Trial T/LA/800
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/800 |
|---|---|
| Case | Purcell,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Purcell |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Action Dropped | Yes — 1/1631 by JO/1767 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: The matter had already been dropped by the Archbishop of St. Andrews who said that the accusations were 'meere fantaseis'. The husband and son wanted to PC to clear her totally and completely.
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/1631 | Privy Council |
of St Andrews
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/1631 | Family member | Privy Council | — |
| Date | Reason |
|---|---|
| Archbishop |