trial of Marjorie (Marion) Durie (Q43397444)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of Marjorie (Marion) Durie |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
April 1649Julian
28 August 1649Julian
28 August 1649Julian
April 1649Julian
13 June 1649Gregorian
Pretrial notes: The presbytery notes recorded that the accused (and others) was imprisoned and ministers were to visit and encourage them to confess. The records also referred to a commission granted by parliament. There are two references to commissions that included people from Inverkeithing, APS, vol vi, part 2, pp. 463 and 538, so presumable she was included in these general commissions for un-specified individuals. She complained to the Committee of Estates about being arrested and kept in stocks in the steeple. The Committee of Estates ordered her to be moved to better accommodation and that her husband was to have free access to see her and that no torture or 'hard usage' be put to her. They also ordered the presbytery of Dunfermline to send all its probation against her to the committee for review by 11/9/1649. On 13/9/ 1649 the presbytery presented evidence that the original complaint (given in by her husband) had been 'calumnious' and she had bribed the watch and escaped but was recaptured and held at Burntisland where they found the Devil's mark. The presbytery was praised for their diligence and her husband was fined. (English)