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In 1692, Andover consisted of present-day Andover, North Andover, and the part of Lawrence that is on the south side of the Merrimack River. More people were accused of witchcraft in Andover than in any other Essex County town during the 1692 witchcraft trials.
It is bordered by the Merrimack River and Lawrence to the north; by North Andover to the northeast; by North Reading and Wilmington to the south; and by Tewksbury to the southwest. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom s Cabin , lived in Andover for twelve years 1852-1864 while her husband, Reverend Calvin Stowe, was Professor of Sacred Literature at the Andover Theological Seminary.
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Joseph Ballard Home, Site of
In 1692, Andover saw more people accused of witchcraft than any other town. The accusations escalated when Joseph Ballard brought two of the afflicted girls from Salem Village to determine the cause of his wife’s illness. Within several weeks, forty-five people were accused, many of whom confessed.
37 Porter Rd, Andover, MA 01810, USA
Private residence. Not open to the public.
37 Porter Rd, Andover, MA 01810, USA
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The witchcraft delusion in Andover began with the accusation and arrest of Martha Carrier in late May of 1692, but escalated in mid-July when Joseph Ballard invited two of the afflicted girls from Salem Village to visit his sick wife in Andover. Elizabeth (Phelps) Ballard had been inexplicably ill all summer. Was she bewitched? The girls (it is assumed they were Ann Putnam Jr. and Mary Walcott) confirmed Elizabeth Ballard was tormented by witchcraft and accused several Andover residents. Shortly thereafter Joseph Ballard entered a complaint against Mary Lacy Sr. and her daughter, Mary Lacy Jr.
Why did Joseph Ballard initially suspect witchcraft was behind his wife’s illness? There are a few possibilities. The fear that pervaded Essex County in 1692 may have been one reason. Joseph’s brother John Ballard was the constable for Andover’s south end and it was he who arrested Martha Carrier and escorted her to Salem in May. Perhaps John witnessed the hysteria that gripped Salem and brought home stories.
A family connection may have also been involved. John Ballard’s wife, Rebecca Hooper, was the sister of Sarah Hooper, wife of Samuel Wardwell. (Another brother, William Ballard, was married to a third Hooper sister, Hannah.) The Wardwells lived about a mile and a half to the northeast. Wardwell expressed worry to his brother-in-law that he [Wardwell] might be suspected of witchcraft, perhaps because he was a known fortune-teller. This was apparently an idea that had not occurred to John Ballard – but did he share this information with his brother Joseph? A family member might be accused? It was prescient of Samuel Wardwell to worry – he was accused of witchcraft and arrested on August 31, and hanged on September 22.
Identifying those who “tormented” Elizabeth Ballard did not help her. She died of her illness on July 27, 1692.
Charlotte Helen Abbott’s Notes and Records of the Ballard Family of Andover, available at Memorial Hall Library, list the parents of Joseph and John Ballard as William and Grace Ballard. They were known to have been in Andover by the 1660s.
Joseph Ballard married Elizabeth Phelps, from Newbury, MA, in 1665.
The Notes and Records of the Ballard Family of Andover say that when Joseph’s father William died in 1691, Joseph’s inheritance included “20 acres of Upland, ‘where his house is;’ 50 acres of the Great Division; 14 acres by the Shawshin…” and many additional parcels of land. Charlotte Abbott also states that “His homestead was site of Public Library,” today on North Main and Essex Streets, although that is identified as Abbot property on the Plan of Andover in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Essex County, 1692 which was created by the Andover and North Andover Historical Societies in 1992. According to the Plan of Andover, Joseph Ballard’s home was located on what is today Porter Road, near Sunset Rock and the Carriers.
Joseph Ballard died on Sept 29, 1722. He is buried in the South Parish Burial Grounds (established in 1711) on Central Street in Andover. His grave is not marked.
The Plan of Andover in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Essex County, 1692, places Joseph Ballard’s home at 37 Porter Road. The house that stands there today was built by a Joseph Ballard in 1758, so likely a descendant (although NOT his son Joseph, who died in 1732). Private Residence. Not open to the public.
Today, Andover is a prosperous community, with a population of approximately 36,500 people. It is bordered by the Merrimack River and Lawrence to the north; by North Andover to the northeast; by North Reading and Wilmington to the south; and by Tewksbury to the southwest. Route 28 is the main road from north to south, Routes 495 and Route 93 intersect in the western part of town, and Route 133 is another main thoroughfare.
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Reviews for "Exploring the depths of magic with the second installment of the Puzzle Company's collection"
- John - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the second installment of the Magic Puzzle Company, but I was sorely disappointed. The puzzles were extremely difficult and not enjoyable at all. The pieces were poorly cut and didn't fit together properly, making it frustrating to even attempt to solve them. The artwork also didn't match up well, and it was hard to see how the pieces would fit together to complete the picture. Overall, I found the whole experience to be a waste of time and money.
- Sarah - 1 star - I was highly disappointed with the second installment of the Magic Puzzle Company. The quality of the materials used was subpar, with pieces easily bending and breaking during assembly. The puzzles themselves were also uninspiring, lacking the creativity and imagination that made the first installment so enjoyable. The instructions were unclear, making it difficult to even understand what the intended outcome was supposed to be. I would not recommend this puzzle set to anyone.
- Alex - 2 stars - As a fan of the first installment of the Magic Puzzle Company, I was excited to try the second one. However, it fell short of my expectations. The puzzles were repetitive and lacked the variety and challenge that I was hoping for. The pieces were flimsy and didn't fit together well. The designs were also less visually appealing, making it less motivating to complete the puzzles. Overall, I was disappointed with this second installment and wouldn't recommend it to others.
- Emily - 2 stars - The second installment of the Magic Puzzle Company left much to be desired. The puzzles were boring and lacked the creativity of the first one. The pieces were thin and easily bent. The image quality was also poor, with pixelation and blurry images. The overall experience was underwhelming and I'm not sure if I would try any future releases from this brand.