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An American Family History

Sarah Trask v. Mary Easty, John Willard,
and Mary Witheridge

  Essex County Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Volume 1, Page 124  

Mercy Lewis was a servant in the Thomas Putnam home. She was born in Maine about 1673 and lost both parents in Indian attacks at a young age.

Sarah Trask was born on June 14, 1671/72 in Salem. Her parents were William Trask and Ann Putnam. She married John Williams.

Sarah Trask ageed about 19 years testifieth that she went along
with Abigaill williams and Ann putnam and also hard them say what is above writen they said and also hard mircy lewes declare what is above writen she said.

Abigail Williams was about 11 at the time of the trials. She lived with her uncle, the Reverend Samuel Parris.

     

 

     

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