Mary Ireson, Mary Toothaker, and Job Tookey: June 4, 1692

June 4, 1692: Mary Ireson Arrest Warrant and Job Tookey ExaminedWe track the Salem Witch Trials on Saturday, June 4, 1692, as magistrates John Hathorne, Jonathan Corwin, and Bartholomew Gedney record accusations against Mary Ireson of Lynn for allegedly afflicting multiple Salem Village girls, leading to a warrant for her arrest and delivery to Thomas Beadle’s tavern. We follow constable Henry Collins as he takes Ireson into custody, and we also examine witness accounts tying Mary Warren’s fits to claims about the devil’s book and threats attributed to Mary Toothaker and Ireson. Our timeline then moves to Beverly with the examination of Job Tookey, reconstructed through testimony from afflicted witnesses and neighbors who allege he boasted of raising the devil, admitted to murder, and sought a leading role among witches—claims that trigger further reported afflictions and corroborating statements.00:00 Daily Introduction00:13 Warrant for Mary Ireson01:04 Mary Warren Fit Testimony01:52 Job Tookey Examined02:52 More Witness Statements03:23 Devil Talk and Ringleader Claim03:43 Afflicted Response and Wrap Up