3 Confessions: August 10, 1692
from Salem Witch Trials Daily Hosted by Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack
Andover Examinations: The Carrier Children and Elizabeth Johnson Jr. Confess (August 10, 1692)We follow the Salem witch trials to Andover on Wednesday, August 10, 1692, as examinations before Dudley Bradstreet produce confessions from Elizabeth Johnson Jr., seven-year-old Sarah Carrier, and Thomas Carrier Jr., alongside a claim that Abigail Faulkner Sr.’s shape attacked Ann Putnam Jr. Sarah describes being drawn into witchcraft at six through a “big red book,” alleged baptisms in Andrew Foster’s pasture, and learned methods of affliction; Thomas adds threats, a speaking yellow bird, and a night ride of ten witches to John Chandler’s house. Elizabeth Johnson Jr. admits signing a book tied to Martha Carrier, attending a Salem Village witch meeting with George Burroughs, and afflicting multiple victims, with Daniel Eames assisting on August 8–9. The account notes Elizabeth’s 1693 conviction, reprieve, and 2022 exoneration.00:00 Welcome And Date00:06 Andover Confessions Begin00:26 Sarah Carrier Testimony01:08 Thomas Carrier Jr Confesses01:44 Elizabeth Johnson Jr Examined02:33 Aftermath And Exoneration
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