The most famous Salem witch trial descendants and relatives

The infamous Salem witch trials of 1692 and 1693 claimed the lives of 20 people. In total, more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft and more than 150 were arrested. The episode is heavily ingra...
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The most famous Salem witch trial descendants and relatives, The infamous Salem witch trials of 1692 and 1693 claimed the lives of 20 people. In total, more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft and more than 150 were arrested. The episode is heavily ingrained in American history and...
Lucille Ball (1911-1989), The iconic 'I Love Lucy' actor has several connections to the Salem witch trials, including being the 8th great-granddaughter of William Towne, who fathered three accused witches, and the 8th great-grandniece of Mary (Perkins) Bradbury, who was convicted at the...
Tom Felton (1987-), The actor best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' series is reportedly a descendant of John Proctor, a wealthy farmer who was hanged following his trial. The actor also has other connections to the trials, including being related to Lt. Nathaniel Felton, who...
Mark Wahlberg (1971-), The actor is said to be related to John Hathorne, who acted as a judge in the trials.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Clara Barton (1821-1912 ), The pioneer nurse and founder of the American Red Cross is said to be the 4th great-granddaughter of William Towne, the father of three accused witches.You may also like: The Last Supper: famous final feasts
Walt Disney (1901-1966), America's most iconic animator and producer is related to Rev. George Burroughs, who was hanged at Proctor’s Ledge for witchcraft during the trials. Burroughs was the only Puritan minister to be arrested and executed.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010), The British fashion designer and couturier's mother traced her family tree and discovered that she is related to a victim of the Salem witch trials. McQueen even named his autumn/winter 2007-2008 collection after his long-lost relative Elizabeth Howe, who was hanged...
Sarah Jessica Parker (1965-), While doing research into her family history, the 'Sex and the City' actor found that she is the 10th great-granddaughter of Esther Elwell, who was accused of witchcraft but escaped trial after prosecution for witchcraft was abolished.Follow us and access great...
George H.W. Bush (1924 -), The 41st President of the United States is a distant great-grandson of Mary Parker, who was tried on September 17, 1692, and hanged five days later.You may also like: The different ways we worship
George W. Bush (1946 -), Like his father, the 43rd President of the United States is also descendant of Mary Parker. However, it is possible that Bush is related to 200 of the more than 1,500 people involved in the trials, including jurors, marshals, and constables, among others.Follow us and...
Wil Wheaton (1972-), The actor best known for portraying Wesley Crusher on the TV series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' is also listed as a relative of the Salem victims, though details are sketchy. He is, however, distantly related to the Bushes, who have known connections to the Salem witch...
Gerald Ford (1913-2006), The 38th President of the United States is related to at least three victims of the trials: Mary Parker, who is his 8th great-grandaunt, Mary Bradbury, who is his ninth great-grandaunt, and Rev. George Burroughs, who is his 10th cousin 10 times removed. Two of his...
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), The 32nd President of the United States is related to victims of the trials as well as a judge. He is a 6th great-grandson of Mary Bradbury, 10th cousin seven times removed of Rev. George Burroughs, and 6th great-grandnephew of William Stoughton, the chief judge...
Princess Diana (1961-1997), The late Princess of Wales is the 5th cousin nine times removed of Rev. George Burroughs, who was tried on August 5, 1692, and executed on August 19, 1692.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Prince William and Prince Harry, Consequently, the Duke of Cambridge and the Prince of Wales are also related to Rev. George Burroughs as 5th cousins 10 times removed.You may also like: Meet the people obsessed with one color
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, And, of course, this means that the Princes and the Princess of Cambridge are also related to the executed minister.Follow us and access great exclusive content everyday
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), The famous American author was born in Salem, MA, making it likely that he has connections to the trials. He was, in fact, the great-great-grandson of Judge

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I found Mary Ayres Parker was my 8th g-grandmother. And I have found other of my lines that share a common ancestor with the Bush family.

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She's my 9th Grand mother. We are related.

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George W's maternal grandfather was Allister Crowley

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Yes Barbara bush father....

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Weird how they all are related to most of all The Presidents of The United States Of America I find that more than a tad odd

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Mary Easty is my 10th Great Grandmother

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Mary Ayer Parker is my 9th great grandmother. If her daughter Sarah was hung id never been born. When i was little we'd go to Salem for a field trip for school. I would get so sick and cry every time we go into the courthouse and jail. Now I know why.

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ann putnam jr. and i share a set of grandparents

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George Burroughs was the common denominator is many of these cases.

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Susannah Goody Martin was my 8th Great Grandmother

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Same

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Goody is my 9th great grandmother

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Same

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Susannah Goodie North-Martin is my direct line grandmother. Many of my family members were in Massachusetts.

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Mary Bradbury is my 12th great grandaunt

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I’m a descendent of Mary eastey