Susannah Sheldon
17th-century witch accuser
About Susannah Sheldon
Born 1670. Susannah Sheldon was an American.
Susannah Sheldon (born circa 1674) was one of the core accusers during the Salem Witch Trials. She was eighteen years of age during the time of Salem witch trials. As one of the core group of allegedly afflicted girls, Sheldon made claims of afflictions for the first time during the last week of April 1692.
Biography Sheldon was the daughter of Rebecca Scadlock and William Sheldon. When Sheldon was a baby, her family was driven out of their home in Saco, Maine by Native Americans during King Philip's War in 1676. Records show that Sheldon testified against eleven witches and filed at least 24 depositions. Sheldon was personally responsible for bringing witchcraft accusations against Salem's wealthiest and most prominent couples, Mary and Philip English. This was Sheldon's first accusation.
According to historian Mary Beth Norton, Sheldon likely died unmarried and childless.
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Who was Susannah Sheldon?
17th-century witch accuser
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Susannah Sheldon was born in 1670 in Maine.
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Susannah Sheldon was American.
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