Grace White Sherwood (1660–1740), called the Witch of Pungo, is the last person known to have been convicted of witchcraft in Virginia. A farmer, healer, and midwife, she was accused by her neighbors of transforming herself into a cat, damaging crops, and causing the death of livestock. She was charged with witchcraft several times. The court ordered that Sherwood's guilt or innocence be determined by ducking her in wat… WebSep 22, 2002 · Grace (Sherwood) Roy, 50, of Windsor, beloved wife of Louis N. Roy, died Friday (Sept. 20, 2002) at St. Francis Hospital. ... Al Sherwood. Her family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in ...

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Remembering Grace Sherwood, the “Witch of Pungo”

WebOn July 10, 1706, a forty-six-year-old Princess Anne County woman named Grace Sherwood faced an unusual legal procedure. Her hands were tied and she was about to … WebMay 12, 2024 · She and two companions, after a series of adventures, eventually meet the witch, a vengeful Grace Sherwood who is seeking to right past wrongs by destroying her descendant. Cook, the filmmaker, said he had never heard of Grace Sherwood before she was pardoned by former Gov. Tim Kaine in 2006. WebWhen Grace White was born on 15 October 1660, in Virginia, United States, her father, John White, was 35 and her mother, Elizabeth Rowland, was 45. She married James … hillary taylor wildlife rehabilitator de