PARSONS, Mary (Bliss) [1620-1712] -- American accused witch
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née BLISS, Mary
A Springfield, Massachusetts woman and wife of a prominent citizen, Mary went to court twice -- first as the plaintiff in a 1656 slander suit against a woman who had rumoured her witchcraft, and again in 1674 as a defendant when she was accused of witchcraft. She was vindicated both times.
The dispute arose from a feud between neighbors.
The Bridgemans were jealous of their neighbor's good fortune -- and her haughty mien! 
Chronology |
1654 | Cornet Parsons moves his family to Northampton, MA |
1656 | He wins libel suit against neighbor Bridgeman's wife |
1656-1674 | Grudges fester |
1674 | Mary is accused of witchcraft |
1675/05/13 | The trial; verdict: acquittal |
1675/09 | Parson's son Ebenezer killed by Indians at Northfield |
1676-1679 | Lingering suspicions |
1679-1680 | Cornet Parsons moves his family back to Springfield |
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