Katherine Flowers, who is also recorded in historical documents under the surname Ferrier, was a resident of Craigtoun Burn in Renfrew during the height of the Renfrewshire witch trials. In the spring of 1697, she became caught within the machinery of a wider judicial proceeding that ensnared a large group of individuals from the region. On April 13, 1697, Katherine was formally indicted alongside these others, facing charges that included participation in a meeting of witches.
The legal process surrounding Katherine’s case was subject to administrative delay, reflecting the complexities of the mass trials occurring in the area at the time. While she had been indicted in mid-April, court records from May 19, 1697, indicate that her trial was officially continued until May 28 of that same year. Following this entry, the historical record falls silent regarding her fate; no further documentation exists to reveal the outcome of the proceedings or the subsequent experiences of Katherine after that final scheduled court date.