Preceding The Initial Outbreak
- 1688
The behavior of several children in the home of the Goodwin family in Boston results in the accusation, trial and execution of their Irish washerwoman, Ann Glover (also known as "Goody Glover"), for witchcraft.
- 1689
Cotton Mather publishes "Memorable Providences, Relating to Witchcrafts and Possessions", which includes his account of the Goodwins and Glover.
November: Samuel Parris is named the new minister of Salem. Parris moves to Salem from Boston, where Memorable Providences was published.
- 1691
October 16: Villagers vow to drive Parris out of Salem and stop contributing to his salary.
Read more about this topic: Timeline Of The Salem Witch Trials
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