Chalmer,Giles

Case Reference: C/EGD/1276

Case Summary
Case RefC/EGD/1276
AccusedGiles Chalmer
Case Start Date27/8/1633
Case Date14/1/1634
Common NameChalmer,Giles
Characterisation
TypePrimarySecondary
Consulting — ✓
Political Motive — ✓
Not Enough Info ✓ ✓
White Magic — ✓

Notes: They were probably using some minor magic taught to them by John Philip, but they were not directly accused of witchcraft and their accuser had an ulterior motive.

Harm
Human Illness—
Human Death—
Animal Illness—
Animal Death—
Female Infertility—
Male Impotence—
Methods
Aggravating Disease—
Transferring Disease—
Laying On—
Quarreling—
Cursing—
Poisoning—
Healing / Other
Removal of Bewitchment—
Recognised Healer—
Healing Humans—
Healing Animals✓
Midwifery—
Property Damage—
Weather Modification—

Disease Notes: They supposedly hired and consorted with John Philip and Walter Baird. Philip supposedly instructed them in charming beasts.

White Magic
  • Protective

NameTitleInvolvementNotes
Thomas Stewart of RylandInvestigatorhe laid charges against the couple under a false name

SourceReferenceNotes
RPC2nd S, v5 p. 179-189
RPC2nd S, v5 p. 565-566
RPC2nd S, v5 p. 570-571testificate from a minister of good conduct.
RPC2nd S, v5 p. 574-575summons against their accuser
Trials (1)
Trial RefDateYearVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/1002 No