Duncan,Elspitt
Case Reference: C/EGD/1031
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/1031 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Elspitt Duncan |
| Case Start Date | 27/9/1628 |
| Case Date | 20/11/1628 |
| Common Name | Duncan,Elspitt |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Demonic pact and charming confessed so included but few details.
No pact details
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Paction |
- Charming
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Cas | Mr of Fordel - heir apparent | Commissioner | |
| Patrick Edmistoun | Mr | Commissioner | |
| George Forrester | Sir of Corstorphine | Commissioner | |
| Patrick Hamilton | Mr of Preston | Commissioner | |
| James MacGill | Sir of Cranston | Commissioner | |
| John Murray | Sir of Philiphaugh | Commissioner | |
| James Richardson | Sir of Smeaton | Commissioner | |
| Adam Wauchope | of Cakemure | Commissioner |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RPC | 2nd series, vol 2, p 471, 482. | Commissions for trial noted. |
| Dalkeith Presbytery records | CH2/424/1. | Presbytery records that accused had confessed and was to be remitted to commissioners for trial. No pagination, 20/11/1628. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/312 | No |
Case Notes
listed with 7 others.