Winifred King 
Winifred was born about 1635 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Winifred 's father was John King and her mother was Mary Baker. She was an only child. She died about 1697 in Staten Island, NY.General Notes
Accused of witchcraft 3 times between 1692-1697, the last time her youngest daughter was accused with her. When suspicions arose for a 4th time the family fled to Staten Island, NY. Winifred and her 13 year old daughter, referred to as "Winifred Jr" in court records, were the last witch trial to be held in the New England Colonies in Aug 1697. Winifred's mother, Mary Baker, was twice accused and acquited of witchcraft in Boston, in 1681 and 1691.
Winifred and Joseph were married in a religious ceremony on November 15th, 1656 in Boston, MA. They had a son named John.
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Children
John Benham
John was born on November 3rd, 1671 in Wallingford, New Haven, CT. He died at the age of 80 in 1751 in Long Island, NY.
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