Eumond,Bessie

Case Reference: C/EGD/2023

Case Summary
Case RefC/EGD/2023
AccusedBessie Eumond
Case Start Date20/10/1649
Case Date6/11/1649
Common NameEumond,Bessie
Characterization
TypePrimarySecondary
Implicated by Another — ✓
Not Enough Info ✓ ✓

Notes: Did not confess to pact herself but described the use of charms by another accused witch (Marion Watsone).

NameTitleInvolvementNotes
Laird of KirkhouseCommissioner
William Douglas of PittlehauchCommissioner
Robert Douglas Mr portioner of LintonCommissioner
Tait George Laird of PirnCommissioner
William Govan Laird of CardronaCommissioner
Andrew Hay elder of HaystounCommissioner
James Horseburgh Commissioner
Robert Hunter of PolmoodCommissioner
Alexander Lauder Confession Witness
John Lowes Commissioner
David Murray Sir of StanhopeCommissioner
Adam Murray of CardronaCommissioner
Alexander Murray SirCommissioner
John Murray younger of RomannoCommissioner
John Scott Commissioner
Michael Scott MrCommissioner
Alexander Spittal MrCommissioner
Robert Thomson Commissioner
Robert Thomson Confession Witness
Andrew Watson MrConfession Witness
James Williamson elderCommissioner

SourceReferenceNotes
Committee of EstatesPA11/8 fo. 187v.-188r.
Peebles Presbytery recordsCH2/295/3, 129v.Confronted another accused witch Marion Watsone.
Trials (2)
Trial RefDateYearVerdictSentenceExecution
T/JO/580 No
T/JO/581 No