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Bessie Cochran

Reference: A/EGD/725

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Identity
First NameBessie
Last NameCochran
Modern First NameElizabeth
Modern SurnameCochran
Demographics
SexFemale
Marital StatusWidowed
Residence
Settlement: Rockbusle
Parish: P/ST/1054
Presbytery: Paisley
County: Renfrew
Notes
son also accused of witchcraft. She was accused of making her son join with the Devil.
Family Members
NameRelationshipOccupationAge
Alexander Lyle Son
John Lyle Husband
Cases (1)
Case RefDateYearCommon Name
C/EGD/736 12/3/1700 1700 Cochran,Bessie
Trials (1)
Trial RefDateVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/1227 12/3/1700 Released No
Direct Connections 0 accused, 1 officials
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