Origin of Witchcraft in America
- What is a witch? A witch is a human given the power to harm others through loyalty with the devil.
- When did the belief in witchcraft emerge? The belief in witchcraft emerged in Europe as early as the 14th century and was widespread in Colonial New England.
- When was the first execution of a suspected witch in the American Colonies? The first execution of a suspected witch in the American Colonies was in Hartford, Connecticut in 1647.
- When was the first witch hunt in the American Colonies? The first witch hunt in the American Colonies took place in Hartford, Connecticut in 1662.