Broun,Issobel
Case Reference: C/EGD/396
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/396 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Issobel Broun |
| Case Start Date | 10/8/1661 |
| Case Date | 10/8/1661 |
| Common Name | Broun,Issobel |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Devil Present | Yes |
|---|---|
| Communal Sex | No |
| Devil Worship | No |
| Food and Drink | No |
| Dancing | No |
| Singing | No |
Notes: The devil told her to meet with him and her neighbours.
Meeting Places
| Place | Location | Inversion |
|---|---|---|
| Yard | Andrew Simmon's whinns | No |
Accused of having carnal copulation with the devil and abusing her body, which should have been a 'temple to the Holy Ghost'. The devil gave her a dollar which later turned out to be 'sklait stone. The appearance of the devil is not described.
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Paction | |
| Servant | |
| Anti-baptism | |
| Sex |
- Sorcery
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High Court Process Notes | JC 26/27, bundle 1, item 6. Also bundle 'Gilmerton witches' item 4. | Copy of her accusation in process notes. No date on document. JCs to be re-catalogued, check with NAS staff. Note about confession misfiled in 'Gilmerton witches' bundle. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/403 | No |