Trial T/JO/1538
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1538 |
|---|---|
| Case | Coul,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Coul |
Location
Outcome
| Sentence | Banishment |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Action Dropped | Yes — 10/8/1670 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Presbytery had received some accusations. Synod advised them to refer case to magistrates, who in turn wrote to the Lord's advocate. Advocate would not issue commission. Presbytery unable to do any more but suspects noted as having been banished.
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 29/6/1670 | Dundee magistrates to write for trial commission |
| Date | Reason |
|---|---|
| 30/3/1670 | Synod |
| 24/4/1670 | Local magistrate |
Trial Notes
She does not seem to have been officially tried, but she was banished by the Presbytery