Abigail Williams

Abigail Williams (July 12, 1680 – ?) was one of the initial accusers in the Salem witch trials of 1692, which led to the arrest and imprisonment of over 150 innocent people.

Read more about Abigail Williams:  Salem Witch Trials, Appearances in Fiction and Popular Culture

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