by Liz Baalham | Dec 31, 2025 | Bacton, Victim Stories
Elizabeth Watcham (recorded as middle-aged)
by Liz Baalham | Dec 31, 2025 | Bacton, Victim Stories
Margaret Bennett (who came from just outside Bacton) was implicated by Henry Prettyman (Lord of the Manor), John Marleton Puritan Rector of St Mary’s, Garnham (Yeoman farmer), Lockwood (also a farmer) and Widow Hoggard (cattle farmer).
by Liz Baalham | Dec 28, 2025 | Bacton, Victim Stories
Also implicated in Bacton was Ellen Greenliefe (née Barnard), who appeared before Stearne in her mid-forties. After Ralph Hoggard threatened to have her searched for the Devil’s mark, his horse went lame.
by Liz Baalham | Dec 28, 2025 | Bacton, Victim Stories
Mary Bush, a widow of 18 years, left childless and penniless. Forced to beg door-to-door to supplement her poor relief after her payments were cut off by Lord of the Manor, Henry Prettyman and Goddard, two of the accusers in Bacton. They later claimed to be terrified...
