Logan,Margaret
Case Reference: C/EGD/717
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/717 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Margaret Logan |
| Case Start Date | 8/9/1679 |
| Case Date | 7/1683 |
| Common Name | Logan,Margaret |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Anti-baptism | |
| Body and soul |
- Necromancy
- Sorcery
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spottiswoode | Mr | Investigator |
| 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/1175 | 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. Tried in the circuit court with G. Penman and others from Crighton for witchcraft. She and the three others were mentioned in JC26/62 bundle 4, Edinburgh Porteous Roll for July 1683 - indicted and accused of witchcraft and necromancy.