This Day in History Entry #189
September 19th, 2012 by Wordsman
Giles Corey to his wife was true
And in time he was called a witch, too
But, resigned to his fate
He just called out “More weight!”
Under stones, he to life bid adieu
Event: Giles Corey is tortured to death during the Salem Witch Trials
Year: 1692
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giles_Corey
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