Giles Corey, a farmer accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, pleaded “not guilty.” He didn’t believe he’d achieve a fair trial and refused to speak. He was subsequently ...

Later, Cleaves married the daughter of Giles Corey, a farmer accused of witchcraft. In 1692, during the Salem witch trials, Corey was crushed to death. Before his execution, he sold land to Cleaves.

Anyone who has ever taken a field trip to Salem will recognize the name tied to 252 Essex Street in Beverly, which is ...