Ann Putnam Jr.

Ann Putnam Jr. was a young woman involved in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, a series of mass hysteria accusations of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. She was one of the key accusers, citing supernatural ailments and claiming to see spirits. Her accusations contributed to the wrongful imprisonment and execution of many innocent people. The daughter of a prominent Puritan family, her role highlights how fear, superstition, and social pressures fueled the tragic events. Later in life, she expressed remorse for her part in the trials.