Sumner,Helen
Case Reference: C/EGD/594
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/594 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Helen Sumner |
| Case Start Date | |
| Case Date | 10/5/1671 |
| Common Name | Sumner,Helen |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Maleficium | — | ✓ |
| Neighbourhood Dispute | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Indication of neighbourhood dispute, but not enough for a primary characterisation.
Harm
| Human Illness | — |
|---|---|
| Human Death | — |
| Animal Illness | — |
| Animal Death | — |
| Female Infertility | — |
| Male Impotence | — |
Methods
| Aggravating Disease | — |
|---|---|
| Transferring Disease | — |
| Laying On | — |
| Quarreling | ✓ |
| Cursing | ✓ |
| Poisoning | — |
Healing / Other
| Removal of Bewitchment | — |
|---|---|
| Recognised Healer | — |
| Healing Humans | — |
| Healing Animals | — |
| Midwifery | — |
| Property Damage | — |
| Weather Modification | — |
Disease Notes: quarrels followed by threats.
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Process Notes | JC26/38 Aberdeen Roll (both) |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1907 | No |