Winifred King

Notes:

 WINFRED BENHAM, MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
court held in Nov 1692
Winfred Benham of Wallingford being summoned to appear at the Court for examination upon suspicion of witchcraft, was now present, and the witnesses were called to testify what they had to say in the case, and accordingly gave in their testimonies in writing which there read in the bearing of the said Winfred. And she being called to say what she had to say for herself, her general answer was, that she knew nothing of the matters testified, and was not concerned therein. She also gave in some testimonies for herself which were read.

The court having heard and Considered all the evidence against the said Winfred Benham and not finding sufficient grounds of conviction for further prosecution (at present) of the said Winfred, do therefore at this time dismiss the business, yet advising the said Winfred Benham solemnly to reflect upon the case, and grounds of suspicion given in and alleged against her, and told her if further grounds of suspicion of witchcraft, or fuller evidences should appear against her by reason of mischief done to the bodies or estate of any by any preternatural acts proved against her she might justly fear and expect to be brought to her trial for it.

New Haven County Court Records volume I page 213
Court held in June 1693

Winfred Benham of Wallingford, her husband Joseph Benham being bound in a bond of 20 pounds for her appearance at this Court for further examination about Witchcraft, he was now called and appeared,
and the Court adjourned the case to their next session, and then upon notice given them the parties to appear, and the said bond to continue for said appearance, which said Benham consented to.
Winifred Sr. was accused of witchcraft twice - the 2nd time her daughter, Winifred, was included. They fled to New York where some of her other children were. 

Family/Spouse: Joseph Benham. Joseph (son of John Benham) was born about 1634 in Plymouth, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah Benham was born on 6 Sep 1676 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut.
2. Mary Benham was born on 18 Sep 1657.
3. Joseph Benham was born on 25 May 1659.
4. Sarah Benham was born about 1660.
5. unnamed Benham was born about 1661.
6. Johanna Benham was born on 25 Jul 1662.
7. Unnamed Benham was born about 1669.
8. John Benham was born about 1671.
9. Mary Benham was born about 1673.
10. Samuel Benham was born about 1674.
11. James Benham was born about 1679.
12. Winifred Benham was born about 1684.

John married Mary Hale. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MARY (HALE) KING ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT IN 1681, CHARGED WITH POISONING HER BOARDERS.