Burying Ground of the Family Who Just Escaped the Salem Witch Trials.
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2023
- Elder Ballou Meeting House & Burying Ground - Haunted Rhode Island.
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Witch trials and hangings were rampant throughout New England from the middle 1600's. The only escape for the accused or condemned was to confess and claim to negate the pact with the Devil, or to escape south out of New England to New York or Pennsylvania where witchcraft was not punished. Most of the accused were not wealthy enough to escape south fast enough to stay ahead of the sheriff sent to detain them.
The Elder Ballou family saw the handwriting on the wall and left Salem just before the witch hysteria permeated through Salem, Massachusetts. And it is here in Cumberland, Rhode Island, where they finally found their refuge from possible persecution, torture and death, which others later endured.
In the late spring 1692, a number of unnatural or unexplained events took place and members of the town of Salem were frightened about their future survival. About that same time, a group of adolescent girls in Salem began having strange fits, during which they accused several people, primarily middle-aged women, of being witches.
Some young girls there had learned that by having screaming spasms and accusing women of witchcraft, the adults started paying attention to them. As their importance grew, so did the number of their accusations. The evidence they stated was always spectral: based on dreams and visions. Officials convened a court to hear the charges of witchcraft.
Many of the accusers came from a traditional way of life tied to farming and the church, whereas a number of the accused witches were members of a rising commercial class of small shopkeepers and tradesmen.
Amazingly, those who confessed to being witches - whether it was true or not - were not executed. The Puritans believed that once a person made a full confession, his or her fate should be left in God’s hands, not man’s. These confessors were kept apart from the other prisoners, and were called upon to testify in other trials if they could be helpful to the prosecution. 55 people in the Salem area confessed to witchcraft in 1692.
From June through September of 1692, 19 men and women were carted to Gallows Hill, a barren slope near Salem, for hanging. Another man named Giles Corey, of an age over 80 years, was pressed to death under heavy stones in an empty field on Howard Street, which was next to the jail in Salem Village. He had refused to submit to a trial on witchcraft charges. More than 100 others were still in jail - among them some of the town’s most prominent citizens.
The witch hysteria began to spread to other communities, which greatly concerned some citizens. On October 3, 1692 Increase Mather, then president of Harvard, denounced the use of spectral evidence: “It were better that ten suspected witches should escape than one innocent person be condemned.” In response Massachusetts Governor William Phipps prohibited further arrests, released many accused witches and dissolved the Court on October 29.
Then, almost as soon as it had begun, it was over. Phipps pardoned all who were in prison on witchcraft charges by May 1693. On January 14, 1697, the General Court ordered a day of fasting and soul-searching for the tragedy at Salem. In 1702, the General Court declared the trials unlawful; in 1711, they passed a bill restoring the rights and good names of those accused and granted 600 pounds restitution to their heirs.
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I have a ancestor who survived the Salem witch trials, her name was Sarah. She was called a witch because she got pregnant by her second husband (1st husband passed)when she was older. She never conceived in her younger years, Because she was a very mature woman they thought it was witchcraft.. Sarah must have made a deal with the devil to get pregnant. Her husband put his life on the line and petition to spare her life and the unborn and he succeeded.
We found this out about a year ago, she was on my mother’s side of the family tree. I think she was a amazing woman ❤
I am related to Rebecca nurse . She would be my 9th great grandmother . :) my aunt on my mother's side traced our ancestry tree :)
So, her first husband was infertile? Nah, t couldn't possibly have been that. Obviously it was witchcraft. Smh
They knew so little about fertility back then. What a shame for your ancestor and others. Also always thinking it was the Woman's fault if there were no children. Couldn't be the man. 😖
Ooh - fascinating! Thank you for sharing that.
My mom did genealogy, And discovered that my ancestors were related to Thomas in AnnCarr Putnam He also found an original arrest warrant for Martha Corey, which is actually really cool question what is your ancestors one of the accused or the accusers?
Ron, you would be a wonderful pastor. The care and respect you show for people who have passed away..
Fully Agree! That is why I come back to watch you over and over again!!
Well he's not into preaching. He's an architect, a pilot and an artist. He doesn't need to get wrapped up in religion. He has also lost a daughter. He's doing what I would deem as historical. One of his many talents.
@BrendaPhillips09 Sadly, religion is not about GOD anymore. But it's God that gave us Ron so he could help us all to remember the Forgotten ones.. because of him, I see the people and not just head stones when I go to the cemetery now .
The symbol of the oil lamp on those headstones is a symbol of Christian preparedness, as in the parable of the 10 virgins waiting for the bridgroom; 5 were unprepared because they ran out of oil and while they were off getting more, the groom locked them out. The 5 wise ones brought extra oil and went into the feast.
I never knew that. Thx
this was cool! We think one of our ancestors was a Mary Bradbury that was accused of being one of the witches. She ended up getting away from being killed.
Wow what ancestors that dome of you have. These I would love to know more. I must Google same.
What a spooky little cemetery! Thanks Ron! I love the names, Comfort, Welcome etc 😊
Yes... The names!!!
To think of all the tears that have been shed here with lost loved ones 😔
babies, especially
Very spooky and creepy and a haunting cemetery Ron...loved it...👻🎃🦇🕷️🕸️👍... Mary M
These old cemeteries are so full of history and so beautiful at the same time. Rhode Island is such a gorgeous state.
Cool cemetery! I'd love to go wandering around there. In my town in western NY we have those same kind of vaults built into the ground with the iron doors. The cemetery was built in the 1850s, I believe. I can't wait to see more of these places. Thank you, Ron.
In England they had small headstones if they didn't have much money. As you paid the stonemason by the letter, they could only afford the initials.
Love your channel ❤
The Ballou Meeting House Rd cemetery was even spookier back in the 70s when there were no houses around. Lived down the road from there. As a teenager friends and I went to visit it on Halloween night. Very creepy! 👻
So many died so young back then. More sad than creepy. Great video as always though, thanks.
Great video! The crunching of the leaves underfoot, the fog rolling in, the beautiful red, orange and gold leaves on the graves. Watching thus, I can almost smell October.🍁
Salem is such a beautiful place. I love it more every time I go there 😊❤
Grandmother lived on Mendon Rd. Cumberland, RI. Our family loves to cemetery walk.
Tombstones from the 1700s fascinate me the most bc they’re becoming more rare as time goes on. Just starting & already creeped out can you imagine walking around there just a few hours later in the dark by yourself? I can’t. 🎃 👻
Elder Ballou is the among the best of the old New England Cemeteries. Watching UA-cam, I can feel the Presence of the people there and imagine them, the individuals they were and their personalities. To be there in person would be, well no words to describe the experience. Thanks Ron for the great video!
I agree with every word you said. 👍🏼
This looked like an incredible spot for exploring....great work sir!
Hi Brittan, and I agree with you. I'd love to explore with Ron... He comes across the best places ever....Not to mention stories. Can't wait to see more videos of you and Ron from Arizona....
Hi 👋 Brittan 😃 Have a great Halloween 🎃
Ron to bad you couldn't go to Center Church in New Haven. Part of the graveyard is actually under the Church. Not sure if there are any interesting stories but just the fact that they left the graveyard intact and built above it is interesting. You can go into the (basement) in see the stones.
Actually I have no interest of filming that because it’s been done over and over on UA-cam. The stories I do are mostly untold stories - and that’s what I’m pretty much exclusively doing now. That’s what I look for. And that’s what our viewers are looking for.
But yeah - I’ve been there - I’ve seen it - but if I do re-run stuff our viewers are disappointed and it hurts my channel, the algorithm. But thank you - if it hasn’t been worn out on UA-cam, a great suggestion there. 😊👍
That sounds very interesting.
I’ve never heard anything about that.
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Do you have any you tubers with that information. I would like to hear more about this
@@Mary10538hello just search church name and New Haven Connecticut and graveyard under church. Pops right up on several channels. Hope that helps
Worst drivers in the country here in RI!
I know those places very well, Whipple were a prominent family of Cumberland. Amazing history up there, we have to hit the monastery next time!
Great walk, Ron! Love the old New England cemeteries. Visited a couple in New Hampshire last week. Lots of fog. This was a fascinating and rather creepy one! Thanks! 💜
Loved that episode. Perfect weather conditions for your visit.
Sally’s stone has a face in it 👻👻 beautiful pictures showing fall colors. RIP to all there thank you Ron ❤
What an old cemetery! It's perfect for Halloween but still eerily beautiful. I feel like it should be in a spooky movie or something. The fog rolling in just adds to it. Well, after seeing this I'd say meeting adjourned folks. RIP to all ❤💐
Yes I agree....setting for a spooky movie. I was waiting for a zombie to come walking over the hill. lol
As the fog come rolling in I couldn't help but think "They're coming for you Ron" lol... Always interesting...Thanks for sharing!!!!
It’s awesome you are keeping these cemeteries and people alive. Thank goodness you are filming these places cause eventually no one will be able to see the writing on the stones. Maybe in the future, people will be referring to your footage which is an amazing legacy for the future generations. ❤❤❤❤
Looks spooky, love it Ron!
12:06 The ghosts were messing with you through the flashlight. They like to use electrically powered things because they don't have much😱👻
I wish more people were interested in maintaining these historic cemeteries. Such a beautiful place. It could be even better with a little care. The old photos you shared sure showed how this cemetery has been allowed to deteriorate. Thank you for all the great stories and videos!
I remember as a kid in Warwick Rhode Island. There was an old cemetery we used to play in right next door to my grandmother’s house. Now I wish I would have known it was history. I see on google earth it’s been cleaned up. I so want to go back now as an adult and see what it looks like in person. But living in Texas it’s a long ways away. Love the videos Ron
Wow!! That cemetery sure has a spooky atmosphere!! A perfect setting for a Halloween episode!!
Thanks for sharing this piece of history with us, Ron!! XXXX 👍💞🤗❤👻
Thanks for sharing ron
Awesome old cemetery. The fog sure was a little creepy for sure.
Creepy looking place. Love all the history and always great looking areas you travel to.
Great video as always , only just a reminder to everyone walking outside this time of year it’s starting to get darker in the evenings now. Please remember to fasten you reflective safety tags or devices to your jackets . The thin lined reflective tape is great wrapped around the tops of kids boots if they have to wait for the school bus by the side of the road .
Ron, there are a few of us left who are older than you. Me, for one. 😊
That's absolutely beautiful. Pretty trees. Wow
It's a sad but interesting cemetery very beautiful and peaceful, looks very spooky, the ones with no writing on,is sad,so long ago specially when you said lost to the sands and known only to GOD, shu all these were real people, who lived long ago, I love history, thanku for this ❤b safe GOD BLESS you, really love and appreciate what you do❤
Such a sad and lonely cemetery! Thanks Ron ❤ (I have one of them flashlights that cycle through various phases before I can actually get the steady beam. Annoying, but a great light!)
I wonder if Mrs Comfort Bellow was a nurse. Florence Nightingale had formed her first team of nurses before the Cremeon war. Nurses are symbolized by the lantern that the nurses carried at night to assess and attend their patients. I'm sorry you were in danger from living people and their cars
New England cemeteries and history are spectacular.. Provincetown Mass. has an incredible cemetery, don't know if you've done an episode there Ron. The mausoleums there you can literally see the coffins of families on top of each other on stone shelves. Many tombstones also for sea captains lost at sea. It might be one of my favorite cemeteries. This episode was spooky with the fog rolling in...
Love, love the gloomy, spooky weather there. Thanks for a great video.
Miss Amey Smith daughter of Paul & Prudence Smith.
The one at 16.25. Reads Peter Darling Esq who died May 16th in the 93yr of his age. Also, on his headstone it looks like either a four-leaf clover or a Pinwheel.
saw it today but can't figure what that is. also saw some masonic symbols from mid 1800's
Ron said that he saw a stem coming off the pattern, which still doesn't help as it can still be a either the Four-leaf clover or Pinwheel. The difference between the two is religion. The Four-leaf clover means that they are Catholic, and the Pinwheel means that they are Lutheran.
No disrespect intended. I would love to be at those cemeteries at the witching hour with recorders or the Necronomicon, to see if anyone had something to say. Always remember no fear, but very respectful. Stay safe Sir & everyone. Listen to this youngster talking about being old....😂 LOL
You go to some interesting places! ✌🏼🇺🇸
Creepy but gorgeous place!❤️
Quintessential antique old graveyard. Absolutely beautiful.
I was struck by how young so many women were at death. I wonder about the moments of their lives... Loves and losses...
many died during labor. I have found stones with 2 names, mom and child
@@meycoe isn't that just so so sad? Childbirth was fraught with peril, but women bravely did it... birthed and built families. Such bravery.
Dear Ron: Your graciousness, respect and compassion for the buried people always shines through. It's always so interesting and informative to watch your videos! Bless you on all your journeys that we follow! ❤
Couldn't wait, went today right around 2. (10 minutes from me) cool place, didn't feel creepy cuz it was such a warm, sunny day. I will note that after leaving I felt oddly drained.....yikes! (Hope no one unsavory attached to me.) For the veterans I have left beach stones collected from the R.I. shore on the headstones. Do you agree for guys that is more appropriate than flowers?
Hey Ron I enjoy your podcast it's fascinating hearing the stories behind the scenes thanks for sharing with us
Those headstones are in remarkable condition considering that are 100+ years old and that they've survived many winters.
Ron, another great video. The colours on those stones are amazing. Loved the developing atmosphere as the video goes on and the fog comes drifting in, spoooky!
I'm enjoying these daily field trips... Thank you Ron...
Run Ron, don't let the fog get you
Ooohhhh how hauntingly fun!!!! 🧙♀️
Loved this episode ❤️ thanks Ron for all you do
What a creepy cemetery but it's great to see all of the old graves ,but also so sad for them, since some where young Thanks a Ron
Cool and spooky cemetery! 👻 Thanks for making this video!
Awesome place New England is, so much history! I absolutely love the stone walls! Reminds me of Gettysburg ! ❤
Our family cemetery has headstones that have unfortunately faded over time since it dates back to the early 1700's . Thankfully many years ago a professional was hired to etch the oldest ones before evreything was erased & etchings were put into a port folio for safe keeping.. The family is in the process of getting metal markers made to put in front of or beside of what is left of the existing stones that have become unreadable by using donations from family members. Cemeteries are a unique form of history ,at least I think so and it is unfortunate that so many have been lost to time(and development)!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks Ron for taking us on such a fitting autumnal walk through the woodland graveyard. Have you read Walter De La Mare's short stories set in old british graveyards,deserted beaches and haunted houses. I think you'd enjoy the atmosphere created.
Hi Ron.. This is amazing. I never imagined it to be like this. Wanted ti also say.. the fog will move in because of warmer temperature inland. Wait a couple hours and it will diispate.. I lreaned this moving to northern California coast from mountains in Montana. I've grown to really like the quiet during this time of day. Thanks for all the really cool places you take us to this time of year. I loveit!!
Yes... The F O G👻👻
Another home run! Great job.
Thanks, Ron
Great video Ron …What a great ominous element the fog adds to that type of environment. I was in Boston a few years ago and Rockport and Salem and I couldn’t get enough of the incredible history in the cemeteries …like-minded. Bridget
Southern California 😎
I will have to double-check, but I think I have some Whipples in my family tree coming from my maternal grandfather's side. Will edit if I can firm this.
Anyone else think that Ron would have been a brilliant historical teacher his story telling an his voice would keep everyone listening 🎶 😉
What a beautiful place I'm from Connecticut
With these graveyards inspired ghost stories ❤🎉 I don't know if you've been to mystic Connecticut but they have a graveyard by the mystic river by mystic seaport LOL and across overs abandoned mansion. I've been there many times it's my happy place. You'll see a lot of sea captains.
I have to tell you, because it just blows my mind whenever I watch your videos, just how much you look like my nephew, Manfred! He has passed on and was 60 yrs old at the time of his sudden death - aneurysm! I am 4 years older than him, and he died about 8 years ago. But it just hit me the first time I watched one of your videos! My nephew was such a handsome guy, with curly hair and you look so much like him it is uncanny!!! 😊😊😊
Hats off to Manfred. Sorry to hear. Email me his picture sometime. Just curious. facesforgottentoday@gmail.com. Rest in peace
Nice you’re in my home state. 👍
This is intriguing.
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Ron the crips was where they kept the body’s in the winter. Unfortunately there was alot of damage done by teenagers people volunteers there time to fix the broken stones and mow the lawn and clean it up. Unfortunately Cumberland should be taken care of this historic cemetery
Yes that’s what I said, it’s called receiving vaults. I talked about that here
Agree it’s very sad the damage by vandals
I agree in Australia particularly up north of Perth they have beautiful old pioneer cemeteries that have been very neglected it really makes me sad and angry😢
What an interesting cemetery, although weedy. Those crypts though, nice. Have a great day, Ron! 🙂
I love seeing these old cemeteries. They are very interesting 🤔.
Hi Ron be very careful when going into the real old cemeteries like this Because I was watching one explorer who slipped in a hole that had open up in the cemetery it was really old he was able to Pull him self out by a big tree limb.just watch your step. UR" senior citizen watcher. I still enjoy you ventures.
Oh my!
Beautiful ‘Dry Stain Dyke’ surrounding the cemetery. What history is within this place. RIP to all within. Thank you Ron for sharing with us x
Very early morning is my fav time of day to do cemetery walks!! The sunrise casts blazing orange lit sun rays over the monuments at dawn.
Hi Ron, so while researching my family tree I found out I am distantly related to John Proctor who was hanged after being tried and convicted of witchcraft in 1692. Im still working on the lineage from him to the current family members. It’s so fascinating to learn about witch tries and learn that I am related to someone who was executed for being a “witch”.
I’m related to John Proctor’s wife, Elizabeth. He was hung and she avoided the gallows because she was pregnant. She was to be hung after giving birth. By the time she gave birth the governor of Massachusetts determined there was no merit in the witch trials and she was freed. If you get the chance to go to Salem, there is a stone with his name on it at the gallows hill.
@@Kingfamilyfavorites that is so interesting! And yes, Salem is on my list of places to visit. I have only recently learned about John Proctor and plan to do some deep dives into his story and Elizabeth’s as well. I think he had like 18 children with 3 different mothers? Not exactly sure if that is accurate, so I am hoping to trace the exact lineage from him to current.
GOOD MORNING RON,GOOD TO SEEYOU AS ALLWAYS WITH ANOTHER HISTORY WALK I REALLY LOVE THIS CEMETERY,SO PEACEFULL AND TRANQUIL , VERY OLD HISTORY HERE LOVE THE PATINA ON THE GRAVES , ,DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS A ROAD IN BETWEEN THE GRAVES 😢 BE CAREFUL ON THE ROAD RON ,REMEMBER YOU ONLY HAVE1 LIFE LEFT 😮😮 😮 THANK YOU DEBB FOR RESEARCH . GEES RON I WOULD, LOVE TO VISIT THIS CEMETERY , IM WITH YOU RON LEAVE THE GRAVES AS THEY ARE . THEFOG IS TELLING YOU TO GET OUT OF THERE , 😮😮 DEAR LITTLE CHILDRENS GRAVES RIP LITTLE CHERUBS RIP, WHY,WHY ,WHY ,DO PEOPLE GO AND DISRESPECT THE GRAVES ,ABSOLUTELY DISRESPECTFUL , : RIP DEAR PILGRIMS RIP.LOVED THIS ONE. RON. NOW GO HOME BEFORE THEFOG GETS YA 😅 DI AUSSIE 🇦🇺
Love this old cemetery Ron. Love these old ones from the 1700,s on. That is so cool how they kept the bodies there in the Winter till Spring when the ground thawed to bury these people. Great video!❤😊
U need to do a podcast u have rhe best voice ever love uk ❤london 😊😊
The one picture showed how beautiful the rock wall once looked. Good stuff Ron. 👍👏
that grave yard looks creppy.
Absolutely spooky one lol loved the fog, I love your channel and the way you tell the stories. The respectfulness and research from both yourself and others which help you are wonderful, thanks for all the effort that you and all your helpers put in to make the channel work each episode...Love and Peace to everyone in these unsettling times from Australia.
Its crazy that the headstones are so thin yet they managed to survive all those years and not broken or vandalized
Wow I knew someone with the last name Whipple. Very neat
On the Salem witch trials : What ever happened to the young girls that started it all ? (and were responsible for many deaths). Have tried to look it up, never got very far on information. Interesting cemetery for sure. The fog rolling in was a bit creepy.
mormin Ron from new Zealand. great story. keep up the gd work.
You couldn’t have picked a better day….very spooky, but sooo lovely!!
Really enjoyed it Ron. Be safe
Thank you, Ron. I grew up in the Philly suburbs. The grave yard behind our house had beautiful stones that were enscripted in german. I live in Iowa now and miss seeing these old stones. Townsends just did a great livestream last week on gravestones, if anyone is interested.
Very creepy
Always fascinated my history of those who are buried, so good that they have you to share their stories x I live facing an old part of a cemetery.
These sacred places are so serene and their continued, unmolested (for the most part, with local vandals excepted) existence represents the "domestic tranquility" we Americans have grown to take for granted. I encourage EVERYONE who adores this channel to visit these wonderful cemeteries while they are still there to appreciate. This environment will not last forever.
Enter Halloween atmosphere, fog and tombstones❤
Some of these people were alive when George Washington was alive, amazing. Also I feel like the spirits in the cemetery are watching you, lol. There's a face in the rock in the last barred crypt 28:39 I was born and raised in New England, my ancestors go back to the Mayflower. I miss it.
Hey Gang! Happy Thursday!
Another exciting adventure. Thanks again Ron!
Very thrilled to be spending another Halloween season with the gang. Great episode, Ron! Thanks for going all out for the season.
You treat the departed with such respect. I dont know if you ever cover Long Island NY. I would love to see it. I live in Kansas but grew up on Long Island in Huntington.
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