Trial T/JO/1180

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/JO/1180
CaseCoke,William
AccusedWilliam Coke
Trial Date15/11/1633
Location
PresbyteryKirkcaldy
CountyFife
BurghKirkcaldy
Outcome
VerdictGuilty
SentenceExecution
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 17/12/1633
Pre-Trial
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: Note in presbytery minutes(14/11/1633) that the minister from Dysart was to attend the assize in Kirkcaldy the next day. No other details. Depositions reviewed by the archbishop of St Andrews

DateBodyTypeSeal
8/11/1633Privy CouncilJusticiary

DateReason
Archbishop

Trial Notes
No details about trial but records refer to an assize to be held in Kirkcaldy.
Post-Trial Notes
Kirkcaldy Old Kirk session records lists the expenses for the execution.