Paterson,John
Case Reference: C/EGD/733
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/733 |
|---|---|
| Accused | John Paterson |
| Case Start Date | 1697 |
| Case Date | 12/3/1700 |
| Common Name | Paterson,John |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Demonic Possession | ✓ | ✓ |
| Implicated by Another | — | ✓ |
Notes: He did not show up in the processes from 1697, but was said to have been denounced at that time. He was denounced by Margaret Laird and girl claiming to be possessed. Very detailed documents. See Agnes Supp for description of the tormenting/possesion.
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Devil's Mark | Back bone |
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 | — |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brisbane | Mr | Investigator |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Books of Adjournal | JC3/1 f. 89 | |
| Circuit Court Books | JC10/4 part 3 | |
| Process Notes | JC26/81 f. 9 | dittay from 21/4/1699 |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1229 | 12/3/1700 | 1700 | Released | No |
Case Notes
Denounced by Margaret Laird in Paisley, a girl who claimed to be tormented by witches. Laird denounced many people while in fits. Most of the witness testimony was given in Paisley (19-21 April 1699) and it came from people who witnessed Laird's fits and denunciations among other things.