Witches in Early Modern England

Elizabeth Francis alleged in her confession that her first request of her familiar, Sathan, was that "she might be ryche and to haue goodes," in the form of sheep. Sathan brings her 18 black and white sheep for her pasture, which "continued wyth her for a tyme, but in the ende dyd all weare awaye she knewe not howe."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleged in her confession that her first request of her familiar, Sathan, was that "she might be ryche and to haue goodes," in the form of sheep. Sathan brings her 18 black and white sheep for her pasture, which "continued wyth her for a tyme, but in the ende dyd all weare awaye she knewe not howe."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse alleges in her confession that, after she received the familiar Sathan from Elizabeth Francis, she decided to try him out by asking him to kill one of her hogs. When he did, she gave him a chicken and a drop of her blood as payment.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse alleges in her confession that, after she received the familiar Sathan from Elizabeth Francis, she decided to try him out by asking him to kill one of her hogs. When he did, she gave him a chicken and a drop of her blood as payment.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse alleges in her confession that, after she received the familiar Sathan from Elizabeth Francis, she decided to try him out by asking him to kill one of her hogs. When he did, she gave him a chicken and a drop of her blood as payment.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Sawyer is arraigned and indicted for witchcraft at the Old Bailey. She is charged of bewitching to death the infants and cattle of her neighbours, and of bewitching Agnes Radcliffe to death.

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Mr. Radcliffe, Agnes Radcliffe's husband, gives deposition alleging that Elizabeth Sawyer threatened Agnes. According to Mr. Radcliffe, the two women fought after Sawyer's sow ate some of Agnes' soap, and Agnes struck the animal. Sawyer told Agnes "for that Elizabeth Sawyer would be reuenged of her, and thus threatned Agnes Ratcleife, that it should be a deare blow vnto her."

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Mr. Radcliffe, Agnes Radcliffe's husband, gives deposition alleging that Elizabeth Sawyer threatened Agnes. According to Mr. Radcliffe, the two women fought after Sawyer's sow ate some of Agnes' soap, and Agnes struck the animal. Sawyer told Agnes "for that Elizabeth Sawyer would be reuenged of her, and thus threatned Agnes Ratcleife, that it should be a deare blow vnto her."

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Mother Lakeland confesses that she sent one of her familiars in the shape of a dog to torment Mr. Lawrence and his child. The familiar torments Mr. Lawrence first and kills him and then torments and kills the child.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland confesses that she sent one of her familiars in the shape of a dog to torment Mr. Lawrence and his child. The familiar torments Mr. Lawrence first and kills him and then torments and kills the child.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland confesses that she sent one of her familiars in the shape of a dog to torment Mr. Lawrence and his child. The familiar torments Mr. Lawrence first and kills him and then torments and kills the child.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland confesses that she sent one of her familiars in the shape of a dog to torment Mr. Lawrence and his child. The familiar torments Mr. Lawrence first and kills him and then torments and kills the child.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland confesses that she sent a mole to torment and kill Mrs. Jenings after she refused to lend her a pin and to avoid paying off a debt of one shilling.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland confesses that she sent a mole to torment and kill Mrs. Jenings after she refused to lend her a pin and to avoid paying off a debt of one shilling.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Elizabeth Francis alleges during her confession that, after Andrew Byles was dead, she discovered that she was pregnant with his child. She appealed to Sathan for advice on how to abort it, and he instructed her to "take a certayne herbe and drinke it." She did, and it "destroyed the childe forthwyth."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges during her confession that, after Andrew Byles was dead, she discovered that she was pregnant with his child. She appealed to Sathan for advice on how to abort it, and he instructed her to "take a certayne herbe and drinke it." She did, and it "destroyed the childe forthwyth."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges during her confession that, after Andrew Byles was dead, she discovered that she was pregnant with his child. She appealed to Sathan for advice on how to abort it, and he instructed her to "take a certayne herbe and drinke it." She did, and it "destroyed the childe forthwyth."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Anne Bodenham of Fisherton Anger teaches Anne Styles a spell that can be used to break Mistress Sarah Pocket's neck.

Doctor Lamb Revived, or, Witchcraft Condemned in Anne Bodenham

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that her marriage to Christopher Francis was filled with "much vnquietnes and moued to swearing and cursinge." Desiring to remedy their relationship, Elizabeth asks Sathan to kill their daughter, now a year and a half old, but "she yet founde not the quietnes that she desyred."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that her marriage to Christopher Francis was filled with "much vnquietnes and moued to swearing and cursinge." Desiring to remedy their relationship, Elizabeth asks Sathan to kill their daughter, now a year and a half old, but "she yet founde not the quietnes that she desyred."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that her marriage to Christopher Francis was filled with "much vnquietnes and moued to swearing and cursinge." Desiring to remedy their relationship, Elizabeth asks Sathan to kill their daughter, now a year and a half old, but "she yet founde not the quietnes that she desyred."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Rebbecca West, Margaret Landis, Susan Cock, and Rose Hallybread are all allegedly burned to death at the stake on March 5th, 1645 (a bit of narrative fiction).

The Full Trials, Examination, and Condemnation of Four Notorious Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she instructed Sathan to lame her husband, Christopher Francis, when their relationship remained rocky after the death of their daughter. Sathan did so by lying in Christopher's shoe in the shape of a toad for him to discover with his toes. Christopher, amazed by the toad, asked Elizabeth what it was, and she told him to kill it. When he did, he was struck with "a lamenes wherof he can not healed."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she instructed Sathan to lame her husband, Christopher Francis, when their relationship remained rocky after the death of their daughter. Sathan did so by lying in Christopher's shoe in the shape of a toad for him to discover with his toes. Christopher, amazed by the toad, asked Elizabeth what it was, and she told him to kill it. When he did, he was struck with "a lamenes wherof he can not healed."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she instructed Sathan to lame her husband, Christopher Francis, when their relationship remained rocky after the death of their daughter. Sathan did so by lying in Christopher's shoe in the shape of a toad for him to discover with his toes. Christopher, amazed by the toad, asked Elizabeth what it was, and she told him to kill it. When he did, he was struck with "a lamenes wherof he can not healed."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Burgiss is allegedly pelted with stones when she travels to visit her mother.

Strange and Wonderful News from Yowel in Surry giving a True and Just Account of One Elizabeth Burgiss

Elizabeth Burgiss is allegedly pelted with stones when she travels to visit her mother.

Strange and Wonderful News from Yowel in Surry giving a True and Just Account of One Elizabeth Burgiss

Rebbecca West of Worcester confesses to having sexual intercourse with the devil who appeared to her in the likeness of a young man.

The Full Trials, Examination, and Condemnation of Four Notorious Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she kept Sathan for 15 or 16 years before wearying of him. At that time, she gave Sathan to Mother Agnes Waterhouse in exchange for a cake and passed on the instructions her grandmother, Eve of Hatfield Peverel, had given her to give him blood and feed him with milk and bread.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she kept Sathan for 15 or 16 years before wearying of him. At that time, she gave Sathan to Mother Agnes Waterhouse in exchange for a cake and passed on the instructions her grandmother, Eve of Hatfield Peverel, had given her to give him blood and feed him with milk and bread.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse alleges that her neighbour, Anon 68, refused to give her butter, and in revenge she caused this neighbour's curds to spoil two or three days later.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse alleges that her neighbour, Anon 68, refused to give her butter, and in revenge she caused this neighbour's curds to spoil two or three days later.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse alleges that her neighbour, Anon 68, refused to give her butter, and in revenge she caused this neighbour's curds to spoil two or three days later.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Ursley Kempe allegedly bewitches Grace Thurlowe's infant, causing the child to fall out of her cradle and break its neck. Kempe later confessed to this crime, claiming that she had sent her familiar Tyffin to hide in the cradle and rock it, jostling the infant, and causing it to fall out and break its neck.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ursley Kempe allegedly bewitches Grace Thurlowe's infant, causing the child to fall out of her cradle and break its neck. Kempe later confessed to this crime, claiming that she had sent her familiar Tyffin to hide in the cradle and rock it, jostling the infant, and causing it to fall out and break its neck.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

A woman from Old Gravel Lane (Anonymous 19) allegedly has a fit after a meeting of Anabaptists. Upon returning home from the meeting, and with the intention of repeating the notes she had taken at the sermon to her husband (Anonymous 482), she suddenly speaks "Noises of another nature, seeming to be the pulling Mewes or Shreamings of three young Kitlings." Immediately after, Anonymous 19 is also struck with blindness. It becomes obvious that the woman is possessed, as she is taken with "strange and unusual Gestures, and involuntary Motions both of her Tongue and other Members."

News from Old-Gravel Lane

Agnes Brown alleges in her deposition that she was churning butter when she was visited by a "thynge lyke a blacke dogge with [a] face like an ape a short ta[l]e a [cheine] and a syluer whystle (to her thinking) about his neck, and a peyre of hornes on his heade, & [held] in his mouth she keye of the milkehouse doore." She claims she was afraid and that this thing skipped and leaped and sat on a nettle.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Agnes Brown alleges in her deposition that she was churning butter when she was visited by a "thynge lyke a blacke dogge with [a] face like an ape a short ta[l]e a [cheine] and a syluer whystle (to her thinking) about his neck, and a peyre of hornes on his heade, & [held] in his mouth she keye of the milkehouse doore." She claims she was afraid and that this thing skipped and leaped and sat on a nettle.

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

Mother Agnes Waterhouse is executed for witchcraft on July 29, 1566. On the day of her execution, she "bewayled, repented, and asked mercy of God, and all the worlde forgyuenes, and thus she yelded vp her sowle, trusting to be in ioye with Christe her sauiour, whiche dearely had bought her with his most precious bloudde."

The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches

George Dell is executed in Hertfordshire on 4 August,1606 after being found guilty of murdering Anthony James Jr. and participating in the mutilation of Elizabeth James.

The Most Cruel and Bloody Murder Committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her Son George Dell

Anne Bodenham of Fisherton Anger gives a charm made out of yellow powder in the shape of a cross to Anne Styles to help protect Thomas Mason.

Doctor Lamb Revived, or, Witchcraft Condemned in Anne Bodenham

Anne Bodenham of Fisherton Anger uses a staff, a book, and a piece of green glass as magical instruments used to call upon the Devil. At her invocation, five spirits appear in the form of ragged boys; Bodenham scatters bread crumbs for them.

Doctor Lamb Revived, or, Witchcraft Condemned in Anne Bodenham

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she attempted to borrow yeast from her neighbor, Alice Poole, and when refused left the house cursing, at which time a white-colored spirit in the shape of a little rugged dog appeared to her. Francis bid the spirit to go to Poole and plague her, which the spirit agrees to do in exchange for a crust of white bread. Thereafter, Poole was said to be grievously pained in her head.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she attempted to borrow yeast from her neighbor, Alice Poole, and when refused left the house cursing, at which time a white-colored spirit in the shape of a little rugged dog appeared to her. Francis bid the spirit to go to Poole and plague her, which the spirit agrees to do in exchange for a crust of white bread. Thereafter, Poole was said to be grievously pained in her head.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she attempted to borrow yeast from her neighbor, Alice Poole, and when refused left the house cursing, at which time a white-colored spirit in the shape of a little rugged dog appeared to her. Francis bid the spirit to go to Poole and plague her, which the spirit agrees to do in exchange for a crust of white bread. Thereafter, Poole was said to be grievously pained in her head.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that she attempted to borrow yeast from her neighbor, Alice Poole, and when refused left the house cursing, at which time a white-colored spirit in the shape of a little rugged dog appeared to her. Francis bid the spirit to go to Poole and plague her, which the spirit agrees to do in exchange for a crust of white bread. Thereafter, Poole was said to be grievously pained in her head.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that hurts another man named Andrew Aewart by throwing rocks at his head

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that leaves a letter written and sealed in blood that speaks of repentance

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Elizabeth Francis, who confessed (in The Examination and Confession of Certain Witches), to using familiar magic to bring about the death of her husband Andrew Byles and her infant daughter (Francis Infant), and to cause her second husband, Mr. Francis to be lamed, and testified against her neighbors (in A Detection of Damnable Driftes), is executed in April, 1579

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Ellen Smith's daughter allegedly has a falling out with the daughter of Widow Webbe of Maldon; the next day Ellen Smith strikes Widow Webbe's daughter on the face, causing the girl to sicken and die two days later. The child is said to have cried "away with the witch, away with the witch" as she languished on her sickbed.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Ellen Smith's daughter allegedly has a falling out with the daughter of Widow Webbe of Maldon; the next day Ellen Smith strikes Widow Webbe's daughter on the face, causing the girl to sicken and die two days later. The child is said to have cried "away with the witch, away with the witch" as she languished on her sickbed.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Ellen Smith's daughter allegedly has a falling out with the daughter of Widow Webbe of Maldon; the next day Ellen Smith strikes Widow Webbe's daughter on the face, causing the girl to sicken and die two days later. The child is said to have cried "away with the witch, away with the witch" as she languished on her sickbed.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that sets fire to his house

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that rattles objects in his house, makes loud noises, disrupts prayer, and frightens a dog

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Ellen Smith of Maldon is allegedly executed for witchcraft in April, 1579.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to the home of Richard Saunder and was turned away when she tried to borrow yeast from Mrs. Saunder; she is said to have left murmuring, and shortly after her departure the Saunders' baby became violently sick. When Mrs. Saunder picked up the infant to comfort it, the cradle continued rocking of its own accord, and would not stop until a visiting gentleman stabbed it repeatedly with his dagger.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to the home of Richard Saunder and was turned away when she tried to borrow yeast from Mrs. Saunder; she is said to have left murmuring, and shortly after her departure the Saunders' baby became violently sick. When Mrs. Saunder picked up the infant to comfort it, the cradle continued rocking of its own accord, and would not stop until a visiting gentleman stabbed it repeatedly with his dagger.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to the home of Richard Saunder and was turned away when she tried to borrow yeast from Mrs. Saunder; she is said to have left murmuring, and shortly after her departure the Saunders' baby became violently sick. When Mrs. Saunder picked up the infant to comfort it, the cradle continued rocking of its own accord, and would not stop until a visiting gentleman stabbed it repeatedly with his dagger.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to William Corner's home and demanded various things, including a piece of leather, from Mrs. Corner, which Mrs. Corner denied her; Staunton then demanded to know how many children she had, to which Mrs. Corner replied that she had one. The child soon suffered from sweating and chills, and started shrieking and staring and wringing and writhing until it was thought it must surely die of it.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to William Corner's home and demanded various things, including a piece of leather, from Mrs. Corner, which Mrs. Corner denied her; Staunton then demanded to know how many children she had, to which Mrs. Corner replied that she had one. The child soon suffered from sweating and chills, and started shrieking and staring and wringing and writhing until it was thought it must surely die of it.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to William Corner's home and demanded various things, including a piece of leather, from Mrs. Corner, which Mrs. Corner denied her; Staunton then demanded to know how many children she had, to which Mrs. Corner replied that she had one. The child soon suffered from sweating and chills, and started shrieking and staring and wringing and writhing until it was thought it must surely die of it.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to Robert Cornell's home twice to ask milk from Mrs. Cornell, but Mrs. Cornell turned her away and barred the door both times due to the suspicion that Staunton was a witch; the second time, Staunton drew a circle in the dirt with a knife outside the front door, marking it with the compass points. When asked, she claimed to be digging a "shyting house" for herself. The next day, Mrs. Cornell left the house through that door, and is said to have taken sick with an illness that caused her to swell up as with child until she feared she would burst.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to Robert Cornell's home twice to ask milk from Mrs. Cornell, but Mrs. Cornell turned her away and barred the door both times due to the suspicion that Staunton was a witch; the second time, Staunton drew a circle in the dirt with a knife outside the front door, marking it with the compass points. When asked, she claimed to be digging a "shyting house" for herself. The next day, Mrs. Cornell left the house through that door, and is said to have taken sick with an illness that caused her to swell up as with child until she feared she would burst.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to Robert Cornell's home twice to ask milk from Mrs. Cornell, but Mrs. Cornell turned her away and barred the door both times due to the suspicion that Staunton was a witch; the second time, Staunton drew a circle in the dirt with a knife outside the front door, marking it with the compass points. When asked, she claimed to be digging a "shyting house" for herself. The next day, Mrs. Cornell left the house through that door, and is said to have taken sick with an illness that caused her to swell up as with child until she feared she would burst.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton allegedly came to Robert Cornell's home twice to ask milk from Mrs. Cornell, but Mrs. Cornell turned her away and barred the door both times due to the suspicion that Staunton was a witch; the second time, Staunton drew a circle in the dirt with a knife outside the front door, marking it with the compass points. When asked, she claimed to be digging a "shyting house" for herself. The next day, Mrs. Cornell left the house through that door, and is said to have taken sick with an illness that caused her to swell up as with child until she feared she would burst.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton is tried for murder in April of 1579 and found to be not guilty.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Staunton is tried for murder in April of 1579 and found to be not guilty.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes allegedly bewitches the limbs of two servant in the service of Thomas Spycer, Anon 58 and Anon 366; Anon 58 had snatched a pair of gloves from Mother Nokes' daughter, to which Nokes said "I will bounce him well enough" causing his limbs to give out. Anon 366 was afflicted when Anon 58 sent him to return the gloves on his behalf - Mother Nokes afflicted the boy's limbs are so badly afflicted that Thomas Spycer had to have him brought home in a wheelbarrow, and he was unable to move from his bed for eight days.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes allegedly bewitches the limbs of two servant in the service of Thomas Spycer, Anon 58 and Anon 366; Anon 58 had snatched a pair of gloves from Mother Nokes' daughter, to which Nokes said "I will bounce him well enough" causing his limbs to give out. Anon 366 was afflicted when Anon 58 sent him to return the gloves on his behalf - Mother Nokes afflicted the boy's limbs are so badly afflicted that Thomas Spycer had to have him brought home in a wheelbarrow, and he was unable to move from his bed for eight days.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes allegedly bewitches the limbs of two servant in the service of Thomas Spycer, Anon 58 and Anon 366; Anon 58 had snatched a pair of gloves from Mother Nokes' daughter, to which Nokes said "I will bounce him well enough" causing his limbs to give out. Anon 366 was afflicted when Anon 58 sent him to return the gloves on his behalf - Mother Nokes afflicted the boy's limbs are so badly afflicted that Thomas Spycer had to have him brought home in a wheelbarrow, and he was unable to move from his bed for eight days.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes allegedly catches her husband, Mr. Nokes, having an affair with the wife of a Lamberd Ende tailor (Anon 365); in revenge, she is said to have told the the tailor's wife that she will not keep her nursing child. Shortly thereafter, the infant dies.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes allegedly catches her husband, Mr. Nokes, having an affair with the wife of a Lamberd Ende tailor (Anon 365); in revenge, she is said to have told the the tailor's wife that she will not keep her nursing child. Shortly thereafter, the infant dies.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes is allegedly executed for practicing witchcraft at Chelmsford in April, 1579.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Mother Nokes is allegedly executed for practicing witchcraft at Chelmsford in April, 1579.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

The young girl, Mary Ellins, voids "stones by the urinary passages," for the space of "a month or two." This leads to "strong suspitions of Witchcraft" upon Catherine Huxley, who allegedly said to Mary Ellins the day the girl and her friends threw rocks at Huxley, calling her a witch, "Ellins, you shall have stones enough in your ---" Huxley is therefore "Apprehended, Examined and Searched." It is found that there are several stones at her bedhead, "such as the said Mary voided."

The Certainty of the Worlds of Spirits and, Consequently, of the Immortality of Souls

The young girl, Mary Ellins, voids "stones by the urinary passages," for the space of "a month or two." This leads to "strong suspitions of Witchcraft" upon Catherine Huxley, who allegedly said to Mary Ellins the day the girl and her friends threw rocks at Huxley, calling her a witch, "Ellins, you shall have stones enough in your ---" Huxley is therefore "Apprehended, Examined and Searched." It is found that there are several stones at her bedhead, "such as the said Mary voided."

The Certainty of the Worlds of Spirits and, Consequently, of the Immortality of Souls

Ursley Kempe allegedly sends her familiar Jacke to kill her brother's wife because "that her sister had called her whore and witche."

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ursley Kempe confesses to sending her familiar Tyttey to plague Thorlowe's wife by hurting her knee.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ursley Kempe confesses to sending her familiar Tyttey to plague Thorlowe's wife by hurting her knee.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ursley Kempe is condemned for being a witch and using magic to harm others in April, 1582.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ursley Kempe is condemned for being a witch and using magic to harm others in April, 1582.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles is accused of bewitching Mistress Victoire Corbier into continually lusting after him.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Joan Pechey is accused by Ales Hunt of being skilfull and cunning in witchery.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Joan Cunny of Stisted confesses that she learned the art of witchcraft from Mother Humfrey. She allegedly shows Cunny how to pray to the Devil by kneeling and making a circle on the ground.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny of Stisted confesses that she learned the art of witchcraft from Mother Humfrey. She allegedly shows Cunny how to pray to the Devil by kneeling and making a circle on the ground.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny of Stisted confesses that she learned the art of witchcraft from Mother Humfrey. She allegedly shows Cunny how to pray to the Devil by kneeling and making a circle on the ground.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Elizabeth Bennet is accused of bewitching William and Joan Byet and three of his livestock, all of which died. She also confesses to bewitching William Willes' wife and William Willinga[...]e.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Elizabeth Bennet is accused of bewitching William and Joan Byet and three of his livestock, all of which died. She also confesses to bewitching William Willes' wife and William Willinga[...]e.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Annis Glascocke is allegedly identified by one of her old roommates of being "a naughtie woman, and a dealer in witchcrafte," according to Michael Stevens. Glascocke "denyeth that she knewe anye such woman, or that any such speaches were vsed vnto her."

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Annis Glascocke is allegedly identified by one of her old roommates of being "a naughtie woman, and a dealer in witchcrafte," according to Michael Stevens. Glascocke "denyeth that she knewe anye such woman, or that any such speaches were vsed vnto her."

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Annis Glascocke is accused of having bewitched Martha Stevens, Charity Page, and the Page's child (or ward) to death.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Widow Perry and her sons (Anonymous 92 and Anonymous 93) are arraigned and found guilty of robbing and murdering William Harrison.

The Power of Witchcraft being a Most Strange but True Relation of the Most Miraculous and Wonderful Deliverance of One Mr. William Harrison

Widow Perry and her sons (Anonymous 92 and Anonymous 93) are arraigned and found guilty of robbing and murdering William Harrison.

The Power of Witchcraft being a Most Strange but True Relation of the Most Miraculous and Wonderful Deliverance of One Mr. William Harrison

Widow Perry and her sons (Anonymous 92 and Anonymous 93) are arraigned and found guilty of robbing and murdering William Harrison.

The Power of Witchcraft being a Most Strange but True Relation of the Most Miraculous and Wonderful Deliverance of One Mr. William Harrison

Catherine Huxley, a woman who is allegedly believed to be a witch responsible for the young girl Mary Ellin's sickness and voiding of "stones through urinary passages," is sent to Worcester, after having been examined and searched. At the "Summer Assizes in the said year 1652," she was condemned and executed, "upon the Prosecution of the Friends of the said Mary."

The Certainty of the Worlds of Spirits and, Consequently, of the Immortality of Souls

Catherine Huxley, a woman who is allegedly believed to be a witch responsible for the young girl Mary Ellin's sickness and voiding of "stones through urinary passages," is sent to Worcester, after having been examined and searched. At the "Summer Assizes in the said year 1652," she was condemned and executed, "upon the Prosecution of the Friends of the said Mary."

The Certainty of the Worlds of Spirits and, Consequently, of the Immortality of Souls

Ales Manfielde is accused of sending her imp Robin to plague Cheston's bull, make it pine and die. This was seen as an act of retribution; Cheston's wife allegedly chides Upney and speaks many evil words to her.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ales Manfielde is accused of sending her imp Robin to plague Cheston's bull, make it pine and die. This was seen as an act of retribution; Cheston's wife allegedly chides Upney and speaks many evil words to her.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ales Manfielde is accused of bewitching Joan Cheston's cattle.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ales Manfielde is condemned of witchcraft and swiftly executed in April, 1582.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Margaret Grevell is accused of bewitching a brew and halting beer production in her town.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Margaret Grevell is accused of bewitching a brew and halting beer production in her town.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Margaret Grevell is accused of bewitching a brew and halting beer production in her town.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Margaret Grevell is sent to prison for her mischievous actions.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Felice Okey testifies against Elizabeth Ewstace. Elizabeth Ewstace is accused of hurting Felice Okey's geese.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Felice Okey testifies against Elizabeth Ewstace. Elizabeth Ewstace is accused of hurting Felice Okey's geese.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Elizabeth Ewstace allegedly threatens Felice Okey's husband, leaving him bewitched

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Elizabeth Ewstace is interrogated in prison by Brian Darcey; she denies participating in a malefic conspiracy with Alice Manfield, noting that their only business has been when she buys ointment from Manfield to treat her lameness.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Elizabeth Ewstace is interrogated in prison by Brian Darcey; she denies participating in a malefic conspiracy with Alice Manfield, noting that their only business has been when she buys ointment from Manfield to treat her lameness.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Annis Herd is accused by several Little Okeley residents of bewitching, and is sent to prison.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Annis Herd is accused by several Little Okeley residents of bewitching, and is sent to prison.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles is executed for being a magician and in communion with the Devil in Marseilles and on 30 April, 1611.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Joan Robinson is accused of bewitching animals and men.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Joan Cunny confesses sending her familiars to hurt John Sparrow's wife, and to knock over a stack of logs in John Glascock's yard.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses sending her familiars to hurt John Sparrow's wife, and to knock over a stack of logs in John Glascock's yard.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses sending her familiars to hurt John Sparrow's wife, and to knock over a stack of logs in John Glascock's yard.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny sends her familiars to hurt William Unglee of Stisted, a Miller, but they are not successful. Instead, the familiars hurt Barnaby Griffen, one of Unglee's workers.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny sends her familiars to hurt William Unglee of Stisted, a Miller, but they are not successful. Instead, the familiars hurt Barnaby Griffen, one of Unglee's workers.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses to sending her familiars to hurt Master Kitchin, the town Minister, but they are unsuccessful in doing so because of his strong religious faith.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses to sending her familiars to hurt Master Kitchin, the town Minister, but they are unsuccessful in doing so because of his strong religious faith.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses to sending her familiars to hurt Master Kitchin, the town Minister, but they are unsuccessful in doing so because of his strong religious faith.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses sending her familiars to hurt George Coe, the town shoe maker, but they are not able to because of his strong religious faith.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses sending her familiars to hurt George Coe, the town shoe maker, but they are not able to because of his strong religious faith.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Cunny confesses sending her familiars to hurt George Coe, the town shoe maker, but they are not able to because of his strong religious faith.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Upney confesses to sending her familiar toad to pinch and suck at John Harrolde's wife until she died.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Upney confesses to sending her familiar toad to pinch and suck at John Harrolde's wife until she died.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Upney confesses to sending her familiar toad to pinch and suck at John Harrolde's wife until she died.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

A woman who appears like a gentlewoman mounts her horse and vanishes after the maid she frightens cries out "The Lord deliver me from all witches."

Signs and Wonders from Heaven. With a True Relation of a Monster Born in Radcliffe Highway

Joan Cunny is executed in Chelmsford on 5 July, 1589.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Prentice is executed in Chelmsford on 5 July, 1589.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

A group of nine people (eight men and one woman) rob and murder Anthony James, a wealthy Yeoman, and his wife (Anonymous 66). The robbers take gold, silver, plates, and rings. They then stab Anthony James and his wife (Anonymous 66) with daggers to kill them. The children, Anthony James (Jr.) and Elizabeth James are kidnapped.

The Most Cruel and Bloody Murder Committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her Son George Dell

A group of nine people (eight men and one woman) rob and murder Anthony James, a wealthy Yeoman, and his wife (Anonymous 66). The robbers take gold, silver, plates, and rings. They then stab Anthony James and his wife (Anonymous 66) with daggers to kill them. The children, Anthony James (Jr.) and Elizabeth James are kidnapped.

The Most Cruel and Bloody Murder Committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her Son George Dell

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles is tried by a court and found guilty of rape, seduction, sorcery, magic, and other devilish acts.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Annis Dell is executed at the Hartford Assizes in Hertfordshire on the 4th of August,1606 after being found guilty of murdering Anthony James Jr. and for mutilating Elizabeth James by cutting out her tongue.

The Most Cruel and Bloody Murder Committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her Son George Dell

Johane Harrison is tried for witchcraft in Hertfordshire in August of 1606.

The Most Cruel and Bloody Murder Committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her Son George Dell

Johane Harrison is executed in Hertfordshire on 4 August, 1606.

The Most Cruel and Bloody Murder Committed by an Inkeepers wife, called Annis Dell, and her Son George Dell

Peter Stubbe allegedly transforms into a wolf in order to commit dozens of murders over a period of twenty years.

A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of one Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer

Peter Stubbe allegedly transforms into a wolf in order to commit dozens of murders over a period of twenty years.

A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of one Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer

Peter Stubbe is able to appear in the likeness of a wolf whenever he pleases.

A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of one Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles confesses to baptizing children into the Devil's service by using salt and sulfur in the water.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Peter Stubbe, in the shape of a wolf, allegedly attempts to rip out a young girl's throat. He is unsuccessful because she is protected by God.

A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of one Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer

Peter Stubbe is captured and put on the rack for questioning. He is not tortured as he confesses his crimes promptly.

A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of one Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer

Peter Stubbe is executed by hot pokers, having his legs and arms broken, head struck from body, and his carcass burned in Bedfur, Germany on October 31, 1589.

The Mystery of Witchcraft. Discovering, the Truth, Nature, Occasions, Growth and Power Thereof

Simon Gamperle confesses to robbing, rioting, and pillaging all around the city.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Geillis Duncane confesses to being enticed by the Devil and practicing witchcraft after she is tortured and found to have witch's marks.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Geillis Duncane is sent to prison because she possesses a witch's mark on her throat.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Agnes Sampson is found to be a witch after having all her hair shaved off and a witch's mark being found near her private parts.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Agnes Tompson confesses to keeping a toad and using its collected venom to make the King of Scotland ill and have great pain.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Agnes Tompson confesses to using a cat to cause a great tempest that disrupted King James I's voyage from Denmark.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Doctor Fian is tortured into confessing his witchcraft practices and his part in leading other witches.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Doctor Fian is burned to death on Castle Hill of Edinburgh on January 22, 1591.

News from Scotland, Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of Doctor Fian a Notable Sorcerer

Anne Gamperle confesses to tormenting nineteen old people.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Paule Gamperle confesses to practicing witchcraft since childhood.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Paule Gamperle confesses to the murder of approximately one hundred children.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Paule Gamperle confesses to tormenting people who would not forgive his debts.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Paule Gamperle confesses to the murder of his two uncles to get their goods.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Paule Gamperle confesses to setting fire to eight houses in the neighbourhood, killing the sixteen people.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Anne Gamperle confesses to the murder of approximately one hundred children.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Anne Gamperle confesses to the murder of an innkeeper and his wife.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Simon Gamperle confesses to the murder of approximately thirty children.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Simon Gamperle confesses making himself invisible to rob and murder people as well as commit other acts using witchcraft.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Jacob Gamperle confesses to robbing churches and merchants.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Jacob Gamperle confesses to causing a heard of cattle to be blown into the river by creating a tempest.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Anne Gamperle has her breasts cut off, arms broken, and is burned to death on 29 July, 1600.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Five men from Germany are executed for being found guilty of witchcraft and murder on July 29, 1600.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Paule Gamperle is put on a spit alive and burned to death on July 29, 1600.

A Strange Report of Six Most Notorious Witches

Joan Vaughan allegedly "committed something either in spech, or gesture, so vnfitting, and vnseming the nature of woman-hood, that it displeased the most that were there present," deeply offending Mistress Belcher. Belcher struck Vaugan for the transgression and forced her out of her company. Vaughan, enraged, replied "shee would remember this iniury, and reuenge it." Belcher was unimpressed and ended the encounter by saying that Vaughan "neither seared her nor her mother: but bad her doe her worst." Vaughan is said to have reported this altercation to her mother, Agnes Brown, and they decided to take revenge on Belcher, after a wait of three or four days to avoid suspicion.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles is accused of introducing Mistress Magdalen of the Marish to the Devil, causing her to have marks on her body.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles is apprehended and put in prison after Magdalen of the Marish confesses to his involvement with the Devil.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Lewis Gaufredy of Marseilles confesses to how he married Magdalen of the Marish to the Prince of Devils called Beelzebub who took the form of a gentleman.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Bill (Mother) allegedly faints often and complains pitifully that the law is stronger than her art; she becomes convinced that she would be hanged like her son Arthur Bill. After three or four days of horror at the possibility, in which she rails against her damnation, birth and conception, she cuts her own throat to save the hangman the work.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Bill (Mother) allegedly faints often and complains pitifully that the law is stronger than her art; she becomes convinced that she would be hanged like her son Arthur Bill. After three or four days of horror at the possibility, in which she rails against her damnation, birth and conception, she cuts her own throat to save the hangman the work.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is apprehended from her home in Thrapston by Sir Thomas Brook for allegedly bewitching a child to death and committed to Northampton Gaol. She is suspected of the child's murder due to a reputation for living an evil life, and suspicion that she had bewitched cattle and caused other mischiefs in the past.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is apprehended from her home in Thrapston by Sir Thomas Brook for allegedly bewitching a child to death and committed to Northampton Gaol. She is suspected of the child's murder due to a reputation for living an evil life, and suspicion that she had bewitched cattle and caused other mischiefs in the past.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is apprehended from her home in Thrapston by Sir Thomas Brook for allegedly bewitching a child to death and committed to Northampton Gaol. She is suspected of the child's murder due to a reputation for living an evil life, and suspicion that she had bewitched cattle and caused other mischiefs in the past.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is apprehended from her home in Thrapston by Sir Thomas Brook for allegedly bewitching a child to death and committed to Northampton Gaol. She is suspected of the child's murder due to a reputation for living an evil life, and suspicion that she had bewitched cattle and caused other mischiefs in the past.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is apprehended from her home in Thrapston by Sir Thomas Brook for allegedly bewitching a child to death and committed to Northampton Gaol. She is suspected of the child's murder due to a reputation for living an evil life, and suspicion that she had bewitched cattle and caused other mischiefs in the past.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is searched for witch's marks shortly before her apprehension. The search is carried out by a jury of women led by Mistress Moulsho; they allegedly find a mark, much to their amazement.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that takes the form of a black cloud and throws mud and chaff.

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

MIstress Belcher is allegedly suddenly struck with an intolerable pain in her body, which has the side effect of horribly disfiguring her face. She is heard to cry out "Heere comes Ioane Uaughan, away with Ioane Uaughan."

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

MIstress Belcher is allegedly suddenly struck with an intolerable pain in her body, which has the side effect of horribly disfiguring her face. She is heard to cry out "Heere comes Ioane Uaughan, away with Ioane Uaughan."

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Arthur Bill is accused of bewitching Martha Aspine to death, due to strong suspicions that he was also guilty of having previously bewitched numerous kinds of cattle and the evil reputation he and his parents have earned.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Arthur Bill is accused of bewitching Martha Aspine to death, due to strong suspicions that he was also guilty of having previously bewitched numerous kinds of cattle and the evil reputation he and his parents have earned.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Arthur Bill is accused of bewitching Martha Aspine to death, due to strong suspicions that he was also guilty of having previously bewitched numerous kinds of cattle and the evil reputation he and his parents have earned.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Arthur Bill is accused of bewitching Martha Aspine to death, due to strong suspicions that he was also guilty of having previously bewitched numerous kinds of cattle and the evil reputation he and his parents have earned.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Arthur Bill, Bill (Mother) and Bill (Father) are apprehended. The Justices and officers responsible for their capture allegedly decide to swim them to determine whether they are indeed witches. All three are bound thumb-to-toe and thrown into water; they are said to float. This is taken as confirmation of their guilt.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Arthur Bill, Bill (Mother) and Bill (Father) are apprehended. The Justices and officers responsible for their capture allegedly decide to swim them to determine whether they are indeed witches. All three are bound thumb-to-toe and thrown into water; they are said to float. This is taken as confirmation of their guilt.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that pulls one of his children out of bed and hangs them by the shoulders in a tree.

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Arthur Bill and his parents, Bill (Mother) and Bill (Father) are imprisoned at Northampton Gaol for witchcraft after they are tested through swimming. Arthur is determined to be the principal witch. They are delivered to the gaol by Sir Gilbert Pickering.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that says it will stop bothering him if Andrew Mackie worships the spirit instead of God.

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Hellen Jenkenson is found guilty of bewitching a child to death and hanged at Northampton Gaol on July 22, 1611. She denies the accusations against her to the last, insisting "she was to die an Innocent, I thinke as Innocent as the rest."

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is found guilty of bewitching a child to death and hanged at Northampton Gaol on July 22, 1611. She denies the accusations against her to the last, insisting "she was to die an Innocent, I thinke as Innocent as the rest."

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Hellen Jenkenson is found guilty of bewitching a child to death and hanged at Northampton Gaol on July 22, 1611. She denies the accusations against her to the last, insisting "she was to die an Innocent, I thinke as Innocent as the rest."

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Mary Barber is found guilty of bewitching a man to death and hanged at Northampton Gaol on July 22, 1611.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Mary Barber is found guilty of bewitching a man to death and hanged at Northampton Gaol on July 22, 1611.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Mary Barber is found guilty of bewitching a man to death and hanged at Northampton Gaol on July 22, 1611.

The Witches of Northampton-shire. Agnes Browne. Joane Vaughan. Arthur Bill. Hellen Jenkenson. Mary Barber

Anne Bodenham of Fisherton Anger confesses to being able to cure diseases by charms and spells and through the use of glass and books.

Doctor Lamb Revived, or, Witchcraft Condemned in Anne Bodenham

Anne Bodeham of Fisherton Anger has her body searched by a group of women that find a teat on her shoulder.

Doctor Lamb Revived, or, Witchcraft Condemned in Anne Bodenham

Ales Newman is accused by Ursley Kempe of sending the spirit Pigin to plague a child.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Sir Francis Manners succeeds his brother as the Earl of Rutland and takes up residence at Belvoir (Beaver) Castle. Joan Flower, and her daughters Margaret and Phillip, are hired as charwomen to assist with the household's upkeep. Margaret earns a residency within the keep as both a poultry-keeper and a laundress. This lasts until the Countess hears accusations that the Flower women have been engaged in various misdemeanors during their employ.

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Countess Manners hears numerous accusations against the Flower women. Joan Flowers, the mother, is said to be "a monstrous malicious woman, full of oathes, curses, and imprecations irreligious, and for any thing they saw by her, a plaine Atheist; besides of late dayes her very countenance was estranged, her eyes were fiery and hollow, her speech fell and enuious, her de[m]eanour strange and exoticke, and her conuersation sequestred; so that the whole course of her life gaue great suspition that she was a notorious Witch, yea some of her neighbours dared to affirme that shee dealt with familiar spirits, and terrified them all with curses and threatning of reuenge, if there were neuer so little cause of displeasure and vnkindnesse."

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Countess Manners hears numerous accusations against the Flower women. Joan Flowers, the mother, is said to be "a monstrous malicious woman, full of oathes, curses, and imprecations irreligious, and for any thing they saw by her, a plaine Atheist; besides of late dayes her very countenance was estranged, her eyes were fiery and hollow, her speech fell and enuious, her de[m]eanour strange and exoticke, and her conuersation sequestred; so that the whole course of her life gaue great suspition that she was a notorious Witch, yea some of her neighbours dared to affirme that shee dealt with familiar spirits, and terrified them all with curses and threatning of reuenge, if there were neuer so little cause of displeasure and vnkindnesse."

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Countess Manners hears numerous accusations against the Flower women. Phillip Flower, one of the daughters, is said to rob the Lady and maintain debauched and base company. Phillip is also accused being "lewdly transported with the loue of one Th: Simpson" and to have bewitched Thomas so that "hee had no power to leaue her, and was as hee supposed maruellously altred both in m[in]de and body."

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Countess Manners hears numerous accusations against the Flower women. Phillip Flower, one of the daughters, is said to rob the Lady and maintain debauched and base company. Phillip is also accused being "lewdly transported with the loue of one Th: Simpson" and to have bewitched Thomas so that "hee had no power to leaue her, and was as hee supposed maruellously altred both in m[in]de and body."

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Annis Letherdall accuses Ursley Kempe of bewitching her daughter (Elizabeth Letherdall). Kempe had sent her own son, Thomas Rabbet to Letherdall's home to request some scouring sand, and offer to dye some hose in return. Letherdall refused and sent Kempe's son away empty handed. Upon witnessing Letherdall's daughter (Elizabeth Letherdall) carry some sand to another neighbor, Kempe cursed the girl in revenge, causing her belly and private part to swell.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Alice Newman, at Ursula Kempe's behest, conspires to sends her spirit to Jacke bewitch Edna Stratton to death. Kempe had been insulted by her husband and refused spices by Edna herself. This was considered an act of just retribution.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Alice Newman, at Ursula Kempe's behest, conspires to sends her spirit to Jacke bewitch Edna Stratton to death. Kempe had been insulted by her husband and refused spices by Edna herself. This was considered an act of just retribution.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

John Lambe stands trial at the Worcester Assizes on two charges, firstly for "vnchristian and damnable practises against the person of an Honourble Peere of this Realme" and secondly for "damnable inuocation and worship of euill Spirits." He is found guilty of both, but judgement is suspended in both cases.

A Briefe Description of the Notorious Life of John Lambe

Mr. Wayneman gives deposition against Dr. John Lambe alleging that they had met by chance, and that at this meeting Dr. Lambe claimed he could tell what "secret markes" Wayneman had on his body and tell him acts he had done, then described both to him. Lambe added that "he vpon sight of any man or woman could doe the like to them."

A Briefe Description of the Notorious Life of John Lambe

Ursley Kempe appears without having been called for and offers to cure Grace Thurlowe's lameness for the cost of twelve pence. Thurlowe accepts the offer and agrees to the price and "she was wel & in good case as shee was before." However, when Kempe appears to collect the money, "saide Grace made answere, that shee was a poore and a needie woman, and had no money: & then the said Ursley requested of her cheese for it: but she said she had none." Kempe left, vexed and annoyed and claimed that she would be even with Thurlowe, and indeed she was. It wasn't simply that Thurlowe's illness returned, it was that she could, from that point in time, never return to health without it appearing that it was costing her son his health to do so: "she saith, that when she is any thing well or beginneth to amend, then her childe is tormented, and so continueth for a time in a very strange case, and when he beginneth to amend: Then shee the saide Grace becommeth so lame, as without helpe shee is not able to arise, or to turne her in her bed."

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ursley Kempe appears without having been called for and offers to cure Grace Thurlowe's lameness for the cost of twelve pence. Thurlowe accepts the offer and agrees to the price and "she was wel & in good case as shee was before." However, when Kempe appears to collect the money, "saide Grace made answere, that shee was a poore and a needie woman, and had no money: & then the said Ursley requested of her cheese for it: but she said she had none." Kempe left, vexed and annoyed and claimed that she would be even with Thurlowe, and indeed she was. It wasn't simply that Thurlowe's illness returned, it was that she could, from that point in time, never return to health without it appearing that it was costing her son his health to do so: "she saith, that when she is any thing well or beginneth to amend, then her childe is tormented, and so continueth for a time in a very strange case, and when he beginneth to amend: Then shee the saide Grace becommeth so lame, as without helpe shee is not able to arise, or to turne her in her bed."

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Mr. Wayneman gave deposition alleging that Dr. John Lambe "did practise to drawe the said Mr. Wayneman into the Deuillish Art of Coniuration, and told him that he had the command of spirits." Lambe promised to show him an angel, and Wayneman agreed out of curiosity. Lambe took a crystal ball out of his pocket, rested his had upon the table, and put the crystal on the hat's crown. He then knelt down before it and pronounced his adoration. When Wayneman asked why he did so, Lambe said he had to or it wouldn't appear. Lambe then added "although I said to you, it was an Angell, I would shew you, I did deceiue you for it is a Spirit I vse to call vpon."

A Briefe Description of the Notorious Life of John Lambe

Mr. Wayneman gave deposition alleging that Dr. John Lambe "did practise to drawe the said Mr. Wayneman into the Deuillish Art of Coniuration, and told him that he had the command of spirits." Lambe promised to show him an angel, and Wayneman agreed out of curiosity. Lambe took a crystal ball out of his pocket, rested his had upon the table, and put the crystal on the hat's crown. He then knelt down before it and pronounced his adoration. When Wayneman asked why he did so, Lambe said he had to or it wouldn't appear. Lambe then added "although I said to you, it was an Angell, I would shew you, I did deceiue you for it is a Spirit I vse to call vpon."

A Briefe Description of the Notorious Life of John Lambe

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that throws stones into his house.

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Elizabeth Bennet informs (in front of Brian Darcey) on the case of Ales Newman. She states that Ales Newman never sent her familiars to plague Johnson and his wife.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Elizabeth Bennet informs (in front of Brian Darcey) on the case of Ales Newman. She states that Ales Newman never sent her familiars to plague Johnson and his wife.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Hannah Crump is cured of her affliction with witchcraft, after a day of fasting and prayer on her behalf by her family. Hannah Crump finds herself able to take a Bible, and read it for an hour or two. John Crump and his daughter, Hannah, rejoice, and her affliction never affected her again.

The Lord's Arm Stretched Out in an Answer of Prayer, or, A true Relation of the Wonderful Deliverance of James Barrow

Hannah Crump is cured of her affliction with witchcraft, after a day of fasting and prayer on her behalf by her family. Hannah Crump finds herself able to take a Bible, and read it for an hour or two. John Crump and his daughter, Hannah, rejoice, and her affliction never affected her again.

The Lord's Arm Stretched Out in an Answer of Prayer, or, A true Relation of the Wonderful Deliverance of James Barrow

Joane Williford, Joan Caridan and Jane Hott are executed for witchcraft in Feversham on September 29, 1645.

The Examination, Confession, Trial, and Execution, of Joane Williford, Joan Cariden, and Jane Hott

Andrew Mackie of Ringcroft of Stalking is allegedly haunted by a spirit that destroys the bindings on his animals.

A True Relation of an Apparition Expressions and Actings of a Spirit

Mother Lakeland is burned to death on September 9, 1645. She is condemned ofr the murder of her husband and for several others by witchcraft.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland allegedly sent one of her imps to kill Mr. Beale. The imp only succeeded in tormenting him -- forcing him to live as his body rots.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland allegedly sent one of her imps to kill Mr. Beale. The imp only succeeded in tormenting him -- forcing him to live as his body rots.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Mother Lakeland allegedly sent one of her imps to kill Mr. Beale. The imp only succeeded in tormenting him -- forcing him to live as his body rots.

The Laws Against Witches and Conjuration

Alice Fowler is found (by her neighbours) to have five teats on her body that are black as coal.

Strange News from Shadwell being a True and Just Relation of the Death of Alice Fowler

Alice Fowler is found (by her neighbours) to have five teats on her body that are black as coal.

Strange News from Shadwell being a True and Just Relation of the Death of Alice Fowler

Elizabeth Sawyer alleges in her confession to Henry Goodcole that the Devil first came to her when she was cursing, swearing and blaspheming. The first words he said to her were "Oh! haue I now found you cursing, swearing, and blaspheming? now you are mine." He bid her not to fear him, and told her he would not harm her but rather do whatever mischief she asked of him. If she asked him to do harm to man or beast, he would vex them to death for her.

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Elizabeth Sawyer alleges in her confession to Henry Goodcole that the Devil first came to her when she was cursing, swearing and blaspheming. The first words he said to her were "Oh! haue I now found you cursing, swearing, and blaspheming? now you are mine." He bid her not to fear him, and told her he would not harm her but rather do whatever mischief she asked of him. If she asked him to do harm to man or beast, he would vex them to death for her.

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Justice Arthur Robinson, having held a long suspicion that Elizabeth Sawyer is a witch, has thatching taken from her roof. He alleges that wherever some of the thatching was burnt, Sawyer was soon seen to come, thereby proving her to be a witch.

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Justice Arthur Robinson, having held a long suspicion that Elizabeth Sawyer is a witch, has thatching taken from her roof. He alleges that wherever some of the thatching was burnt, Sawyer was soon seen to come, thereby proving her to be a witch.

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

Elizabeth Sawyer's appearance and habits are used as further proof that she is a witch. She is allegedly bloodlessly pale and ghost-like in her face, with a tendency to stare at the ground; her body is crooked and deformed, and her tongue to be under the Devil's control at her apprehension and trial due to her long cursing, swearing, blaspheming and imprecating. Her tongue in particular is identified as "the meanes of her owne destruction, which had destroyed many before."

The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer a Witch Late of Edmonton

The Manningtree witches are allegedly searched for witch's marks. Marks are allegedly found on all of them.

The Discovery of Witches

The Manningtree witches are hanged.

The Discovery of Witches

Elizabeth Stile is apprehended in Windsor in the county of Berkshire.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mother Devell is apprehended in Windsor in the county of Berkshire.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mother Margaret is apprehended in Windsor in the County of Berkshire.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mistress Audrey and Mother Nelson die after Richard Galis forces them to appear at church; Richard Galis believes they died from being touched to the quick by the Preacher's instruction or the gnawing of their consciences.

A Brief Treatise Containing the Most Strange and Horrible Cruelty of Elizabeth Stile alias Rockingham and her Confederates

Joan Prentice confesses that the Devil appeared to her in the form of a ferret with firey eyes and demanded her soul and blood in order to create an allegiance to him. The ferret sucked blood from Prentice's finger and told her its name was Bidd.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Prentice confesses that the Devil appeared to her in the form of a ferret with firey eyes and demanded her soul and blood in order to create an allegiance to him. The ferret sucked blood from Prentice's finger and told her its name was Bidd.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Ales Hunt is tried for witchcraft (in front of Brian Darcey). She confesses that two spirits appeared to her and said that Ursley Kempe would betray her.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ales Hunt is tried for witchcraft (in front of Brian Darcey). She confesses that two spirits appeared to her and said that Ursley Kempe would betray her.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Ales Newman allegedly plagues a nobleman with a spirit.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Margery Sammon confesses to taking two spirits from her mother.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

John Walsh confesses to keeping a familiar that belonged to his Master, Robert Draitons. The familiar would appear to Walsh in the forms of a culver (pigeon), a dog, and a man with cloven feet. Evidently the familiar does not appear to Walsh anymore.

The Examination of John Walsh before Master Thomas Williams

Countess Manners hears numerous accusations against the Flower women. Margaret Flower, one of the daughters, is said to have "often resorted from the Castle to her Mother, bringing such prouision as they thought was vnbefitting for a seruant to purloyne, and comming at such vnseasonable houres, that they could not but coniecture some mischiefe between them." She is also accused of robbing the Lady and maintaining debauched and base company.

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Sir Francis Manners, the Earl of Rutland, develops a dislike of Joan, Margaret and Phillip Flower and ceases to hear their complaints; the Countess eventually discharges Margaret for "vndecencies both in her life and neglect of her businesse." Margaret is turned out of Belvoir (Beaver) Castle with a severance of 40 shillings, a bolster and a mattress of wool. In the aftermath, Joan Flower is "exprobrated by her neighbours for her Daughters casting out of dores, and other conceiued displeasures" and "many times cursed them all that were the cause of this discontentment, and made her so loathsome to her former familiar friends, and beneficiall acquaintance."

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Sir Francis Manners, the Earl of Rutland, develops a dislike of Joan, Margaret and Phillip Flower and ceases to hear their complaints; the Countess eventually discharges Margaret for "vndecencies both in her life and neglect of her businesse." Margaret is turned out of Belvoir (Beaver) Castle with a severance of 40 shillings, a bolster and a mattress of wool. In the aftermath, Joan Flower is "exprobrated by her neighbours for her Daughters casting out of dores, and other conceiued displeasures" and "many times cursed them all that were the cause of this discontentment, and made her so loathsome to her former familiar friends, and beneficiall acquaintance."

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Henry Lord Rosse allegedly sickens strangely and dies. Joan, Margaret and Phillip Flowers are suspected of bewitching him to death.

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Henry Lord Rosse allegedly sickens strangely and dies. Joan, Margaret and Phillip Flowers are suspected of bewitching him to death.

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Henry Lord Rosse allegedly sickens strangely and dies. Joan, Margaret and Phillip Flowers are suspected of bewitching him to death.

The Wonderful Discovery of the Witchcrafts of Margaret and Phillip Flower

Joan Williford makes a confession before Mayor Robert Greenstreet of Feversham and and the assembled jury on September 24, 1645.

The Examination, Confession, Trial, and Execution, of Joane Williford, Joan Cariden, and Jane Hott

Anne Ashby confesses to accepting a piece of sinewy and scorched flesh from the Devil which, when touched, affects people's desires. This piece of flesh is observed by E. G. Gent and put on display.

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Anne Ashby confesses to accepting a piece of sinewy and scorched flesh from the Devil which, when touched, affects people's desires. This piece of flesh is observed by E. G. Gent and put on display.

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Anne Ashby confesses to accepting a piece of sinewy and scorched flesh from the Devil which, when touched, affects people's desires. This piece of flesh is observed by E. G. Gent and put on display.

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Anne Martyn, just after judgment had been passed on her, confesses that she is pregnant by the devil.

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Mary Brown is hanged as witch in Maidstone on July 30, 1652

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Mildred Wright is hanged as a witch in Maidstone on July 30, 1652

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Anne Wilson is hanged for being a witch in Maidstone on July 30, 1652

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Mary Read is hanged for being a witch in Maidstone on July 30, 1652.

A Prodigious & Tragic History of the Arraignment, Trial, Confession, and Condemnation of Six Witches at Maidston Kent

Jane Stretton of Ware, Hartford suffers from "strange and extraordinary fits." When medicine is applied to her "as it is usual for the Tooth-Ach," it is found that nothing helps, but rather causes her to be "more violently tortured still then before." It believed that Jane Stretton suffers from "Witchcraft and such Diabolical means." This is further confirmed by the sitings of devils and imps (Anonymous 24), "sometimes in the shape of a Toad, at other times it resembled a Frog," while at yet other times it is in the form of a mouse. These imps and devils torment Jane Stretton for nine months. She is also incapable of taking any sustenance, safe "surrups and such like liquid ingredients." She is never dispossessed.

The Hartford-shire Wonder

Jane Stretton of Ware, Hartford suffers from "strange and extraordinary fits." When medicine is applied to her "as it is usual for the Tooth-Ach," it is found that nothing helps, but rather causes her to be "more violently tortured still then before." It believed that Jane Stretton suffers from "Witchcraft and such Diabolical means." This is further confirmed by the sitings of devils and imps (Anonymous 24), "sometimes in the shape of a Toad, at other times it resembled a Frog," while at yet other times it is in the form of a mouse. These imps and devils torment Jane Stretton for nine months. She is also incapable of taking any sustenance, safe "surrups and such like liquid ingredients." She is never dispossessed.

The Hartford-shire Wonder

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that Elizabeth Lord bewitched John Fraunces, servant to Goodman Some, by giving him a drink that caused him to sicken and die.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that Elizabeth Lord bewitched John Fraunces, servant to Goodman Some, by giving him a drink that caused him to sicken and die.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Elizabeth Francis alleges in her confession that Elizabeth Lord bewitched John Fraunces, servant to Goodman Some, by giving him a drink that caused him to sicken and die.

A Detection of Damnable Driftes Practised by Three Witches Arranged at Chelmifforde in Essex

Cysley Sellis allegedly bewitches Thomas Death's child (Anonymous 207) to death.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Cysley Sellis allegedly bewitches Thomas Death's child (Anonymous 207) to death.

A True and Just Record, of the Information, Examination and Confession of all the Witches, taken at S. Osyth in the county of Essex

Thomas Darling claims that he came across a little old woman wearing a gray gown, black fringe cape, broad hat, and who had three warts on her face. Darling angered the woman, causing her to curse him to go to hell. Darling believes this was the Witch of Stapen Hill, while others think it was Alice Gooderidge.

The Most Wonderfull and True Story, of a Certain Witch named Alice Gooderige of Stapen hill

Thomas Darling claims that he came across a little old woman wearing a gray gown, black fringe cape, broad hat, and who had three warts on her face. Darling angered the woman, causing her to curse him to go to hell. Darling believes this was the Witch of Stapen Hill, while others think it was Alice Gooderidge.

The Most Wonderfull and True Story, of a Certain Witch named Alice Gooderige of Stapen hill

Lewis Gaufredy confesses to having read a book on magic which he inherited from his uncle.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Lewis Gaufredy confesses that the devil did appear to him in the shape of a gallant fellow.

The Life and Death of Lewis Gaufredy

Cicely Balye criticized Mary Smith for doing an inadequate job sweeping. In retribution, Smith called Bayle "a great fattail'd sow," but promised that her "fatnesse should shortly be pulled."

A Treatise Against Witchcraft

Elizabeth Gooding is accused of causing the death of a horse.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Anne Leech confesses sending an imp to kill Mr. Edward's cows.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Hellen Clark confesses to having the devil appear to her in the form of a white dog which she names Elimanzer; and feed with milk-pottage

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Mary Johnson allegedly bewitches Elizabeth Otley's child to death. She apparently shoved her familiar, a rat-like imp she carried with her in her pocket, through a hole in Otley's door, suggesting it should "rock the Cradle," and "do the businesse she sent it about, and return to her again." The business it was sent to do was murder.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Anne Cooper allegedly sends one of her Imps to kill a young girl named Mary.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Elizabeth Harvey claims that if she was a witch, that she was made so by Marian Hocket.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Elizabeth Harvey claims that if she was a witch, that she was made so by Marian Hocket.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Marian Hockett denies any involvement with witchcraft.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Rose Hallybread explains that she fed her familar with oatmeale, and allowed it to suckle upon her body as payment for services rendered.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Rose Hallybread explains that she fed her familar with oatmeale, and allowed it to suckle upon her body as payment for services rendered.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Joyce Boanes uses Imps to kill ten or twelve of a man's sheep.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Joyce Boanes uses Imps to kill ten or twelve of a man's sheep.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Rebbecca Jones confesses that a very handsome young man appeared to her, who may have been the devil.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Anne Cate (Maidenhood) claims to have received three familiar spirits in the shape of moles named: James, Prickeare, Robyn and one in the shape of a Sparrow, named Sparrow, from her mother (Anonymous 345) circa 1623. These familiars allegedly spoke to Cake and instructed her to "deny God and Christ, which this Examinant did then assent unto."

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Elizabeth Hare is accused of giving Imps to Mary Smith.

A True and Exact Relation of the severall Informations, Examinations, and Confessions of the late Witches, arraigned and executed in the County of Essex.

Joan Peterson and a neighbor were allegedly sitting by her fireside when Peterson shrieked and cried out, asking the man if he saw anything; he does not at first then sees what appears to be a black dog go directly to Peterson and put its head under her armpit. He is so astonished and frightened that he runs from the house.

The Witch of Wapping

Anne Bodenham of Salisbury is executed in Fisherton Anger for being a witch on March 19, 1653. During her execution, she claimed that "God nothing had to doe with her," and she "did nought but curse and sware."

Doctor Lamb Revived, or, Witchcraft Condemned in Anne Bodenham

Widow Perry and her sons (Anonymous 92 and Anonymous 93) are apprehended on the suspicion of robbing and murdering William Harrison.

The Power of Witchcraft being a Most Strange but True Relation of the Most Miraculous and Wonderful Deliverance of One Mr. William Harrison

Widow Perry and her sons (Anonymous 92 and Anonymous 93) are apprehended on the suspicion of robbing and murdering William Harrison.

The Power of Witchcraft being a Most Strange but True Relation of the Most Miraculous and Wonderful Deliverance of One Mr. William Harrison

Rose Cullender and Amy Denny are jointly indicted at the assizes held at Bury St. Edmonds in Suffolk. The trial is presided over by Sir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Baron of His Majesties Court of Exchequer, and lasts four days. They are charged with bewitching Elizabeth Durent, Ann Durent, Jane Bocking, Susan Chandler, William Durent, Elizabeth Pacy and Deborah Pacy.

A Tryal of Witches

Rose Cullender and Amy Denny are jointly indicted at the assizes held at Bury St. Edmonds in Suffolk. The trial is presided over by Sir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Baron of His Majesties Court of Exchequer, and lasts four days. They are charged with bewitching Elizabeth Durent, Ann Durent, Jane Bocking, Susan Chandler, William Durent, Elizabeth Pacy and Deborah Pacy.

A Tryal of Witches

Mary/Ann Foster is examined before a Justice of the Peace and confesses to setting Joseph Weedon's barns on fire. She claims that "she lighted Touchwood, and the Devil carryed her up by the Arms to the top of the Roof, and there with her Touchwood she set fire in the Thatch." Foster also confesses to destroying Weedon's sheep.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster is examined before a Justice of the Peace and confesses to setting Joseph Weedon's barns on fire. She claims that "she lighted Touchwood, and the Devil carryed her up by the Arms to the top of the Roof, and there with her Touchwood she set fire in the Thatch." Foster also confesses to destroying Weedon's sheep.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster is examined before a Justice of the Peace and confesses to setting Joseph Weedon's barns on fire. She claims that "she lighted Touchwood, and the Devil carryed her up by the Arms to the top of the Roof, and there with her Touchwood she set fire in the Thatch." Foster also confesses to destroying Weedon's sheep.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mr. Farmer and Mrs. Farmer both give deposition alleging that, on the advice of their neighbors, they went to a Dr. Bourn for help; he told them that Mary Farmer was "under an ill tongue." Dr. Bourn gave them instructions on how to determine who had bewitched Mary: they must save some of Mary's urine, stop it up in a bottle, bury it, and burn the child's clothes, and that this would draw the witch who was hurting her to the house.

An Account of the Tryal and Examination of Joan Buts, for being a Common Witch and Inchantress

Mr. Farmer and Mrs. Farmer both give deposition alleging that, on the advice of their neighbors, they went to a Dr. Bourn for help; he told them that Mary Farmer was "under an ill tongue." Dr. Bourn gave them instructions on how to determine who had bewitched Mary: they must save some of Mary's urine, stop it up in a bottle, bury it, and burn the child's clothes, and that this would draw the witch who was hurting her to the house.

An Account of the Tryal and Examination of Joan Buts, for being a Common Witch and Inchantress

Mr. Farmer and Mrs. Farmer both give deposition alleging that, on the advice of their neighbors, they went to a Dr. Bourn for help; he told them that Mary Farmer was "under an ill tongue." Dr. Bourn gave them instructions on how to determine who had bewitched Mary: they must save some of Mary's urine, stop it up in a bottle, bury it, and burn the child's clothes, and that this would draw the witch who was hurting her to the house.

An Account of the Tryal and Examination of Joan Buts, for being a Common Witch and Inchantress

Temperance Lloyd is apprehended and put in prison.

A True and Impartial Relation of the Informations Against Three Witches

Mary Trembles allegedly confesses to pricking and tormenting Grace Barnes of Bideford.

A True and Impartial Relation of the Informations Against Three Witches

Susanna Edwards confesses that devil had carnal knowledge of her body and sucked on her breasts and secret parts.

A True and Impartial Relation of the Informations Against Three Witches

Joan Buts pleads innocent and is acquitted of the charges of bewitching Mary Farmer to death and using witchcraft to torment Elizabeth Burgiss; despite hearing 19 or 20 witnesses, the Jury finds the evidence against her to be insufficient.

An Account of the Tryal and Examination of Joan Buts, for being a Common Witch and Inchantress

Joan Buts pleads innocent and is acquitted of the charges of bewitching Mary Farmer to death and using witchcraft to torment Elizabeth Burgiss; despite hearing 19 or 20 witnesses, the Jury finds the evidence against her to be insufficient.

An Account of the Tryal and Examination of Joan Buts, for being a Common Witch and Inchantress

Joan Buts pleads innocent and is acquitted of the charges of bewitching Mary Farmer to death and using witchcraft to torment Elizabeth Burgiss; despite hearing 19 or 20 witnesses, the Jury finds the evidence against her to be insufficient.

An Account of the Tryal and Examination of Joan Buts, for being a Common Witch and Inchantress

Jane Kent is indicted at the Old Bailey for witchcraft and other diabolical arts, in which she is accused by Mr. Chamblet of allegedly bewitching his swine, wife Mrs. Chamblet and daughter Elizabeth Chamblet, which he blames for Elizabeth Chamblet's death.

A Full and True Account of the Proceedings at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer

Jane Kent is indicted at the Old Bailey for witchcraft and other diabolical arts, in which she is accused by Mr. Chamblet of allegedly bewitching his swine, wife Mrs. Chamblet and daughter Elizabeth Chamblet, which he blames for Elizabeth Chamblet's death.

A Full and True Account of the Proceedings at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer

Jane Kent is indicted at the Old Bailey for witchcraft and other diabolical arts, in which she is accused by Mr. Chamblet of allegedly bewitching his swine, wife Mrs. Chamblet and daughter Elizabeth Chamblet, which he blames for Elizabeth Chamblet's death.

A Full and True Account of the Proceedings at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer

Jane Kent is indicted at the Old Bailey for witchcraft and other diabolical arts, in which she is accused by Mr. Chamblet of allegedly bewitching his swine, wife Mrs. Chamblet and daughter Elizabeth Chamblet, which he blames for Elizabeth Chamblet's death.

A Full and True Account of the Proceedings at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer

Jane Kent is indicted at the Old Bailey for witchcraft and other diabolical arts, in which she is accused by Mr. Chamblet of allegedly bewitching his swine, wife Mrs. Chamblet and daughter Elizabeth Chamblet, which he blames for Elizabeth Chamblet's death.

A Full and True Account of the Proceedings at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer

Mary Floyd is executed for witchcraft on August 18, 1682

The Trial, Condemnation, and Execution of Three Witches

Alice Fowler is reputed to be a witch for muttering and grumbling to herself regularly.

Strange News from Shadwell being a True and Just Relation of the Death of Alice Fowler

Thomas Spatchet allegedly has three weeks without fits, except when he tries to eat his meat. He is left unable to eat more than four morsels at a time before being rendered unable to move or speak, and often with the last morsel trapped in his mouth. When afflicted, he cannot take any other food or refreshment except a little beer or thin broth, and is soon brought low and famished. After a few weeks, he is able to eat nine or ten morsels at a time, and as of the next day is able to eat his fill if he is fast about it, but suffers violent fits after eating for two more weeks.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly has three weeks without fits, except when he tries to eat his meat. He is left unable to eat more than four morsels at a time before being rendered unable to move or speak, and often with the last morsel trapped in his mouth. When afflicted, he cannot take any other food or refreshment except a little beer or thin broth, and is soon brought low and famished. After a few weeks, he is able to eat nine or ten morsels at a time, and as of the next day is able to eat his fill if he is fast about it, but suffers violent fits after eating for two more weeks.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet is allegedly afflicted with Roaring Howling Fits, accompanied by all manner of bodily contortions if he lay back upon his bed, and fears he will bring harm to others. These roaring fits come after ten hours of shaking, and last for two hours, in which he roared, howled or barked like a dog and would be left hoarse. On the days he is so afflicted, he is unable to eat until they are done, and fears that he will become raging mad and attack others.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet is allegedly afflicted with Roaring Howling Fits, accompanied by all manner of bodily contortions if he lay back upon his bed, and fears he will bring harm to others. These roaring fits come after ten hours of shaking, and last for two hours, in which he roared, howled or barked like a dog and would be left hoarse. On the days he is so afflicted, he is unable to eat until they are done, and fears that he will become raging mad and attack others.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from kneading fits, attributed to Aubrey Grinset. During these fits, he would be cast into heaviness and benumbment, as if asleep, but be aware of others in the room and hear them if they spoke. While benumbed, he would feel a blow on his breast, side or shoulder, and then a kneading like his flesh were bread until he became sore. There would be an intermission, and the kneading would repeat, until he seemed to be near death, but would revive. At times, he seemed to catch a hand, and was sometimes able to bring it to his mouth and bite it. Once he thought he had bitten a thumb, and at the same time Aubrey Grinset was observed to wear an unusually large shoe on one foot. When she was searched, Aubrey's toe was found to have an impression on it as if sawn at. After biting the hand, the kneading fits ceased for a year.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from kneading fits, attributed to Aubrey Grinset. During these fits, he would be cast into heaviness and benumbment, as if asleep, but be aware of others in the room and hear them if they spoke. While benumbed, he would feel a blow on his breast, side or shoulder, and then a kneading like his flesh were bread until he became sore. There would be an intermission, and the kneading would repeat, until he seemed to be near death, but would revive. At times, he seemed to catch a hand, and was sometimes able to bring it to his mouth and bite it. Once he thought he had bitten a thumb, and at the same time Aubrey Grinset was observed to wear an unusually large shoe on one foot. When she was searched, Aubrey's toe was found to have an impression on it as if sawn at. After biting the hand, the kneading fits ceased for a year.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from kneading fits, attributed to Aubrey Grinset. During these fits, he would be cast into heaviness and benumbment, as if asleep, but be aware of others in the room and hear them if they spoke. While benumbed, he would feel a blow on his breast, side or shoulder, and then a kneading like his flesh were bread until he became sore. There would be an intermission, and the kneading would repeat, until he seemed to be near death, but would revive. At times, he seemed to catch a hand, and was sometimes able to bring it to his mouth and bite it. Once he thought he had bitten a thumb, and at the same time Aubrey Grinset was observed to wear an unusually large shoe on one foot. When she was searched, Aubrey's toe was found to have an impression on it as if sawn at. After biting the hand, the kneading fits ceased for a year.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from fits in which he feels like he is being is grasped in arms while someone gropes his crotch, attributed to Aubrey Grinset. These fits are infrequent, but he finds them particularly troubling and frightening.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from fits in which he feels like he is being is grasped in arms while someone gropes his crotch, attributed to Aubrey Grinset. These fits are infrequent, but he finds them particularly troubling and frightening.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly becomes entirely unable to participate in acts of worship or attend any religious service, ask for a blessing for his meat or give thanks for it without falling into a benumbing or violent fit.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly becomes entirely unable to participate in acts of worship or attend any religious service, ask for a blessing for his meat or give thanks for it without falling into a benumbing or violent fit.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from daily shaking fits that start first thing in the morning and continue until 6 or 7 o'clock in the evening. These fits are said to prevent him from eating until the evening, when he must eat a morsel at a time while walking lest he lose his ability to speak, be unable to rise again, or be unable to keep his seat. This continued for 16 or 17 weeks.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly suffers from daily shaking fits that start first thing in the morning and continue until 6 or 7 o'clock in the evening. These fits are said to prevent him from eating until the evening, when he must eat a morsel at a time while walking lest he lose his ability to speak, be unable to rise again, or be unable to keep his seat. This continued for 16 or 17 weeks.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly receives a ten-day respite from his fits due to the prayers of people who sympathize with his condition. After those ten days, his fits are said to return, but now no more than eight a week, where before he suffered eight to twelve a day.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly receives a ten-day respite from his fits due to the prayers of people who sympathize with his condition. After those ten days, his fits are said to return, but now no more than eight a week, where before he suffered eight to twelve a day.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly receives a ten-day respite from his fits due to the prayers of people who sympathize with his condition. After those ten days, his fits are said to return, but now no more than eight a week, where before he suffered eight to twelve a day.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet allegedly receives a ten-day respite from his fits due to the prayers of people who sympathize with his condition. After those ten days, his fits are said to return, but now no more than eight a week, where before he suffered eight to twelve a day.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet is allegedly granted freedom from shaking and wringing fits, attributed to prayers on his behalf, for a period of twenty-two weeks. He continued to suffer benumbings, but is able to participate to a degree in religious life again. Persons deeply affected by his condition prayed over him while he had a violent fit until he lay quiet again. During this period, he was able to read Scripture and other books for as long as an hour, and write mostly without weariness.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet is allegedly granted freedom from shaking and wringing fits, attributed to prayers on his behalf, for a period of twenty-two weeks. He continued to suffer benumbings, but is able to participate to a degree in religious life again. Persons deeply affected by his condition prayed over him while he had a violent fit until he lay quiet again. During this period, he was able to read Scripture and other books for as long as an hour, and write mostly without weariness.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Thomas Spatchet is allegedly granted freedom from shaking and wringing fits, attributed to prayers on his behalf, for a period of twenty-two weeks. He continued to suffer benumbings, but is able to participate to a degree in religious life again. Persons deeply affected by his condition prayed over him while he had a violent fit until he lay quiet again. During this period, he was able to read Scripture and other books for as long as an hour, and write mostly without weariness.

A Faithful Narrative of the Wonderful and Extraordinary Fits

Joan Upney alleges that her eldest daughter "would neuer abide to meddle with her Toades," meaning that she refused to participate in witchcraft, but her youngest daughter "would handle them, and vse them as well as her selfe," suggesting that she was a practicing witch.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Joan Upney alleges that her eldest daughter "would neuer abide to meddle with her Toades," meaning that she refused to participate in witchcraft, but her youngest daughter "would handle them, and vse them as well as her selfe," suggesting that she was a practicing witch.

The Apprehension and Confession of Three Notorious Witches

Alice Huson confesses to having seen the devil in the shape of a black man on a horse.

A Collection of Modern Relations of Matter of Fact Concerning Witches & Witchcraft

Elizabeth Anderson recalls how she saw the apparition of a "Black grim Man" approach her grandmother in her house.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Elizabeth Anderson recalls how she saw the apparition of a "Black grim Man" approach her grandmother in her house.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Margaret Lang torments a child.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Katherine Campbell is sent to prison.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Agnes Nasmith discusses a man who she believes to be the devil.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

John Lindsay is accused of playing a pipe as a group of witches danced. They also allegedly created an image of Mr. John and stabbed it with pins.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

James Lindsay allegedly causes a girl to have fits by his touch.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

James Lindsay allegedly causes a girl to have fits by his touch.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Agnes Foster is sent to prison.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Margaret Fulton lights a black candle while entering a house to practice witchcraft.

A Relation of the Diabolical Practices of above Twenty Wizards and Witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland

Christian Shaw allegedly starts having fits shortly after Agnes Nasmith talks to her. She cries, flies over her bed, and has pains in her side. The fits return in September. She appear to battle an invisible force and is unable to speak. When she can speak, she calls out that Agnes Nasmith and Catherine Campbell were cutting her side.

Sadducimus Debellatus

Christian Shaw allegedly starts having fits shortly after Agnes Nasmith talks to her. She cries, flies over her bed, and has pains in her side. The fits return in September. She appear to battle an invisible force and is unable to speak. When she can speak, she calls out that Agnes Nasmith and Catherine Campbell were cutting her side.

Sadducimus Debellatus

Thomas Lindsay is apprehended for suspicion of being a witch.

Sadducimus Debellatus

Martha Semple and Margaret Lang are accused of harming and bewitching Christian Shaw, causing her to have terrible fits.

Sadducimus Debellatus

Martha Semple and Margaret Lang are accused of harming and bewitching Christian Shaw, causing her to have terrible fits.

Sadducimus Debellatus

Temperance Floyd of Bideford is accused of being a witch, and of also teaching Mary Floyd and Susannah Edwards the art of witchcraft.

The Trial, Condemnation, and Execution of Three Witches

A Tenant's (Anonymous 2) batch of bread moves overnight, seemingly of its own accord, from a table to another room, where they were "hid in Tubs and covered with linnen Cloathes." The tenant had the keys to all the doors at all times, and found the doors to all her rooms locked as she had left them overnight. A similar incident occurs with her cheeses and meat.

The Daemon of Burton, or, A True Relation of Strange Witchcrafts or Incantations Lately Practised at Burton

A Tenant's (Anonymous 2) cattle are killed in a strange manner. Among these, are a sow that "leap'd and danc'd in several unusual postures and at last fell down dead."

The Daemon of Burton, or, A True Relation of Strange Witchcrafts or Incantations Lately Practised at Burton

A Tenant's (Anonymous 2) stack of hay, and the building it was kept in, were set on fire. This fire is believed to be linked to other mysterious fires that start within the house.

The Daemon of Burton, or, A True Relation of Strange Witchcrafts or Incantations Lately Practised at Burton

A Tenant's (Anonymous 2) cheese and meat allegedly move to another room of their own accord.

The Daemon of Burton, or, A True Relation of Strange Witchcrafts or Incantations Lately Practised at Burton

A Tenant's (Anonymous 2) cabbage plants are moved by an unknown force, when at night they are pulled up and laid down in "several formes, as Crosses, Flower-de-luces, and the like." Even upon raking the ground, no footsteps were found the following morning, but the plants had been pulled up again. Upon being replanted a third time, they were left alone.

The Daemon of Burton, or, A True Relation of Strange Witchcrafts or Incantations Lately Practised at Burton

A Tenant's (Anonymous 2) roasted pig is allegedly defleshed by an unknown force. Its bones are left in perfect order.

The Daemon of Burton, or, A True Relation of Strange Witchcrafts or Incantations Lately Practised at Burton

Elizabeth Stile confesses to practicing witchcraft and "hainous, and vilanous practises," with Father Rosimond, his daughter, Mother Dutten, Mother Deuell, Mother Margaret, and Elizabeth Rockingham around the back of Master Dodges' house.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges that the child of a man of Windsor threw a stone at home when sent to fetch water at a nearby well; his hand was rotated backwards on his wrist in punishment.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges that the child of a man of Windsor threw a stone at home when sent to fetch water at a nearby well; his hand was rotated backwards on his wrist in punishment.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges that the child of a man of Windsor threw a stone at home when sent to fetch water at a nearby well; his hand was rotated backwards on his wrist in punishment.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mother Dutton allegedly created four wax figures, representing Lanckforde, his 'Maide," Maister Galis, and Switcher. Dutton impaled these images with a 'Hauthorne pricke' (in the area where the heart would be). The four people the images represented died.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mother Dutton allegedly created four wax figures, representing Lanckforde, his 'Maide," Maister Galis, and Switcher. Dutton impaled these images with a 'Hauthorne pricke' (in the area where the heart would be). The four people the images represented died.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges to have given Saddock a clap on the shoulder as punishment for reneging on his promise to give her an old cloak. Saddock went home and died.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges to have given Saddock a clap on the shoulder as punishment for reneging on his promise to give her an old cloak. Saddock went home and died.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges to have given Saddock a clap on the shoulder as punishment for reneging on his promise to give her an old cloak. Saddock went home and died.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, alleges to have given Saddock a clap on the shoulder as punishment for reneging on his promise to give her an old cloak. Saddock went home and died.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mother Dutton and Mother Devell, as alleged by Elizabeth Stile in her confession, kill William Foster's cow by witchcraft.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Mother Dutton and Mother Devell, as alleged by Elizabeth Stile in her confession, kill William Foster's cow by witchcraft.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, claims to have a familiar in the shape of a rat named Philip, which she fed with breadcrumbs and blood from her right wrist; she alleges that Philip provided milk and cream when she was unable to get any through begging.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile, in her confession, claims to have a familiar in the shape of a rat named Philip, which she fed with breadcrumbs and blood from her right wrist; she alleges that Philip provided milk and cream when she was unable to get any through begging.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile allegedly bewitches Ostler of Windsor, causing him to suffer pain in his limbs such that he is unable to do his work or rest; Stile had come to Ostler of WIndsor's master's (Anonymous 190) house to beg alms, but came too late and became angry with Ostler due to how little there was left to offer her.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile allegedly bewitches Ostler of Windsor, causing him to suffer pain in his limbs such that he is unable to do his work or rest; Stile had come to Ostler of WIndsor's master's (Anonymous 190) house to beg alms, but came too late and became angry with Ostler due to how little there was left to offer her.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

Elizabeth Stile allegedly bewitches Ostler of Windsor, causing him to suffer pain in his limbs such that he is unable to do his work or rest; Stile had come to Ostler of WIndsor's master's (Anonymous 190) house to beg alms, but came too late and became angry with Ostler due to how little there was left to offer her.

A Rehearsal both Strange and True

A black cat is seen to repeatedly come to the cradle of a sick child and rock it; when the child is being watched by two women, one drives off the cat with a poker and, when it later returns, the other woman kicks at it. The leg that kicked at the cat becomes sore and swollen, frightening the women, who leave the house and encounter a Baker, who saw Peterson go that way and was frightened by the cat himself. He alleges that Peterson has bewitched the child. The cat is thought to be Peterson herself.

The Witch of Wapping

A black cat is seen to repeatedly come to the cradle of a sick child and rock it; when the child is being watched by two women, one drives off the cat with a poker and, when it later returns, the other woman kicks at it. The leg that kicked at the cat becomes sore and swollen, frightening the women, who leave the house and encounter a Baker, who saw Peterson go that way and was frightened by the cat himself. He alleges that Peterson has bewitched the child. The cat is thought to be Peterson herself.

The Witch of Wapping

A black cat is seen to repeatedly come to the cradle of a sick child and rock it; when the child is being watched by two women, one drives off the cat with a poker and, when it later returns, the other woman kicks at it. The leg that kicked at the cat becomes sore and swollen, frightening the women, who leave the house and encounter a Baker, who saw Peterson go that way and was frightened by the cat himself. He alleges that Peterson has bewitched the child. The cat is thought to be Peterson herself.

The Witch of Wapping

Joan Peterson allegedly helped a cow-keeper's wife (Anon 342) with a bewitched cow; Peterson first boiled the woman's urine and divined the identity of the bewitcher in the liquid's surface, then advised her on what to do to reverse the bewitchment.

The Witch of Wapping

Joan Peterson allegedly helped a cow-keeper's wife (Anon 342) with a bewitched cow; Peterson first boiled the woman's urine and divined the identity of the bewitcher in the liquid's surface, then advised her on what to do to reverse the bewitchment.

The Witch of Wapping

Joan Peterson allegedly helped a cow-keeper's wife (Anon 342) with a bewitched cow; Peterson first boiled the woman's urine and divined the identity of the bewitcher in the liquid's surface, then advised her on what to do to reverse the bewitchment.

The Witch of Wapping

John Gaule describes the witch testing techniques he learned from local witch-finders. Women are made to sit in the middle of a room. If they will not cooperate, they are bound to a chair, kept awake, and denied food for twenty four hours, while witnesses watch for imps to appear.

Select Cases of Conscience Touching Witches and Witchcrafts

John Gaule describes the witch testing techniques he learned from local witch-finders. Women are made to sit in the middle of a room. If they will not cooperate, they are bound to a chair, kept awake, and denied food for twenty four hours, while witnesses watch for imps to appear.

Select Cases of Conscience Touching Witches and Witchcrafts

Mary/Ann Foster is ordered imprisoned in Northampton Gaol for arson and witchcraft by a Justice of the Peace. She is to remain there until the next Assizes.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster allegedly mutters "You had been better let me have it, for you shall have more Mutton shortly lye upon your hands then you know what to do with" after Joseph Weedon refuses to sell her mutton for the price she offered.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

For the next several days after Joseph Weedon refused to sell Mary/Ann Foster mutton, he allegedly finds over 30 of his sheep "in a miserable condition, with all their Leggs broken to pieces in several places" and "their Bones all shattered in their Skins." Foster is suspected in their demise.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Joseph Weedon attempts to scratch Mary/Ann Foster with his fingernails, and when they prove too dull, slices her hand open with a knife. He is encouraged in this endeavour by the "general opinion, that fetching blood of the witch takes a way her power of doing any harm."

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Joseph Weedon attempts to scratch Mary/Ann Foster with his fingernails, and when they prove too dull, slices her hand open with a knife. He is encouraged in this endeavour by the "general opinion, that fetching blood of the witch takes a way her power of doing any harm."

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster's hand becomes infected after Joseph Weedon cuts her with a knife, and she threatens to sue him for damages. Weedon gives her 20 shillings in reparation, but she is soon heard boasting that "it was the devil in her shape that received it of VVeedon, and that now she had thereby power to do him further mischief."

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster's hand becomes infected after Joseph Weedon cuts her with a knife, and she threatens to sue him for damages. Weedon gives her 20 shillings in reparation, but she is soon heard boasting that "it was the devil in her shape that received it of VVeedon, and that now she had thereby power to do him further mischief."

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Joseph Weedon's hay barn catches on fire and burns to the ground on the 22nd of May following a threat from Mary/Ann Foster. The fire is almost impossible to put out. Weedon moves his family out of their home, fearing for their safety, and indeed they, and the barn, remain safe for the whole two weeks of his absence. Days later, his corn barn also catches on fire, as do his wheat crops. The fire jumps to his house, which also burns to the ground. The damages total over 300 pound, and he blames Mary/Ann Foster for his loss.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster is apprehended in connection to the damages to Joseph Weedon's livestock and property, and a Justice of the Peace orders her examined by a Jury of Women. They find her to have "five several strange and unusual excrescencies which appeared exactly like a Sows Teats, and seemed to be usually suckt by something."

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster is apprehended in connection to the damages to Joseph Weedon's livestock and property, and a Justice of the Peace orders her examined by a Jury of Women. They find her to have "five several strange and unusual excrescencies which appeared exactly like a Sows Teats, and seemed to be usually suckt by something."

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary/Ann Foster confesses to setting a farmer's barn on fire with the help of the Devil, as well as causing the same farmer, Joseph Weedon's sheep to die "in that strange and miserable manner." She further boasts that she would make many more die as well as herself.

A Full and True Relation of the Tryal, Condemnation, and Execution of Ann Foster

At her trial, Mary/Ann Foster denies being a witch while confessing to causing the destruction of Joseph Weedon's sheep and property. She is condemned to be hanged on the strength of her previous confession.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

At her trial, Mary/Ann Foster denies being a witch while confessing to causing the destruction of Joseph Weedon's sheep and property. She is condemned to be hanged on the strength of her previous confession.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

At her trial, Mary/Ann Foster denies being a witch while confessing to causing the destruction of Joseph Weedon's sheep and property. She is condemned to be hanged on the strength of her previous confession.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

Mary Foster is hanged for witchcraft at the Northampton Assises on August 22, 1674. She refuses to speak a word beyond requesting her hands be untied.

Relation of the Most Remarkable Proceedings at the late Assizes at Northampton

A woman (Anonymous 4) is captured in Newbury by the army and determined to be a witch.

A Most Certain, Strange, and True Discovery of a Witch

A woman (Anonymous 4) is captured in Newbury by the army and determined to be a witch.

A Most Certain, Strange, and True Discovery of a Witch