Trial T/LA/1750
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1750 |
|---|---|
| Case | Grahame,Elizabeth |
| Accused | Elizabeth Grahame |
Location
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She was apprehended and confined for 13 weeks. Mr. Fergusson doubted her guilt because she refused to confess. She was pricked and a mark was found, but the minister was still sceptical as to her guilt. The minister sought prayer for direction, and interrogated her again. Fergusson and his beadle, Alexander Simpson, heard fearful voices. She confessed to everything but the witchcraft.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolbooth | Irvine |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/1649 | Committee of Estates | Justiciary |
Commissioners to report back to the exchequer with an inventory of her goods by 10/12/1649.
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 24/9/1649 | Committee of Estates | for trial |
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| Pricking |
| Date | Reason |
|---|---|
| 24/7/1649 | Local laird |
| 24/10/1650 | Committee of Estates |
Trial Notes
she was tried condemed and executed.