Hislop,John
Case Reference: C/EGD/715
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/715 |
|---|---|
| Accused | John Hislop |
| Case Start Date | 8/9/1679 |
| Case Date | 7/1683 |
| Common Name | Hislop,John |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Anti-baptism | |
| Body and soul |
- Necromancy
- Sorcery
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spottiswoode | Mr | Commissioner |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court Books | JC10/3 fo. 20r | |
| Process Notes | JC26/62 bundle 4 | Porteous Roll |
| Process Notes | JC26/51 |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1176 | 8/9/1679 | 1679 | No |
Case Notes
The edinburgh porteous roll of delinquent dittays from 8/9/1679 all have the standard tag line of accusations: witchcraft, sorcery and necromancy; and renunciation of baptism and giving themselves over to the Devil, body and soul. He and the three others were mentioned in JC26/62 bundle 4, Edinburgh Porteous Roll for July 1683 - indicted and accused of witchcraft and necromancy.