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The History Channel Salem Witch Trials is a series that delves into the infamous witch trials that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The show explores the events leading up to the trials, the hysteria that gripped the community, and the aftermath of the trials. The Salem Witch Trials were a dark chapter in American history, where over 200 individuals were accused of practicing witchcraft. Twenty people were executed, and many others faced imprisonment and social ostracism. The trials began in 1692 and lasted for several months, affecting not only the accused but the entire community. The History Channel's series provides a comprehensive and in-depth examination of these events.

The magistrate's John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin asked her how far she had complied with Satan to which she replied, "Sir, I never complied with Satan but prayed against him all my days, I have no compliance with Satan, in this . I will say it, if it is my last time, I am clear of this sin."

Just as they did in Martha s trial when Easty clasped her hands to make a point, Mercy Lewis imitated the gesture and claimed to be unable to release her hands until Easty released her own. Her examination followed the pattern of most in Salem the girls had fits, and were speechless at times, and the magistrate expostulated with her for not confessing her guilt, which he deemed proven beyond doubt by the sufferings of the afflicted.

The History Channel's series provides a comprehensive and in-depth examination of these events. It examines the social, religious, and political climate in Salem at the time, which contributed to the outbreak of accusations and the subsequent trials. The show also explores the individuals involved, including the accusers, the accused, and the judges, shedding light on their motivations and beliefs.

Mary Easty

Image: The Salem Martyr
By Thomas Slatterwhite Noble
Noble gained a reputation for his dramatic paintings of abolitionist subjects, and later turned to the Salem witch trials for another powerful moral theme. The Salem Martyr won a silver medal at the 1869 Cincinnati Industrial Exposition. A tradition in the Noble family holds that the model for this painting was a Cincinnati librarian who was a descendant of a woman who was executed in the Salem witch trials.

Mary Easty was well respected in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. She was a kind religious woman whose dignified demeanor fit the strict Puritan mold. She was about 58 years old at the time, and was married to Isaac Easty, with whom she had seven children. They owned and lived on a large valuable farm.

The Accusation
But even Mary was not safe from the hysteria. In April 1692, she was accused of witchcraft. The accusation shocked the village. Unlike some of the other alleged witches, Mary was not a social outcast or an outspoken woman who may have offended the villagers.

The Trial
Mary was calm and respectful during her trial. Her examination followed the pattern of most in Salem: the afflicted girls had fits in the courtroom, and were speechless at times, and the magistrate advised her to confess her guilt, which he deemed proven beyond doubt by the sufferings of the girls.

“How far have you complied with Satan?” he asked.

“Sir, I never complied with him, but pray against him all my days.”

“Confess if you be guilty.”

“I will say it, if it was my last time, I am clear of this sin.”

During the trial, when Mary Easty clasped her hands together, the hands of Mary Lewis, one of the afflicted girls, were clenched and not released until Easty released her hands. When Easty inclined her head, the afflicted girls cried out that as long as her head was inclined their necks were broken.

Easty was committed to prison after her examination. For a reason not disclosed in any of the remaining records, Mary was discharged on May 18, 1692. She and her family believed she would now be safe from further accusations. They were wrong. The afflicted girls redoubled their eforts to get her back into prison.

On May 20, one of the girls, Mary Lewis, spent the entire day experiencing fits of unprecedented severity, during which time she said she was being strangled, and claimed “they will kill Easty out right.” Several of the other afflicted girls claimed that they could see the apparition of Easty afflicting her, and people came from all around to see the fits.

Second Arrest
That evening a second warrant was issued for Mary Easty’s arrest. At midnight, after experiencing two days of liberty and being reunited with her family, she was rousted from her sleep by the Marshal, torn from her husband and children, and taken back to prison where she was loaded with chains. Once she was back in prison, Mary Lewis’s fits stopped.

Second Trial
Mary Easty was tried and condemned to death on September 9. Her sister, Rebecca Nurse, had been hanged for witchcraft two months earlier. Another sister, Sarah Cloyce, had been tried, but was later released.

Before her execution, Easty wrote a letter to the judges asking that “no more innocent blood be shed.” Her letter raised sympathy and doubt in Salem Village, but could not prevent the last round of hangings. The court had long since ceased to pay any attention to anything that was said by the condemned.

The Execution
Easty and seven others – Martha Corey, Alice Parker, Ann Pudeator, Margaret Scott, Wilmot Reed, Samuel Wardwell and Mary Parker – were carted to Gallows Hill and hanged on September 22, 1692.

According to writer Robert Calef, “when she took her last farewell of her husband, children and friends, was, as is reported by them present, as serious, religious, distinct, and affectionate as could well be expressed, drawing tears from the eyes of almost all present.”

Mary Easty Commemorative Stone

Two months after the hanging, Mary Herrick gave testimony about Easty. Herrick testified that she was visited by Easty, who told her she had been put to death wrongfully and was innocent of witchcraft, and that she had come to vindicate her cause. In 1711, Easty’s family was compensated with 20 pounds from the government for her wrongful execution.

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Mary Easty was well respected in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. She was a kind religious woman whose dignified demeanor fit the strict Puritan mold. She was about 58 years old at the time, and was married to Isaac Easty, with whom she had seven children. They owned and lived on a large valuable farm.

The Accusation
But even Mary was not safe from the hysteria. In April 1692, she was accused of witchcraft. The accusation shocked the village. Unlike some of the other alleged witches, Mary was not a social outcast or an outspoken woman who may have offended the villagers.

Through a combination of expert interviews, historical reenactments, and archival footage, the History Channel Salem Witch Trials brings to life the fear and paranoia that consumed the Salem community. It explores the role of religion in the trials, as well as the social dynamics and power struggles that influenced the accusations. Additionally, the series examines the impact of the trials on American society and culture. It addresses the legacy of the trials, including the lasting stigma attached to those accused of witchcraft and the lessons learned from this tragic period in history. Overall, the History Channel Salem Witch Trials series provides a compelling and informative look into one of the most notorious events in American history. By examining the context, motivations, and repercussions of the trials, the show offers valuable insights and raises important questions about human nature, fear, and injustice..

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