Martha Corey
Martha Corey (née Panon; died September 22, 1692) was accused and convicted of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, on September 9, 1692, and was hanged on September 22, 1692. Her second husband, Giles Corey, was also accused and killed.
Martha Corey | |
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Drawing of Martha Corey with her persecutors. | |
| Born | Unknown (around 1620) |
| Died | September 22, 1692 (aged around 72) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Monuments | Salem Witch Trials Memorial (1992), Proctor's Ledge Memorial (2017) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Mother |
| Known for | Convicted of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Benoni Panon, Thomas Rich |
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