The Witchcraft Trial of John Willard
John Willard was a deputy constable in Salem who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Not much is known about Willard’s life before the Salem… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
Jonathan Corwin: Salem Witch Judge
Jonathan Corwin was a judge in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. He was also Judge John Hathorne’s brother-in-law and Sheriff George Corwin’s uncle. The Corwin Family: Jonathan Corwin was… Read more »
How Did the Glorious Revolution in England Affect the Colonies?
The Glorious Revolution in England occurred when Mary and William of Orange took over the throne from James II in 1688. News of the Glorious Revolution had a significant and… Read more »
What Was the Dominion of New England?
The Dominion of New England was a merging of British colonies in New England in the 17th century. The Dominion was formed in 1686 and merged the colonies of Connecticut,… Read more »
What Was the New England Confederation?
The New England Confederation was a military alliance between the New England colonies of Plymouth, Connecticut, New Haven, and Massachusetts Bay in the 17th century. The alliance was formed in… Read more »