# Thomas Putnam

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March 13, 1692: Church Members Accused of Witchcraft

In this episode of Salem Witch Trials Daily, we revisit Sunday, March 13, 1692, as Salem Village gathers at the meetinghouse and extraordinary claims disrupt worship after Samuel Parris begins his sermon, including an incident involving Bathsheba Pope and Martha Corey’s alleged specter. We also dis…

Salem Witch Trials: Was Mercy Lewis the Ringleader of the Afflicted Girls?

She accused 16 people, was named a victim in 13 indictments, and may have been the most powerful force driving the Salem witch trials of 1692. So why does history overlook Mercy Lewis? What You'll Learn Why some historians consider Mercy Lewis the ringleader among the afflicted girls How survivi…

Hamilton-Gibson Productions; Thomas Putnam; April 16 20206

Thomas Putnam, Artistic Director of Hamilton-Gibson Productions inWellsboro, PA, speaking about "Leading Ladies," a comedy by KenLudwig that he directs. The show will run from April 17 throughApril 26, 2026, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 with Sundaymatinees at 2:30, at the Warehouse Theatre, 3 Centra…

9 New Witchcraft Suspects and Thomas Putnam's Cryptic Letter

Nine New Accused and Thomas Putnam’s “Wheel Within a Wheel” Letter (April 21, 1692)We race through April 21, 1692 as accusations explode with nine new witchcraft suspects—William and Deliverance Hobbs, Nehemiah Abbott Jr., Mary Esty, Sarah Wildes, Edward Bishop Jr., Sarah Bishop, Mary Black, and Ma…

8 Accused of Witchcraft and the New Governor Arrives: May 14, 1692

New Warrants, Missing Suspects, and a Spectral “Prediction” We follow Elizabeth Hart as she confronts Ann Putnam Jr. after being accused of afflicting her, only for Ann to claim Hart’s specter returned to torment her and push her to write it down. Tension spikes as Nathaniel Ingersoll and Thomas Pu…

A Witch’s Specter Allegedly Threatens to Amputate a Young Woman’s Legs

Mary Esty Shackled as New Accusations and Philip English’s Threats EscalateWe pick up on Saturday, May 21, 1692, with Mary Esty imprisoned and shackled as Mercy Lewis reportedly begins to recover from violent fits and Magistrates John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin start examining Esty. While the cou…

Hamilton-Gibson Productions; Thomas Putnam; September 23 2026

Thomas Putnam, Artistic Director of Hamilton-Gibson Productionsin Wellsboro, speaking about two plays running this weekendand next at the Coolidge Theatre, 104 Main Street."Red," directed by Putnam, and "The Rembrandt" directed bySarah Lawton, will run on alternating days."The Rembrandt" opens Thur…

Giles Cory is Pressed to Death for Standing Mute: September 19, 1692

On September 19, 1692, Giles Cory was pressed to death. According to judge Samuel Sewall, Giles Cory’s old friend, Capt. Thomas Gardner, had spent two days pleading with Giles to change his mind and agree to a trial, to no avail.According to tradition, Giles was pressed in a pasture across the stre…

HISTORY: Thomas Putnam and the Salem Witch Trials

HISTORY Thomas Putnam was a Puritan in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 17th century and was responsible for much of what caused the unjust execution of 25 residents of the town from 1692 to 1693.This is Monsters YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thisisMONSTERSCheck out our merch! : https://thisis…