Massachusetts Witch Trials 101 Part 2: Mary and Hugh Parsons of Springfield

Welcome to the second installment of Thou Shalt Not Suffer's 101 series exploring the Massachusetts Witchcraft Trials. In Part 2, we delve into the intricate narratives of Hugh Parsons and Mary Lewis Parsons, whose witch trials unfolded in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, years before the infamous Salem Witch-Hunt took place. This Springfield, MA duo found themselves entangled in what historian Malcolm Gaskill has identified as America's first witch panic.The Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project urges the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to acknowledge the innocence of its witch trial victims with an apology. The accused witches spotlighted in this episode have not received an official apology. Explore further details on our project website: massachusettswitchtrials.org. Take a moment to support our cause by signing and sharing the project petition at change.org/witchtrialsPurchase The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World, By Malcolm GaskillPetition to recognize those accused of witchcraft in MassachusettsHoliday Gifts to the Podcast HereList of those accused of witchcraft in MassachusettsTINAAWAHPIK Ero On Next Steps For Ending Witch Hunts TINAAWAHPThou Shalt Not Suffer Podcast Book StoreSupport Us! Sign up as a Super Listener!End Witch Hunts Movement Support Us! Buy Witch Trial Merch!Support Us! Buy Podcast Merch!Join us on Discord to share your ideas and feedback.WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestLinkedInYouTubeTikTokDiscordBuzzsproutMailchimpDonateSupport the showSupport the show