Margaret Scott (Salem witch trials), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Margaret Scott (Salem witch trials)

Hanged as part of the Salem witch trials

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1616

Place of Birth: Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 22-Sep-1692

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Margaret Scott (née Stephenson, March 28, 1616 – October 2, 1692 [O.S.
September 22, 1692] ) was found guilty of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials and was executed by hanging on September 22, 1692.
She was part of the last group to be executed, which also included Mary Eastey, Martha Corey, Ann Pudeator, Samuel Wardwell, Mary Parker, Alice Parker, and Wilmot Redd.
She was the only accused person from Rowley to be executed.
As a lower-class, long-term widow, having lost several children in infancy, she was a prototypical witch candidate.
When her husband, Benjamin, died, he left a very small estate and she, being unable to remarry, was reduced to begging, which invited resentment and suspicion.
In this manner, her circumstances were comparable to fellow victim, Sarah Good.