Katherine Watkins: A Story Of Katherine Accused By John Long
Katherine Watkins was raped by John Long as she claimed under oath. Her story is confirmed by Humphrey Smith, whose deposition is in agreement with Katherine’s accusation. Humphrey had nothing to gain from defending Katherine’s story, which would warrant his story as true. In contrast, the other witnesses probably hated the white Quakers and would have delighted to see Katherine convicted and shame brought on the Quaker community. These other witness accounts from John Aust, William Harding, Mary Winter, and Lambert Tye are all part of a made up story to protect John Long and attack the Quakers. Each of these people, being black slaves, probably hated the white quakers and wanted to destroy and embarrass Katherine. The risks Katherine