trial of Margaret Porteous (Q43404464)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of Margaret Porteous |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
8 July 1661Julian
7 May 1663Julian
29 July 1661Julian
Pretrial notes: She was lumped in with a group trial in the preliminary drafts of 7/8/1661, but a side note says that her charges didn't go to an assize. No idea why? Perhaps it was because she didn't confess on 7/8/1661, saying that 'great oppression' made her confess before. (English)
Trial notes: She was in an earlier version of a Books of Adjournal entry as not passing to the assize, presumably the charges were dropped. She was ordered to be set free from jail under the condition that she used no charmes, sorcery or witchcraft on 6/9/1661. 2 women and 2 men gave in evidence against her pre-trial. (English)