Arrest Warrant for Elizabeth Johnson, Sr. and Abigail Johnson

To the Constable of Andivor

Complaint being made this day to us by Sam'll. Martin of Andivor & Moses Tyler of Boxford, against Elizabeth Johnson widow and Abigall Johnson Singlewoman of Andivor that they the Said Elizabeth Johnson & Abigall Johnson hath greviously, afflicted and abused Martha. Sprage of Boxford & Abigall Martin of Andivor Singlewomen by witchcraft contrary to the Peace of our Sover'ne Lord & Lady William & Mary King & Queen of England & to their Majesties Lawes in that case provided, and Said Sam'll Martin & Moses Tyler haveing given Sufficient bond to prosecut their Said Complaint to Effect These are therefore to require you in their Majesties name forthwith to apprehend & seize the Bodys of the Said Elizabeth Johnson widow & Abigall Johnson her dauter Singlewoman of Andivor & them Safely, convey to Salem before us their Majesties Justices of the Peace to be examined & proceded with according to law, forw'th. this shall be your warrant.

 

Dated in Salem 29: August 1692.

*Bartho Gedney

*John Hathorne

*John Higginson

Justes. Peace

 

in obedenc to this writ I have seased the bodies of Elizabeth Jonson widow and Abigall Jonson hur [torn] Both of Andover this 30 day of A'gust 1692

 

By me *John Ballard constable of Andover

 

 

witch links :

 

People accused of witchcraft in Andover

Peabody Essex Museum

Online witchtrial documents project

 

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