Judge John Hathorne PaulMichael Mullally Ms. DelGrego English III CP 10/14/12 August 5 th 1641 – May 10 th 1717

Childhood & Family Life Born as the son to William Hathorne and Anne Smith William Hathorne… ▫Was one of the early settlers for the Massachusetts Bay Colony ▫Held numerous military and political positions ▫Had a strong influence on his son; John reflected his father greatly I had two brothers and two sisters, (total of 5 children)

Nathaniel Hawthorne My great-great- grandson, Nathaniel Hathorne, changed his last name to Nathaniel Hawthorne because he was embarrassed by my role in the Salem Witch Trials Most famously known for writing The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne (continued) Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote that he added the “W” to his last name (Hathorne) because: ▫“ [He] inherited the persecuting spirit, and made himself so conspicuous in the martyrdom of the witches, that their blood may fairly be said to have left a stain upon him” (Nathaniel Hawthorne).  Nathaniel believes the witches beliefs had influenced his family members, making Nathaniel not want to be associated with the Hathornes

About Me Was well known as a Salem merchant and politician My political skills earned me a position as a justice of peace and county judge A very religious man Married Ruth Gardner, the granddaughter of Thomas Gardner, who arrived as one of the original colonists Merchant

About Me (continued) Commander in Chief of the militia against the Native Americans in 1696 (King William’s War, part of the Nine Year’s War) Well known to be cynical and emotionless

Religious Practices & Beliefs Believed the devil possessed the power to harm people in the community and church Believed God protected me, even if there was a question if a person was/was not accused of being a witch Strong Puritan beliefs including : ▫Predestination ▫The elect

Role as a Judge Served on a committee to find a replacement for Salem minister George Burroughs Began each trial by questioning with an accusatory tone, then by badgering the accused to force a confession (usually finding the accused guilty) Appointed as a judge on the Court of Oyer and Terminer

My Role in the Salem Witch Hysteria Jailed many who were suspected of witchcraft Well known for: ▫Being calm, yet harsh, when questioning the accused of practicing witchcraft ▫Frequently convincing the court that the accused was guilty for personal gain/profit  19 people were convicted & executed for the practice of witchcraft under the Special Court

The ‘Case’ of Rebecca Nurse Rebecca was accused of practicing witchcraft I refused to accept her verdict of being ‘not guilty’ I convinced the jury to change their verdict and I was successful This leads to me being called the “witch hanging judge”

My gravestone at Charter Street Cemetery, Salem, Mass.

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