Breakthroughs Behind When England and Virginia Colony Ended Witchcraft Trials

Discover whether any other situations involving accused witches arose around same time Grace Sherwood underwent trial by ducking during summer of 1706. Learn why the year of 1730 was important in the Virginia Colony from a legal standpoint involving witchcraft. Get introduced to Jane Wenham including how she got accused of being a witch. Go behind the scenes and learn how Jane went to court including the judge’s ruling based upon evidence brought before the court. Understand significance behind Jane Wenham’s trial from 1712. Explore what the Witchcraft Act of 1736 went about highlighting from a legislative standpoint. Learn just how many years did the 1736 Witchcraft Act remain on the books until getting repealed. Discover what other New England Colony led the way in executing those labeled as witches prior to the Salem Massachusetts Witchcraft Trials occurring. Agree if there are any statues known to exist honoring Grace Sherwood. Get introduced to Louisa Venable Kyle and Belinda Nash, two women who resurrected Grace’s legacy and why she shouldn’t be forgotten. Learn if Grace herself was ever officially exonerated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.