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The Maiefflower (Mayflower)

The latter part of 1653/4, the Mayflower, Captain William White master, arrived in Bermuda from ?England.
Passengers included:
Elizabeth Page
Jane Hopkins
Jeames Man
Thomas Cobsone
Anto. Love
Charles Hancocke crew of ship
Elizabeth Cobson
Mrs Rathorme
Thomas Crofts

Captain White, on arrival in Bermuda, accused Elizabeth Page & Jane Hopkins of witchcraft. Trial held 1 January 1654/5 and Page acquitted. Jane Hopkins found guilty, sentenced, and hanged 5 Jan 1654/5.