The Real Giles Corey

At 80 years old at the time of the Salem Witch Trials, Giles Corey was a prominent member of the community. He was a wealthy farmer and, like the Nurses, a full member of the church. Corey was accuesd along with his wife, Martha.A close relationship to a suspected or convicted witch was often a grounds for suspicion. He refused to respond to the charge and stand trial. As punishment, he was pressed to death with large stones on September 19, 1692. Two days later, Martha Corey was hanged.