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Ann Putnam, jr., was a key witness in the Salem Witch Trials; her mother, Ann Putnam, sr., was also involved and gave testimony in the witchcraft trials. Modern theories blame the witch craze, at least in part, on Putnam family feuds with and revenge on neighbors and others.

Ann Putnam

From DiscoverySchool.com, some details on the key role of Ann Putnam, jr., as a leader of the accusing girls in the Salem Witch Trials.

Ann Putnam

Genealogy chart of Ann Putnam, Jr., key accuser in the Salem Witch Trials.

Ann Putnam Jr.: Predator or Victim?

Michelle Munro asks how much the parents of Ann Putnam manipulated her for their own gain.

Deposition: Ann Putnam, Sr. Vs. Martha Cory & Rebecca Nurse

From the University of Virginia Library, continued transcription of a court document, testifying to Rebecca Nurse's "affliction" of the Putnams. Written by Ann's husband Thomas Putnam.

Deposition: Ann Putnam, Sr. Vs. Rebecca Nurse (2)

From the University of Virginia Library, continued transcription of a court document, testifying to Rebecca Nurse's "affliction" of the Putnams. Written by Ann's husband Thomas Putnam.

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