Martha Panon

Biography
While she was married to Henry Rich, Martha had a child that was only half-white. For ten years she lived with her child away from Henry Rich and their son, Thomas, with her son Benoni.

Martha Corey was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials, which shocked many people because she was very dedicated to attending church. The was accused because she was skeptical of the accusations that the afflicted girls were making.

During her examination, the afflicted girls copied the movements of Martha which convinced the court that Martha was a witch. She was hanged on September 22, 1692, three days after the death of her husband, Giles Corey.