Smyth,Christian
Case Reference: C/EGD/51
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/51 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Christian Smyth |
| Case Start Date | 22/7/1590 |
| Case Date | 22/7/1590 |
| Common Name | Smyth,Christian |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Implicated by Another | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: She was known as a notorious witch. She was part of a large group of known witches and assistants to Lady Fowlis' supposed plot to destroy members of her family. This is a very standard type of early case where witchcraft was used to alter inheretance of land, titles, and property.
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcairn | v I, part II, page, 191-201 | Same text as JC2/2 |
| Books of Adjournal | JC2/2 fo. 169v-175r |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/901 | No |