jan 1, 1634 - Lt. Nathaniel Ingersoll, a tavern owner

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Lieutenant Ingersoll, age 58, is a tavern owner and farmer from Salem Village and a well-respected man in the community.

In April of 1692, Nathaniel Ingersoll and Captain John Walcott filed complaints against Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce for afflicting the girls of Salem Village.

In May of 1692, Ingersoll and Sargeant Thomas Putnam filed complaints against the following people also for afflicting the girls of Salem Village: Daniel Andrew, Sarah Buckley, Elizabeth Colson, Bethia Carter Jr. Thomas Farrer, Elizabeth Hart, George Jacobs Jr, Rebecca Jacobs, Mary Witheridge.

In addition, Ingersoll testified that the afflicted girls showed symptoms of affliction during the examinations of the following people: Sarah Cloyce, Susannah Martin, Rebecca Nurse, John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, John Willard, Sarah Wilds.

Ingersoll also testified that he was a part of a jury that viewed the body of Daniel Wilkins, whom John Willard was charged with afflicting, and believed him to be the victim of witchcraft.

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