Shaw,Kathren

Case Reference: C/EGD/1310

Case Summary
Case RefC/EGD/1310
AccusedKathren Shaw
Case Start Date1/8/1644
Case Date31/12/1644
Common NameShaw,Kathren
Characterization
TypePrimarySecondary
Demonic
Implicated by Another
Not Enough Info

The devil forced her to have sex, she fought but could not resist.

TypeText
Servant
Devil's Mark
Anti-baptism
Sex
Body and soul
Devil Appearances
TypeText
Animal Devilas a meikle rouch dog with speech
Animal Devilcolt foal
Malethe spirit of her dead husband

  • Revenge

NameTitleInvolvementNotes
Robert Birnie MrInvestigator
James Douglas mrInvestigatorto send request to PC for commission

SourceReferenceNotes
RPC2nd S, v8 p. 148-9
Lanark Presbytery RecordsCH2/234/1.Mentioned as suspected of witchcraft.
RPC2nd S, v8 p. 155-157
Trials (2)
Trial RefDateYearVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/1081 No
T/LA/1089 No