William Stoughton: Salem Witch Judge
William Stoughton was a colonial magistrate for the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Chief Magistrate of Court of Oyer and Terminer during the Salem Witch Trials. Early Life: William Stoughton… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
History of Plum Island in Massachusetts
Plum Island is a barrier island near Newburyport, Massachusetts. It was first settled in the early 17th century and was shared by the towns of Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich, Massachusetts…. Read more »
History of Newbury, Massachusetts
Newbury is a historic town in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was settled by members of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century. The town contains the villages of… Read more »
History of Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport is a historic town in Essex County in Massachusetts. It was originally occupied by the Penacook tribe before being settled by English colonists in the early 17th century. The… Read more »
Pirates in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts has a rich maritime history that includes pirates and privateers. In fact, Boston had a reputation for being a pirate hot spot in the 17th and 18th centuries…. Read more »