Hislop,Isobell
Case Reference: C/EGD/718
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/718 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Isobell Hislop |
| Case Start Date | 14/3/1675 |
| Case Date | 8/9/1679 |
| Age at Case | 60 |
| Common Name | Hislop,Isobell |
|---|
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. | |
| Dalkeith Presbytery records | CH2/424/5, p 42. | mentioned in investigations about Gideon Penman minister at Crichton who is also accused of witchcraft but initially scandalous behaviour - stealing money, drinking, getting his servant pregnant etc. No detials about accusations against Hislop. |
| Process Notes | JC26/62 bundle 4 | porteous roll from 1683 |
| Process Notes | JC26/51 |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1173 | 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.