George+Burroughs

George Burroughs

**Who am I? ** - Burroughs was one of the few men executed during the trails, and he was the only priest accused of witchcraft. He was called the "ring leader" of the witches. Burroughs was a minister in Salisbury for a few years and later (1680) called to Salem Village to be the new minister.

**How old am I? ** - Born in Suffolk, England in about 1652. He’s around 58 years old today.

**Who am I related to? ** -

**Who are my friends? ** - My neighbours. They see me as a trustworthy person and a counselor

**Describe how you felt as people were being executed. ** - As I chanted prayers while waiting for the noose to embrace my neck, the audience were impressed and almost wanted me to be released immediately. But before any action could be taken for my innocence, I was hung in the middle of the stage and my innocence died with me. Only 20 years later did my children receive compensation for my unjust trial.

**What did I see or hear or experience during this time? ** -

**Did I believe the people to be witches? Why? Why not? ** -

**What would my reaction be to the 1992 Massachusetts' pardon of those accused of witchcraft? ** **- **

**Sources: http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SAL_BBUR.HTM **