Gideon Penman
Reference: A/EGD/606
Identity
| First Name | Gideon |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Penman |
| Modern First Name | Gideon |
| Modern Surname | Penman |
| Designation/Title | Mr |
Demographics
| Sex | Male |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Socioeconomic Status | Middling |
| Occupation | Minister |
Residence
Parish: P/ST/661
Presbytery: Dalkeith
County: Edinburgh
Notes
Involved in a number of investigations of witchcraft during 1649/50 and 1661. Later accused of scandalous behaviour himself which culminated in an accusation of witchcraft in 1678. He was then indicted for witchcraft at the circuirt court in 1679 with 4 other from Crichton.
Cases (1)
| Case Ref | Date | Year | Common Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| C/EGD/617 | 8/9/1679 | 1679 | Penman,Gideon |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/436 | 8/9/1679 | No |
Direct Connections
0 accused, 6 officials