnam (1698 - ) |
| Sibling | Experience Putnam (1698 - 1782) |