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Rev. Francis Dane became second pastor of the
North Parish Church in Andover, Mass.John Godfrey Accused of Witchcraft
AquittedRev. Dane Testified in favor of Godfrey, Saying he was not guilty.
Dane from here on out was know to be completely against
witchcraft as a concept and as an accusationDane's First Wife Dies65 years old
Dane's congregation begins to complain about his ability to run the churchJan. - Congregation hired Rev. Thomas BarnardCongregation Stopped paying DaneDane took the his stopped pay to the General Court of Boston,
who required to church to split the salary between the two men.
$30 for Dane, $50 for BarnardMarries Second Wife
Mary ThomasSecond Wife Mary Thomas DiesMarries third and Final Wife
Hannah AbbotBarnard invites two of Salem's afflicted girls to come and test for witchcraft in AndoverDane does not approve of Barnard's actions, nor does he participate whatsoever.Apr. 22 - Nehemiah Abbot was tried and acquitted for WitchcraftRev. Dane was Nehemiah's UncleJul 19th - Elizabeth Jackson was Hanged for WitchcraftElizabeth Jackson was Dane's Nephew's WifeAug. 10th - Elizabeth Johnson was arrested based on witchcraft accusations
She confessesDane described her as simplish, but still denyed the accusationBy now, Most of Dane's Family had been accused:Sept. 17th - Abigail Faulkner is sentenced to death, but not
executed because she was pregnant.
By the time she gives birth, the hysteria is over.Abigail Faulkner was Dane's Daughter. He coached her through the trail process in jail.
He encouraged her to cooperate with the court but never plead guilty.Oct. - Dane petitions fro the release of Andover Children on BondOct. - Wrote a petition to address the forced and false confessions of guilt made by women in order to save themselves.
Dane wrote several petitions during this timeDane filled for slander charges, which detered more accusationsJan 2,1693 - Dane wrote a strongly worded letter to the general court
rejecting that Andover had been involved with any type of sorcery
and specifically blamed Specral evidence for allowing the
accusations to go as far as they did, but also blamed the court
fir not putting a stop to it.Feb. 17th Rev. Francis Dane diedAug. 19th - 5 killed via hanging on accusations of WitchcraftFirst Accusation in Andover - Martha CarrierPeriodi
Pastorship of Rev. Francis Dane --- 1646 - 1697Jul 15th - Sept 17th - Over 30
citizens arrested in Andover for
Witchcraft Charges
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