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The SPRINGFIELD WITCH HUNT The CASE of MARY and HUGH PARSONS PART1 #15
Nov 13, 2024 ·
8m 16s
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The SPRINGFIELD WITCH HUNT The CASE of MARY and HUGH PARSONS PART1 #15
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#MaryParsons #WitchcraftInNewEngland #17thCenturyColonialLife In 17th century New England, Mary Parsons moved from Wales seeking a new life in the colonies after her marriage ended in abandonment. She eventually married Huk...
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#MaryParsons #WitchcraftInNewEngland #17thCenturyColonialLife In 17th century New England, Mary Parsons moved from Wales seeking a new life in the colonies after her marriage ended in abandonment. She eventually married Huk Parsons, a brickmaker, in Springfield. Despite financial security, their marriage became strained due to Huk’s obsession with wealth and power, and Mary’s increasing mental health issues. When a flu and smallpox epidemic struck, Mary’s daughter, Hannah, remained unaffected, fueling suspicions of witchcraft. This, combined with Huk's volatile temper and the community's fear of witches, led to the couple becoming prime suspects in witch trials. Their story unfolds as a tragic narrative of ambition, isolation, and the consequences of unchecked rumors.
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