Trial T/JO/348
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/348 |
|---|---|
| Case | Smith,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Smith |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Presbytery minutes record that accused had confessed to witchcraft to her local minister and confirmed her statement to the presbytery. They decide there are sufficient grounds for seeking a commission for further trial probably from Committee of Estates, not PC.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1649 | Fala | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/1649 | confessed witchcraft, trial wanted |
| Date | Reason |
|---|---|
| Presbytery |
Trial Notes
No details
Post-Trial Notes
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