trial of George Fraser (Q43403001)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of George Fraser |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
Pretrial notes: George and his wife were summond at the instance of Alexander Stewart to appear before the Privy Council on 21 November 1633. George went to Edinburgh to end the pursuit of himself and his wife for witchcraft on 21/11/1633. He spoke for his wife because of her ill health. The Privy Council narrates a lot of previous actions between Fraser and Stewart his main accuser. The final action was 14/1/1634. Essentially they charged their accuser, Stewart, with slander and won. Tthey produced testimonials about their own good standing in the community. A testificate from their minister is in the Privy Council. Stewart was ordered to pay Fraser £100 and to be committed to ward in Edinburgh (English)