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Giles Corey was an accused witch during the Salem Witch Trials who was pressed to death for refusing to continue with his trial in September of 1692. There are currently… Read more »

At the time of the Salem Witch Trials, Giles Corey owned a house and a 150-acre farm in Salem Farms (modern day West Peabody), which was also known as the… Read more »

Boxford is a historic town in Massachusetts. It was settled by Massachusetts Bay colonists in the 17th century. The following is a timeline of the history of Boxford: 1645: 1652:… Read more »

Topsfield is a historic town in Massachusetts. It was first inhabited by the Agawam Tribe before being purchased from the tribe by the Massachusetts Bay Company and settled as part… Read more »

Rockport is a historic town in Massachusetts. Originally inhabited by Agawam Indians, it was later settled by Massachusetts Bay colonists in the late 17th century as a fishing village. The… Read more »