John Proctor (March 30, 1632 –August 19, 1692) was a Farmer in 17th century Massachusetts. He married three women in his life, and divorced the first two. The last one he married was Elizabeth Proctor, who gave birth to two children, William and Sarah. During the Salem Witch Trials he was accused of witchcraft, convicted and hanged.
Read more about John Proctor: Accusations and Trial, Aftermath, The Crucible
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