Tuesday, January 16, 2007

A 6th Odd Fact Even QG Didn't Know About Herself


DK continues his research on the geneology of my family and just turned up the information this afternoon that one of my direct ancestors was executed for being a witch during the infamous Salem Witch trials in colonial Massachusetts.

That could explain a LOT!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Since the latest sensibility on Salem witches is that strong minded, highly capable, independent women were considered witches back then, I'd say you're in good company.

Michael Kruse said...

And I believe it was Cotton Mather, the son-in-law (I think) of my ancestor John Cotton who presided over much of the precedings at salem. He later repented of it.

reverendmother said...

Grace, I find that awesome.

Anonymous said...

Hmmm. Maybe your calender should have been "Getting in Touch With Your Inner Witch"

Jody Harrington said...

Mike--
El Jefe suggests Cotton Mather was the grandson of John Cotton and was named for him.

Good one, Denis!!! :-)

Anonymous said...

Just another reason we all fit together so well. *grins*

Anonymous said...

I am sooooo jealous.

Theresa Coleman said...

Me too.
All my ancestors are just plain boring.

Unknown said...

That's the best thing I've heard all day!

opinionated said...

From my modern standpoint, better than having been one of the executors, Cotton or anyone else.

Anonymous said...

Yes, I am not sure witchery is a bonus, but hey, it is better than what Dad has been hoping for in an ancestor.