House of John Procter, Witchcraft Martyr, 1692

A local historical investigation reconstructs the location and surroundings of John Procter's fifteen-acre property and reputed burial place, combining land records, maps, deeds, family traditions, and on-site topography. The narrative traces chain of title, identifies nearby farms and ways, reconciles oral testimony with documentary evidence, and situates the site relative to known landmarks. It also comments on burial practices for those executed as witches in 1692 and explains how collective memory and records intersect to recover a forgotten grave.