Memorial for August 19, 1692, Executions and Giles Cory’s Tragic Death


Stone memorial engraving in Salem honoring Rev. George Burroughs, Martha Carrier, George Jacobs Sr., John Procter Sr., John Willard, and Giles Cory, who died during the Salem witch trials of 1692.
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This memorial engraving commemorates six victims of the Salem witch trials, executed on August 19, 1692. Reverend George Burroughs, Martha Carrier, George Jacobs Sr., John Procter Sr., and John Willard faced hanging, while Giles Cory tragically died under torture on September 19, 1692, refusing to plead guilty. Their names etched in stone serve as a solemn reminder of the injustice and cruelty endured during this dark chapter in Salem’s history. Each name represents a story of resilience and a plea for truth in the face of overwhelming fear and suspicion.


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