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Researching Your Colonial American Ancestors Accused of Witchcraft

This session will discuss resources for determining primary sources on your ancestors accused of Witchcraft. This presentation will discuss other various witchcraft trials in America besides the historic trials held in Salem, Massachusetts. An overview of the published and manuscript resources which are available in archives and online will be presented. Discussion on joining a lineage society such as "The Associated Daughters of Early American Witches", or "Son of a Witch" to honor your ancestors' memory.

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