Russel,Margaret

Case Reference: C/EGD/687

Case Summary
Case RefC/EGD/687
AccusedMargaret Russel
Case Start Date
Case Date13/9/1678
Common NameRussel,Margaret
Characterization
TypePrimarySecondary
Demonic
Implicated by Another
Not Enough Info

Devil PresentYes
Communal SexNo
Devil WorshipNo
Food and DrinkNo
DancingNo
SingingNo
Meeting Places
PlaceLocationInversion
between Winton and SeatonNo

Denies sex with the Devil, other meetings, and denies all malefices. She was obviously questioned about these things.

TypeText
Anti-baptism
Head and foot
Devil Appearances
TypeText
Maleblack grim man

NameTitleInvolvementNotes
John Adamson Investigator
James Cairntoun Investigator
James Calderwood MrInvestigator
David Chalmer Investigator
James Cockburn Investigator
James Cockburn MrInvestigator
George Halliday Investigator
Robert Hepburn Sir of KeithInvestigator
John Ker WindymaneInvestigator
James Liddell Investigator
John Makmath MrInvestigator
George Moodie MrInvestigator
John Sinclair MrInvestigator

SourceReferenceNotes
Books of AdjournalJC2/15 f. 20r
Process NotesJC26/49 'peaston witches' item 2, 5
Trials (2)
Trial RefDateYearVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/1442 No
T/LA/835 13/9/16781678 Declared Fugitive No