The Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692

The Trial of George Jacobs Sr.

• Who? [The Key Players]
• The Accused
• The Afflicted
• The Accusers
• Other Key Figures

• When? [The Times]
• The Times
• Timeline

• Where? [Location, Location, Location!]
• Salem, Past & Present
• Andover
• Other Towns

• How? [The Laws and the System]
• The Legal System

• Why? [Theory and Speculation]
• Ergot Poisoning Theory
• The Conspiracy Theory
• Real Magic?!

• What happened next?
• The End of the Affair
• Compensation & Clearing the Names
• What ever happened to ____?

• Links and books for further reading
• Recommended Book List
• Interesting Websites

last updated on November 18, 2001 by Jessica L. Marshall