http://loveshistory1misc.today.com Just another Today.com weblog Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:50:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Perhaps to understand what may have led the children of Salem Village to act as they did, a glimpse into their childhoods may be necessary. Pastor John Robinson  spoke about the innate natural pride found within humanity.  This stumbling block was an impediment to the growth of the virtues, thus strict ... http://loveshistory1misc.today.com/2009/03/14/childhood-puritan-massachusetts-1690s/ You wouldn't think a man of the gospel would condone slavery by owning a slave of his own, but it is the 1690s and slavery was a well-accepted practice. Evidently, Tituba , Rev. Samuel Parris' slave and perhaps former concubine, had influenced his daughter, Elizabeth, as well as her cousin, Abigail ... http://loveshistory1misc.today.com/2009/03/09/tituba-rev-parris-slave/ Martha Goodwin, age 13, has the dark distinction of kick-starting the witch hysteria of Salem and Salem Village, the year, 1688.  Evidently, Goodwin had an argument with Goody Glover (Goody, an identifier/greeting similar to Ma'am, Ms., Mrs., used today) whose profession at the time was that of the neighborhood wash ... http://loveshistory1misc.today.com/2009/02/27/the-witch-accusers/ Since I grew up along the Northshore of Boston, I have been intrigued by this black era of New England history.  The bizarre events continually fascinate me! I have vowed to now take the time to investigate the gruesome dynamics which culminated in the execution of a number of sound, upstanding ... http://loveshistory1misc.today.com/2009/02/27/colonial-salem-salem-village-witch-hysteria/ I'm somewhat new to this style.  Please forgive any errors as I learn how to navigate. In the meantime, the beginning subject matter of my blog will explore the Salem With Hysteria (1690s) New England.  This has always intrigued me, and now I plan to explore and scrutinize the people and ... http://loveshistory1misc.today.com/2009/02/26/hello-world/