Matthew Hopkins, (born, Wenham, Suffolk, Eng.—died Aug. 12, 1647), English witch-hunter during a witchcraft craze of the English Civil Wars.. Little is known of Hopkins before 1644, but apparently he had been a lawyer, practicing in Essex. According to historian Rossell Hope Robbins, Hopkins "acquired an evil reputation which in later days made his name synonymous with fingerman or informerp… He died of tuberculosis and was buried in the old churchyard (now destroyed) at Mistley Heath on August 12, 1647. The theory was that since witches had renounced their baptism all forms of water would symbolically reject them; so if the accused floated, they were found guilty of witchcraft. 1750 in Mifflin Twp, Monmouth Co., NJ Mother: Rebecca Marlin b: ABT. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. based on information from your browser. Faced with mounting public resentment, and already in poor health, Hopkins disbanded his team in May 1646 and retired to the village of Mistley in Essex. Gaule also denounced him from the pulpit, hinting that the "Witchfinder General" was himself a witch. 8 months 12 days. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery.
He and his associates were responsible for more people being hanged for witchcraft than in the previous 100 years,[2][3] and were solely responsible for the increase in witch trials during those years. These practices were recommended in law books. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In fact, the first accusations were made by Stearne and Hopkins was appointed as his assistant. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial.
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[71], What historian James Sharpe has characterised as a "pleasing legend" grew up around the circumstances of Hopkins' death, according to which he was subjected to his own swimming test and executed as a witch, but the parish registry at Mistley confirms his burial there. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. [18][19] His father was popular with his parishioners, one of whom in 1619 left money to purchase Bibles for his then three children James, John and Thomas. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional, No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [63] Some of Hopkins' methods were once again employed during the Salem Witch Trials,[64] which occurred primarily in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692–93. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Try again later. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. A system error has occurred. He died of tuberculosis and was buried in the old churchyard (now destroyed) at Mistley Heath on August 12, 1647. Hopkins and his company ran into opposition very soon after the start of their work,[40] but one of his main antagonists was John Gaule, vicar of Great Staughton in Huntingdonshire. According to tradition, Hopkins used his recently acquired inheritance of a hundred marks[26] to establish himself as a gentleman and to buy the Thorn Inn in Mistley. Another of his methods was the swimming test, based on the idea that as witches had renounced their baptism, water would reject them. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. GREAT NEWS! [7], It has been estimated that all of the English witch trials between the early 15th and late 18th centuries resulted in fewer than 500 executions for witchcraft. Failed to delete memorial.
[49] He would also cut the arm of the accused with a blunt knife, and if she did not bleed, she was said to be a witch. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. He was the son of a Puritan clergyman and had knowledge of the law, but there is no evidence to support the story that he was a failed attorney. His exact date of death is not known, but it is reasonable to assume he died no more than four days before his burial.
If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Hopkins and his assistants also looked for the Devil's mark. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Year should not be greater than current year. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. [28], Following the Lancaster Witch Trials (1612–1634), William Harvey, physician to King Charles I of England, had been ordered to examine the four women accused,[29] and from this there came a requirement to have material proof of being a witch. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Torture was technically illegal in England, so Hopkins got confessions from his victims through sleep deprivation and other bloodless means of physical coercion. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Hopkins replied with a pamphlet of his own, "The Discovery of Witches", but his reputation had been thoroughly debunked. [1] They extended throughout the area of strongest Puritan and Parliamentarian influences which formed the powerful and influential Eastern Association from 1644 to 1647, which was centred on Essex. [12] He was born in Great Wenham, Suffolk[13][14][15] and was the fourth son[13] of six children. Please note: You are asking volunteers to find and take a photo of the headstone.
English 8 months 12 days.Wife: JaneMatthew Hopkins Birth: 6 JUN 1796 in Washington Co., PA Death: 18 FEB 1878 Event: Buried in the Waugh Church yard CemeteryFather: Edward Hopkins b: ABT. (The Lowe case reveals just how bigoted the local justices could be: no one bothered to check if a ship had actually foundered off Harwich. He claimed that the Puritan Parliament had appointed him "Witchfinder General" and made a fortune charging the towns he visited exorbitant fees for his services. 1630–1880. Matthew Hopkins died at his home in Manningtree, Essex, on 12 August 1647, probably of pleural tuberculosis. Please try again later. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [62] During the year following the publication of Hopkins' book, trials and executions for witchcraft began in the New England colonies with the hanging of Alse Young of Windsor, Connecticut on May 26, 1647, followed by the conviction of Margaret Jones. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 1881 Pgs.
GREAT NEWS! Failed to remove flower. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was England's notorious "Witchfinder General", and was active during the English Civil War, when he was able to exploit the fear and unrest of the times for his personal gain. In March 1645, having read a few books on witchcraft, Hopkins set himself up as a witchhunter in Manningtree, Essex. Hopkins was warned against the use of "swimming" without receiving the victim's permission first.
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