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O Christian Martyr who for truth could die
When all around thee owned the hideous lie! The world redeemed from Superstition's sway Is breathing freer for thy sake today John Greenleaf Whittier
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![]() Rebecca Nurse's Home
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Rebecca Towne Nurse was baptized on February 21, 1620/21 in St. Nicholas Parish, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk County, England.. Her parents were William Towne and Joanna Blessing. She married Francis Nurse on August 24, 1644 in Great Yarmouth. Francis was a tray maker who probably also made other wooden household items. Francis was born in 1618 in England. He was Salem's constable in 1672. They lived from about 1638 to 1678 near what is now Skerry Street in the city of Salem. Their children included: Rebecca was accused of witchcraft and was executed on July 19, 1692. She may have been targeted because her husband was a prominent citizen in Topsfield involved in the dispute over land along the border of Salem Village. Her husband was also an outspoken leader of a committee that believed the Reverend Samuel Parris should be removed as minister. The Putnams were the leaders faction supporting Reverend Parris. Francis died on November 22. 1695. In 1703, 25 pounds was paid to the heirs of Rebecca Nurse.
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©Roberta Tuller 2018
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