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Photo by A member of the Ruth Wyllys D.A.R. Chapter (Jan 1, 1934)
Identity
Scientific NameUlmus americana
Common NameAmerican Elm
Nickname“Witch Elm”
TownHartford
ID226102
AliveNo — this tree is dead
Measurements
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Remarks
From Matthies's book: "The Witch Elm stood on Albany Avenue between Garden and Irving Streets until 1930, when it was cut down. It is said to have marked the scene of the last hanging for witchcraft in Connecticut and is mentioned in a deed of March 11, 1711, when John Read sold a tract of seven acres to John Alcott."
Notes
This is a tree noted in Matthies' book.