Benjamin Hutchinson

The children of Walter, Sr., and Margaret Philips, were

4. Jane, who married Benjamin Hutchinson Nov. 14, 1689, and died in 1711

References

• Historical Collections of the Danvers Historical Society, Volumes 6-9 By Danvers Historical Society Page 12 GoogleBooks
• http://www.vibber.com/getperson.php?personID=I1014&tree=Alan_Donald...

Witness in the Salem Witch Trials, assuming this is the same person.

A complaint was sworn out against Elizabeth Walker Cary (1650-1722) on May 28, 1692, by Thomas Putnam and Benjamin Hutchinson of Salem Village accusing Elizabeth of having afflicted Mary Walcott, Abigail Williams, and Mercy Lewis. She was examined the next day, where John Indian also was a witness against her and the “touch test” was utilized with several of the “afflicted girls” who were falling into fits in the proceedings. When the exam was over, Elizabeth was jailed in the Boston Prison.

Captain Cary later obtained a writ to have Elizabeth moved to the Cambridge prison, which was closer to their home. Knowing she would never get a fair trial in Salem, he also tried very hard to have the proceedings moved to his district; but, was unsuccessful. With no more legal options, Captain Cary helped Elizabeth to escape from the Cambridge prison, going first to Rhode Island and then to New York.