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Helen Moorheid

Reference: A/EGD/786

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Identity
First NameHelen
Last NameMoorheid
Modern First NameHelen
Modern SurnameMuirhead
Demographics
SexFemale
Age51 (est. from children)
Marital StatusWidowed
Socioeconomic StatusMiddling
Residence
County: Kirkcudbright
Notes
Two men and a woman with the same last name testified against her. Her family? I think she was from Kirkcudbright (although Larner had her from Dumfries). She was accused of killing a man in 1629 and investigated, not sure if this was a witchcraft accusation or natural murder. She had a 26 year old son, therefore age estimate (26+25).
Family Members
NameRelationshipOccupationAge
Grissel Moorheid Sister
Cases (1)
Case RefDateYearCommon Name
C/EGD/797 5/4/1659 1659 Moorheid,Helen
Trials (2)
Trial RefDateVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/1150 No
T/LA/1149 4/4/1659 Guilty Execution Yes
Direct Connections 2 accused, 1 officials
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