Trial T/JO/98

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/JO/98
CaseHamiltoun,Margaret
AccusedMargaret Hamiltoun
Location
Outcome
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Pre-Trial
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: Presbytery noted that the three are suspect of witchcraft and that they have confessed but they are not subject to the authority of any of the ministers or presbytery so cannot attest their statements. They are to be re-examined by Andrew Makghie and their statements confirmed.Second confession 25/7/1649 appears to be retracting some details. Note about depositions being attested and that commission to be sought.

DatePlaceLocationCentralRecordedTextRetracted
11/7/1649
25/7/1649 Haddington

DateBodyTypeSeal
27/9/1649Committee of EstatesJusticiary

DateAuthorityReason
11/7/1649request to be made for a commission.

DateReason
Presbytery
Trial Notes
No details.