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Roger Toothaker (163416 June 1692) was a physician from Billerica, Massachusetts who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in May 1692. He was sent to Boston Jail where he died the following month.
Came to the Americas in 1635 aboard the ship Hopewell.LDS IGI F#458375 and F# 1239646,P# 714, O# 25374 These are the correct parents and there was only one Roger with Roger Toothaker as his son living in Massachusetts at that time. Margaret (Widow) Toothaker was granted land on July 5, 1638. She was a widow at that time.
[edit] Salem Witchcraft TrialsThe New England Historical and Genealogical Register (70:65-66) reports from the accounts of John Arnold for "sundry expenses in connection with the gaol at Boston and for the keep of certain prisoners under accusation of witchcraft March to May 1692." For "Roger Toothaker of Salem villidge," 5 weeks & 5 days from 18th May at 2s 6d pr week, £01:08:00. References
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