The First English Actresses: Women and Drama, 1660-1700

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Foster testified that Howe bewitched his horse after his father, Isaac Foster, refused to allow Howe to join the church in Ipswich years ago, according to court records: But we have assimilated it. As a family we saw a wonderful child psychiatrist who encouraged the girls to talk about their mummy, write about her, draw pictures of her, and make her death feel as much a part of their lives as her life was.

In 1982 he abandoned Cabinet secrets and started selling pyjamas at John Lewis – the start of a 25 year career at the UK’s best known employee-owned business. After appointment to the Board in 1986 he became chairman of the John Lewis Partnership in 1993, a role he held for 14 years, and he remains a strong advocate of employee ownership and engagement.

President - Countess Howe

Elizabeth, Countess Howe became president of Epilepsy Society in September 2010. She takes over the role from her husband Earl Howe, who has been an active and staunch supporter of Epilepsy Society and was its president for over 25 years. He was made a life peer in 1999 and sits on the cross benches in the House of Lords. In May 2000, Tony Blair appointed him as chairman of the House of Lords Appointments Commission, with responsibility for vetting all members of the 'reformed' House of Lords and choosing the independent members. He headed the Stevenson Commission to examine the role of IT in schools, and has been awarded the first honorary doctorate of science from Cranfield School of Management. The Countess Howe DL will succeed Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher Bt KCVO when he steps down from the position in November 2020. Howe family farm, illustration published in A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials, circa 1911

Court conditions verged on the point of ridiculous during the Salem witch trials. There are many pauses in court records because of the chaos that surrounded trials of the supposed witches. For instance, "afflicted" girls would throw themselves on the ground in hysterical fits, and when the examinant moved their body the afflicted individuals would cry out in pain. [1] Magistrate Samuel Sewall of Boston recorded his observation about the conditions he found in the meeting house. His diary reads, "Went to Salem, where in the meeting house, the persons accused of witchcraft were examined ... 'twas awful to see how the afflicted persons were agitated". [9] In obedience to this warrant, I have appreend [r] ed Elizabeth Howe, the wife of Jems how, on the 29th of May 1692 and have brought har unto the house of leftenant nathaniell engleson according too to the warrant as attested by me, Ephraim Wildes constabell Even Elizabeth’s brother-in-law, John Howe, provided testimony against her, telling the court that he believed Elizabeth bewitched his pig after he refused to visit her in jail after her arrest, according to court records: Abigail Williams was 11 at the time of Elizabeth Howe's trial in 1692. She was one of the most well-known "afflicted" girls in the Salem witch trials. Her name appeared on the arrest warrant for Elizabeth Howe. [2] She was the niece of Reverend Samuel Parris, reverend of Salem Village and was one of the first two girls to become "afflicted". [6]Timeline: Court of Oyer & Terminer and Superior Court of Judicature," Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt, Bernard Rosenthal, Editor, Cambridge University Press, New York, 2009, pp. 923-924 Despite these defenses, the spectral evidence that was allowed into the courtroom was overwhelming and just too convincing. April 11: Sarah Cloyce and Elizabeth Proctor are examined before Deputy Governor Thomas Danforth and members of the Governor's Council. On the same day Elizabeth's husband, John Proctor, becomes the first man accused of witchcraft and is jailed. [8] The people who testified in her defense were: James Howe, Sr, Joseph and Mary Knowlton, Edward Payson, Rev. Samuel Phillips, Simon and Mary Chapman, Daniel Warner, John Warner, Sarah Warner and Deborah Hadley.

The execution methods in New England were very similar to those used in England. The condemned would ride to the execution spot with a minister. He would then elaborate on the saving grace of Jesus Christ and repentance. [12] The minister would also preach a sermon to the crowd that had gathered to watch the execution. Historian Louis P. Masur wrote, "The ritual of execution day required that condemned prisoners demonstrate publicly that they were penitent, and the execution sermons repeatedly pounded the chord of penitence." In an ideal situation the convicted would confess to their crime, alleviating worry from the community that they were sending an unprepared soul to the next life. [12] Conclusion [ edit ] After the witch trials came to an end in 1693, the colonists began to feel guilty about what had happened during the trials and realized that they may have put innocent people to death. Ann Putnam Jr: She was the most active of the afflicted girls accusing Howe. Her name appeared over 400 times, and she would go on to accuse many more people, 19 of whom would be executed. Elizabeth Howe’s Memorial Marker, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem, Mass, November 2015. Photo Credit: Rebecca Brooks October 1710, Convictions Reversed, The General Court of Massachusetts Bay, An act, the several convictions, judgments, and attainders be, and hereby are, reversed, and declared to be null and void. [7]

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In 1992, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial was built in Salem, Mass and a marker was established for Elizabeth Howe. In 2001 Valerie joined the Government Legal Service and has worked at the Treasury Solicitors Department and the Ministry of Justice. In parliament, Valerie serves as a member of the influential health select committee. In addition to her interest in health policy, Valerie’s work has included diverse issues such as libraries and galleries, epilepsy, support for adoptive parents, women in business, science and technology, human rights and music. Allan Westray

Nineteen people were hanged for witchcraft during the Salem witchMay 9: Corwin and Hathorne examine George Burroughs and Sarah Churchill; Burroughs is moved to a Boston jail.