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Janet McGown

Reference: A/EGD/780

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Identity
First NameJanet
Last NameMcGown
Modern First Name
Modern Surname
Demographics
SexFemale
Age37 (est. from career)
Marital StatusWidowed
Residence
Parish: P/ST/537
County: Kirkcudbright
Notes
Reputation for 12 years (age= 12 + 25). Her trial happened in Dumfries. But I think she was from Kircudbright because people testifying against her came from there. And other trials of people from Kirkcudbright were held in Dumfries. She was described as a 'pyker and a theif' therefore lvery ow status, but also had a servant so the insults might be slander. Move her status up to middling. Records describe 'her then husband' (named McGuffic), they had their things confiscated, possibly decline in status.
Family Members
NameRelationshipOccupationAge
Androw McGuffic Husband
Cases (1)
Case RefDateYearCommon Name
C/EGD/791 5/4/1659 1659 McGown,Janet
Trials (1)
Trial RefDateVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/1142 2/4/1659 Guilty Execution Yes
Direct Connections 1 accused, 3 officials
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