In April 1568, the legal apparatus of early modern Scotland turned its attention toward Jonet Curchan, a woman residing in St John’s Town. While the precise location of St John’s Town—often a historical designation for Perth—remains a subject of scholarly nuance, the archival record confirms her presence within the judicial system during a period of burgeoning concern regarding witchcraft. Her involvement with the courts is documented under case file C/LA/3403, which marks the initiation of the legal proceedings against her.
Following this initial filing, the records move to trial T/LA/2271. This transition from accusation to formal trial reflects the structured administrative process characteristic of sixteenth-century Scottish jurisprudence. Though the surviving documents for Jonet are brief, they serve as a distinct evidentiary trace of her interaction with the authorities in the spring of 1568. By preserving these specific references, the historical record provides a window into the lived experience of an individual caught within the regulatory framework of the Scottish witch trials.