Samuel Parris

Samuel Parris (1653 – February 27, 1720) was the Puritan minister in Salem Village, Massachusetts, during the Salem witch trials. He was also the father of one of the afflicted girls, and the uncle of another.

The Reverend

Samuel Parris
Portrait of Samuel Parris
Born1653
London, England
DiedFebruary 27, 1720(1720-02-27) (aged 66–67)
Sudbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materHarvard College
Known forFather and uncle of Salem witch trials accusers; accuser along with his daughter and niece
Spouses
Elizabeth Eldridge
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(m. 1680; died 1696)​
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    (m. 1699)​
    ChildrenThomas Parris
    Elizabeth Parris
    Susannah Parris
    RelativesAbigail Williams (niece)
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