Hepburne,Bessie
Case Reference: C/EGD/1144
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/1144 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Bessie Hepburne |
| Case Start Date | 3/11/1629 |
| Case Date | 1/6/1630 |
| Age at Case | 50 |
| Common Name | Hepburne,Bessie |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Implicated by Another | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Implicated by Alexander Hamilton but no details of charges brought against her.
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Batrum | Investigator | Bailie of Haddington | |
| Patrick Brown | Investigator | Bailie of Haddington | |
| John Cockburn | Mr of Clerkington | Investigator | Bailie of Haddington |
| James Cockburn | Mr | Investigator | Provost of Haddington |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RPC | 2nd series, iii, p. 334,361-2, 515, 548. | Charts PC involvement ordering confronting, investigation and arrest.Hepburne complained to PC about unlawful arrest. After consideration and payment of bail she was ordered to be released and to appear later (no date or details) to answer the charges against her. |
| Process Notes | JC26/9 item 9 | Hammilton Document |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/82 | No |