This Day In History - First Alleged Witch is Executed in America 1647

First Alleged Witch is Executed in America 1647

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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Event Description

The first recorded execution of a witch reportedly took place in Massachusetts when Alse Young was hanged, the beginning of what would become a witch-hunt frenzy in the colonies.

Event Location

Windsor, Connecticut