trial of Bessie Duncan (Q43398487)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of Bessie Duncan |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
7 February 1630Julian
4 December 1629Julian
1 April 1630Gregorian
3 November 1629Gregorian
3 December 1629Gregorian
1 April 1630Gregorian
26 May 1630Gregorian
Pretrial notes: Named by Alexander Hamilton and ordered to be brought to Edinburgh and confront him.Other commissions chart the legal process from investigation, appeal for local imprisonment and local trial. Appeal from suspect and three others objecting to a local trial and questioning the competency of the local commissioners. Appeal rejected although on sheriff of Haddington to be involved. (English)
Trial notes: Brethren ordered to attend Haddington on 2/7/1630 where commissioners will try the women imprisoned in the tolbooth in Haddington by assize. (English)