Chirneyside,Niniane
Case Reference: C/EGD/113
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/113 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Niniane Chirneyside |
| Case Start Date | 6/3/1591 |
| Case Date | 24/5/1591 |
| Common Name | Chirneyside,Niniane |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: He and his servant unknown Nesbitt were denounced as rebels for failing to appear at a hearing regarding their treason and witchcraft charges.
- Treason
- Sorcery
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcairn | v I, part II, page 259 | I think this is an exerpt from some Privy Council proceedings? |
| RPC | v4 p. 610, 614, 624 |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/2185 | No |
Case Notes
No trial process, he and his servant, unknown Nesbitt, failed to appear personally before king James VI at Holyrood palace on 6 March 1591 to answer charges of witchcraft and treason.