Fairwell,Marjorie
Case Reference: C/EGD/395
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/395 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Marjorie Fairwell |
| Case Start Date | 18/7/1661 |
| Case Date | 20/8/1661 |
| Common Name | Fairwell,Marjorie |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Implicated by Another | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Pact confessed but few other details
Devil as man lay down with her and he was as heavy as a millstone. He offered her money which she did not receive.
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Anti-baptism | |
| Body and soul | |
| Servant | |
| Devil's Mark | |
| Sex | lay with her |
| Head and foot |
Devil Appearances
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Male | heavy as millstone |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Crichton | Investigator | witnessed her confession | |
| James Ker | Investigator | witnessed her confession | |
| Charles Lumsden | Mr | Investigator | witnessed her confession |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Books of Adjournal | JC2/11; JC2/10 fos. 21v-27r | Mentioned |
| High Court Process Notes | JC 26/27, bundle 1 items 4, 6. Also bundle 'Gilmerton witches' item 4. | Witnessed confession included in process material. JCS to be re-catalogued so check with NAS staff. Note about confession in 'Gilmerton witches' bundle. |