Molly Leigh

Deceased Person

1685 – 1746

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Who was Molly Leigh?

Molly Leigh was an English woman who was accused of witchcraft, died before being tried, and had her grave disturbed following claims that she still haunted the town. The 20th-century witch Sybil Leek claimed to be a descendant of Leigh's, and took to keeping a crow, named Mr Hotfoot Jackson, around with her, just as Leigh had done.

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Born
1685
Burslem
Died
1746

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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