... Hathorne, Corwin, Deputy Governor Thomas Danforth, and Captain Samuel Sewall. During this analysis, John Proctor was also jailed. Then Abigail Hobbs, Bridget Bishop, Giles Corey and Mary Warren were taken into account. The only one to confess was Hobbs. On April 22, Nehemiah Abbot, William and Deliverance ... Hobbs, Edward and Sara Bishop, Mary Easty, Mary Black, Sarah Wildes, and Mary English were examined before Hathorne and Corwin. Only Nehemiah was cleared of all charges. ... session of the Court Oyer and Terminer, Bridget Bishop was the first to be named guilty of witchcraft and d...

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... , testimonies favoring Posey 5 them, and couldn't appeal. They could, however, cross-examine their accuser and testify on their own behalf. The new courts brought on more trials and more accusations. Bridget Bishop was the first to be tried by the new court. People believe she was accused because several dolls with pins stuck in them were found in her house ... . Bridget was the first to be tried and also the first to be hanged. All hangings took place at the same place, Gallows Hill. Gallows Hill is also known as Witches ... ...

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