trial of Janet McNair (Q43398447)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of Janet McNair |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
April 1677Julian
3 December 1677Julian
12 February 1677Julian
3 December 1677Julian
April 1677Julian
Pretrial notes: PC record supplications from Robert Douglas 5/7/1677 and the magistrates of Stirling 19/7/1677 complaining about the cost of keeping the suspects in prison. They had been in prison for 15 weeks. They want a trial at public expense or release of the prisoners. Commission granted to examine them on 19/7/1667. They were examined and the charged were deemed malicious, and they were released. (English)
July 1677Gregorian
Trial notes: They were examined by the lord commissioners and they found no presumption of guilt. The charges were deemed malicious,and they were released. Post trial: no details (English)