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| Name |
Winifred King |
| Born |
Abt 1637 |
New Haven, Connecticut  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Person ID |
I4409 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
16 Apr 2003 |
| Family |
Joseph Benham, b. Abt 1634, Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Children |
| | 1. Sarah Benham, b. 6 Sep 1676, Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut |
| | 2. Mary Benham, b. 18 Sep 1657 |
| | 3. Joseph Benham, b. 25 May 1659 |
| | 4. Sarah Benham, b. Abt 1660 |
| | 5. unnamed Benham, b. Abt 1661 |
| | 6. Johanna Benham, b. 25 Jul 1662 |
| | 7. Unnamed Benham, b. Abt 1669 |
| | 8. John Benham, b. Abt 1671 |
| | 9. Mary Benham, b. Abt 1673 |
| | 10. Samuel Benham, b. Abt 1674 |
| | 11. James Benham, b. Abt 1679 |
| | 12. Winifred Benham, b. Abt 1684 |
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| Last Modified |
1 Dec 2015 |
| Family ID |
F3260 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- Â 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.
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