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How old was the youngest accused "witch" during the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts and what was her sentence?

Question #149147. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 15 2023.
Originally posted Mar 15 2023 7:41 PM.

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Believe it or not, the youngest accused was just four years of age. Dorothy Good was accused and arrested, then imprisoned for seven or eight months. During that time, her mother was executed.
link https://clarknow.clarku.edu/2022/10/21/uncovering-the-truth-about-salems-youngest-victim/

Of the Salem witch trials, more than 200 were accused. Thirty were found guilty, 19 were executed (14 women/5 men) and about five died in jail.
link https://wiki2.org/en/Salem_witch_trials+Milds.2

Mar 15 2023, 7:53 PM
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