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Home » Colonial America » Salem Witch Trials

Elizabeth Booth Biography

Published: Jul 27, 2018 · Modified: Nov 8, 2023 by Russell Yost · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Elizabeth Booth was a resident of Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, who became one of the accusers during the Salem Witch Trials.

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One of the “afflicted girls,” Elizabeth Booth, was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Booth. On June 8, 1692, Elizabeth allegedly showed signs of affliction by witchcraft. Her afflictions were supported by her mother and younger sister, Alice. She testified that ghosts had come to her and accused John and Elizabeth Proctor of serial murder, stating that they had killed at least four people. She also made accusations against Wilmot Redd and Giles Corey.

Just 19 days after the executions on September 22, 1692, Elizabeth Booth married Jonathan Pease and started a family of her own. During her engagement, Wilmot Redd, John Proctor, and Giles Corey had been put to death, and Elizabeth Proctor was in prison, sentenced to death, but allowed to live to birth her child.

Online Resources:

  • Wikipedia - Elizabeth Booth
  • Legends of America - Story of Elizabeth Booth
  • The History Junkie’s Guide to the Salem Witch Trials
  • The History Junkie’s Timeline of the Salem Witch Trials
  • The History Junkie’s List of People involved in the Salem Witch Trials

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