Pagan Motorcycle Club Emblems Emblems are significant symbols that represent a group's identity and beliefs. In the case of motorcycle clubs, emblems are particularly significant as they not only serve as a visual representation of the club but also reflect its values and culture. One notable motorcycle club with distinctive emblems is the Pagan Motorcycle Club. The Pagan Motorcycle Club, established in the 1950s, is one of the largest outlaw motorcycle clubs in the United States. They have a strong presence in various states and are known for their distinctive emblems. The primary emblem of the Pagan Motorcycle Club features a bald skeleton known as "The Patched Man.
Mary Walcott of Salem Village
Mary Walcott was one of the afflicted girls of Salem Village and an accuser in the Salem Witch Trials. She was born on July 5, 1675, to Captain Jonathan Walcott and Mary Sibley.
Walcott’s mother, Mary Sibley, died on December 28, 1683, when Mary Walcott was eight years old, and two years later Jonathan married Thomas Putnam’s sister, Deliverance, which made Ann Putnam Jr her step-cousin.
In addition, Mary Walcott’s aunt was also named Mary Sibley, after she married Mary Walcott’s uncle Samuel Sibley, and later became known for practicing counter magic against witches, particularly when she taught Tituba to bake a witch cake in late February of 1692 in order to identify the witch who was hurting the afflicted girls.
Tituba and the Children, Illustration by Alfred Fredericks published in A Popular History of the United States, circa 1878
The Walcott family lived next to the Salem Village parsonage on what is now Centre Street in Danvers, Mass.
The primary emblem of the Pagan Motorcycle Club features a bald skeleton known as "The Patched Man." This emblem is typically worn on the back of members' jackets or vests, symbolizing loyalty, brotherhood, and their devotion to the club. In addition to "The Patched Man," some Pagan members may also have other emblems that denote specific achievements or roles within the club.
Mary Walcott & the Salem Witch Trials:
Mary Walcott’s participation in the Salem Witch Trials started on March 24, when Walcott attended Rebecca Nurse’s examination at Salem Village and stated that she had seen Nurse’s specter but couldn’t say whether Nurse afflicted her.
Yet, on June 3, Nurse was officially indicted for afflicting Mary Walcott, which Walcott stated happened on March 24, the day of her examination.
In April, Walcott accused Sarah Cloyce of afflicting her on the 4 th and also testified against Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey and Dorothy Good that day.
On April 11, Walcott testified during Sarah Cloyce and Elizabeth Proctor examinations, stating that Sarah Cloyce afflicted her but said she had never seen Elizabeth Proctor before and wasn’t afflicted by her.
On April 18, Walcott accused Giles Corey, Mary Warren, Abigail Hobbs and Bridget Bishop and then testified against them the next day.
Then, a few days later, Walcott accused Sarah Wildes, William Hobbs, Deliverance Hobbs, Nehemiah Abbott Jr, Mary Easty, Edward Bishop Jr, Sarah Bishop, Mary Black, Mary English on April 21. The following day, Walcott testified against Sarah Wildes.
On April 30, Walcott accused George Burroughs, Lydia Dustin, Susannah Martin, Dorcas Hoar, Sarah Morey and Philip English.
Interestingly, Walcott also testified against Elizabeth Proctor again this day, saying that while she had not been afflicted by Proctor prior to her examination on the 11th, she had been afflicted by her ever since then.
In May, Walcott testified against and accused even more people than the previous month. On May 2, Walcott testified against Susannah Martin, on May 8, she accused Sarah Dustin, Ann Sears and Bethiah Carter Sr and Bethiah Carter Jr.
On May 14, she accused Elizabeth Coleson, George Jacobs Jr, Daniel Andrew, Rebecca Jacobs, Sarah Buckley, Mary Witheridge, Elizabeth Hart and Thomas Farrer.
On May 18, Walcott testified against John Willard and Sarah Buckely, stating that they both had been pinching and choking her and urging her to write in their book but she also said that Willard’s specter confessed to her that he had bewitched his grandfather and explained that she had been carried to Wills Hill on May 16 where she saw both Buckley and Willard’s specters choking Daniel Wilkens.
This was followed by an accusation against Roger Toothaker on May 18, an accusation against Mary Easty on May 20, and an accusation against Susannah Roots on May 21.
On May 23, Walcott testified against Mary Easty, stating that on May 20, Easty’s specter appeared to her and told her she had blinded her and the other afflicted girls. Walcott also said when she went to to visit Mercy Lewis at John Putnam’s house that day at sunset she saw the specter of Mary Easty afflicting Lewis and choking her with a chain around her neck saying she would kill her that night if she could.
This was followed by a slew of accusations against the following people on May 28: Martha Carrier, Sarah Rice, Wilmot Redd, Elizabeth Howe, Martha Carrier, Elizabeth Fosdick, Wilmot Redd, Elizabeth Howe, John Alden Jr, William Proctor, John Flood, Mary Toothaker and Arthur Abbott.
On June 3, Walcott testified against Rebecca Nurse, stating that she had seen the specter of Nurse since March 20 but wasn’t afflicted by her until the day of Nurse’s examination on the 24 th . In addition, she stated that Nurse’s specter confessed to her that she had killed several people, including Benjamin Holton, John Harrod (Harwood), Rebekah Sheppard and several others.
The next day, she testified against Job Tookey and then didn’t testify again until June 28 during Sarah Good’s trial.
On June 30, John Proctor’s indictment for afflicting Mary Walcott was returned ignoramus due to a lack of evidence yet Elizabeth Proctor’s indictment for afflicting her stood.
July was a slow month for Mary Walcott. She accused Margaret Hawkes and her slave Candy on July 1, testified against Dorcas Hoar on July 2 and accused Hannah Bromage and Mary Green on July 28.
In August, she accused Mary Post on the 2 nd and Mary Clarke on the 3 rd . . Also on August 3, Walcott testified against George Burroughs, stating that the ghosts of Burroughs’ first two wives told her that Burroughs had killed them and that Burroughs specter also confessed to killing his first wife.
The following day she testified against George Jacobs Sr and then testified against Benjamin Proctor, Sarah Proctor and William Proctor on August 10. Later that month, on August 18, she accused Frances Hutchins and Ruth Wilford.
September was the last month Walcott was active in the trials, probably because the Court of Oyer and Terminer was disbanded in October and a new court was set up shortly after that didn’t allow spectral evidence like Walcott’s testimony.
On September 6, Walcott testified against Ann Pudeator, and then testified against Alice Parker on September 7, against Mary Bradbury on September 9, against Ann Foster on September 13, against Wilmot Reed and Samuel Wardwell on September 14, against Rebecca Eames on September 15, and against Abigail Faulkner Sr on September 17.
Of the people Walcott accused and/or testified against, a total of 16 were executed, one person died in jail and one person was tortured to death for refusing to move forward with his trial:
Bridget Bishop, executed June 10, 1692
George Burroughs, executed August 19, 1692
Martha Carrier, executed August 19, 1692
Giles Corey, tortured to death September 19, 1692
Martha Corey, executed September 22, 1692
Mary Easty, executed September 22, 1692
Sarah Good, executed July 19, 1692
Elizabeth Howe, executed on July 19, 1692
George Jacobs Sr, executed August 19, 1692
Susannah Martin, executed July 19, 1692
Rebecca Nurse, executed July 19, 1692
Alice Parker, executed September 22, 1692
John Proctor, executed August 19, 1692
Wilmot Redd, executed September 22, 1692
Roger Toothaker, died in jail June 16, 1692
Samuel Wardwell, executed September 22, 1692
Sarah Wildes, executed July 19, 1692
John Willard, executed August 19, 1692
These additional emblems may include a 1% diamond-shaped patch, indicating that they identify as part of the "1%er" outlaw motorcycle culture. Another emblem commonly seen among Pagan members is the Nazi SS runes patch, which has sparked controversy due to its association with hate and extremism. It is important to note that the use of these symbols, particularly the Nazi SS runes patch within the Pagan Motorcycle Club, is not representative of the club as a whole. Some members use these emblems as a form of shock value or to provoke a response. Others may have personal reasons for using these symbols. However, the club itself has disavowed any connection to hate or extremist ideologies. Overall, emblems play a significant role in the identity of motorcycle clubs, including the Pagan Motorcycle Club. While the primary emblem, "The Patched Man," symbolizes loyalty and brotherhood, the use of other emblems like the 1% diamond-shaped patch and Nazi SS runes patch may carry different meanings for individual members. It is essential to understand the diverse perspectives and motivations behind these emblems within the broader context of club culture..
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