Hendry Wilson, a loadman residing at Fogo Milne in the parish of Fogo, Berwick, found himself entangled in the Scottish legal system during the spring of 1669. Identified within the historical record as being of lower socioeconomic status, Hendry’s livelihood as a loadman—likely involving the transport of grain or other goods—placed him at the heart of the daily agricultural rhythms of the Scottish Borders. His involvement with the courts began on April 8, 1669, when he was formally processed under case number C/EGD/1726.
Despite the procedural initiation of his case, the extant trial notes (T/JO/640) remain silent regarding the specific allegations, testimonies, or the ultimate verdict reached against him. This absence of detail reflects the fragmentary nature of surviving judicial records from the mid-seventeenth century. While the formal proceedings mark a significant moment of state intervention in his life at Fogo Milne, the historical record offers no further insight into the specific circumstances that led to his accusation or the resolution of the matter.